Tajikistan in the Odyssey Guides series; aimed at travellers particularly interested in the culture & history of their destination; the guides focus on the atmosphere, customs, & distinctive character of a country, region or city. As the only English language publisher based in China, Odyssey Guides specialize in Asian destinations, relying on the expertise of local writers. This gives readers more of an insider’s perspective, in companion with the practicalities of navigating through remote Asian landscapes. Each title is heavily dedicated to the culture of the destination, all with accompanying colour photography. The guides also showcase a range of literary excerpts which are taken from travel writers together with translations from the work of indigenous writers & poets, creating a distinctive tone unique to the publisher. There are also basic overview location maps & concise practical advice for visitors, including information on getting there & around, itineraries, climate, health, clothing & equipment, money, photography, communications, security, shopping, media, food & drink, holidays & behavior, customs & etiquette. ...

This new, thoroughly updated second edition of the most practical guide to Central Asia`s smallest & least understood country brings to life the ` Roof of the World`: Tajikistan. Enhanced trekking details & maps are included, along with more detailed practical information than any other guidebook & an expanded language section. Travelling to & entering Tajikistan is easier than ever before with enhanced transport infrastructure & a new airport terminal in the capital, Dushanbe. Accommodation options in the capital have also enhanced with new high-end hotels now open for business. This new edition

Includes:: details of all such changes & improvements. With this guide you can explore the Tajik side of the Wakhan Corridor, complete with fortresses, petroglyphs, & stunning views of the Pamirs & Hindu Kush. Also covered are the Fann Mountains, easily the most accessible
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- mountain ranges in Tajikistan, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sarazm & the Tajik National Park, the hot springs of Garm Chasma, & the Tajikistan section (which forms the majority) of the Pamir Highway, arguably the most spectacular drive in the world. Epic mountain landscapes, glacial lakes, & the mighty Amu Darya
- the Oxus River of antiquity
- encircle ancient Buddhist sites, Silk Road trading posts, medieval shrines, & planned Soviet cities alike. The modern population continues to draw upon its diverse heritage from Persia, China, Afghanistan & Russia, creating a complex & intriguing culture waiting to be discovered. With first-hand descriptions of everything from Sogdian ruins to playing the traditional sport of buz kashi, trekking on the Murghab Plateau & eating shashlik in garden tea houses, Tajikistan`s expert authors bring the country alive in Bradt`s new & fully updated edition.





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Tajikistan & the adjoining areas of the neighbouring countries in a series of regional maps providing coverage from Samarkand to Kashgar, including the Pamir Mountains. The maps have been produced under the auspices of the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation & each title

Includes:: information on the area’s culture, economy, history, etc. The maps have contours at 200m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, numerous spot heights, plus names of peaks & mountain passes. Road network

Includes:: dirt tracks & trekking routes are marked. Numerous population centres are finely graded according to the number of inhabitants. The maps also show local administrative boundaries.A wide range of symbols mark various places of interest & general facilities: cultural sites including museums, shrines, archaeological sites, etc; natural sites such as caves, interesting geological formations, waterfalls & springs; general facilities including accommodation, bazaars, fuel supplies, information centres, border crossings, etc. The maps have a latitude & longitude grid as indicated in the individual descriptions. On the reverse each map has a description of the area, its history, culture, economy, ecology, etc. &

Includes:: a street plan of the main town. Map legend & all the text are in English.





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A tale of adventure, loyalty, daring escapes, friendship, & honor, Taka-chan & I has it all. One day, Runcible, a Weimeraner, digs a hole from his home on Cape Cod all the way to Japan. There he meets Taka-chan, a little girl imprisoned by a seadragon who is angry that fishermen like Taka-chan`s father no longer make offerings to him. Runcible is determined to free Taka-chan & gladly takes up the dragon`s challenge to find the most loyal creature in Japan. Soon Taka-chan & Runcible embark on a trip to Tokyo, where they question everyone they meet, human & animal, to discover the identity of this most loyal being. Taka-chan & I is in the tradition of The Red Balloon, books that perfectly marry elements of photography & stories that are as thrilling as they are poignant. ...

Takagau, sheet no. 2882-08, in the topographic survey of Nepal at 1:50, 000 published by the Nepali Government in the late 1990s & early 2000s & produced from remote sensing data by Finnish cartographers as part of that country’s international aid program. The maps cover 15’ x 15’ quadrangles.IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING: AVAILABILITY: although, theoretically at least, still in print, these maps are very difficult to get locally in Nepal and/or from various suppliers elsewhere specializing in obtaining such maps. DELIVERIES MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS.PROBLEMS WITH PLACE NAMES: reports from previous users indicate that transliteration of place names differs from that used widely not only on other maps & in guide books but also on the ground itself, in road signs & in the tourist & trekking industry in general. Whilst most names are similar enough to be easily recognizable, e.g. Namche Bajar for Namche Bazar or Lantan for Langtang, we have been told of confusion & difficulties arising from different spellings appearing on these maps.TREKKING ROUTES & TOURIST INFORMATION: whilst the maps show foot trails & mark locations of temples, etc, they carry no specific trekking information. Major trekking routes & places of interest are not highlighted. There is no marking for base camps & other tourist facilities. Map specifications: Contours are at 40m intervals, with graphics and/or coloring to show various features of the terrain (glaciers with moraines & crevasses, quarries, gravel or clay pits, etc.) & vegetation (forests, bush, grass, orchards & plantations, etc). Additional comments such as “open mixed forest mainly bajh & pine” annotate many area. The maps have numerous spot heights, but relatively few peaks are named. Areas outside the country’s borders are left blank. Settlements in remote areas are indicated by markings for individual buildings & the placing of names does not always make it clear which group of buildings they refer to. Road network distinguishes between major & minor foot trails. Symbols mark features such as temples, schools & hospitals, police stations, etc. Also shown are the country’s administrative divisions. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 5’. Map legend & all the text is in English. Coverage: the whole country is now covered, with the north at 1:50, 000, plus central & southern Nepal at 1:25, 000. The two series are complementary, do not overlap & use the same grid & numbering system (apart from the Lumbini Zone, where a different grid & numbering are used). For areas not shown on our grid & titles not listed here, please contact us by e-mail, but please do bear in mind the problems with availability & the likely very long delivery time. ...

When Dominic Gill set out from Alaska on his bicycle, it was to be no ordinary ride. His goal was to reach Ushuaia, the southernmost city in South America, & he was starting off far from confident & with barely enough food to last a week. But Dominic had a secret weapon: the spare seat. His bicycle was a tandem & he would invite strangers to join him on his long journey. Over 26 months, Dominic covered 18, 449 miles down the west coast of the Americas, passed through 15 countries, was looked after by countless strangers, crashed into a banana truck & was attacked by a man with a rusty machete. But Dominic's journey wasn't just an endurance challenge full of derring-do. While sharing his bicycle with 270 strangers who wanted to help him on his way, Dominic discovered a world that differed dramatically from the scare stories & the sensationalist press reports that had shaped his preconceptions about life in the Americas. What started as a physically demanding road trip turned into the inspirational adventure of a lifetime. ...

Blue Mountains National Park, including the Six Foot Track, in the Take a Walk series of books by John & Lyn Daly, two of the most experienced bush walkers in Australia, is a walking guide suitable for beginners as well as experienced bushwalkers. A comprehensive presentation of each walk offering localised maps, directions, advice on the difficulty, notes on the area & colour photographs makes this guide the perfect companion for exploring this region & discovering its beauty. The book starts with an introduction providing advice on staying safe, navigation, equipment & protecting the environment. It then organises the National Park into different areas, Glenbrook, Springwood to Lawson, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Blackheath, Porters Pass & Megalong Valley, Mount Victoria & Bells Line of Road, Jenolan Caves & including the popular multi-day walk, the Six Foot Track. For each area it provides a specific overview on the evolution & environment as well as suggestions on how to get there. It then goes into detailing are a range of walks, from short strolls to half-day moderate walks & overnight walks, requiring a higher level of experience & fitness. The information provided for each trek

Includes:: distances & times, difficulty grading, a sketch map showing the trail & facilities along the route, access directions, where to picnic & camp, useful organisations & contact numbers. Throughout, the book is annotated with facts & curiosity & is illustrated with colour photographs. Take a Walk in Blue Mountains National Park will help you discover the natural hidden treasures of this region.

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Catherine Hunter is the daughter of a senior government official on the island of Anglya. She`s one of the privileged
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This book is reproduced in facsimile format, exactly as it was published almost 100 years ago. It also contains fantastic line drawings of different contemporaneous guns & equipment, each labelled with its French interpretation. From the sublime to the ridiculous, joyous to the poignant, this book is a snapshot of life on the front line for an army so very far from home. ...

Colourless, tasteless, odourless, ageless: water is both the simplest thing on earth & the most complex. We cannot live without it yet it kills six thousand children a day. It is the ultimate renewable resource but we pollute it without thinking twice. Why, if water is so valuable does nobody want to pay for it unless it comes in a designer bottle? Is it really the oil of the twenty-first century? Will we all soon be fighting over it, or can it lead countries into co-operation rather than conflict? In this enthralling voyage of discovery, Rupert Wright sets out to discover exactly what water is & why it plays such an important role in history, culture, art & literature. Part reportage & part personal journey, Take Me to the Source is the fascinating story of the substance that makes life on earth possible. ...