National Geographic Atlas of the World Revised Six

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The book’s unique arrangement, with the maps organized in complimentary or contrasting pairs, reveals how the history of our attempts to make flat representations of the world has been full of beauty, ingenuity and innovation. The hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been thoroughly updated for this 23rd edition. New administrative structures in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya and Madagascar, and the addition of the new Indian state of Telangana.

With beautiful maps and stunning photography illustrating each destination, Atlas of Improbable Places is a fascinating voyage to the world’s most incredible destinations. Including introductory sections for each continent and the flags and country facts at the end of each continental section, this atlas features stunning satellite images that portray unique physical geography and highlights the sprawling extent of major cities. This “National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World” contains many resources that I did not expect. It begins with a description of the Atlas, followed by maps of the physical and political worlds and the Ocean Floor. It then defines the limits of the oceans and seas and provides polar projections. It then goes into a series of articles and images introducing the structure of the earth, the forces that sculpt it, land types, the distribution of fresh water, climate, diversity of life and changes being observed.A beautifully illustrated section on current issues, including climate change, economy and energy, and a new section on the power of maps. There are tasting notes on single malts from Aberfeldy to Tormore, Yoichi (and coverage of the best of the blends). Six specially created ‘Flavour Camp Charts’ group whiskies by style, allow readers to identify new whiskies from around the world to try.

Arrangement/Presentation: This book contains sections for each continent and the flags and country facts at the end of each continental section, it features stunning satellite images that portray unique physical geography and highlights the sprawling extent of major cities. Description: More than half the world’s population lives in cities, and that proportion is expected to rise to three-quarters by 2050. Description: In this one-of-a-kind atlas, scores of archival maps and dozens of newly created maps trace the battles, political turmoil, and great themes of America’s most violent and pivotal clash of arms. Buttressed by engaging prose and vivid graphics, Erik Millstone and Tim Lang convincingly argue that human progress depends on resolving global inequality and creating a more sustainable food production system.

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Selected by an international panel of curators, academics and collectors, the maps reflect the many reasons people make maps, such as to find their way, to assert ownership, to record human activity, to establish control, to encourage settlement, to plan military campaigns or to show political power. Explores common themes of urban development, from transport and communication to lifestyle and culture There are no words to capture the beauty of this book. Actually, I didn’t want to take it out of the plastic. The weight of the book gave me chills with anticipation for the exciting visual journey I was about to experience…I felt like National Geographic brought the world into my home…Who knew you could have so much fun with an atlas.”–What is That Book About Description: The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford’s Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. From the Antebellum South to Fort Sumter, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the fitful peace of Reconstruction, National Geographic’s Atlas of the Civil War displays eye-opening maps—and a gripping, self-contained story—on every spread.