Turnpike trusts formed an important part of English life for over 150 years, from about 1690 to 1840, during which time they made a significant contribution to economic development before & during the industrial revolution. Locally & privately funded & usually operated on a relatively small scale, they represented an administrative innovation which recognised & tried to meet the need for an enhanced road transport infrastructure. For the first time road users paid for repairs & improvements to roads, & parishioners hitherto responsible were relieved of an often burdensome charge on local finances. Over 20, 000 miles (32, 000km) of roads were `turnpiked`, & most of these eighteenth- & nineteenth-century roads are still used today. Apart from the roads themselves, the most obvious survivals of turnpike trusts are the scores of neat little tollhouses & hundreds of roadside milestones. This book outlines the origins, development, success & decline of the turnpike trusts & some of the features associated with them. ...

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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Turkey is a country on the move, an exciting mix of ancient Oriental & modern European influences. Its bustling cities are steeped in history
- distant memories of sultans & harems, ancient kingdoms & long-surviving local traditions. Turquoise is Greg & Lucy Malouf's account of their journey around the ever-changing landscape of this diverse nation. The recipes capture the rich variety of Turkish cuisine. Some are classic favourites, like Little Kofte Dumplings in Minted Yoghurt Sauce, & Slow-cooked Lamb with Quinces. Others are unique & imaginative
- Green Olive, Walnut & Pomegranate Salad, Skewered Sweet-Spiced Duck, & Pistachio Halva ice-cream, & still others capture an earthier side of Turkey with its bold, flavoursome street food & traditional peasant dishes. You can accompany the Maloufs on their unforgettable Turkish journey as they visit spice markets & tiny soup kitchens, enjoy fish sandwiches on the Bosphorous, feast on Ottoman banquets in restaurants & drink cay in ancient tea-houses. With their informative & evocative food & travel writing, & with superb photography throughout, you will be sure to discover an extraordinary land that will surprise & delight.

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Greg & Lucy Malouf`s classic book is now in paperback. In Turquoise Greg & Lucy Malouf delight us by bringing their own inimitable blend of food & travel writing to the Turkish culinary landscape
- one which remains curiously unexplored by many of us in the Western world. Greg & Lucy journey through a land where the rich diversity of climate, countryside & architecture provide a fitting background for an equal variety & richness of cuisine. Join them as they visit spice markets & tiny soup kitchens, taste fish sandwiches on the Bosphorus, enjoy Ottoman banquets in fine restaurants & drink chay in ancient tea houses. Inspired by the foods they discover along the way, some of the recipes in Turquoise are classics, such as Dumplings Filled with Cheese & Mint & Sticky Pistachio Baklava. Many more spring from Greg`s unique talent & imagination, which combine here to create dishes like Spicy Red Pepper Soup with ` Hamsi` Toasts; ` Tulum` Cheese Salad with Roasted Walnuts, Rocket & Mint; & Clotted Cream Ice Cream with Apricots & Fresh Honeycomb.
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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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Most people at some point long to escape
- from the weather, the commute, the routine. Sailing off in a forty-foot boat called
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From familiar terrapins basking on a log to the majestic long-lived giant tortoises, turtles are among the most fascinating animals on the planet. In this complete guide to the world`s 300 species of turtles, the authors reveal intimate, little-known details of these intriguing reptiles in their native habitats: what they eat, where they live, how they behave, & when & where they lay their eggs. The authors have travelled the world extensively together to study turtles in their natural habitats & have produced a comprehensive & beautifully written book that will appeal to all turtle lovers & nature enthusiasts. It is magnificently illustrated with over 300 colour photographs & each species has a colour distribution map. This book will be the standard reference on the subject for years to come. ...

Tuscany is arguably the most alluring & iconic region of Italy. It is a place of breathtaking natural beauty, imbued with an ancient & rich cultural heritage that, as Shelley`s `paradise of exiles`, has inspired centuries of artists, scientists writers, poets & travellers. For William Dean Howells, American Consul to Venice for four years, Italy was the country that fashioned his prose & fostered his love of travel. One winter he travelled the length & breadth of Tuscany, from Florence & Fiesole to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia & Prato. Immersing himself in all things Tuscan, he describes in compelling detail the daily life
- funerals & weddings, military marches & lovers` trysts
- of a place that was bursting with life & endlessly fascinating to him. He muses on the character of the Italians that he meets, revelling in their sense of drama, their sentimentality & impulsiveness & vividly resurrects the artistic, tempestuous, world-changing history of Tuscany, from its mysterious, ancient beginnings to the birth of the Renaissance & its status as cultural soul of Italy. Tuscan Cities, a passionate Italophile`s glowing tribute, cannot fail to inspire anyone who has ever travelled to or loved Tuscany as Howells did.

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This is a spectacular celebration of one the best-loved & most alluring regions of Italy. Featuring an array of beautiful homes, the book is divided into four parts. Natural Charm features rustic houses, characterized by an earthy decorative palette, whose interior design is rooted in the ancient rural traditions of Tuscany. Stylish Simplicity looks at modern interpretations of Tuscan style
- from a high-ceilinged barn, now a light & airy loft, to a converted village school. Classic Elegance focuses on larger country homes, restored according a grand decorative design, yet still remaining warm & welcoming, while Idyllic Artistry is devoted to a more eclectic, colourful approach to Tuscan living.
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Tuscany is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to exploring the best walking & touring possibilities in north-western Italy. The guide covers a range of routes including walks north of Florence, between Florence & Siena, the Chianti & walks south of Siena. A double-sided, fold-out touring map at the back of the book gives an overview of Tuscany & the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate & plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out. The guide is structured in two main parts ...