With Nikwax Map Proof simple sponge-on application you can protect your maps, charts, paper & card. The Map Proof adds water repellency to new or used paper products. You can make items waterproof, make them last longer & still be able to write on them. No more excuses for torn maps or soggy charts!- Sponge-on waterproofing for maps.- Repels water from paper, maps & charts.- Maintains flexibility.- Recommended for OS maps & marine charts. ...

With Nikwax Map Proof simple sponge-on application you can protect your maps, charts, paper & card. The Map Proof adds water repellency to new or used paper products. You can make items waterproof, make them last longer & still be able to write on them. No more excuses for torn maps or soggy charts!- Sponge-on waterproofing for maps.- Repels water from paper, maps & charts.- Maintains flexibility.- Recommended for OS maps & marine charts. ...

Nile, sheet no. 2885-05, in the topographic survey of Nepal at 1:50, 000 published by the Nepali Government in the late 1990s & early 2000s & produced from remote sensing data by Finnish cartographers as part of that country’s international aid program. The maps cover 15’ x 15’ quadrangles.IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING: AVAILABILITY: although, theoretically at least, still in print, these maps are very difficult to get locally in Nepal and/or from various suppliers elsewhere specializing in obtaining such maps. DELIVERIES MAY TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS OR EVEN MONTHS.PROBLEMS WITH PLACE NAMES: reports from previous users indicate that transliteration of place names differs from that used widely not only on other maps & in guide books but also on the ground itself, in road signs & in the tourist & trekking industry in general. Whilst most names are similar enough to be easily recognizable, e.g. Namche Bajar for Namche Bazar or Lantan for Langtang, we have been told of confusion & difficulties arising from different spellings appearing on these maps.TREKKING ROUTES & TOURIST INFORMATION: whilst the maps show foot trails & mark locations of temples, etc, they carry no specific trekking information. Major trekking routes & places of interest are not highlighted. There is no marking for base camps & other tourist facilities. Map specifications: Contours are at 40m intervals, with graphics and/or coloring to show various features of the terrain (glaciers with moraines & crevasses, quarries, gravel or clay pits, etc.) & vegetation (forests, bush, grass, orchards & plantations, etc). Additional comments such as “open mixed forest mainly bajh & pine” annotate many area. The maps have numerous spot heights, but relatively few peaks are named. Areas outside the country’s borders are left blank. Settlements in remote areas are indicated by markings for individual buildings & the placing of names does not always make it clear which group of buildings they refer to. Road network distinguishes between major & minor foot trails. Symbols mark features such as temples, schools & hospitals, police stations, etc. Also shown are the country’s administrative divisions. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 5’. Map legend & all the text is in English. Coverage: the whole country is now covered, with the north at 1:50, 000, plus central & southern Nepal at 1:25, 000. The two series are complementary, do not overlap & use the same grid & numbering system (apart from the Lumbini Zone, where a different grid & numbering are used). For areas not shown on our grid & titles not listed here, please contact us by e-mail, but please do bear in mind the problems with availability & the likely very long delivery time. ...

On the night of 1 August 1798 a British fleet under the command of Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson met a French fleet under the command of Admiral Franois-Paul Brueys D` Aigalliers. By morning the British had won a near-complete victory: only two of the 13 French ships-of-the-line escaped & the rest were either captured or destroyed. It was the first major independent victory of Nelson`s career but more importantly it crippled the French effort in Africa by denying them access to the suplies & support from the sea. This book uses the latest research, new maps & specially commissioned artwork to tell the story of one of the great sea battles of the Napoleonic era. ...

Nile Cruising in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

To celebrate the centenary of one of the most exciting expeditions of the Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration comes ” Nimrod Illustrated”. The book is a remarkable collage of expedition photographs, paintings & ephemera in a deliberate reminiscence of the expedition scrapbooks kept by so many of the expedition participants at the time. Many of the images are rarely seen, if ever before published, whilst others are better known. Together with"ations from the diaries of expedition participants, they tell the story of the British Antarctic Expedition 1907-1909 which saw the first use of ponies & motor cars in the Antarctic; achieved the first ascent of Mount Erebus; achieved the first attainment of the South Magnetic Pole; &, took Shackleton within 100 miles of the South Geographic Pole to attain a dramatic new ` Farthest South` record. This was the expedition that made Shackleton`s name as an explorer & for which he was awarded his knighthood. Edited by Dr. D. M. Wilson, ” Nimrod Illustrated” is a treat for anyone interested in Shackleton, the Antarctic, polar exploration or the atmosphere of the Edwardian age. It is a part of the well regarded series commenced with ” Discovery Illustrated: Pictures from Captain Scott`s First Antarctic Expedition” (2001). ...

Meet Nimrod, a typical horse in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. He`s big, black & brave, yet steady as a rock. But what`s his story, & how is he trained for his special military role? The Household Cavalry is a uniquely British institution, famous around the world for its outstanding pageantry & gallantry on the battle field. Its 250 horses, known as Cavalry Blacks, are central to its existence, & visitors to London flock to see these magnificent horses taking part in ceremonies & routine guarding activities. Little is known about how they are chosen, trained & what their duties
- as full members of their regiment
- entail. Here in words & pictures Juliet Blaxland fills in the background to their life & work, providing a fascinating insight into the world of the Household Cavalry horse.

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Nina does not have a drinking problem. She likes a drink, sure. But what 17-year-old doesn`t? Nina`s mum isn`t so sure. But she`s busy with her new husband & five year old Katie. & Nina`s almost an adult after all. & if Nina sometimes wakes up with little memory of what happened the night before, then her friends are all too happy to fill in the blanks. Nina`s drunken exploits are the stuff of college legend. But then one dark Sunday morning, even her friends can`t help piece together Saturday night. All Nina feels is a deep sense of shame, that something very bad has happened to her...A dark, funny
- sometimes shocking
- coming of age novel from one of the UK`s leading comedians. Nina is not Ok will appeal to fans of Caitlin Moran & Lena Dunham.

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Nina does not have a drinking problem. She likes a drink, sure. But what 17-year-old doesn`t? Nina`s mum isn`t so sure. But she`s busy with her new husband & five year old Katie. & Nina`s almost an adult after all. & if Nina sometimes wakes up with little memory of what happened the night before, then her friends are all too happy to fill in the blanks. Nina`s drunken exploits are the stuff of college legend. But then one dark Sunday morning, even her friends can`t help piece together Saturday night. All Nina feels is a deep sense of shame, that something very bad has happened to her...A dark, funny
- sometimes shocking
- coming of age novel from one of the UK`s leading comedians. NINA IS NOT O.K. will appeal to fans of Caitlin Moran & Lena Dunham.

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