This book explains to the hillwalker, in easy to understand but accurate terms, how geology has shaped the landscape of South Wales. A selection of 16 guided walks is used to illustrate this in terms of what can be seen on the ground. The hills, valleys & coasts of South Wales are some of Britain`s most celebrated & iconic landscapes. The coasts of Gower & Pembroke, & the shapely peaks of the Brecon Beacons are especially popular. These varied landscapes reflect a highly diverse geology. From the rolling hills of Mid & West Wales, the spectacular heights of the Brecon Beacons, the rocky outcrops of Fforest Fawr & Mynydd Du, the valleys & moors of `the coalfield`, to the delightful scenery of the southern & western coasts
- each has its own fascinating geological story to tell. This book is for the walker who sets out among these hills & coasts & who wants to learn a bit more about the forces that forged this landscape. The first part is an account of the geological history of South Wales, while the second contains 16 walks where you can see evidence of the geology, along with some of the most outstanding scenery of the region. The author has concentrated on what you can see as you walk around the hills, pointing to conspicuous, easily seen features in rocks & the overall shape of the terrain in accounting for the present day landscape. Also in this Rock Trails series by Paul Gannon are Lakel&, Peak District, Scottish Highlands & Snowdonia.
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A unique, Futurist-inspired version of the quick-draw Rock, Paper, Scissors game with illustrations by Mads Berg. The pack contains 40 playing cards & one explanatory instruction card. The twist? There are also four special `BOMB` cards which beat all the other cards! ...

Watch time fly. Jet around the moon in 60 seconds. A solid metal dome shaped wall clock, with an orbiting rocket, circling in time & space. Watch as the seconds fly by. The battery operated wall clock is a great astronomical addition to any room. Requires 1 x AA battery (not included) ...

Photoluminescent Vinyl
- 150mm x 150mm. Stanfords is an official distributor of Maritime Progress safety signs. We are able to
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Photoluminescent Vinyl
- 150mm x 150mm. Stanfords is an official distributor of Maritime Progress safety signs. We are able to
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Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical & contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around femininity & achieved great things. The subjects include Irish women from Queen Medb to Eileen Gray, from Constance Markievicz to Sonia O` Sullivan, covering stateswomen, artists, writers, activists & rebels of all kinds. Written by multi award-winning author & first Laureate na n Og (Irish Children`s Laureate), Siobhan Parkinson. Perfect for use in schools as well as for leisure reading, this collection celebrates the role of women in Ireland`s changing society. ...

This attractive & cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks on the high escarpments of the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview & introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, & interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity & ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Millstone Rocks, Edale`s Tors, Derwent Edge, Rushup Edge, Bamford Edge, Stanage Edge, Millstone Edge, Baslow & Curbar Edges Birchen & Gardom`s Edges & The Roaches. ...

Aerial photographs by Patrick Roach. The South coasts of Devon & Cornwall are the first or the last many mariner has of Engl&. Whether running up-channel, bound east for London & Northern Europe, or beating ever westwards out into the stormy Atlantic, these shores have been a haven, a guide, & occasionally, the source of ruin. All we who have made the traverse or have sought shelter in the multitude of harbours between Portland Bill & the Isles of Scilly, have had to carry out our pilotage from the decks of a vessel of some sort. How often we have longed for the wings of a sea eagle, to see what we cannot see. Powered flight has finally given us this chance, & Patrick Roach, the maestro of the airbourne camera has so excelled himself with this series of images that our mutual friend the publisher has had little choice but to bind us into one volume to share the wonders he has revealed. So stretch out your wings, give a wild seagull`s cry, & let`s take to the skies together, bound out for the far west. ...

Have the world in your hands with these compact, affordable, illustrated natural history guides. From malachite to meteorites, leaf through ” Nature Guide Rocks & Minerals”, a beautiful guide profiling the world`s specimens. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, ” Rocks & Minerals” is packed full of stunning images that reveal intricate details & unique characteristics of the rocks & minerals featured. Expertly written & including examples from across the globe, these guides will give you knowledge of the natural world at your fingertips. With a detailed introduction on identifying & classifying minerals & clear sections on each type of rock & mineral, ” Nature Guide Rocks & Minerals” is the ideal identification guide. ...

Map No. 200, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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