Monocle reports from around the globe in print, on radio, & online. As its editors & correspondents dart from city to city, they get to know the best places to rest their heads, stretch their limbs, & kick back with a contact in a hard-to-find cocktail bar. That information is now available in The Monocle Travel Guide Series: a line-up of titles that speaks to you in an informed but informal way about everything from architecture to art, late-night bars to early-morning markets. Expect a mix of experiences dotted with some quirky surprises. These are books where grand hotels appear alongside family-owned bistros & internationally renowned galleries sit next to unassuming indie clubs that play host to top music talent. The Monocle Travel Guides mix the classic with the contemporary, go beyond the conventional, & reveal all the hidden spots that cities have to offer. ...

Bangladesh in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

Bangladesh at 1:750, 000 on an indexed map from ITM, with street plans of central Dhaka & Chittagong, plus on the reverse a road map of north-eastern India with a street plan of Kolkata plus an enlargement of the city’s environs. On one side is an indexed map of Bangladesh at 1:750, 000. Distances are shown on main roads & railway lines are included. The map also shows administrative borders with names of the provinces. Town names are annotated with icons indicating that facilities and/or places of interest can be found there. The map also highlights various other interesting sites. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The map is accompanied by street plans of central Dhaka & Chittagong, highlighting various facilities & places of interest, plus notes about the country, etc. On the reverse is an indexed road map of North-Eastern India & eastern Nepal at 1:1, 500, 000, extending in India south-west to Sambalpur & Bhubaneshwar & within Nepal west to Pokhara. Please note that coverage of Bangladesh on that side of the map is incomplete, with the central part of the country blocked by the index. The map shows the regions road & rail connections, local airports, state boundaries, & various places of interest. Topography is indicated by altitude colouring in feet, although peak heights are given in metres. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1°intervals. An enlargement shows the environs of Kolkata (Calcutta) in greater detail, & also included is a street plan of central Kolkata highlighting important buildings, various facilities, etc. ...

Bangladesh in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...

This book introduces you to the people beyond the headlines, & offers invaluable advice on what to expect & how to behave in different situations, whether you are a tourist or travelling on business. Bangladesh is a lush, green country situated on the fertile Ganges delta, adjacent to the Indian state of West Bengal. Although there are hilly areas in the northeast, this densely populated country is mostly flat, & criss-crossed by many rivers. Much of its coastline forms part of the world`s largest mangrove forests, the Sundarbans, home to the Royal Bengal tiger & many other flora & fauna. Bangladesh is young country with an ancient history. The province of Bengal was divided when India became independent in 1947, & its mainly Muslim eastern part became East Pakistan. This was followed by years of upheaval, & in 1971, after a freedom movement & a war, the east Bengali people finally gained independence as the People`s Republic of Bangladesh. Most Bangladeshis live in rural areas, & the majority are Muslims. Historically they have lived in harmony with many other faiths. Bengali, or ” Bangla, ” is the lingua franca, & there are several regional dialects. Once the hub of the southern Silk Route, the Bengal delta region has a long & rich cultural tradition. Over the centuries it has been influenced by Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Islam, & Christianity. It is a land of writers, saints, scientists, thinkers, composers, painters, & film-makers. It is famous for its music, dance, & drama; arts & crafts; folklore; languages & literature; philosophy & religion; festivals & celebrations; & its distinctive cuisine & culinary tradition. Bangladesh has been regularly hit by floods & cyclones, but, contrary to what the world usually hears about natural disasters & poverty, there is positive economic growth & the country is one of southeast Asia`s largest exporters of garments to Western markets. Despite the hardships they endure the Bangladeshis are resilient, friendly, & hospitable, & welcome all visitors with a warm smile. ...

Bangor in 1913 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers Bangor from Carnarvon Road & the station northward to Beach Road in Hirael. Features include the station, Friars School, West End, Kyffin Square area, University College, Upper Bangor, Wellfield House, Hirael area, St Deiniol`s Cathedral, theatre, chapels, St Mary`s church, Infirmary, Victoria Park area, Normal College, library, University Hall, Bishop`s Palace, etc. On the reverse is a 1910 business directory of Bangor. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Bangor East in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map is covers the east of the town; coverage extends from Crosby Street & St Comgall`s church eastward to Ballyholme & northward to the shore & a large house called Glenganagh. Features St Comgall`s church, Presbyterian church, handkerchief works, Ballymagee Street area, The Big Hole, Royal Ulster Yacht Club House, Victoria Road area, The Tower, Fairview House, Grove Hill, windmill, corn mill, Ballyholme Bridge, Lukes Point, etc. On the reverse are directory extracts, including a list of inhabitants, entries H to Y. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Bangor West in 1901 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the west of the town; coverage extends from Main Street westward to Carnalea House, & from St Comgall`s RC church northward to the shore & Wilson`s Point. Features include railway terminus, Royal Belfast Golf Links, Bryansburn, Brunswick Road area, Maxwell Road area, Mornington Park, Smelt Mill Bay, Sandy Row, Old & New Piers, Royal Hotel, Burlington Hotel, Grand Hotel, Pickie Rock, Town Hall, etc. On the reverse are directory extracts, including a list of inhabitants, entries A to H. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Bangor, Conwy, Rhyl, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno & Caernarfon Street Atlas from the Geographers` A-Z Map Company in an A5 paperback format at 1:19, 000 (3.33” to a mile), with an enlargement showing town centre of Caernarfon at 1:4, 750 (13.34” to 1 mile). Coverage

Includes:: Abergele, Beaumaris, Denbigh, Llanfairfechen, Prestatyn & St. Asaph. Current edition of this title was published in 2013. To see other titles in this series of A-Z street atlases of towns & cities please click on the series link. A-Z also publish a series of County Street Atlases, for a list of titles in that series please search for SI00000917.A-Z street atlases present motorways plus A & B roads highlighted by colouring & shown with route numbers. One way or restricted access streets & car parks are marked, as are in more recently published titles locations of speed cameras. Also shown are selected cycleway routes. Where appropriate, A & B roads are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. Railway lines are shown with stations & level crossings. Colouring indicates different types of buildings: educational, hospitals & healthcare, industrial, leisure & recreational, shopping centres & markets, public buildings, & places of interest. Symbols mark locations of facilities usually indicated on street mapping: post offices, emergency services, public toilets, etc. Also marked are postcode & local authority boundaries. Each page has the lines & coordinates of the British National Grid. The indexes list streets, places & areas, hospitals, industrial estates, blocks of flats on housing estates, railway stations, & selected places o interest; the latter are printed in contrasting colouring to make them easier to find

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Map of the city & surroundings, including the international airport. The map is based on aerial photography which has been augmented with contours at 10m interval & colouring to highlight roads, water features & selected buildings & places of worship. Powerlines & administrative boundaries are marked, & latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 2.5 degree intervals. The city centre is presented in an inset at 1:5, 000. The map is indexed for notable buildings eg. ministries, missions, factories, embassies, hospitals, but not for streets. Map legend is in French only. ...