Aloniossos at 1:25, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group & printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant Polyart plastic paper, with extensive tourist information. Skiathos at 1:15, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group & 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. Many titles include a street plan of the island ...

Skiathos in the Sporades on light, a waterproof & tear-resistant, contoured & GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from Anavasi for exploring the island on foot or by car. Landscape is vividly shown by contours at 20m with altitude colouring, hill shading & spot heights. The map indicates dirt roads in poor condition, with distances marked on many local routes, plus locations of petrol stations. Also marked are stops of the local bus service. Country paths distinguish between wide & well defined or narrow and/or poorly defined routes. Symbols show hotels & campsites, tavernas, places of interest including beaches, archaeological sites, etc. All place names are in both Greek & Latin alphabets. The map has a 1km UTM grid plus latitude/longitude margin ticks & crosshairs at 1’. On the reverse are notes about the islands, including recommendations for four hiking routes. Map legend & the text include English. To see which other Greek islands are covered by maps from Anavasi, please click on the series link. ...

Skiathos at 1:15, 000 on a contoured, GPS compatible hiking map published by Terrain Cartography group & 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. Many titles include a street plan of the island’s main town, with colouring clearly showing various tourist facilities. The reverse side of each title is covered by general information about the isl&, illustrated with colour photos. Many titles also include brief descriptions of recommended hiking trails.* Map legend & all the text include English.** In this title:* coverage

Includes:: the nearby island of Tsougria. On the reverse is general information about the island illustrated with colour photos.

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Hotspots Skiathos highlights the best of what this fashionable Greek island has to offer. The book

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Map No. 10149, Skibotndalen, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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Skien East area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:25, 000 with cartography based on the country’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. The base map is an enlargement of the standard 1:50, 000 topographic survey series. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle, ski or canoeing routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:25, 000 & links to Turkart series at 50K, 100K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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Map No. 10019, Skien, in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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Skiing is an extremely popular sport that more & more people are taking up. However, the experience you have on your first skiing holiday can make or break your relationship with this sport. Aimed at beginners, this book will enable you to avoid all the pitfalls of skiing, giving you confidence on the slopes so you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Every aspect of this sport
- on & off the piste
- is covered: choosing whether you should ski or snowboard; deciding whether you need lessons & how many; information on every piece of equipment from head to toe, how to use it all & how to keep warm; the benefits of hiring or buying equipment; what exercises you should do before you go & how to ease the stiffness at the end of a long day`s skiing; information on snow conditions, terrain & weather & how to assess the condition on the piste; understanding altitude; how to ski & snowboard; the etiquette of skiing; where to go on holiday; how to plan your day`s skiing; what to eat to keep energised throughout the day; safety on the slopes & keeping injury free. Packed full of invaluable & up-to-date advice & written by a ski instructor, this book is both practical & inspiring & the perfect thing to read before you go & when you are there.

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Before the packed stadiums. Before he became a huge star. Jamie Johnson had to learn from the best. Jamie is the top player at his school but there`s something missing from his game. He needs that bit of extra flair. He wants that touch of magic. Can the once-in-a-lifetime chance to train on the beaches of Brazil give Jamie the skills he needs to become a legend? ...

We must find him or the train can`t start! All aboard as Skimbleshanks, the Railway Cat, stars in the third picture-book pairing from Arthur Robins & T. S. Eliot`s Old Possum`s cats, set on the Night Mail train where Skimble won`t let anything go wrong. To sit alongside other classics such as The Gruffalo, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, & Spot. ...