Zimbabwe is a country both blessed & cursed. Arriving to work at the British Embassy in Zimbabwe, Philip Barclay found a temperate paradise & a sophisticated & charming population. But during a three-year stay in what used to be Africa's finest country, he saw it ruined by violence & grotesque economic mismanagement. Philip Barclay was at the centre of the tumultuous events of 2008. Zimbabwe's people voted against Robert Mugabe, but their desire for change was denied as vicious squads of indoctrinated youths loyal to the ageing dictator launched a campaign of murder, rape, & destruction. In the wake of such terror, the country's economy & public services collapsed, leading to widespread poverty & epidemics of diseases that Zimbabwe had not seen in living memory. This electrifying account records the violent excesses of a hated clique prepared to do anything to cling to power. It asks why the world stood by & watched as Zimbabwe burned & questions whether power-sharing between Robert Mugabe & Morgan Tsvangirai offers the way forward which the country needs. An honest account of a diplomat's confrontation with a brutal dictatorship, Zimbabwe is also a personal story of the resilience
- despite their daily experience of despair & death
- of Zimbabwe's people.

...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map Zimbabwe with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with numerous spot heights, names of mountain ranges & passes, salt pans, marshes & swamps. In northern Matabeleland in the Hwange National Park numerous pans are marked. Road information

Includes:: seasonal tracks & indicates intermediate driving distances on main & secondary roads. Locations of petrol stations, veterinary cordon fences & border crossings are also marked. Other transport details include railways & local airfields. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest: UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, viewpoints, hot springs & wells, caves & rock paintings, selected accommodation including campsites & lodges, medical facilities, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1

...

As political tension relaxes, wildlife enthusiasts & curious tourists are returning to Zimbabwe. With some of the finest national parks in Africa, the country is blessed with stunning landscapes & an abundance of wildlife. The mighty Zambezi River offers adventure holidays, & Victoria Falls will leave visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. Game viewing in some of Africa's greatest national parks is a rewarding experience & this guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travellers who arrive overl&, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge. ...

This new third edition of Bradt`s Zimbabwe remains the most authoritative & trusted guide available, written in an engaging & entertaining style by an expert author who has been visitng Zimbabwe annually for nearly 30 years & now spends six months of each year there. In this new thoroughly revised edition, Paul Murray brings a particular focus for those wanting to travel independently as well as visitors on organised tours. Game viewing in some of Africa`s greatest national parks is a rewarding experience & this guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travellers who arrive overl&, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge. There are also details of en-route accommodation not found in other guides following a complete countrywide review of all destinations that are key to independent travellers, making this by far the most up-to-date guidebook to Zimbabwe on the market. As political tension relaxes, wildlife enthusiasts & curious tourists are returning to Zimbabwe, a country which not so long ago was southern Africa`s premier tourist destination, with some of the finest national parks in Africa, stunning landscapes & an abundance of wildlife. The mighty Zambezi River offers adventure holidays, & Victoria Falls will leave visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. ...

Zimbabwe in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Zimbabwe’s national parks & tourist areas presented on separate panels, annotated with GPS coordinates for important locations, entry gates, accommodation facilities, viewpoints, etc. Scales which vary according to the size of the park are clearly marked on each panel.A small overview map of Zimbabwe shows the location of each area covered by an individual panel which presents the road network to & within each park, indicating tarred & unsurfaced roads & 4x 4 seasonal tracks. Driving distances are shown on most routes & entry gates are marked, indicating where appropriate permit requirements. Where useful, important road junctions are annotated with their GPS waypoints & the panels also have latitude & longitude lines. Symbols show locations of petrol stations, hotels/lodges/chalets, campsites, animal viewing points, & other places of interest. The map covers: Zambezi NP with Victoria Falls, Mana Pools NP, Hwange NP, Gonarezhou NP, Kazuma Pan NP, Hurungwe & Charara Safari areas, Matusadona NP, Lake Kyle Recreational Park, Chizarira NP, Matobo NP, & Nyanga NP. All information is in English. ...

Indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant road map Zimbabwe at 1:800, 000 with topographic & tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale & a convenient size sheet. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring with numerous spot heights, names of mountain ranges & passes, salt pans, marshes & swamps. In northern Matabeleland in the Hwange National Park numerous pans are marked. Road information

Includes:: seasonal tracks & indicates intermediate driving distances on main & secondary roads. Locations of petrol stations, veterinary cordon fences & border crossings are also marked. Other transport details include railways & local airfields. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces. National parks & protected areas are marked & symbols highlight various places of interest: UNESCO world heritage sites, archaeological remains, viewpoints, hot springs & wells, caves & rock paintings, selected accommodation including campsites & lodges, medical facilities, etc. The map has a latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° & an index of localities which

Includes:: a list of national parks & game reserves. Map legend

Includes:: English.” World Mapping Project” is an extensive series of maps at varying scales, aiming to provide coverage of countries & regions worldwide using clear, well presented cartography with both topographic & tourist information.





...

One of the titles in a series of topographic maps covering much of north-west Africa, produced as part of the IMW* project in 1960’s. Each map covers an area spanning 6° in longitude & 4° in latitude. There is some variation in colouring & the depiction of terrain, but hill-shading, spot heights & contours are used to show the general relief. Additional graphics show features such as dunes, rock outcrops, cliffs, sand areas, escarpments, marshes, seasonal lakes & watercourses, & areas liable to flooding. Bathymetric contours are also included. Communications detail

Includes:: roads, major trails & railways, although there is some inconsistency in colouring & the extent of classification, e.g. not all maps distinguish seasonal roads. On most maps intermediate road distances are indicated on main routes. Symbols show airports, mosques, mines, oil & gas fields, lighthouses, ruins & significant isolated buildings. Administrative boundaries are marked & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals, with further margin ticks at 1’ intervals. The map legend is in French only on some sheets, & in English & French on others.* The International Map of the World was a project conceived in the early 20th century to compile a world map series at 1:1, 000, 000 through the efforts of participating nations. The value of the program has declined since 1970 & the IMW is no longer regarded as an active international series.

...

Zingaro & Monte Cofano Nature Reserves on the north western-coast of Sicily between Palermo & Trapani on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from LAC in their Globalmap imprint. Topography of this interesting area is very well presented by contours at 25m intervals, enhanced by shading & graphic relief, plus colouring to show shrub land & forests. The map shows the network of local roads & mule tracks, & highlights footpaths within the two nature reserves. Symbols indicate various places of interest including typical local villages, churches & towers, museum, archaeological sites, beaches, etc. The map has a 2-km UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks at intervals of 5’. Map legend

Includes:: English.

...

The world’s best-selling book on mountain bike maintenance & repair is ” Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance”. This smartly organized & clearly illustrated guide—now in two colors for easier reference—can make a bike mechanic out of anyone. Lennard Zinn’s expert advice makes quick work of mountain bike repair. Newcomers & experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, & Zinn’s practical, time-saving tips. Zinn’s friendly advice & years of experience make tackling even the most daunting task fun & easy. All the latest high-tech equipment is covered in this new edition, but Zinn does not neglect older bikes. Indeed, no matter what mountain bike you may have in your garage, chances are you’ll find it, & the way to fix it, in these pages. ...