Small but informative visitors` guide to this state which was formed in 2000 from northern Uttar Pradesh. The guide presents geographical & historical information on the region with advices on general practicalities for tourists & travellers (destinations, hotels, transportations & activities), plus car tours across the area. The Guide takes into account both the first time traveller & the seasoned one, offering trails that lead to the most popular destinations in the region, supplementing essential travel information with inputs on culture, crafts, shopping & sightseeing, but also giving an insider`s perspective on Uttaranchal
- Kumaon & Garhwal & suggesting off the beaten track obscure little places for people looking for a holiday with a difference. The rest of the book describes 11 driving itineraries & their respective attractions, ranging in length from about 300km to 1800km. Annotated throughout with additional insights on cultural & historical aspects.
Includes: list of hotels in the region.

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Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is a jaw-dropping pop-up book packed with amazing facts about the world of dinosaurs. Uncover the mysteries of the prehistoric world, from T. rex to Stegosaurus, Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is a beautiful pop-up book which brings to life different dinosaurs with amazing paper tricks. Learn how dinosaurs fought & defended themselves, & discover how fossils form over time. With pop-ups, activities to try at home & bitesized mind-blowing facts Utterly Amazing Dinosaur is perfect for any child, aged over 6, obsessed with all things prehistoric. ...

Utterly Amazing Earth is a jaw-dropping pop-up book packed with fascinating facts about our amazing planet. Go deep below the Earth`s crust to discover earthshattering facts. From volcanoes to earthquakes, the water cycle to seasons, this beautiful pop-up book brings to life amazing phenomena with brilliant paper tricks. Learn how rocks are made & shaped, & what causes the seasons. With pop-ups, activities to try at home & bitesized mind-blowing facts Utterly Amazing Earth is perfect for any child, aged over 6, obsessed with volcanoes, earthquakes & the Earth. ...

Uttoxter in 1900 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. Coverage extends northward to The Heath & The Wharf, westward to Oldfields Hall, southward to Balance Hill. Features include railways & station, Ash Lea, cemetery, Leighton Iron Works, Market Place, St Mary`s church, Cattle Market, Mount Pleasant, brewery, Manor House, The Hall, Carter Street, Cheese Factory, Park Place, Workhouse, Moorhouse Farm, etc. On the reverse is a commercial directory for the town in 1912. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Bruce Chatwin`s bestselling novel traces the fortunes of the enigmatic & unconventional hero, Kaspar Utz. Despite the restrictions of Cold War Czechoslovakia, Utz asserts his individuality through his devotion to his precious collection of Meissen porcelain. Although Utz is permitted to leave the country each year, & considers defecting each time, he is not allowed to take his porcelain with him & so he always returns to his Czech home, a prisoner both of the Communist state & of his collection. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Karttakeskus’ Water touring maps are a completely new type of map series. The pre-folded maps made from waterproof & rip-proof material can fit into a small space on the boat, but when opened, they cover a wide area. In this way, the water touring map is e.g. an excellent planning tool alongside electronic navigation solutions, offering a wide overview for e.g. route planning. On the other h&, the waterproof material makes the map easy to handle in e.g. an open boat or sailing boat. Water touring maps: In land areas, the maps have been supplemented with the National Land Survey of Finland’s Topographic Database material. New map sheet division. Size 70 × 100 cm, folded 23.3 × 11.3 cm. Additional themes incl. slipways & camp fire sites & landfalls. Scale in maritime areas 1:60 000, inland waterways 1:50 000 Base map source: Finnish Transport Agency. Not for navigation use. Does not meet the requirements of an official nautical chart. ...

Uxbridge in 1895 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map stretches from High Bridge along High Street & southward to The Greenway. To the west, across the River Colne, are some acres of rural Buckinghamshire, including Sandstone, Gallow Hill Farm & Mansfield Farm. Features include the GWR Uxbridge branch & terminus, the Grand Junction Canal, Fray`s River, Uxbridge Moor, part of Hillingon West around Cowley Road, Rockingham Bridge & the narrow streets & alleys off the High Street. On the reverse are extracts from a directory for 1900, plus a railway timetable for the Uxbridge branch in 1906. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

This is the most detailed guide to Central Asia's most populous country & the heart of the historic Silk Road. Strikingly beautiful yet little understood, Uzbekistan finally has a guide to inspire independent travelling, with all the in-depth practical information required, highlighting epic landscapes through to awe-inspiring architecture. Practical details are entwined with cultural, literary, social, religious & historical curiosities to make an entertaining companion & guide. It

Includes:: up-to-date & personal reviews of accommodation, restaurants & entertainment venues across all budgets. Alongside historical detail & anecdotes, exceptional colour photography brings to life places, people & local traditions as they appear today. Comprehensive bird-watching & wildlife sections are provided by experienced twitcher & BBC journalist Ben Tavener & there is a thorough introduction to the Uzbek & Russian languages.

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This new edition of Bradt`s Uzbekistan continues to offer more practical detail for independent travelers than any other guidebook to that country, written by expert authors who have lived & worked in Central Asia since 2008. With first-hand descriptions of everything from UNESCO world heritage sites & the world`s best collection of Russian avant-garde art, to riding across deserts by camel & cooking plov, Uzbekistan`s authors bring the country alive in this fully updated 2nd edition. Comprehensive details of accommodation, restaurants & public transport options are included, along with an increased number of detailed maps, more trekking & hiking routes & off the beaten track locations, as well as full information on how to travel around the country by bus, train & shared taxi. There`s a new section on Uzbekistan by bike, much more on the country`s flora & fauna, & detailed, hard-hitting information on the current state of the economy, domestic politics & foreign affairs. All listings have been thoroughly updated & the latest highlights brought to the fore. Uzbekistan is famed for the golden road to Samarkand & the equally famous Silk Road cities of Bukhara & Khiva. Beyond these indisputable highlights, however, lies a country rich in history but with a complex & intriguing modern streak. Striking medieval & contemporary architecture battles for your attention, standing in sharp contrast to the empty, endless deserts & the majestic mountainscapes of the Tien Shan range. The authors` use of historical anecdotes & high quality photographs, as well as their amusing travel stories, make Uzbekistan an enjoyable read & the perfect companion both before & during a trip to Central Asia`s most populous country & the heart of the historic Silk Road. ...