The XYZ Digital Map Company Ltd Books & Atlases

	The Times Atlas of the World 11th Comprehensive Edition The premier world reference atlas, 250 pages of superbly detailed updated mapping. Also included is a specially commissioned 72 page introductory section presenting a comprehensive picture of the world today. Price: £150.00 ($307.50) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Collins Road Atlas Britain (Spiral Bound) 2005 Edition A superb road atlas with clear mapping featuring layer colouring to show land heights. Includes a wide range of large scale urban mapping plus town centre street plans. England, Wales and Southern Scotland at 3.2 miles to 1 inch, Northern Scotland at 4 miles to 1 inch and Ireland at 16 miles to 1 inch. Price: £12.99 ($26.63) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	M25 Travelling Clockwise This is a smashing little book full of interesting information and anecdotes with fabulous pictures and great maps (well we would say that as we produced them!). Written by Classicist-turned-cabbie Roy Phippen, his fares were always asking questions about the M25. Ruined Palaces, restored piggeries, secret bunkers, beautiful bridges, poets, traitors, revolutionaries and the Ovaltine egg farmers all have a place in Roy's universe. The M25 will never seem the same and next time you're stuck on it you'll know what's lurking just round the corner! Ideal for drivers or anyone with an interest in travel. Price: £12.99 ($26.63)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Good Walk, Good Pub - South Lakes In Good walk-Good pub-South Lakes, Meg Brady has produced a delightful guide for a great day out. The twist with these walks is that the pub is in the middle, and has been well-researched so that it is worth the effort of getting there. The directions are detailed and easy to follow and the accompanying 1:25,000 OS map (supplied by Global Mapping!) makes navigating a doddle. An essential companion for a break in the Lakes. Price: £11.99 ($24.58)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The West Highland Way - Rucksack Readers The West Highland Way is the first and most famous of Scotland's long-distance walks. The Way begins on the outskirts of Glasgow, its largest city, then goes through Scotland's first National Park, along the shores of its largest loch. After 95 miles (152 km) of superb scenery, the Way ends in Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. The second edition of this popular guidebook was fully revised in 2003, with many improvements, including more photographs, details of the new Scottish Outdoor Access Code and a Fort William town plan. It contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * drop-down map showing the whole route in six panels * waterproof paper throughout * the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink * concise background on the history and wildlife * information about side-trips and mountain climbs including Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis * planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane * in full colour, with 60 photographs. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The Great Glen Way - Rucksack Readers The Great Glen Way runs for 73 miles (117 km) along Scotland's historic Great Glen between Fort William and Inverness. It follows the Caledonian Canal and passes several lochs, including Loch Ness with its famous monster legend, and Urquhart Castle. This third edition, updated after fieldwork in summer 2005, contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels * waterproof paper throughout * in full colour, with over 60 photographs * details of visitor attractions and side-trips * town plans of Fort William and Inverness * recommended hill climbs and notes on Ben Nevis * background on local geology, history and wildlife * summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops * planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The Rob Roy Way - Rucksack Readers The Rob Roy Way is a long-distance walk from Drymen to Pitlochry, developed by Rucksack Readers in partnership with walking enthusiasts. It runs for 79 miles (126 km) along some of Scotland's finest lochs and glens, using historic footpaths, a cycle route, forest tracks and some minor roads. Many places are linked with Scotland's most famous outlaw, Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734). The Way offers superb views, and is less crowded and less strenuous than the West Highland Way. The route was negotiated with landowners, but it is not yet waymarked. The book gives detailed directions. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * summary of each section showing distance, terrain and food/drink stops * drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels * visitor attractions and hills to climb (Munros, Corbetts and Grahams) * planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane * background on Rob Roy MacGregor, history, heritage and wildlife * foreword by Sir David Steel, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament * in full colour, with over 60 photographs * waterproof paper throughout. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The Cateran Trail - Rucksack Readers The Cateran Trail is a circular walk of 64 miles (103 km) starting in Blairgowrie, near Perth, following in the footsteps of cattle-rustlers (caterans). This waymarked Trail follows ancient paths through glens, mountains and farmland of Highland Perthshire, with fine scenery, heritage and wildlife. The nearest village is never more than 7 miles (11 km) away, and gradients are easy to moderate. The Trail can be completed comfortably within 4-5 days, and there are options to link with the Rob Roy Way, and for a weekend Minitrail. This guidebook contains all a walker needs: * detailed description of the official Trail * concise directions for related walks, including the Minitrail * side-trips including Mount Blair (744 m/2440 ft) * planning information for transport and accommodation * background on caterans, farming and wildlife * lavishly illustrated with over 60 colour photographs * drop-down route map (scale 1:100,000) * rucksack-friendly format and waterproof. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The Dingle Way - Rucksack Readers The Dingle Way runs 112 miles (179 km) around the beautiful Dingle Peninsula. It starts and finishes in Tralee, accessible by train or bus from Dublin and from Kerry Airport. The complete walk takes eight days, but it can easily be shortened. The Way follows country lanes, quiet roads and cliff-top paths, punctuated by long stretches of glorious beach walking. It offers spectacular seascapes and mountain views. The Peninsula is rich in wildlife, archaeology and charming Irish pubs. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * drop-down map showing the whole route in four panels * waterproof paper throughout * the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink * concise background on pre-history, heritage and wildlife * information about climbing Mount Eagle and Mount Brandon * a special feature on the Blasket Islands * planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane * in full colour, with 70 photographs. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The Kerry Way - Rucksack Readers The Kerry Way runs for 126 miles (203 km) through Ireland's most spectacular mountain landscapes, starting and finishing in the town of Killarney. Dramatic peaks and glens, wild moorlands, lakes and windswept passes blend magnificently with extensive coastal panoramas. The complete walk takes nine days, but it can easily be shortened. This guidebook was published in June 2005 and contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels * the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink * concise background on geology, scenery and wildlife * a special feature on Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest peak * planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane * in full colour, with over 60 photographs * waterproof paper throughout. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	The Wicklow Way - Rucksack Readers The Wicklow Way is Ireland's first and most popular Waymarked Way, running between Marlay Park (Dublin) and Clonegal, 82 miles (132 km) to the south. It offers varied and scenic walking on the flanks of the Wicklow mountains with loughs, rivers and historic remains. Much of the route lies over 1600 feet (500 metres) giving glorious views, and lower sections run through forests and farmland, over a mixture of tracks, roads and pathways rich in wildlife. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * drop-down map showing the whole route in five panels * waterproof paper throughout * the Way in sections, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink * concise background on history, geology and wildlife * a special feature on the monastic city of Glendalough * planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane * in full colour, with 70 photographs. Price: £10.99 ($22.53)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Call of the Wild - Rucksack Readers Where in the crowded British Isles would you look for wildernesss? Surprisingly, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland have a variety of wild landscapes unrivalled anywhere in the world. This book is published to celebrate 25 years of the Outdoor Writers’ Guild, the only group of media professionals exclusively involved in the outdoors. It is edited by Roly Smith, President and former Chairman of the OWG. The 25 authors celebrate their favourite places, ranging from remote coastal islands to special places in Sussex and Suffolk, from unknown hills to famous mountains, from standing stones to forest glades. OWG members go walking, rock climbing and kayaking to reach these wild places. Rediscover the British Isles through their eyes in this full colour hardback, lavishly illustrated with 130 superb photographs. Price: £12.50 ($25.63)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Explore the Tour of Mont Blanc - Rucksack Readers The Tour of Mont Blanc is Europe's most popular long-distance walk, encircling the highest mountain in the Alps (and arguably in the continent). This classic alpine route runs for 170 km (106 miles) and can be completed in 11 days. You walk through France, Italy and Switzerland, overnighting in alpine refuges. Although the route involves a lot of ascent and descent, its highest pass is at only 2665 m (8750 ft), and no technical skills or equipment are needed. The scenery is superb: majestic glaciers and snow-laden peaks overlook peaceful lakes and alpine meadows. This book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: * drop-down map showing the whole route in four panels (1:100,000) * the TMB in daily stages, with summaries of distance, terrain and where to find food and drink * concise background on climbing Mont Blanc, geology, and wildlife * planning information for travel by train, bus or plane * in full colour, with 55 photographs * waterproof paper throughout. Price: £12.50 ($25.63)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Explore Mount Kilimanjaro - Rucksack Readers At 5895 metres (nearly four miles) above sea level, the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point on earth to which you can walk. This is a mountain of contrasts and extremes. You start from tropical rain forest and finish in arctic conditions, passing through a landscape formed by ice and fire. Yet any well-prepared walker with enough determination may be able to reach 'the roof of Africa'. The greatest challenge is the huge altitude gain. The author's advice on preventing altitude sickness is based on medical research, and on her own experience of three ascents by different routes. The book includes: * drop-down map showing Marangu, Machame and Rongai routes (four panels) * practical advice on planning and preparation, including route choice and altitude profiles * practical information on climbing Mount Meru for pre-acclimatisation * advice on choosing equipment, and packing for easy retrieval * medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms * background on the geology, history, habitats and wildlife * full colour throughout, with over 60 photographs. Price: £12.50 ($25.63)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Explore the Inca Trail - Rucksack Readers This guide contains everything you need to plan and enjoy hiking a choice of three Inca Trails to Machu Picchu in Peru. Step-by-step sections cover the Classic trail (4-5 days), the longer, more strenuous trek from Mollepata (6-7 days) and the Shortest option (2 days). The book includes: * drop-down map showing all three trails (three panels) * detailed site plan of Machu Picchu ruins (two panels) * detailed description of Machu Picchu, with side-trips and photographs * background on Inca culture and stonework, Andean wildlife and modern Peru * advice on planning and preparation, including a packing checklist * medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude symptoms * phrasebook in Spanish, Quechua and English * in full colour, with over 75 photographs. Price: £12.50 ($25.63)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Explore the Great Wall - Rucksack Readers The Great Wall of China is the largest construction on earth, yet myths about it are more widely known than facts. The best way to appreciate the Great Wall is to explore it on foot. This richly illustrated book focuses on especially rewarding parts of the Ming Dynasty Wall (1368-1644). The book offers: * walking notes on seven sections in detail * clear site plans of Badaling, Mutianyu and Simatai * two map panels showing the entire Wall network, plus one panel around Beijing (larger scale) * practical information about transport and travel * introduction to Mandarin Chinese, Pinyin and pictographs * lavishly illustrated, with 70 colour photographs * rucksack-friendly format The sections include Laolongtou, where the Wall runs into the sea, and Panjiakou reservoir, a tranquil hike and boat trip. The glorious stretch from Simatai to Jinshanling runs along high ridges with 30 watch towers, and the Badaling and Mutianyu sections are surprisingly accessible from Beijing. The book sets the Ming Wall in the context of wall systems developed by different dynasties since the seventh century BC. Price: £12.50 ($25.63)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK:


	Aconcagua: Summit of South America - Rucksack Readers Aconcagua is the first of the new Rucksack Pocket Summits guidebooks to climbing the seven summits of the world's continents: the books are pocket-sized with wraparound map flap, open-flat binding and waterproof paper. Of the seven summits, Aconcagua (at 6962 m/22,840 ft) lies second only to Everest. Yet it is surprisingly free of snow and ice, and experienced hikers can reach the roof of the Americas without technical expertise. However, it is one of the world’s highest and toughest treks. Author Harry Kikstra has summited twice, and explains in detail how to tackle the main trekking routes (Normal and Polish Traverse), as well as giving a useful summary on the technical Polish Glacier route. This pocket-sized book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your summit attempt: * concise advice from an expert about preparation, planning and choosing your gear * detailed information about altitude effects and sickness, and how to monitor and prevent them * fold-out map showing the routes, also enlargement of summit area * 96 waterproof pages with open-flat binding * in full colour, with 60 photographs. Price: £9.99 ($20.48)(Excluding: VAT at 17.5%) Tell a friend To tell some one else about this, enter their email address and click OK: