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. ...

Travel through time & take part in a chronological journey with this interactive book, filled with flaps & novelty elements. Prepare to chart a brief history of the world & its inhabitants. From dinosaurs to DNA, & from reed boats to rockets, celebrate the landmarks & inventions that have made our planet what it is today & pose the question: where do we go from here? ...

Made of solid hardwood, the Time Companion walking stick with clock is a genuine addition for any Victorian-era enthusiast. The wind-up clock set is in the knob on top of the walking stick in a brass accent. This is an ideal decoration for any living room, entryway, dining room, or personal office. If we do not have this item in stock we will order it for you from our supplier. Delivery generally takes 3 weeks within the UK. For overseas delivery queries please email sales@stanfords.co.uk ...

Palermo, Sicily, 1978. The Christian Democrat leader Aldo Moro has just been kidnapped in Rome by members of the notorious Red Brigades. Two months after his disappearance on 9th May, Moro is found dead in the boot of a car. A trio of eleven-year-old schoolboys, Nimbo, Raggio, & Volo, avidly follow the news of the abduction as their admiration for the brigatisti grows. When the boys themselves resolve to abduct a classmate & incarcerate him in a makeshift `people`s prison`, the darkness within their world, & the world of the novel, becomes all-pervasive. A vivid & hellish description of Sicily in the late seventies, ” Time on my Hands” is an unforgettable novel from a significant new voice in Italian fiction. ...

1, 000 inspirational ideas of what to do in London, all costing less than GBP10 & a great number of them absolutely free. This is a guide for Londoners as well as tourists; a delightful armchair read as well as an indispensable handbook.

Includes:: well-known Londoners` top ten inexpensive things to do, cheap nights out, budget shopping & dining, quirky walks, low-cost cultural experiences & tickets for free. From once-in-a-lifetime experiences to everyday pleasures. Packed with photos & specially commissioned illustrations, 1000 things...offers new ways to navigate the city. Fall for London all over again, without breaking the bank.

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In August 1968, Time Out was created in London to help people make the most ofthe city
- the iconic brand`s fiftieth anniversary
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Amsterdam is renowned as an anything-goes city. But it helps to know where to go. With the help of expert local writers, Time Out Amsterdam takes you beyond the superficial into the places where the locals work, play & imbibe, providing the lowdown on its museums & galleries, the best eating, shopping & carousing, the most interesting sights, excursions
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- cycling routes. The revamped Guide continues to chart the ups & downs of this cosy but dynamic city. It retains the street-wise independence & local expertise that the series is known for, while improving many features to help visitors navigate the city.

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Time Out`s Shortlist pocket guide selects the very best that Amsterdam has to offer. Our expert local authors introduce Amsterdam`s past & present with their trademark appreciation of contemporary culture & in-depth coverage of the city`s architectural & artistic treasures. The guide provides insight into the most compelling attractions & listings that are bang up to date with cafes, restaurants, shops & the pick of venues to visit after dark. The book`s easy to use format, suggested itineraries, selected listings, coverage of main sights & detailed mapping make it the perfect pocket-sized companion for a visit to the city. ...