Pepin gift & creative paper books all contain 4 pages of introduction & 12 large sheets of very high-quality wrapping paper. They can easily be removed from the books by tearing them along a perforated line. The wrapping papers are folded to fit into the book; when removed & opened they measure 50 cm x 70 cm (191/2 inch x 271/2 inch; a standard size for gift wrapping papers). Depending on the theme, a suitable light-weight paper quality has been selected. For example, papers with designs in gold, silver or bronze are printed on silky art paper on which the inks show to their best advantage. Designs with an antique or h&-made feel are printed on high-quality creamy offset paper. Pepin papers make your gift package look very special. In addition, these papers are suitable for scrap booking & all sorts of craft projects. ...

Tilicho, sheet no. 2883-08, 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. ...

Tilicho Lake on the northern slopes of the Annapurna massif at 1:50, 000 in the Nepa Maps series which provides extensive coverage of trekking areas of Nepal on detailed contoured maps with trekking routes & hiking trails, huts & camp sites, local places of interest & other tourist information. The map covers the trekking route from Jomosom/ Jomsom eastwards to the Tilicho Lake & beyond it to Manang, providing an alternative variant to the standard Annapurna Circuir route via Kagbeni & Muktinath. Contours are at 40m intervals, with relief shading & vegetation colouring. Index lists places, peaks, lakes & passes. Margin ticks show latitude & longitude at intervals of 5’. Additional information

Includes:: an inset showing the whole of the Annapurna Circuit from Pokhara, a profile of the Tilicho route, plus tables showing the route in stages with altitudes in metres & feet & trekking times. Titles in this series have cartography is based on the country’s topographic survey, with contours usually at 40m or 50m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, colouring & graphics to show various features of the terrain, including glaciers, forested or cultivated areas, etc. Numerous peaks, with additional spot heights, plus names of glaciers & mountain ranges are prominently shown. The network of rivers, streams & lakes is shown in great detail, with many smaller rivers & lakes named. Overprint highlights main trekking routes & numerous local trails, with symbols indicating various places of interest & tourist facilities. Most maps are indexed & include additional information such as route profiles, glossaries, etc. All the information is in English & heights are given in metres.

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The authorised history of the Bank of England by the bestselling David Kynaston, `the most entertaining historian alive` (Spectator).` Not an ordinary bank, but a great engine of state, ` Adam Smith declared of the Bank of England as long ago as 1776. The Bank is now over 320 years old, & throughout almost all that time it has been central to British history. Yet to most people, despite its increasingly high profile, its history is largely unknown. Till Time`s Last Sand by David Kynaston is the first authoritative & accessible single-volume history of the Bank of Engl&, opening with the Bank`s founding in 1694 in the midst of the English financial revolution & closing in 2013 with Mark Carney succeeding Mervyn King as Governor. This is a history that fully addresses the important debates over the years about the Bank`s purpose & modes of operation & that covers such aspects as monetary & exchange-rate policies & relations with government, the City & other central banks. Yet this is also a narrative that does full justice to the leading episodes & characters of the Bank, while taking care to evoke a real sense of the place itself, with its often distinctively domestic side. Deploying an array of piquant & revealing material from the Bank`s rich archives, Till Time`s Last Sand is a multi-layered & insightful portrait of one of our most important national institutions, from one of our leading historians. ...

Tilos at 1:20, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Many titles include a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* descriptions of 11 hiking trails. ...

On May 17, 2010, a 37-year-old Spaniard named Edurne Pasaban became the first woman to climb all fourteen peaks higher than 8, 000 metres. This record-breaking accomplishment put the Basque woman on National Geographic`s 2010 Adventurers of the Year list. The next year, both The Alpinist & Outside magazines placed her on their Adventurers of the Year lists, too. Pasaban`s accomplishment did not come without controversy: Another woman, Korean climber Oh Eun-Sun, claimed to have completed the peaks a few weeks earlier. Later inquiries revealed that Oh Eun-Sun had failed to summit Kangchenjunga in 2009 & her claim was eventually withdrawn, leaving Edurne as the clear victor. But how did she get there? Published for the first time in English, Tilting at Mountains tells Edurne`s heartfelt & deeply personal story. She details not only how she came to climb the 8, 000-metre peaks
- the competitive nature of her Basque heritage played a role, as did, admittedly, an interest in handsome climbing guides
- but also how her love for the mountains pulled her from a deep, soul-crushing depression. The book covers her climbs on all the 8, 000-metre peaks, some of which were almost cakewalks while others were climbed at great cost, including the loss of close friends.

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Shiver me timbers! A swashbuckling picture book adventure from the author of the phenomenally successful Harry & the Bucketful of Dinosaurs. It`s story time at school, when all of a sudden...SPLASH!...the classroom fills with water & Tim & Ted find themselves taking part in a swashbuckling nautical adventure. Can they rescue stolen treasure from the pirates before Tim`s mum comes to collect him at home time? ...

Topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road network with rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Timanfaya National Park on Lanzarote at 1:25, 000 on a contoured & GPS compatible map from IGN/CNIG with cartography from their topographic survey of Spain. The map is accompanied by a 54-page English language guide with descriptions of walks, contact details for recommended accommodation, etc. The map has contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring & graphics to show different types of vegetation. Hiking trails are highlighted, indicating routes which are described in the guide. A wide range of symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest, including different types of accommodation (campsites, refuges, etc), sites for other recreational pursuits, bird watching locations, etc. The map has a 1km UTM grid & margin ticks for latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. The accompanying guide is in English & describes three walks within the park, plus more trails outside the park boundary. Also included are suggestions for other recreational activities. The guide provides phone numbers for various accommodation options, general notes about the area, etc. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Timbuktu is a clear, simple & authoritative introduction to the land considered one of the most important trading cities of the medieval world. Written by curator & cultural historian Gus Casely-Hayford, this book delves into the rise of the largest empire in West Africa & what made Timbuktu the most significant Saharan desert-port of the age. You`ll see the Mali Empire in its golden age, teeming with riches, scholars & trade. A history steeped in magicians, epic wars, story-tellers & missing ships. You`ll learn what made Timbuktu so notorious & irresistible to the Emperor, & why centuries later it still enchants the Western World with its beauty, wealth, mystery, intellectual excellence & legacy. Written by the leading lights & most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible & authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history & culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years. ...