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A new, updated version of the celebrated 1968 title, Galapagos: Islands of Birds, by the renowned late ornithologist Bryan Nelson, with additional, previously unpublished reminiscences and lively and irreverent memories from his wife June. This timely reissue breathes new life into a classic work of natural history that will appeal to bird-lovers and Galapagos-lovers alike. It is as memorable for its groundbreaking descriptions of Galapagos wildlife as for June's naked appearance in the News of the World accompanied by a quote from the Duke of Edinburgh.

In 1964 the late Bryan Nelson, a zoologist, and his wife June spent a year living on two uninhabited, waterless Galapagos islands studying the three species of booby ('we couldn't resist also studying the great frigatebird and waved albatross, too' says June). Bryan's book, Galapagos: Islands of Birds was published in 1968 and, although by necessity a scientific study, his light touch and the extraordinary hardships and delights of living in total isolation with no means of rescue should things go wrong, make it an exceptionally good read. Now, nearly 60 years later, June Nelson has extracted the story of that extraordinary year and complemented it with her own recollections.

The couple's research and findings remain relevant and interesting, so plenty of wildlife descriptions are retained, but it is the mischievous mocking birds and friendly sea lions which will captivate the reader as much as the famous blue-footed boobies and waved albatrosses. At the end of their stay on Hood, when their clothes were literally in tatters and they went barefoot, they had news of the imminent visit of The Duke of Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia. June's description of this visit and their lunch on board with Prince Philip, make a surreal ending to a year of deteriorating food: 'Now our flour had around 50 maggots or beetles per pound...

• Forfattere: Bryan og June Nelson
• Publisert: April 2022
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781784778859

Paul Theroux er blant verdens best kjente forfattere av reiseskildringer. Han ble født I 1941 i USA, men siden den gang har han arbeidet som lærer, journalist og forfatter i Italia, Malawi, Uganda, Singapore, England og Hawaii. Han har skrevet bøker med handling fra omtrent hele verden - Europa, Asia, Afrika, Sør-Amerika... For boken Mosquito Coast vant han blant annet James Tait Black Award. Den samme boken ble også filmatisert, med Harrison Ford I hovedrollen. En fantastisk mann som har levd et fantastisk liv og som skriver om opplevelsene og erfaringene sine på en fantastisk måte. Anbefales!

Award-winning travel writer Paul Theroux invites you aboard The Old Patagonian Express by Train through the Americas; packed with powerful descriptions and portraits of the many colours of humanity, The Old Patagonian Express is an unforgettable read. A witty sharply observed journey down the length of North and South America Beginning his journey in Boston, where he boarded the subway commuter train, and catching trains of all kinds on the way, Paul Theroux tells of his voyage from ice-bound Massachusetts and Illinois to the arid plateau of Argentina's most southerly tip. Sweating and shivering by turns as the temperature and altitude shoot up and down, thrown in with the appalling Mr Thornberry in Limon and reading nightly to the blind writer, Borges, in Buenos Aires, Theroux vividly evokes the contrasts of a journey 'to the end of the line'.

• Forfatter: Paul Theroux 
• Publisert: 2008
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Antall sider: 448
• ISBN: 9780141189154

The Andes mountain chain is the southern extension of the Sierra Nevada chain through Mexico and Central America, which is, in turn the southern extension of the Rocky Mountain chain from Alaska to the Mexican border. The Andes is a magnificent series of high mountains that enters Colombia and spreads southwards through Ecuador and Peru all the way to southern Patagonia. 

The map is double-sided, with the Northern Andes on one side and the other side divided into two side-by-side maps portraying the Central Andes and the Southern Andes. Thus, the map coverage focuses on the Andes themselves, rather than on all of South America. All of Colombia and Peru are shown, most of Bolivia, all of Chile, and the Patagonian portion of Argentina except for the southern portion of Tierra del Fuego. The importance of this map is that it focuses on the highland areas of the continent, where much of the population lives. Bogota, Medellin, Quito, Lima, Arequipa, La Paz, Santiago, Talca, and Punta Arenas are all located along the spine of the Andes. So are the Torres del Paine peaks, the Montt Glacier, and numerous volcanoes, touristic sites, and twisting mountain roads.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiael: Papir
• Målestokk: 1:3 000 000

Publisert år: 2005

Innbinding: fal
Material: papir
Målestokk: 1:50000

Publisert år: 2013

Innbinding: fal
Material: plast
Målestokk: 1:50000

• Publisert: 2009
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Papir
• Målestokk: 1:250 000, 1:40 000

Publisert år: 2008

Innbinding: falset
Material: papir
Målestokk: 1:50000

Alpeinvereinskarte er en serie detaljerte vandre- og klatrekart over de østeriske og tyske alper. Høy kvalitet og nøyaktig kartografi gjør disse kartene avgjørende for den erfarene klatrer og fjellturist. Fjellhytter, turstier og campingplasser er tydelig markert på kartene. Noen av kartene er også utgitt i egne skiutgaver.
Publisert år: 2004

Innbinding: fal
Material: papir
Målestokk: 1:100.000

Tysk kartserie med flotte kart på slitesterkt plastpapir.

Our maps combine state-of-the-art, GPS-compatible cartography (including hypsometric tints and contour lines) with a detailed rendering of road networks and touristic information. They offer the best possible scale, level of detail and readability, be it a map of a small island or half a continent.

The maps feature a detachable paper sleeve so that the maps can be folded easily and fit in every pocket. Although printed on plastic, a special coating makes sure the maps retain a paper-like feel and can even be written on with a pencil.

Publisert år: 2009
Innbinding: falset
Material: plastpapir
Målestokk: 1:1400000

Brazil at 1:3,850,000 on an indexed, waterproof and tear-resistant road map with topographic and tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project, The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet. 

The map divides the country west/east, with the whole of the Brazilian Amazon Basin on one side and on the reverse the country south of the mouth of the Amazon and eastwards from Mato Grosso, with a generous overlap between the two sides. Coverage includes the whole of Paraguay, most of Bolivia with La Paz, Cochabamba and Oruro, and Peru north-eastern with Iquitos and south-eastern with Cusco and Arequipa.

Topography is shown by altitude colouring with contours and spot heights, graphics for swamps and salt pans, plus names of hill and mountain ranges, etc. Numerous tributaries of the Amazon, including many smaller rivers not directly flowing into it, are named. The map also shows boundaries of national parks and other protected area, plus numerous Indian reservations.

Road network indicates unsurfaced sections, includes local tracks, and gives driving distances on main and secondary roads. Railway lines are included and local airports are marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the states. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including archaeological remains, viewpoints, thermal spas, etc. The map has a grid with latitude and longitude at intervals of 2º and an index of localities. Map legend includes English. 

• Publisert: 2020
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:3 850 000

Bolivia at 1:1,300,000 on an indexed, waterproof and tear-resistant road map with topographic and tourist information, published by Reise Know-How as part of their highly acclaimed World Mapping Project. The map is double-sided to provide the best balance between a good scale and a convenient size sheet.

Road and rail networks are easy to see on a clear base which presents topography by altitude colouring with contours, spot heights, glaciers, mountain passes and names of mountain ranges, geysers, salt pans and marshes. Road network indicates unsurfaced sections of main roads, includes local tracks, and gives driving distances on main and secondary roads. Ferry connections on Lake Titicaca are also marked. Internal administrative boundaries are shown with names of the provinces.

National parks and protected areas are marked and symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites and selected hotels, archaeological remains, viewpoints, thermal spas, etc. The map has a grid with latitude and longitude at intervals of 1º and an extensive index of localities which lists national parks and nature reserves separately. Map legend includes English.

• Publisert: 2022
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Plastpapir
• Målestokk: 1:1 300 000

ITM har kart over hele verden og de spesialiserer seg på land litt utenfor allfarvei. Beliggenheten til landets nasjonalparker, historiske monumenter, de viktigste veiene og lignende finner du inkludert i kartene. Samtlige landkart har ofte et bykart over hovedstaden.

Fra ITM: Expanding the area of coverage benefits visitors combining Paraguay and Bolivia into one trip. The first side covers Bolivia from La Paz south to the Paraguayan border, with inset maps of Potosi and Santa Cruz. The second side concentrates on Paraguay itself, with inset maps of Asuncion, the Asuncion region, and northern Paraguay. Small bits of bordering countries also are included. Road connections within Paraguay have been shown to good advantage. Both countries, being land-locked, are somewhat isolated, making travel to them something more adventuresome than visits to neighbouring countries. However, both are hospitable, safe, and tourist-friendly.

Inkl. bykart over: Asunción.

• Publisert: 2019
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Vanntett papir
• Målestokk: 1:1,000,000 / 1:390,000

4th edition 2015. Easter Island is so isolated that it is not certain whether it is part of Polynesia or an off-shoot of South America. Geologically, it is neither; just a volcanic lump in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Its original inhabitants probably came from Polynesia; since supplanted by migrants from Chile, which is the political authority governing the island. Regardless, it is an intriguing place, famous for the Maoi – giant heads originally raised to protect family holdings. These huge, mysterious heads rest in various locations on the island and are one of the wonders of the world.

This map also includes a detailed map of Santiago de Chile, the capital of Chile, for the simple reason that all flights to Easter Island originate in that city, so everyone going to Easter Island needs a map of Santiago as well. This usage is merely for the convenience of visitors going to Easter Island.

• Publisert: 2020
• Innbinding: Falset
• Materiale: Papir
• Målestokk: 1:24 000, 1:12 500

ITM har kart over hele verden og de spesialiserer seg på land litt utenfor allfarvei. Beliggenheten til landets nasjonalparker, historiske monumenter, de viktigste veiene o.L. Finner du inkludert i kartene. Samtlige landkart har et bykart over hovedstaden.

Publisert år: 2010
Innbinding: falset
Material: Papir
Målestokk: 1:1750000

ITM har kart over hele verden og de spesialiserer seg på land litt utenfor allfarvei. Beliggenheten til landets nasjonalparker, historiske monumenter, de viktigste veiene o.L. Finner du inkludert i kartene. Samtlige landkart har ofte et bykart over hovedstaden.

Publisert år: 2009
Innbinding: falset
Material: papir
Målestokk: 1:750000

Itm har kart over hele verden og de spesialiserer seg på land litt utenfor allfarvei. Beliggenheten til landets nasjonalparker, historiske monumenter, de viktigste veiene o.L. Finner du inkludert i kartene. Samtlige landkart har et bykart over hovedstaden.

Fra ITM: It seems hard to believe that we’re up to the 5th edition of this map! I remember commissioning the original version on a computer, more than twenty years ago. This was the first country map in the world to be computer generated. Now, we’re releasing the latest upgrade of both the country and of Montevideo, its capital. We’re pleased that this important title is back in print, and hope to see many copies move to active travellers in the next couple of years.

Publisert år: 2024
Innbinding: falset
Material: papir
Målestokk: 1:770000 / 10000

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. The people who inhabit the diverse landscapes of this beautiful land are proud, friendly, hospitable, and hardworking, but to understand the culture in any depth, you need to know the complex historical divisions between the highlands and the coast, and the rigid class and racial discrimination that has dominated the country's history. This updated edition of the award-winning Culture Smart! Ecuador takes you beyond the usual descriptions of what to see and digs into the heart of this multi-layered nation to give you an insider's view of the people and their traditions, history, food, and culture, and the practical tools to make the most of your time there.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

forfattere: Russell Maddicks
Publisert: Feb. 2022
Utgave: 2.utg
Sider nr: 200

Pocket Rio de Janeiro is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Swim and surf the waves while watching the parade on Ipanema Beach, take the cog train up Corcovado for stunning views and find the perfect beat at a samba club in Lapa - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Rio de Janeiro and begin your journey now! 

• Publisert: Juni 2019
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 160
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781788684699

Energetic cities, lush rainforests and more diverse wildlife than anywhere else on Earth - this is Brazil. Whether you want to spot jaguars on the Paraguay river, tuck into regional dishes in São Paulo or party all day at Rio de Janeiro's Carnival your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Brazil has to offer. From the Amazon jungle to the immense Iguaçu Falls, South America's largest country is packed with natural wonders.

But it's not all about white-sand beaches and tropical wetlands. Across Brazil, metropolises pulsate with music, restaurants serve the freshest food and museums invite visitors to examine the past and ponder the future. Our updated 2023 travel guide brings Brazil to life.

• Publisert: 2023
• Antall sider: 384
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241624494

Då den karismatiske Evo Morales vann presidentvalet i Bolivia i 2005, vekte det internasjonal oppsikt. Med radikale reformer skulle det sosialistiske partiet Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) ta eit oppgjer med 500 år kolonialisme.

Sidan den gong har fattigdomen blitt halvert, og ein velferdsstat har sett dagens ljos. Men då Morales i 2020 stilte til val for tredje gong, i strid med grunnlova, blei det bråk. Høgresida kuppa makta, og det vart kampar i gatene. Etter eit år med uro, vart det endelig halde eit nytt, demokratisk val. Med ein ny presidentkandidat vann MAS makta tilbake.

Latin-Amerika-kjennaren Heidi Lundeberg gir oss historia om dei mange omveltingane Bolivia har gått gjennom. Me får møte Martha, som har fått stipend for å bli lege, Rosmery, som har fått innlagt vatn og straum, og Alberto, som har fått lønna si femdobla sidan MAS kom til makta.

No står Bolivia igjen ved eit vegskilje. Vil sosialistregjeringa lykkast med å redusere ulikskapane samstundes som dei møter forventingane til ei veksande middelklasse? Vil forsøket på industrireising lykkast? Og er det i Andes me kan finne inspirasjon til ei grønare og meir rettvis framtid?

 

Utgitt: 2022
Forlag: Manifest
Innbinding: Innbundet
Språk: Norsk Nynorsk
Sider: 148