Map No. 1328, Randa, in the topographic survey of Switzerland at 1:25, 000 from Swisstopo. The map covers the central section of the Mattertal from just north of Zermatt to Herbriggen, & extends west to include Weisshorn & eastwards across the Mischabel range with Dom to outskirts of Saas Fee. Swiss topographic survey at 1:25, 000 covers the whole country on 247 small format sheets, with special larger maps published for popular regions including some titles now available in hiking versions. Highly regarded for their superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, the maps give an almost 3-D picture of Switzerland`s mountainous terrain. Contours are at 10 m intervals, with 20m intervals in the mountainous areas. All the maps have a 1-km grid for Swiss national coordinates (datum CH 1903). SMALL FORMAT SHEETS (Nos. 1011
- 1374)
- map legend in the language of the area covered by the map. Additional margin ticks show latitude & longitude in steps of 2`. The area covered by each map is 17 x 12 km (11 x 7 miles approx). SPECIAL LARGER SHEETS (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – STANDARD editions: no map legend is included but a separate leaflet can be provided instead. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).SPECIAL LARGER SHEETS (Nos. from 2501 onwards) – HIKING editions: an overprint highlights hiking, mountain & alpine paths, including regional & national long-distance trails. The maps also show bus routes with bus stops, plus inns in remote locations. The area covered by each map is 25 x 17 km (15 x 11 miles approx).

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Topographic survey of Denmark at 1:100, 000 from Kort & Matrikelstyrelsen, the country’s national survey organization. The maps have contours at 5 metre intervals, with colouring and/or graphics showing various types of terrain & land use: woodlands, orchards, heath, sand & dunes, tidal flats, meadows & marshl&, etc. The maps provide detailed presentation of the road & rail networks & other information expected of topographic mapping at this scale. No specifically tourist information such as waymarked cycling or hiking routes is shown. Standard size sheets cover an area of 56 x 45km / 35x 28 miles approx. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE BEFORE ORDERING:AVAILABILITY: all the maps are now printed on dem&. Delivery from Denmark can take over 4 weeks. Once an order has been placed we cannot accept any returns for credit.COORDINATES: although the maps are meant to have UTM coordinates for EUREF 89 (WGS 84) datum, sheets are sometimes delivered printed without any grid or margin ticks for UTM or latitude & longitude.

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Did you know that Napoleon was once attacked by rabbits? Or that the Mars Rover sang itself ” Happy Birthday”? How about the odd ingredient Civil War soldiers used to make coffee? From the illustrator behind The Kid`s Awesome Activity Calendar & Doodle Adventures comes a collection of obscure, fascinating facts, each captured in Lowery`s signature quirky style. With full-page illustrations as well as handwritten webs of interconnected facts, the book will be teeming with unusual & entertaining trivia. ...

Randonnées dans les vignes de l’ Ile de France from Rando Editions offers 30 walks in the region, with three routes in the capital itself: in Montmartre, Père-Lachaise
- Belleville area, & from Jardins des Plantes to Bercy. Most are in the outer suburbs, easily accessible by metro or RER. All the routes, between one & five hours long, start & end at or near a metro, RER or SNC station. The routes are designed to include not only small local vineyards but also various historical monuments, interesting streets, etc. * Route instructions are in easily accessible French*, & are cross-referenced to street plans or detailed maps overprinted with the route. Longer descriptions provide historical background for places of interest. Each route is annotated with information about metro/rail &, where appropriate, road access. Also included are recommendations for local bistrots à vin, opening hours of museums, etc.
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Randonnées en Franche-Comté de gare en gare, FFRP topo-guide Ref. No. RE18, with 28 day walks of varying length & difficulty in the French Jura between Belfort & St-Claude. Each walk links two SNCF stations & is presented on a separate colour extract from IGN’s topographic survey of France at 1:25, 000, with its description cross-referenced to the map. Current edition of this title was published in October 2011. To see the list of other FFRP guides with day walks please click on the series link.ABOUT THE FFRP (Fédération française de la randonnée pédestre) TOPOGUIDES: published in a handy A5 paperback format, the guides are the best companions for hiking in France. In addition to their topo-guides to the long-distance GR routes FFRP also publish an extensive range of guides with local day walks. Each walk in presented on a colour extract from IGN`s 1:50, 000 or 1:25, 000 topographic survey mapping overprinted with the route, with important points cross-referenced to the accompanying text, in French only, placed on the adjoining page. For each walk the guides also indicate the degree of difficulty & provide information on length, time & change in altitude, waymarking signs, access by road & parking facilities. An “info practiques” section of the guide indicates where shops, restaurants & accommodation can be found. The guides are published on high quality paper & include descriptions of the most interesting aspects of the surrounding region: historical & cultural sites, local specialties, fauna & flora, etc, all illustrated with colour photos. ...

If you`re like most kids who love the outdoors, you want to do more than go on picnics or hike a nature trail. You don`t want to go home at the end of the day. You want to stay out in the woods, mountains, or desert. You want to camp. With Ranger Rick Kids` Guide to Camping, you`ll learn how to make roughing it easy. You`ll find great tips for choosing the best campsite & setting up your home away from home. You`ll even find recipes for great fireside dishes. Also included is a real working compass to help you navigate through the wilderness. It might take you a while to read this book, because it is filled with ideas for things to do. You might stop reading right in the middle of a page to go out & try a new camping skill. & that`s great, because the better you get at those skills, the more fun you`ll have on your camping adventure. ...

This compass features a distance lanyard; a lanyard with scales (1:25, & 1:50) which facilitates to measure the distance of your hike. Silva Ranger S features Dry Flex™ grip for easy handling & comes with a use-anywhere declination scale inside the capsule. A base plate map-measuring in mm & scales of 1:50, 000 & 1:25, 000. Ranger S has the additional benefit of 45-degree angle assistance on the mirror sighting function. A go-anywhere tool for serious compass users. The lanyard is soft & bendable & easy to place directly on to your route on the map. The new graphics contain a more distinct arrow (Ranger) & also a more contemporary font. The colors change to green & black to harmonize with the other outdoor assortment. If you are looking for a basic but yet functional compass for your outdoor adventure, Ranger should be your choice. Thanks to the magnifier you can make sure to see every detail on the map. ...

John Flanagan makes a spectacular return to the world of Ranger`s Apprentice
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Intricately crafted with timeless tradition, this carefully dyed sisal fiber & sweet grass vase makes a stunning statement ...

Every morning Ajji`s village is decorated with rangolis. Dots, lines, flower designs, on the ground on the wall, everywhere. Food for ants & fun for birds, dogs & children. This delightful book makes a wonderful introduction to the art of rangoli through the medium of a simple story that illustrates the appeal of this popular art form. ...