Category Archives: Travel Guides

WWI Trench Map: Fonquevillers (57D NE 1 & 2 – ed.2)

Fonquevillers “Funky Villas” (57D NE 1 & 2 – ed.2) in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at approximately 7/10th of the original scales quoted against each title. The map covers the area from Monchy-au-Bois to Gommecourt, showing trenches, corrected to 16.1.1916, as they were

WWI Trench Map: Meaulte (62D NE 2 – ed. 2B))

Meaulte (62D NE 2 – ed. 2B) in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at approximately 7/10th of the original scales quoted against each title. The map covers an area arounf Fricourt, Mametz and Mansel Cops, with trenches corrected to 25.4.1916 and as they were

WWI Trench Map: German Artillery Positions at Ervillers

German Artillery Positions at Ervillers in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at approximately 7/10th of the original scales quoted against each title. The map shows the trenches corrected to 15.8.1918.Maps in this series show both the British and the enemy trenches. Several titles also

WWI Trench Map: Givenchy Section

Givenchy Secion in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at approximately 7/10th of the original scales quoted against each title. This very detailed hand-drawn map at 1:5,000 shows the sector held by the King`s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment on 9th June 1918. Included is a

WWI Trench Map: Wieltje – Frezenberg – Zonnebeke (ed.2)

Wieltje – Frezenberg – Zonnebeke area immediately before the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passendaele / Passendale) in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at approximately 7/10th of the original scales quoted against each title. This very detailed map shows trenches corrected to 22.7.1917, many named,

WWI Trench Map: Ypres (28 NW – ed. 4A)

Ypres (28 NW – ed. 4A) – a detailed map of Ypres Salient before the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele / Passendale) in a series of British Army trench maps from the WWI, reproduced by G.H. Smith & Son at approximately 7/10th of the original scales quoted against each title. The map shows trenches corrected

World War I Macedonian Front: Couronne

Couronne, one of two maps covering the site of the Battle of Doiran between British and Greek troops against Bulgarian forces on the Macedonian Front during World War I. Both maps are reproductions by G.H. Smith & Son of the original British Army trench maps at approximately 7/10th of the original scale quoted against each

Madona District – Cesvaine – Ergli – Lubana – Varaklani District Jana Seta Map

This first edition has been prepared using the latest aerial photographs available, latest cartographic and address information and field survey dataRoad network and housing layouts have been precisely updated, tourism and service objects are given, as well as the nature protection territories, forests and hydrography.We hold we have created the best, the most accurate and

Slitere National Park Jana Seta Map

Tourist map of Slitere NP at 1:70,000 scaleThe edition consists of information about nature and cultural heritage as well as tourism and nature education possibilitiesDetailed map displays location of sites and tourist services

Kemeri National Park Jana Seta Map

The edition consists of information about nature and cultural heritage as well as tourism and nature education possibilitiesDetailed map displays location of sites and tourist services

Pristina

Kosovo on a detailed road map at 1:250,000 from Gizi Map showing place names in their Albanian and Serbian versions, with a separate index for each set of names. Serbian names, both in Kosovo and in the adjoining parts of Serbia and Macedonia, are given in the Latin alphabet.Bold altitude colouring with spot heights and

The Food and Cookery of Malta and Gozo

The Food and Cookery of Malta and Gozo by Helen Caruana Galizia is not simply `another` cookery book of Maltese dishes, but also a vivid description of the rapid changes in nutrition and food fashions. The author, although very conscious of changing circumstances, influences, and developments in the culinary arts, tries hard and succeeds in

Himalayan Flowers of Nepal

Himalayan Flowers of Nepal is a pictorial field guide featuring 65 families and 204 genera including 355 species of selected flowering plants from tropical and subtropical to temperate, subalpine and alpine regions.The book opens with a brief introduction on the geography, climate and types of vegetation of Nepal. It then arranges the flower and plants

Uncommon London

Uncommon London is a journey traveling deep and wide across the sprawling metropolis. 43 contributors have ventured through the city streets and delved into their intimate worlds to bring us portraits and glimpses of the many lives that hold London together, or at times tear it apart. Routes, maps and itineraries have been especially created,

My Animals: BabyBasics

Experts and parents know that hands-on books featuring high-contrast design are best for engaging babies` attention. Little ones won`t be able to resist running their hands across the intriguing surface and black-and-white cover of My Animals. Inside the book, peek-a-boo holes allow toddlers to grab and turn each page themselves. And when they do, they`ll

My Dreams: Baby Basics

This irresistible book invites babies to follow one little boy`s whimsical dream as he flies through the air on a magic carpet, climbs up the spine of a dinosaur, and even rides on the back of a whale! BabyBasics books encourage tactile exploration, support hand-eye coordination, and help to develop a healthy sense of awareness.

Ultimate Spotlight – Polar Animals

Polar bears, penguins, Arctic foxes, seals, and many more polar animals withstand the extreme weather conditions in the Arctic Circle and Antarctica. Turn the wheel so penguins can dive into the water, pull the tab to see water spouting out from the blowhole of a whale, and open the big flaps to discover what the

Ultimate Spotlight: Trains

All aboard! Chock-full of fascinating facts, Ultimate SpotlightTM Trains offers young readers a closer look into the marvelous world of trains: the different types of trains throughout history, how railroad tracks are built, things you will find at a train station-and much more! With interactive elements on every spread, this book is an endlessly engaging

Marine Pictolife of Western Tropical Pacific

From Indonesia to Polynesia and from Australia to Japan, the Marine Pictolife describes more 282 marine species. With its completely waterproof and laminated pages, it easily fits into a diving vest pocket or a beachbag. The readily accessible species information is provided through original and simple pictograms, with all names translated into 5 languages (English,

Bauska District – Iecava – Rundale – Vecumnieki District Jana Seta Map