Topher`s amazing cat, Ka, has time-travelled again; she has left him the clue: CAppe L Lis Following her, Topher finds himself in Victorian London where disease is rife & the Thames is clogged with stinking sewage! Topher discovers a plot to kill Joseph Bazalgette, the man who is trying to save the city. Determined to foil it, Topher must first escape from an arch-criminal & his den of thieves. This is the sixth adventure of the ” Time-Travelling Cat”. ...

Topher & his father are trying to get over the death of Topher`s mother, an Egyptologist, when they take in a stray cat. This cat bears an uncanny resemblance to a cat ornament given to Topher by his mother & so they name it ” Ka”, meaning ”double”. Topher becomes very attached to Ka & is puzzled by her mysterious absences. One day when he is playing a computer game with an Egyptian theme, Ka jumps on the keys & spells out the name Bubastis, which was the centre of cat worship in Ancient Egypt. Could Ka really be leading a double life & what is she trying to tell Topher? ...

Ka, the time-travelling cat, has disappeared, leaving just one clue. Topher soon realises that she has gone back to Elizabethan Engl&, & he fears that Ka is in terrible danger. Cats were tortured in Tudor Engl&, so Topher must try to find her before it is too late. In doing so, he meets Queen Elizabeth & Doctor Dee, the court magician & astronomer, who thinks Ka can help him find the elusive Philosopher`s Stone. An exciting & transporting fantasy, exploring both contemporary & ancient issues. ...

A super-sized challenge for crossword lovers, selected by the times 2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw. This Crossword appears weekly in the Saturday edition of The Times. The puzzles offer the same challenge as The Times 2 daily crossword but the larger grid packs an extra punch! The clues are also a little more testing than the daily times 2 crossword, to stretch the crossword enthusiast just a bit further, & provide hours of entertainment. ...

The Times Atlas of Britain is a national reference atlas of Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Northern Ireland with authoritative current cartography of the countries & relevant additional geographical information. This is the first comprehensive national atlas of Britain to be published for more than 40 years. Reference maps, statistics, photographic & illustrative images, & historical mapping are included alongside comprehensive contemporary cartographic coverage of Engl&, Scotl&, Wales & Northern Irel&. The atlas is comprised of 160 pages of Times reference mapping, 17 city centre maps, 450 photographic images, 90 historical maps & over 100, 000 words of explanatory & descriptive text. Pages on each country contain modern map cartography in the Times mapping style, the national flag/crest, at a glance statistics, photographs, historical maps of counties from the Bartholomew archive with descriptions from John Bartholomew ...

A fully revised & updated twelfth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative & prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes & crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair. Comprehensive reference mapping provides an amazingly detailed view of the world, & the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection. Updates include: Over 4, 000 name changes throughout the world Addition of newly named Queen Elizabeth Land in Antarctica New administrative divisions in India, Bangladesh, Chad & Finland Populations of major cities updated using latest UN figures Major new railways added in China, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Algeria & Brazil Major new roads added in France, Poland & India Realigned International Date Line around Samoa & Tokelau Historical maps of the world show the political make-up of the world over the last 150 years & the atlas also

Includes:: plans of 41 of the world's major cities. An expanded satellite imagery section contains an overview image of each continent, & is complemented with a detailed image. Produced in the same style as the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World, with a slate grey finish & a beautiful image.

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Christopher Somerville has covered the length & breadth of the UK on foot, & has written & broadcast about its history, landscape, wildlife & people for over 25 years. Now, in this extensive new volume, he selects his top 200 routes from his hugely popular Times column, A Good Walk. More than just a basic guidebook, this is a meditation on our relationship with the landscape & a celebration of all that Britain has to offer. From Cornwall to Shetland via Pembrokeshire & Barrowdale, this is the most comprehensive collection of walks in the United Kingdom available in one book, & features trails to suit all skill levels & references, whether you want a gentle ramble to the pub or something much more challenging. Each of the featured walks contains: Detailed description as featured in The Times column Postcode & OS grid reference start point Instructions on how to get there Distance & grade so readers can suit walks to their ability, fitness & mood Simple step-by-step walk instructions Beautiful colour photograph for each walk Full colour, clear & up-to-date map Food & accommodation details for the hungry traveller Featuring stunning photography & using Christopher`s trademark wit & lyricism, this is the perfect gift for ramblers anywhere. ...

Christopher Somerville has covered the length & breadth of the UK on foot, & has written & broadcast about its history, landscape, wildlife & people for over 25 years. Now, in this extensive new volume, he selects his top 200 routes from his hugely popular Times column, A Good Walk. More than just a basic guidebook, this is a meditation on our relationship with the landscape & a celebration of all that Britain has to offer. From Cornwall to Shetland via Pembrokeshire & Barrowdale, this is the most comprehensive collection of walks in the United Kingdom available in one book, & features trails to suit all skill levels & references, whether you want a gentle ramble to the pub or something much more challenging. Each of the featured walks contains:* Detailed description as featured in The Times column* Postcode & OS grid reference start point* Instructions on how to get there* Distance & grade so readers can suit walks to their ability, fitness & mood* Simple step-by-step walk instructions* Beautiful colour photograph for each walk* Full colour, clear & up-to-date map* Food & accommodation details for the hungry traveller Featuring stunning photography & using Christopher`s trademark with & lyricism, this is the perfect gift for ramblers anywhere. ...

Follow the routes of 50 long-closed & derelict railways across some of our most beautiful countryside & discover the hidden railways of Britain. Each route is highlighted on historical Bartholomew’s mapping, showing which parts can still be followed today. The carefully researched text is accompanied by historical photographs showing each line in operation prior to its closure, as well as specially commissioned images from the present day. Routes include:• Yatton to Witham – Strawberry Line• Crab & Winkle Line – Canterbury to Whitstable• Jersey railway – St Helier to La Corbière• Mawddach Trail – Barmouth to Dolgellau• South Tyne Trail – Haltwhistle to Alston• Dava Way – Forres to Aviemore ...

The world’s most authoritative atlas, beautifully re-designed & fully updated in a new 15th edition. A unique & timeless gift for all occasions. Our world as it is today in one beautiful volume. Fully updated mapping with over 200, 000 place names. New world topics include migration, health & resources. The 15th edition of The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World has been beautifully redesigned. At 45 cm high, this impressive large scale atlas will become a treasured possession. It is a benchmark of cartographic excellence, trusted by governments, media & international organisations as well as being a trusted reference source for households across the country. ...