Maps & Atlases

This first-of-its-kind city map will guide you as you explore these sights, taking you down alleyways, tree-lined promenades, and major thoroughfares to uncover the historical and architectural significance of Yangon's breathtaking landmarks.

The perfect companions for exploring the National Parks. Walking guide to the Lake District National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours.

Walking guide to the Snowdonia National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours.

The perfect companions for exploring the National Parks. Walking guide to the Peak District National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours.

Walking guide to the South Downs National Park, with 20 best routes chosen by the park rangers. Each walk varies in length from 2 to 10 km and can be completed in less than 4 hours.

One of seven handy, lightweight, pocket sized map bookscovering the whole of the 870 mile/1400 kilometre Wales Coast Path. This volume covers North Wales from Chester to Bangor and includes enhanced large scale (1:25,000) Ordnance Survey mapping in a handy atlas format.

A vivid description of one of the most ambitious scientific projects undertaken in the 19th century, and the men who undertook the measurement of the Himalayas and the mapping of the Indian subcontinent: William Lambton and George Everest.The graphic story of the measurement of a meridian, or longitudinal, arc extending from the tip of the Indian subcontinent to the mountains of the Himalayas.Much the longest such measurement hitherto made, it posed horrendous technical difficulties, made impossible physical demands on the survey parties (jungle, tigers, mountains etc.), and took over 50 years. But the scientific results were commensurate, including the discovery of the world's highest peaks and a new calculation of the curvature of the earth's surface.The Indian Mutiny of 1857 triggered a massive construction of roads, railways, telegraph lines and canals throughout India: all depended heavily on the accuracy of the maps which the Great Arc had made possible.

Europäs comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of the region, providing expert analysis and commentary and containing up-to-date economic, socio-political and directory material.

The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings because of the way they were interpreted by various authorities.

" - Tænk at være faret vild, ikke at kunne genkende noget som helst, mindre end ti kilometer fra mit hjem! Hvordan skal jeg overhovedet få vandret de resterende 3500 kilometer, der ligger foran mig?" Så drastisk begynder vandringen for Børge Jakobsen, én af de tusind danskere der hvert år drager på pilgrimstur. Men han har valgt at tage apostlenes heste hele vejen fra Djursland til Santiago de Compostella i Spanien. Som mange andre har han en drøm om frihed og fordybelse: at komme væk fra hverdagens stress, finde ind til de dybere lag i sig selv og få en inderligere kontakt med det spirituelle. Bogen skildrer udlevelsen af denne drøm: Pilgrimsturens op- og nedture, og hvad der sker med sindet under så lang en vandring.

If you want to discover how to backpack from a real life backpacker, then get the "How To Backpack" guide now.In this step-by-step guide, you will find out tips and lessons about backpacking the right way. How to plan backpacking trips. Find out what to do before the backpacking trip. How to get visa, papers, and insurance the affordable way. How to prepare for backpacking. How to sleep, eat, and have fun while backpacking. How to manage your money for backpacking. How to travel alone safe. Basic survival guide tips. Know exactly what to do when you arrive in a new place. Special backpacking tips and tricks.HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Have you completely figured out your life? If not, you're in good company. Journey and Struggle is a collection of stories detailing Billy Bob Brown's journey to meaning and purpose in his own life. He puts words to his inner restlessness and desire to chart a new career course to help solve the world's deepest needs. As you consider your own journey, realize it is not about the destination but about working your way through life lessons, burning away the bits and pieces, and discovering what truly matters to you. This book details ways to find the excitement and identify your life's purpose. Own who you are, and then step boldly into expressing your unique talents. In this book, you'll learn to: Inspire yourself Inspire a team Find hope for a generation And more! Journey and Struggle speaks to those who want to take action and make a difference. Young people will learn that even older people don't have it all together. And mature people will learn that in view of the infinite, life is just beginning!

The only book to tell Magna Carta's story through places associated with it, through England and France to the USA

A lavish, gorgeously-illustrated look at the strange worlds below the surface of our planet

This Second Edition, updated from the 1980 census, reflects the new county boundaries, the continuing Hopi-Navajo land dispute, the changes in Indian populations and congressional districts, the growth in population in Arizona''s counties and cities, and the decline of the copper mining industry. An addition to the Bibliography lists new books about Arizona and its history.

Tourism is identified as one of the major potential industries of Thai economy. It is considered to be a top priority for the following reasons; Firstly, it is an industry requiring much labor, thus it provides many jobs for city residents, by which it helps to solve unemployment for society. Secondly, it is an industry which brings with it many important benefits, improving the social-economic situation, and enhancing income for people. Thirdly, it can promote peace, enhancing common understanding and building a unified and sustainable country. In the last years, Thailand's tourism industry has made significant progress and contributed largely to the economic development and social progress of the nation. In the context of international integration, the Thailand government has focused on developing the tourism industry even further, enhancing service quality, and expanding operations scale. As a result, the number of tourists coming to Thailand has increased significantly between 2009 and 2015. This study investigates the perceived value, satisfaction and revisit of Russian tourists who visit Thailand on the basis of selected tourism destinations in Bangkok, Thailand.

Marine and beach tourism is one of the still growing fields in tourism worldwide. These tourism activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, wind surfing, fishing, observing marine mammals and birds, cruising or ferry riding, sea kayaking, visiting fishing villages and lighthouses, sailing, and motor yachting. The growth in marine and beach tourism has helped develop and improve coastal areas. Thailand, with its numerous attractions and tourist destinations, continues to amaze the world regarding marine and beach tourism. One of the most popular marine and beach destinations in Thailand is Phuket. Phuket is Thailand's largest island and considered to be the most famous. This island has an exceptional climate: The monsoon in Phuket comes earlier than in the other parts of the gulf and during the rainy season, the island experiences rain only once or twice a day. The purpose of this study aims to develop the fields of ecotourism, sea tourism, and beach tourism. The study was conducted at the site of Phuket, being one of the worldwide known marine and beach attractions and well-known among foreigners. Moreover, the island of Phuket also has many beautiful marine and beach attractions that are still to be discovered by the public and need to be developed to entice more tourists to come and revisit the island.

A spectacular, large-format collection of Adam Dant's fine art maps giving a unique view of our history and life today.