UN covert negotiator, Yael Azoulay, has been sent to Reykjavik to broker a secret meeting between the US President & her Iranian counterpart. Both parties want to reach agreement, but Yael soon realises that powerful enemies are preparing to sabotage the talks. Enemies for whom peace means an end to their lucrative profit streams. In this gripping, intelligent thriller, Adam Le Bor draws on twenty-five years of frontline reporting to show us who calls the shots in the corridors of power. ...

Stop digital pickpockets in their tracks with this stylish tri-fold RFID wallet. Ensuring that you don’t become a victim of digital fraud, this large capacity wallet integrates an RFID shield to safeguard all of your sensitive, secure data embedded in bank card chips. A large pocket is perfect for notes & a boarding pass, while the multiple card slots have a convenient dual function view window which not only means that you can instantly identify your card but also slide it effortlessly out of the slot. A secure & simple-to-use magnetic closure offers extra peace of mind.- Large capacity wallet with RFID protection- Blocks RFID scanning equipment- Protects against identity theft & digital crime- Secure magnetic closure- Dual function card view window means that you can effortlessly slide out a card ...

Slip into a shirt pocket, a clutch bag or even attach to the back of your smartphone, this slim line, micro-sized card wallet has RFID protection to keep your sensitive data safe in the city & beyond. Using an integrated RFID shield, it safeguards you from identity theft or digital pickpockets. Paired back, discreet styling combines with a robust, durable material & reassuring soft magnetic closure making it a perfect companion for a night out.- Micro-sized card wallet with RFID protection- Blocks RFID scanning equipment- Protects against identity theft & digital crime- Secure magnetic closure- Robust & durable outer material ...

The Rhône to the Rhine Canal in a series of guides to France’s navigable rivers & canals from Editions du Breil, providing mapping of the waterways with better presentation of the surrounding countryside, including street plans of main towns along the routes. The maps present the waterways with locks, mooring places, etc. & the surrounding localities annotated with symbols indicating various facilities & places of interest. Most map panels cover a full page, enabling the publishers to provide better coverage of the surrounding countryside, showing more local towns & villages plus the connecting roads. The guides also include better street plans of selected larger towns, indicating main sights, etc. Navigating instructions or tips & information about various facilities or places of interest are usually located on a page opposite to the map of the route. The guides also contain general information on rules & regulations for navigating along France’s inland waterways, plus examples of signs & signals. All of the text, explanations & the map legend are in French, English & German. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

From its twin sources in high Swiss alps to its delta in the North Sea, the Rhine is Europe`s most important river
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Castles, cathedrals, vineyards & forests: the romantic essence of Germany & its Dutch, French & Swiss neighbours is revealed on cruises along the Rhine & its tributaries, the Mosel, Main & Neckar. Stop off at such fine old cities as Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Strasbourg & Basel; take side trips to the Saar & the truly Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. This Way the Rhine sails through the heart of western Europe, inviting you to admire its art treasures, shop for craftwork & compare gourmet delicacies. ...

This comprehensive guidebook describes a 27-stage cycle tour following the course of the Rhine which flows through six countries on its way from high in the Swiss Alps to the North Sea. The 1372km route from Oberalppass to Hoek van Holland makes use of dedicated cycle tracks & country roads, only venturing onto main roads or urban streets for short, unavoidable stretches. The countries passed through are all very cycle-friendly & the route is well-provisioned, making it ideal both for experienced long-distance cyclists & those who have done only a little cycle touring & wish to attempt something more adventurous. Clear route description is illustrated with 1:100, 000 mapping & largerscale urban maps. The guide blends practical information to help you plan a successful trip with historical & cultural notes to enhance the experience. Passing through Switzerl&, Germany, France & the Netherlands (and with short sections in Liechtenstein & Austria), the route is wonderfully varied, from the high mountains with deep glacial valleys & gorges, passing Roman remains, medieval towns, castles & cathedrals, German palaces, great cities, Dutch windmills & relics of 20th-century warfare. & of course, following a river, the cycling is nearly all downhill! Key marketing points: • One of the best-selling European cycle-touring guides • One of the 14 waymarked routes in the Euro Velo network • Third most popular cycle tour in Germany after the Baltic Sea cycle route & the Bodensee cycle route ...

The cycle route along the Rhine, from the Oberalppass in the Swiss Alps to Hoek van Holland in a guide from Cicerone Press presenting the whole 1378 km / 861 mile route in 27 stages, although fit cyclists should be able to complete it in two weeks. This comprehensive guidebook offers a detailed stage-by-stage description of this epic route along the Rhine, one of Europe`s great rivers, which travels through six countries on its way from Switzerland to the North Sea. The route follows the river from its source in Switzerland into Liechtenstein, alternatives along the north or the south side of Lake Constance, along the French side, into Germany & the Netherlands, where the final stages are presented with a variant via Utrecht & Leiden. Descriptions of individual stages are accompanied by overview maps of the route, with more detailed plans provided for main cities. Changes in the colour of the text usefully highlight names of locations where accommodation and/or refreshments can be found. Introductory chapter provides general information & advice, & a summary table, lists of youth hostels, principal tourist offices & other useful contacts, a glossary, etc. are provided. On its way, the Rhine Cycle Route passes the remains of Roman cities, medieval towns, castles, cathedrals, palaces, great cities of the industrial revolution & relics of 20th-century warfare. & it travels through a great range of stunning scenery. Starting in the Swiss Alps with high mountains, deep glacial valleys & gorges it soon reaches Europe`s third largest lake, the Bodensee, & its greatest mainland waterfall. After Basel, the Rhine becomes a broad river, where straightening, flood dykes, locks & dams have created the world`s busiest river trading artery. The middle Rhine, between Bingen & Koblenz, forces its way through the narrow rocky Rhine gorge lined by romantic castles perched above Germany`s finest vineyards. The cycling is easy, downhill & along dedicated cycle routes. The countries visited are very cycle-friendly & the waymarking is excellent. & the whole trip can be completed in two weeks by a fit cyclist. ...

Map No. 829, The Rhine High Route, in a series of hiking maps from Kompass providing extensive coverage of Austria & Germany plus the Slovenian Alps, with hiking routes on a topographic base, various types of accommodation, recreational facilities, places of interest, etc. Many titles are now published as competitively priced sets of two or more maps, offering a wider coverage. Kompass are Europe ...

The Rhine is one of the world`s greatest rivers. Once forming the outer frontier of the Roman Empire, it flows 800 miles from the social democratic playground of the Netherlands, through the industrial & political powerhouses of Germany & France, to the wealthy mountain fortresses of Switzerland & Liechtenstein. For five years, Ben Coates lived alongside a major channel of the river in Rotterdam, crossing it daily, swimming & sailing in its tributaries. In The Rhine, he sets out by bicycle from the Netherlands where it enters the North Sea, following it through Germany, France & Liechtenstein, to its source in the icy Alps. He explores the impact that the Rhine has had on European culture & history & finds out how influences have flowed along & across the river, shaping the people who live alongside it. Blending travelogue & offbeat history, The Rhine tells the fascinating story of how a great river helped shape a continent. ...