Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25, 000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, 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 maps at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only.PLEASE NOTE: our grid for the whole of Spain is in preparation
- in the meantime, for areas other than those shown on the attached grid please use CNIG’s topographic survey at 1:50, 000 by searching for ‘SI00000832’. Each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 50K map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter & IV = SE quarter. CNIG maps in the Provincial Road Maps series at 1:200, 000 are overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 survey & can be used to see the area covered by each 50K or 25K title in more detail. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series grid
- for map numbers not yet listed on our website please contact us by email.

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Map No. 10111, Tosbotn, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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It seems practically impossible to describe Tuscany by using uncommon photographs & little known objects. This book aims at doing just that by taking you through the great moments in the history of the Etruscans, the Middle Ages, & the Renaissance. Then it will take you to the ”art capital of the world” which is Florence, as well as through all the other large & small villages that make up the unparalleled mosaic of marvels: Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, Siena, Pienza, & San Gimignano. It will take you from the Tuscan archipelago to the forest-covered mountains, from the beaches to the countryside all the way to the patient human work in the marble quarries & in the most refined artisan creations. Finally, this book will show you the festivals & rituals of Tuscany, its world reknowned cuisine as well as its legendary friendliness. ...

In “ Tossers & Arseblowers”, J. R. Daeschner crosses the Channel in search of Europe’s most surreal traditions. From the far west of Ireland to the continental divide in Istanbul, he ventures where few foreigners have gone before, witnessing spectacles such as the Baby Jumping Festival & the Rigor Mortis Procession in Spain, Snake Handling & Fire Dancing in Greece, Cow Fighting in Switzerland & the celebrations in honour of England’s patron saint in the heart of the EU. Along the way, he’s inducted into the Order of the Priceless Sardine & catches countless characters in action, including a German detective turned ‘love spy’, the last of the Irish matchmakers, a Sicilian coprophile & Turkish ‘ Bear’ with an interesting sexual preference.. Whether it’s the furore over the camp following for Oil Wrestling in Turkey or the controversy surrounding the Dutch ‘ Santa’ & his blacked-up sidekick, Daeschner finds that these centuries-old events reveal surprising insights into our continental neighbours. ...

Looking for a convenient language course that fits your lifestyle & gets you speaking a new language in a matter of hours? The acclaimed audio-led Michel Thomas Method Total Egyptian Arabic course, endorsed by celebrities, executives & learners worldwide, will deliver the results you want. How does it work? During the course, you will join Michel Thomas Method teacher Jane Wightwick & native speaker Mahmoud Gaafar & two students in a live lesson, learning from both their successes & their mistakes to keep you motivated & involved throughout the course. You, as the learner, become the third student & participate actively in the class. Within the very first hour you will be able to construct simple phrases by listening & thinking out answers for yourself without the pressure of writing or memorizing. You learn through your own language, so there`s no stress, & no anxiety. You`ll stick with it because you`ll love it. Why is the method so successful? The Michel Thomas Method was perfected over 50 years by celebrated psychologist & linguist Michel Thomas. This unique method works with your brain & draws on the principles of instructional psychology. Knowledge is structured & organised so that you assimilate the language easily & don`t forget it. The method breaks down the language into building blocks that are introduced sequentially in such a way that you create your response & move on to ever-more-complex sentences. There is no need to stop for homework, additional exercises or vocabulary memorization, so you progress rapidly. What`s in the Course? Total Arabic with the Michel Thomas Method

Includes:: up to 8 hours of audio on CD & a practice CD-ROM with interactive activities & assessment which should be done after the course & as a means of review. * Note that the content is the same as the previously entitled Foundation course, but with the addition of a CD-ROM. Learn anywhere Don`t be tied to chunky books or your computer, Michel Thomas Method audio courses let you learn whenever you want: at home, in your car, or on the move with your MP3 player. Where do I go next? Perfect Arabic follows on from the Total course with 8 hours of audio.

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An enthralling collection of 45 dramatic stories of yachts lost at sea, Total Loss has been a consistent bestseller since first publication. This fascinating new edition carries exciting first-hand accounts, including the tragic sinking of the yacht Ouzo, run down or swamped by a P&O ferry in the English Channel, the loss of Hooligan V, the sinking of two boats in the Atlantic after rudder failure, & the rescue of Pete Goss & his crew from the giant catamaran Team Philips. Here are tales of collisions with UFOs (unidentified floating objects), fire, explosion, exhaustion & crew failure, navigational blunders, capsize, gear failure, dismastings & severe storms. The moving, emotionally charged descriptions of shipwrecked sailors abandoning their yachts at sea will have you on the edge of your seat. But these accounts are more than just gripping tales of disaster
- they carry valuable lessons which the survivors have been able to pass on to all who go to sea for pleasure. Every year, hundreds of yachts are lost at sea. For those who wish to avoid a similar fate, or learn how best to cope with emergencies, this book is a compelling, thought-provoking bunkside read.
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Many dog owners struggle to manage their dogs, & the vast majority of people who need help have one simple but overwhelming problem. Their dog won`t come back when they call him. Through focusing on this single & most important of obedience commands, Pippa Mattinson shows the dog owner
- whether of a puppy or an adult dog
- how to build up a reliable recall successfully, layer by layer, & step by step, using effective & positive training techniques. The author offers the reader an insight into the mind of the dog & explains exactly why dogs behave in the way that they do. Training exercises are described in unique detail, & with the inclusion of a helpful problem solving section, nothing is left to chance.

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Cycling has never been more popular, whether as a pro-level sport on TV, as a way of commuting on city streets, or as a massive participation sport involving millions of dedicated road riders. This book is aimed at those legions of weekend heroes of all levels of fitness & experience who inhabit the world of road riding, from those entering their first charity event to seasoned riders looking to improve their performance. Everything that these riders need to know is here, in one comprehensive volume. The book starts by looking at choosing the right kit, from buying a bike to deciding on the right clothes & accessories. It then looks at how to best to train for the rigors of the open road by getting your bike-specific fitness up to scratch. But riding a bike is much more than just pedaling hard, so next comes the essential skills necessary for efficient speed including climbing, cornering, & descending. Road riding also has its own tactics & this volume shows you the strategies that will keep you at the front of the pack. But you won`t get far if you don`t eat the right food, so next comes a section on fuelling for rides. Lastly, a workshop section guides you through essential pre- & post-ride maintenance & upgrades. Lavishly illustrated throughout with annotated photographs & step-by-step artworks & images, this is the only book any road rider will ever need. ...

This extensive & authoritative book is produced in association with Men`s Running & Women`s Running, containing chapters on health, food & nutrition, training plans, exercises, & equipment. It is for casual runners, from those taking it up for the first time & aiming to complete their first mile, to those eyeing up a marathon & searching for advice on how best to train. Illustrated throughout with annotated photographs & step-by-step artworks & images. It

Includes:: instruction for all types of running, from the casual to the ultra-competitive, as well as both exercise & nutrition advice. This comprehensive guide will be crucial to anyone looking to improve their running abilities.

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A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves between the Sun & the Earth, fully blocking out the Sun. A surprisingly moving experience, some viewers feel unrestrained joy at the sight of totality, others feel an equally powerful sense of desolation. In 2012, a total eclipse starts in Australia's Northern Territory & crosses Queensland before disappearing over the Pacific, while June sees the extremely rare transit of Venus, where the planet can be seen moving across the face of the Sun, & is at least partly visible from several regions of the world. Depending on your location, during the hybrid (annual-total) eclipse of November 2013 you may see the Sun totally eclipsed by the Moon. Locations within totality include the central & eastern Atlantic Ocean, Gabon, Congo, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia & Somalia. Experience this celestial moment & by doing so join the elite, 200-year-old 'eclipse-chasers' club. Packed with maps, weather conditions, photography tips, health & safety, this invaluable guide has everything to help you make the most out of this spectacular natural event. ...