Vladimir Putin`s intervention into the Georgia/ South Ossetia conflict in summer 2008 was quickly recognized by Western critics as an attempt by Russia to increase its presence & power in the ”near abroad”, or the independent states of the former Soviet Union that Russia still regards as its wards. Though the global economic recession that began in 2008 moved the incident to the back of the world`s mind, Russia surged to the forefront again six years later when they invaded the heavily Russian Crimea in Ukraine & annexed it. In contrast to the earlier Georgia episode, this new conflict has generated a crisis of global proportions, forcing European countries to rethink their relationship with Russia & their reliance on it for energy supplies, as Russia was now squeezing natural gas from what is technically Ukraine. In Near Abroad, the eminent political geographer Gerard Toal analyzes Russia`s recent offensive actions in the near abroad, focusing in particular on the ways in which both the West & Russia have relied on Cold War-era rhetorical & emotional tropes that distort as much as they clarify. In response to Russian aggression, US critics quickly turned to tried-&-true concepts like ”spheres of influence” to condemn the Kremlin. Russia in turn has brought back its long tradition of criticizing western liberalism & degeneracy to grandly rationalize its behavior in what are essentially local border skirmishes. It is this tendency to resort to the frames of earlier eras that has led the conflicts to ”jump scales, ” moving from the regional to the global level in short order. The ambiguities & contradictions that result when nations marshal traditional geopolitical arguments-rooted in geography, territory, & old understandings of distance-further contributes to the escalation of these conflicts. Indeed, Russia`s belligerence toward Georgia stemmed from concern about its possible entry into NATO, an organization of states thousands of miles away. American hawks also strained credulity by portraying Georgia as a nearby ally in need of assistance. Similarly, the threat of NATO to the Ukraine looms large in the Kremlin`s thinking, & many Ukrainians themselves self-identify with the West despite their location in Eastern Europe. ...

New York Times bestselling author Heidi Swanson`s approach to cooking-delicious, seasonal, healthy, balanced meals-has earned her a global readership. From her San Francisco kitchen, she has inspired Australia (and the rest of the world) to welcome less-processed foods into their daily meals. In her friendly, caring, encouraging style, Near & Far inspires & nurtures a healthy, thoughtful approach to food. Known for combining natural foods recipes with evocative, artful photography, Heidi circled the globe to create this mouthwatering assortment of 120 vegetarian dishes. In this deeply personal collection drawn from her well-worn recipe journals, Heidi describes the fragrance of flatbreads hot off a Marrakech griddle, soba noodles & feather-light tempura in Tokyo, & the taste of wild-picked greens from the Puglian coast. Recipes such as Fennel Stew, Carrot & Sake Salad, Watermelon Radish Soup, Brown Butter Tortelli, & Saffron Tagine use healthy, whole foods ingredients & approachable techniques. The photographs taken in Morocco, Japan, Italy, France, & India, as well as back home in Heidi`s kitchen, reveal the places both near & far that inspire her warm, nourishing cooking. ...

The Near Eastern Fells is part of a planned 8-part Cicerone series of Lakeland Fellranger volumes written by Mark Richards that provide a comprehensive survey of the fells of the English Lake District. This volume covers the mighty range of hills, including Helvellyn, that lie between Ambleside & that is flanked to the west by Grasmere, Dunmail Rise & Thirlmere & to the east by Kirkstone Pass, Patterdale & Ullswater. The guide reveals the contemporary pattern of fell approaches, ascents & ridge routes & gives walkers the flexibility to choose between the well-known peaks & the more hidden areas of the District. The guide is structured into 35 sections with each Fell in the area having its own dedicated chapter. Each section describes the variety of routes on the fell & has a ‘ Starting Points’ information box providing details on location, Grid Reference, Parking facilities & any local bus stops. There are also fellscape diagrams & detailed summit panoramas that complement the written text. A detailed introduction introduces the Lake District to readers & provides information on safety in Lakeland & a note on the ‘ Fix the Fells’ campaign to repair some of the most damaged fell paths. There is also an advisory note from the National Park authorities on responsible walking. Four graphic projections of the range also give the reader an overall impression of the area. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by extracts from cartographic specialists Harvey mapping the route, as well as colour photographs illustrating some of the highlights of one of England’s most beautiful & popular walking destinations. ...

This guide is for the benefit of the millions of motorists who have to use the motorways every day. This new edition has had to make many deletions & new additions to keep it fully updated. The format of the guide is designed for it to be kept in the car & therefore the contents must be concise, compact & quick to read. In addition it has easy to understand maps for each junction together with illustrations. All the entries have been personally vetted & selected by the author & particular mention is made from nearby places of interest for those wanting a walk especially if they have dogs. ...

With some seventy three changes this newly revised edition features even more affordable places as alternatives to service stations. Each entry will provide a meal or a quiet rest just five minutes from a motorway junction. The author has personally visited & selected over 200 entries in the guide which are included for their ambiance, friendliness, imaginative menus or peaceful surroundings. They do not pay for inclusion so each is chosen solely on merit. Each entry is illustrated by pen & wash drawing by the author, for ease of recognition. Special mention is made from the welcome for dogs & children & of any places of interest which are nearby. ...

Neasden in 1894 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. Two versions for this area have been published to present how it developed across the years. The 1894 map is centred on what was then the rural village of Neasden, stretching from Kingsbury Bridge to Dudding Hill Junction. Features include the Metropolitan railway works, Neasden station, the MR Midland & South Western Junction line with Dudding Hill station, The Grange, Dollis Hill Lane, Dollis Hill Villa, Neasden Lane, Blackbird Hilll Farm. On the reverse is an extract from the 1st Edition map showing Neasden village in 1878. The 1936 map shows a much more fully developed area, now busy with railways
- the LNER (i.e. Great Central) lines & a larger Met depot
- & with the North Circular Road cutting through Neasden. Another major feature is the Post Office Research Centre at Dollis Hill, where an emergency Cabinet Office was situated during the war. Other features include Gladstone Park, Dollis Hill station, Dollis Hill House, pencil works, etc. A selection of street directory entries is on the reverse, including Dollis Hill Lane, Dudden Hill Lane, Neasden Lane & North Circular Road. 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.

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Neasden in 1936 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. Two versions for this area have been published to present how it developed across the years. The 1894 map is centred on what was then the rural village of Neasden, stretching from Kingsbury Bridge to Dudding Hill Junction. Features include the Metropolitan railway works, Neasden station, the MR Midland & South Western Junction line with Dudding Hill station, The Grange, Dollis Hill Lane, Dollis Hill Villa, Neasden Lane, Blackbird Hilll Farm. On the reverse is an extract from the 1st Edition map showing Neasden village in 1878. The 1936 map shows a much more fully developed area, now busy with railways
- the LNER (i.e. Great Central) lines & a larger Met depot
- & with the North Circular Road cutting through Neasden. Another major feature is the Post Office Research Centre at Dollis Hill, where an emergency Cabinet Office was situated during the war. Other features include Gladstone Park, Dollis Hill station, Dollis Hill House, pencil works, etc. A selection of street directory entries is on the reverse, including Dollis Hill Lane, Dudden Hill Lane, Neasden Lane & North Circular Road. 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.

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Neath in 1935 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 centre of Neath, with some coverage northward across the River Neath. Coverage stretches from Cimla Road & Arthur Street northward to St Cattwg`s church at Cadoxton & eastward to Fishpond Wood. Features include GWR main line with Town station, GWR Neath Branch with Canal Side station, Vale of Neath line with Low Level station, GWR Neath & Brecon line; Gnoll House, St Illtyd`s church, Neath Canal, Victoria Gardens, St Thomas church, Market, Cattle Market, St David`s church, Castle Nedd, Pen-y-dre, County School, Vale of Neath Brewery, Tennant Canal, engine shed, Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath, Cadoxton Place, etc. On the reverse is a 1906 directory list of private residents, plus a 1929 timetable for the Court Sart branch. 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. ...

Nebelstein
- Gmünd
- Weitra
- Gross Gerungs
- Weinsberger Wald area of eastern Austria presented at 1:50, 000 in a series



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Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25, 000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic maps at this scale, detailed presentation of the road & rail networks, rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, with margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. Map legend is in Spanish only.PLEASE NOTE: our grid for the whole of Spain is in preparation
- in the meantime, for areas other than those shown on the attached grid please use CNIG’s topographic survey at 1:50, 000 by searching for ‘SI00000832’. Each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 50K map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter & IV = SE quarter. CNIG maps in the Provincial Road Maps series at 1:200, 000 are overprinted with the grid for the 1:50, 000 survey & can be used to see the area covered by each 50K or 25K title in more detail. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series grid
- for map numbers not yet listed on our website please contact us by email.

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