Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference

NP220 Tidal Stream Atlas Rosyth Harbour and Approaches

Tidal Stream Atlas 220 covers Rosyth Harbour and Approaches.Tidal stream atlases show, in diagrammatic form, the major tidal streams for selected waters of NW Europe. They show, at a glance, both direction and rate of tidal streams at hourly intervals by careful and accurate use of graded arrows. They also display mean neap and spring

NP222 Tidal Stream Atlas Firth of Clyde

The Admiralty Tidal Stream Atlas: Firth Clyde and Approaches contains a set of thirteen charts showing tidal streams at hourly intervals from six hours before to six hours after HW Dover. It also includes eight plans of Rathlin Island and Sound, showing tidal streams at varying intervals from five hours before to six hours after

NP257 Tidal Stream Atlas Portland

Tidal Stream Atlas 257 covers the approaches to Portland.Tidal stream atlases show, in diagrammatic form, the major tidal streams for selected waters of NW Europe. They show, at a glance, both direction and rate of tidal streams at hourly intervals by careful and accurate use of graded arrows. They also display mean neap and spring

NP233 Tidal Stream Atlas Dover Strait

Tidal Stream Atlas 233 covers the Dover Strait.Tidal stream atlases show, in diagrammatic form, the major tidal streams for selected waters of NW Europe. They show, at a glance, both direction and rate of tidal streams at hourly intervals by careful and accurate use of graded arrows. They also display mean neap and spring tidal

The Russian Way

Here`s an up to the minute, insider`s look at how Russians live and work and how they feel about everything from family to religion to entertainment. “Explore The Russian Way” of doing things, and you`ll uncover a fascinating world imbued with kindness, generosity, superstition, and surprises. Russian character comes to life as you follow favourite

NP337 Tidal Stream Atlas Solent and adjacent waters

Tidal Stream Atlas 337 covers the Solent and adjacent waters.Tidal stream atlases show, in diagrammatic form, the major tidal streams for selected waters of NW Europe. They show, at a glance, both direction and rate of tidal streams at hourly intervals by careful and accurate use of graded arrows. They also display mean neap and

Rome From the Ground Up

Rome is not one city but many, each with its own history unfolding from a different centre: now the trading port on the Tiber; now the Forum of antiquity; the Palatine of imperial power; the Lateran Church of Christian ascendancy; the Vatican; the Quirinal palace. Beginning with the very shaping of the ground on which

NP120 Admiralty Manual of Tides

This is a largely mathematical, detailed description of tidal theory and its application to the analysis and prediction of tides and tidal streams.

Emerald Fairways & Foam Flecked Seas

NP201B Tide Tables – United Kingdom and Ireland 2019

Admiralty Tide Tables – United Kingdom and IrelandExcluding Isles of Scilly, English Channel to River Humber,Channel Islands and European Channel Ports.Worldwide tidal height information, revised annually for greater accuracy, makes it easier to plan your departaure and arrival times.The tables include daily high and low-water times and heights for standard ports, times and height differences

The Coalition Chronicles

They`ve stopped holding late-night sessions in Parliament. Or have they? Imagine a House of Commons with the cameras switched off, the press and public excluded, but with the bar still open. What sort of vile abuse might hon. Members hurl at each other if they were pissed and off the record? In these unofficial transcripts

Pincher Martin: Faber Modern Classics

Christopher Martin, the sole survivor of a torpedoed destroyer, is stranded upon a rock in the middle of the Atlantic. Pitted against him are the sea, the sun, the night cold and the terror of his isolation. To drink there is a pool of rain water; to eat there are weeds and sea anemones. Through

Which Ski Resort Europe

The Which Ski Resort Europe Brit Guide provides comprehensive coverage of the authors’™ top 50 ski resort recommendations, ranging from the cheapest and value destinations to those renowned for guaranteed snow or nightlife. The guide is organised by country, encompassing resorts in Andorra, Austria, France, Italy, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Each entry provides a range

Brit Guide to Las Vegas

Las Vegas used to be one of America`s best-kept secrets. But the secret`s out. More and more Brits know that this unique, glitzy, glamorous town is a great holiday experience. Whether they want to go to indulge themselves in the luxury of the themed hotels, try their hand in the casinos, enjoy hunting for bargains

Brit Guide Orlando 2020

25th anniversary edition!Experience the magic of Disney World with the No.1 best-selling guide to Orlando. This all-encompassing, authoritative Brit Guide Orlando 2020 is packed with our exclusive `Brit Tips` ideal to help you get the most out of your stay.Beat the queues, save money, drive and be safe, eat and drink like the locals, shop

Ikaria Island – Explore and Experience

This guidebook takes you deep into the secrets of Ikaria Island where clocks don`t matter, nature sets the stage and human longevity is extraordinary. Beyond the beaten path of summer crowds, Ikaria preserved a unique local culture, rich natural environment and beautiful beaches. Explore Ikaria`s mountain footpaths, leading you to Ikaria`s remote villages, nature and

The Man in Seat 61: A Guide to Taking the Train from the UK through Europe

Mark Smith is the Man in Seat Sixty-One. Although this might make him sound like a fictional spy, he is in fact the man behind the massively popular www.seat61.com website, which offers invaluable advice on worldwide train travel. This book is the essential guide for anyone who wishes to travel to Europe and beyond by

The Festival Book

Which festival is right for you? What should you wear? What should you pack? How much glitter could you possibly need? With the answer to every festival question, The Festival Book is your go-to survival guide. It is packed full of hilarious anecdotes, a guide to the very best festivals on offer and tips and

Puerto Rico, the Spanish, US and British Virgin Islands

The only guide to cover this whole area in detail in one volume.

Antarctic Peninsula: A Visitor`s Guide

Fully revised with a new chapter on climate change and updated and expanded maps. Focusing on the geography and physical phenomena of this remote region, this book contains all the information visitors will need during their trip. It describes and explains the geographical setting, climate and weather, geology, glaciology, and much more, and includes the