2023 Collins Road Map of Ireland


Book Description

Full color map of Ireland at 9 miles to 1 inch (1:570,240), with clear, detailed road network and counties and new administrative areas shown in color. This double-sided map covers the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for reference or route planning. This map of Ireland shows the road network in detail. It is ideal for business users, with its political coloring of local council areas, but it is also perfect for tourists as a route planning map. Main features: - Fully updated - New administrative areas shown in color - Clear, detailed road network - Town and city names, rivers, lakes, spot heights, railway lines and canals are clearly shown - City/town center street plans of Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Dún Laoghaire, Galway, Limerick Londonderry/Derry and Waterford showing places of interest - Full index to place names - Mileage chart - Car ferry routes - Key in English, French and German. Covers the whole of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland










Great Britain A-Z Handy Road Atlas 2021 (A5 Spiral)


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This full colour, spiral bound road atlas at a smaller A5 size has been fully revised and updated for 2021. It contains 170 pages of clear detailed road mapping at a mainland map scale of 5 miles to 1 inch. Easily stored in a glove box or door pocket. Instantly recognizable and easy to use, the road mapping has been specifically tailored for the smaller scale featuring: Clear standard road classification colours for easy identification, Motorway junction symbols, Under construction and proposed roads, Primary route destinations, Service areas, National and county boundaries and A wide range of tourist and ancillary information, including Blue Flag Beaches. Includes * Mileage chart * Channel Tunnel terminus maps * Index to cities, towns, villages, hamlets and major destinations * Map reference information also in French and German. Lies flat when open This A-Z Handy Road Atlas of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the perfect choice for those wanting a compact spiral bound publication with A-Z quality road mapping.




How We Test Software at Microsoft


Book Description

It may surprise you to learn that Microsoft employs as many software testers as developers. Less surprising is the emphasis the company places on the testing discipline—and its role in managing quality across a diverse, 150+ product portfolio. This book—written by three of Microsoft’s most prominent test professionals—shares the best practices, tools, and systems used by the company’s 9,000-strong corps of testers. Learn how your colleagues at Microsoft design and manage testing, their approach to training and career development, and what challenges they see ahead. Most important, you’ll get practical insights you can apply for better results in your organization. Discover how to: Design effective tests and run them throughout the product lifecycle Minimize cost and risk with functional tests, and know when to apply structural techniques Measure code complexity to identify bugs and potential maintenance issues Use models to generate test cases, surface unexpected application behavior, and manage risk Know when to employ automated tests, design them for long-term use, and plug into an automation infrastructure Review the hallmarks of great testers—and the tools they use to run tests, probe systems, and track progress efficiently Explore the challenges of testing services vs. shrink-wrapped software







Collins Handy Road Atlas Europe


Book Description

Scale: 1:2,000,000 Handy road atlas of Europe at A5 format with lie-flat spiral binding. Ideal format for both drivers and those travelling by public transport. Scenic routes are plotted on the maps.




Philip's Compact Atlas Britain


Book Description

"No.1 in the UK for clear maps." - Ordnance Survey Philip's road maps have been voted Britain's clearest and most detailed mapping in an independent consumer survey, and now show speed camera locations and their limits! The 287 pages of main road maps in Philip's Compact Atlas Britain 2014 are at the large scale of 3.3 miles to 1 inch (Scottish Islands at 6.7 miles to 1 inch), and include speed-camera locations. The maps clearly mark service areas, roundabouts and multi-level junctions, and in rural areas distinguish between roads above and below 4 metres wide - a boon for drivers of wide vehicles. For leisure users, scenic routes are highlighted, and the maps show upland and highland areas as well as National and Forest Parks, and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Long-distance footpaths, viewpoints, beaches, golf courses, campsites and caravan sites are clearly shown. Mapping specialists since 1834, Philip's celebrates over 165 years of global excellence in cartographic reference publishing. The latest mapping technology ensures the World Atlases, best sellers for 100 years remain the most up-to-date on the market. The detailed Road Atlases, including those produced with national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, are the first choice for Fire, Police and Ambulance Services throughout the UK. Complete coverage of Great Britain at 3.3 miles to 1inch. 287 pages of clear, detailed road maps, including speed-camera locations. Includes a 6-page route-planning section.