Category Archives: Maps
Haltwhistle and Brampton 1866-1869
Map No. 86, Haltwhistle and Brampton 1866-1869, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that
Hexham and Haltwhistle 1863-1869
Map No. 87, Hexham and Haltwhistle 1863-1869, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that
Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds
With a foreword by Tim Harford Which nations have North Korean embassies? Which region has the highest number of death metal bands per capita? How many countries have bigger economies than California? Who drives on the `wrong` side of the road? And where can you find lions in the wild? Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, `Brilliant
Appleby-in-Westmorland 1860-1866
Map No. 91, Appleby-in-Westmorland 1860-1866, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so that the sheet
The White Book
From the winner of the Man Booker International Prize for The VegetarianFrom the author of The Vegetarian and Human Acts comes a book like no other. The White Book is a meditation on colour, beginning with a list of white things. It is a book about mourning, rebirth and the tenacity of the human spirit.
Bala and Lake Vyrnwy / Y Bala a Llyn Efyrnwy 1836-1840
Map No. 125, Bala and Lake Vyrnwy / Y Bala a Llyn Efyrnwy 1836-1840, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old
March Was Made of Yarn: Writers respond to Japan`s Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Meltdown
Royalties from the sale of this book will go to charities working towards the reconstruction of north-eastern Japan. 11th March 2011. An earthquake occurring off the north-eastern coast of Japan – magnitude 9.0, duration six minutes – unleashed a 50-foot tsunami that within fifteen minutes had slammed its way ashore, rushing inland six miles, crushing
Newtown and Llanidloes / Y Drenewydd a Llanidloes 1833-1837
Map No. 136, Newtown and Llanidloes / Y Drenewydd a Llanidloes 1833-1837, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps
Generation Revolution: On the Frontline Between Tradition and Change in the Middle East
Generation Revolution unravels the complex forces shaping the lives of four young Egyptians caught between tradition and modernity, and what their stories mean for the future of the Middle East. In 2003, Rachel Aspden arrived in Egypt as a 23-year-old trainee journalist. She found a country on the brink of change. The two-thirds of Egypt`s
Why the West Rules – for Now: The Patterns of History and What They Reveal About the Future
In the middle of the eighteenth century, British entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding energies of steam and coal and the world changed forever. Factories, railways and gunboats then propelled the West`s rise to power, and computers and nuclear weapons in the twentieth century secured its global supremacy. Today, however, many worry that the emergence of China
The Moth: This is a True Story
With an introduction by Neil Gaiman Before television and radio, before penny paperbacks and mass literacy, people would gather on porches, on the steps outside their homes, and tell stories. The storytellers knew their craft and bewitched listeners would sit and listen long into the night as moths flitted around overhead. The Moth is a
Barefoot Books World Atlas
Divided by geographical region, the Barefoot Books World Atlas looks at the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their natural environment, and at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future. An atlas for the twenty-first century, it shows how all parts of the planet are interconnected
Wabi-Sabi
Living apart from his girlfriend Gabriela, university lecturer Samuel is shaken from his humdrum existence when he receivesan enigmatic postcard from Japan and the unexpected visit at work of a girl trying to identify the language of a strange, haunting song.This sets Samuel on a quest that will take him to Kyoto, not only to
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
For nearly 60 years it`s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering-and now it`s even better than ever- The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century- New edition–fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations- Researched and written by a team of expert climbersMountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is
Whispering Shadows
Paul Leibovitz was once an ambitious advisor, dedicated father, and loving husband. But after living for nearly thirty years in Hong Kong, personal tragedy strikes and Paul`s marriage unravels in the fallout. When he makes a fleeting connection with Elizabeth, a distressed American woman on the verge of collapse, his life is thrown into turmoil.
Dragon Games
Hong Kong. American journalist Paul and his Chinese girlfriend – face a crisis. A troubling letter arrives from mainland China from Christine`s long lost brother and they feel compelled to come to his rescue. There they find a village in turmoil and his brother`s life in disarray. Their dangerous quest for justice begins set against
The Long Path to Wisdom: Tales From Burma
Jan-Philipp Sendker has visited Myanmar (Burma) for over twenty years and, while doing research for his novels The Art of Hearing Heartbeats and A Well-Tempered Heart, he encountered numerous folktales and fables. These stories reveal the rich mythology and spirituality of the diverse peoples of Burma, and the profound social impact of Buddhist thought. Reminiscent
The Summit: How Triumph Turned to Tragedy on K2`s Deadliest Days
On 1 August 2008, 18 climbers from across the world reached the summit of K2, the world`s second highest and most dangerous mountain – a peak which claims the life of one in every four climbers who attempt it. Over the course of 28 hours, however, K2 had exacted a deadly toll: 11 lives were
Wensleydale and Upper Wharfedale 1852-1865
Map No. 98, Wensleydale and Upper Wharfedale 1852-1865, in the Cassini Historical Series of old Ordnance Survey mapping of England and Wales at 1:50,000 in a format designed to offer a convenient comparison with the present day coverage from the OS, and most locations in three different editions. Old historical maps have been combined so
C63 Firth of Clyde
This Imray’s series of charts for the Western Europe includes comprehensive and easy-to-use sailing charts published on rip-proof, waterproof paper- ideal for use on small tables or in cockpits. They show detailed coastline and depth information, and are constantly corrected to reflect latest information. Designed primarily for yachtsmen, they are comprehensive without being unnecessarily cluttered.Each
