Part of a series of books from Anavasi publishing showing certain Greek Islands from an angle rarely seen by the human eye
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Paros at 1:40, 000 on a light, waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS-compatible map from Anavasi with English language descriptions of best sights. Topography is very clearly presented by contours at 20m intervals enhanced by relief shading & altitude colouring. The map indicates dirt roads in poor condition & shows locations of bus stops. The marking for footpaths distinguishes between easy to find & faint trails. Publishers’ recommendations for best hikes are highlighted. Symbols indicate various facilities & places of interest including campsites, tavernas, beaches & windsurfing sites, marinas, etc. The map has a 1-km UTM grid plus latitude & longitude crosshairs at 1’. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse is a map showing Antiparos at the same scale, plus extensive bilingual notes on the island’s history & best sights. To see which other Greek islands are covered by maps from Anavasi, please click on the series link.

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Paros & Antiparos at 1:40, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* street plan of Parikia at 1:4, 000. ...

Paros, including the nearby islands of Antiparos & Despotiko at 1:40, 000, from Kompass, with simple plans of Parikia, Antiparos town & Naousa. Contours at 20m intervals, spot heights, & very slight relief shading are used to denote topography; simple colour use displays areas of vegetation. Major & minor roads are shown with distances marked in kilometres. Points of interest such as surfing spots, beaches, archaeological sites, museums are clearly marked, with local facilities also displayed. The enlargement of Parikia is at 1:10, 000, with Naousa & Antiparos town at 1:5, 000; Parikia shows main places of interest & is accompanied by a list of 17 hotels & 20 restaurants. There is also a small map of ferry connections in the Aegean. The map place names are in both Latin & Greek alphabet. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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Paros & Antiparos at 1:40, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group together with Skai Maps, & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Topography is very well presented by contours, enhanced by spot heights, subtle relief shading & additional altitude colouring. Contour interval, unless indicated below to the contrary, is 20m. National parks & other protected areas are marked. All place names are shown in both Greek & Latin alphabet. The maps have a UTM grid, plus latitude & longitude margin ticks. Hiking trails are graded between main routes & narrow trails. A wide range of symbols indicate various places of interest & recreational facilities, with main sights clearly highlighted. Most titles distinguish between sandy & pebble beaches; some also indicate beaches with natural shade and/or the type of sea bed. Road network is very clearly graded according to width & the type of surface, distinguishing between good & rough dirt roads. Distances are marked on most small local roads, as well as locations of petrol stations and/or tyre repair workshops. Scenic routes are highlighted. Each map also shows which ports are served by ferry services. Map legend & all the text include English. In this title: street plan of Parikia at 1:4, 000. ...

Paros & Antiparos in the Mc Gilchrist’s Greek Islands series focuses primarily on cultural tourism for the visitor who wishes to understand more about the art, history & architecture of the islands. The series contains no photographs, but has specially drawn maps for each island (66 in total) & site plans for every major site (57 in total), together with thoroughly comprehensive textual information. Each guide also recommends a small number of places to stay & eat selected for their simplicity & unpretentiousness. ...

Olivier is a French aristocrat, the traumatized child of survivors of the Revolution. Parrot the son of an itinerant printer who always wanted to be an artist but has ended up a servant. Born on different sides of history, their lives will be brought together by their travels in America. When Olivier sets sail for the New World, ostensibly to study its prisons but in reality to save his neck from one more revolution
- Parrot is sent with him, as spy, protector, foe & foil. As the narrative shifts between the perspectives of Parrot & Olivier, & their picaresque travels together & apart
- in love & politics, prisons & the world of art
- Peter Carey explores the adventure of American democracy, in theory & in practice, with dazzling wit & inventiveness.


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Rumi was a thirteenth century poet, philosopher & mystic whose works have been studied for centuries, & still speak to us today. Some of his songs have been put to music by contemporary Western artists, & now this book brings a wise story about true love into the English language in book form. ...

There is nothing quite like parrot pie for breakfast. First one must catch one`s parrot, of course, & build the hearth to bake it, but that is all in a days work for the woman pioneer. This riveting anthology tells the story of over 100 such women spanning four centuries, from the lowliest kitchen skivvy to ambassadors` wives: emigrants who settled the wildernesses of the world in search of new & better lives. Many were lured abroad by the promise of work or fortune; some went because imperial duty called, while for others it was a most unfeminine lust for adventure that drew them away. But all faced challenges in their homes from home that were to test to the limit their spirits, their resourcefulness, even their survival. ...

Parrots have always captured the imagination of humans thanks to their bright plumage & ability to mimic speech. This beautifully illustrated book on the world`s parrots explores all aspects of their lives, as well as the various parrot families & showcases beautiful photography from around the world. It will also look at threats facing parrots & conservation issues that are relevant. The text will be serious but also readable & accessible to a wide audience. The introduction

Includes:: sections on feeding, courtship, breeding & adaptations. There is a chapter on each parrot family, from the huge macaws & cockatoos to the diminutive hanging-parrots & parrotlets & including everything from the familiar budgerigar, which is known as a popular family pet around the world, to those species & families with special features, such as the Kea, Burrowing Parrot & Night Parrot. Closing chapters look at parrots & humans (banding, the pet trade etc), threats & conservation & give a comprehensive checklist of Parrot species & subspecies. In short this will be the best & most up to date book of its size available on the subject. It will appeal to all birdwatchers & nature-lovers everywhere, as well as to the people who keep parrots as pets & to the general public as a gift book.

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