Dessau – Flaming on a waterproof, tear-resistant, GPS compatible cycling map at 1:75, 000 from the ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club
- the official German cycling federation), in a series of maps with extensive overprint for long-distance & local cycling routes. GPS waypoints, route profiles, details of online links for information about accommodation etc. are also provided. Maps included in this series are contoured & the interval varies according to the type of the terrain. Steep sections are annotated with gradient markings. Colouring and/or graphics show various types of landscape: woods, vineyards, etc. An overprint highlights both the national long-distance cycling routes & the shorter local cycling trails, each clearly identified by a symbol and/or an abbreviation of its name. Sections with heavy traffic and/or poor road surface are clearly marked. Symbols indicate various facilities, such as railway stations with cycle hire, cycle repair shops, campsites, youth hostels, shelters, country restaurants/bars, sport & leisure facilities. Maps have a UTM grid for measuring distances & for determining location using GPS device & they are printed on weather resistant & tear-resistant paper. Each map covers an area of Approx. 130 x 87 km & the map legend is in German only. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link.
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What happened to the Roman Empire? Why was the Magna Carta so important? What led to the First World War? Why did the USSR collapse? World History in Minutes provides succinct answers to these questions
- & many more
- in 200 simple & accessible essays. From the 100 Years War to the Gulf Wars, & from the wisdom of Aristotle to the Civil Rights movement, this book distils the major events in human history into easily digestible chunks. Each essay is accompanied by an image
- or a clear diagram to illustrate complex ideas
- & will plug the gaps in your knowledge of the most important eras, movements & events in the history of humankind. World History in Minutes is the perfect introduction to this expansive subject. Contents include: Neanderthals, Babylonians, Attilla the Hun, Abyssinian Empire, Magna Carta, Black Death, Inca, Henry VIII Reformation, Ulster Plantations, Rousseau & the Enlightenment, Declaration of Independence, French Revolution, Tonga Civil War, Universal Suffrage, Spanish Influenza, Great Depression, Pearl Harbour, The Space Age, Civil Rights, Environmentalism, Oligarchs & Tiger Economies.



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Since its first publication this book has been hailed as the most up-to-date & wide-ranging history of art ever published in a single volume. This"e from Andrew Graham Dixon describes the book: ` Spanning continents & millennia, ranging from man`s earliest cave paintings to the works of Picasso & beyond, this is a hugely ambitious book. But thanks to the breadth of their scholarship, the depth of their enthusiasm & the enviable freshness of their writing, Honor & Fleming triumphantly accomplish the herculean task they have set themselves. Sympathetically expanded by Michael Archer, who brings the story forward into the twenty-first century, this thumping slab of tome is without doubt the most compelling total history of art ever written`. This Revised Seventh Edition expands the original coverage by embracing new developments in archeology & art historical research, & in particular contemporary art historian Michael Archer has greatly expanded the authors discussion of the art world over the past two decades, providing a new perspective on the latest developments shaping our cultural history. ...

Although it is impossible to show everything that has happened in history on one poster, this one shows the rise & fall of the great empires & nations throughout history, from 3000BC to 2000AD. It is arranged by continent, & where possible, continents that are next to each other on the globe are next to each other on the chart, & each continent has a limited colour range, making it easily identifiable. Beneath the main chart is a timeline of important events & personalities in the past, including kings & queens, politicians, religious & cultural leaders & inventors. ...

A truly global view of history covering over 350 of the world`s most important turning points. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this is an essential gift for every history buff. World History is the most accessible guide to the history of human civilisation, covering the Neanderthals, the Assyrian Empire, Chinese dynasties, Vikings, World War I, apartheid, the rise of ISIS, & everything in-between. This remarkable book offers the most up-to-date coverage of global history, up to & including the Arab Spring, global terror, Russia & Ukraine, & the rise of populism in the EU. Historical moments & movements from across the globe are brought to life with contemporary photography, iconic maps, & stunning paintings. Follow humanity`s journey & discover all the key thinkers, leaders, ideas, & inventions that shaped the modern world. ...

This World Illustrated Map Desk Mat, from the same publishers of the popular Illustrated Map of the World, in a new & handy format. With beautiful illustrations of animals, historical figures, monuments, landmarks & wonders of the world, it is a delightful map which attracts attention & inspires exploration. Continents & countries, capitals & main cities are named, while the lack of drawn boundaries gives prominences to the illustrated topographic

Details: main rivers, lakes, & mountain ranges. The drawings also feature elements of historical or cultural relevance to provide a general idea of the varied lifestyles around the world. 450 of the illustrations are numbered & named in an index, featuring at the top of the map. Images of the world countries flags elegantly edge the map, & each one is named. The mat has a water & scratch proof grainy protective layer, while the backing is made from a 0.2cm non-slippery compressed black foam. An absolute wonderful Map Desk Mat for kids as well as adults.

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A colourful cushion with a map from the British Library archives showing the world in 1623 drawn by Antonio Sances, part of a sophisticated & decorative collection from We Love Cushions designed to bring life & style to any room setting. The cover, printed using archival inks to get the brightest finish possible, with a super soft cotton linen mix, & comes complete with the cushion pad washable at 30º. To see other cushion designs in this series please lick on the series link. ...

In the final part of his autobiographical trilogy Chris Mc Ivor relates the story of his years in Morocco, & explores the challenges & contradictions of being an aid worker. Later as the country director of an international charity in Cuba, Haiti & Jamaica Chris finds himself moving behind the gloss of tourism that conceals much of the reality of the Caribbean. In this final volume, Chris also comes to question why he has lived the way he has, his career fulfilling a need to keep moving, & stay solitary. ...

Encapsulated version of a beautiful, 203.5 x 123.5cm (6ft 8” x 4ft 1” approx.) large physical map of the world with exceptionally well designed relief shading, making the mountainous areas appear almost in 3-D when viewed from a distance. The map has light, subdued colouring of the land masses & has always been very popular with interior designers, having been featured in several magazines & makeover programs. Political boundaries (and in larger countries internal administrative boundaries) are shown less prominently than on other physical world maps. Country names are given as used in the country itself (Al-Maghrib, Türkiye, Nippon) with less familiar names accompanied by their * English* equivalents. City names are also in the local language (Athína, Dimashq, Al-Qahira), again, where necessary, with their English equivalents. Names of geographical features on land are in the local languages and/or English. Oceans & seas are in English. Map projection is Mercator.*LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:*- *laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless they have been laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- *encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- *please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

Beautiful, 203 x 123cm (6ft 8” x 4ft 1” approx.) large physical map of the world with exceptionally well designed relief shading, making the mountainous areas appear almost in 3-D when viewed from a distance. The map has light, subdued colouring of the land masses & has always been very popular with interior designers, having been featured in several magazines & makeover programs. Political boundaries (and in larger countries internal administrative boundaries) are shown less prominently than on other physical world maps. Country names are given as used in the country itself (Al-Maghrib, Türkiye, Nippon) with less familiar names accompanied by their * English* equivalents. City names are also in the local language (Athína, Dimashq, Al-Qahira), again, where necessary, with their English equivalents. Names of geographical features on land are in the local languages and/or English. Oceans & seas are in English. Map projection is Mercator. The map was printed on three separate sheets which have already been joined by the publishers & is also available encapsulated. ...