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 Nile
- Cairo/ Luxor/ Aswan in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary
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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. ...

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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Bringing to life another side of St Tropez & the legendary Cote d` Azur, Nina shows us a place where cooking has brought people together for generations & creates recipes inspired by locals, places & stories from her childhood here. She explores the real St Tropez & the surrounding area through its secret, scenic walks, eccentric bric-a-brac markets, vineyards & bustling communities of artists & fishermen. Oozing with charm & filled with classic French recipes for gourmet breakfasts, picnics, lunchtime snacks & dinner parties to impress, NINA ST TROPEZ represents family cooking from across the south of France
- with that added splash of St Tropez elegance & glamour that`s intrigued people for decades. Nina Parker has a passion for food. After university, she joined the team at L` Anima, London as a commis chef & fell in love with their style of cooking that uses fresh Italian ingredients with a rustic touch. She has spent time in some fantastic kitchens: from The Dorchester for Alain Ducasse, Tom Aikens, The Ledbury, to the unrivalled Senequier Bakery in St Tropez. Whilst working as chef for Bocca di Lupo`s Gelupo in Soho, they won TIME OUT`s `best gelateria`. In 2012 she launched her own catering company NINA, dedicated to bringing a taste of her childhood to the heart of London & beyond.
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Pawel, a young Polish businessman, is in trouble; in debt to loan sharks his only hope lies with former friends, many of whom are now prominent in Warsaw`s drug-dealing underground. Embarking on a desperate fool`s-gold chase through the city`s grimy apartments & creaking transport system Pawel struggles for survival as part of a generation adrift in moral space & disconnected from family, neighbours & friends. Nine is a brilliant novel from one of Europe`s finest writers: both an existential crime novel & a major work of literature. ...