Geography studies the relationship of humans and the natural environment, and these 40 essays examine those geographical events that have most profoundly shaped global society in the opening decades of the 21st century. Explore how these events have...Lasīt vairāk
The perfect Christmas gift for geography-lovers.Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance. This atlas explores the unique history, politics...Lasīt vairāk
"e;This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people"e; Amazon customer review- Philips atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidanc...Lasīt vairāk
Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book, and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes.This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the ages...Lasīt vairāk
Robert C. Shepard, Patrick Bitterman, J. Clark Archer, Fred M. Shelley
Sērija : Iowa and the Midwest Experience
(Izdošanas datums: 30-Aug-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Iowa Press, ISBN-13: 9781609389604)
From Iowa Territorys nail-bitingly close referenda for statehood to the rise and subsequent erasure of German language media, Atlas of Iowa examines the states geography, demographics, agriculture, and political/cultural patterns. Drawing upon arch...Lasīt vairāk
Robert C. Shepard, Patrick Bitterman, J. Clark Archer, Fred M. Shelley
Sērija : Iowa and the Midwest Experience
(Izdošanas datums: 30-Aug-2024, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Iowa Press, ISBN-13: 9781609389604)
From Iowa Territorys nail-bitingly close referenda for statehood to the rise and subsequent erasure of German language media, Atlas of Iowa examines the states geography, demographics, agriculture, and political/cultural patterns. Drawing upon arch...Lasīt vairāk
Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and much more.Japan, or the "e;Land of the Rising Sun,"e; is home to more than 126 million people,...Lasīt vairāk
Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and much more.Japan, or the "e;Land of the Rising Sun,"e; is home to more than 126 million people,...Lasīt vairāk
Jim Best, Stephen Darby, Luciana Esteves, Carol Wilson
(Izdošanas datums: 21-May-2024, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: Princeton University Press, ISBN-13: 9780691244846)
A stunningly illustrated atlas of the worlds rivers, estuaries, and deltas, and their ecosystemsFrom the Congo and the Mekong to the Seine and the Mississippi, Earths rivers carve through landscapes before coursing into the worlds oceans through e...Lasīt vairāk
Thoroughly documented, a worldwide selection of places representing many attempts made by mankind through the ages to re-create a paradise on Earth. "e;Paradises got off to a bad start early on. The one the Bible had arranged had to rapidly close...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 16-Jan-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Quarto Publishing PLC, ISBN-13: 9780711290839)
Traverse the globe and explore the extraordinary. This is a unique, enigmatic collection of 45 meticulously crafted maps for wandering off the beaten track.Embark on an armchair expedition across nations and marvel at astounding spots only ever stumb...Lasīt vairāk
Explore Irelands fascinating story with more than 100 maps.From the early history of the Emerald Isle to the modern day, Ireland has evolved rapidly - along with the ways in which it has been mapped. Cartography has not only kept pace with these cha...Lasīt vairāk
Haunted is a wonderful book: part history, part rumination on life, and, of course a haunting book about ghosts .... beautifully written, fascinating, deeply moving and thought-provoking. - James HollandA proper page-turner .... A fascinating tan...Lasīt vairāk
Brought to you by Penguin.For longer than recorded history there have been tales of spirits and of places where our hackles rise and our skin turns cold.Bestselling historian Neil Oliver travels the British Isles on a deliciously spine-chilling tour...Lasīt vairāk
Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map. Come on a journey through global history, told in more than 130 specially made maps that each o...Lasīt vairāk
Written for 5 to 7 year-old this atlas is ideal for teaching Key Stage 1, helping to cover geography, history, science, citizenship and literacy requirements- Written by experts Professor David Wright and Rachel Noonan- Published in association with...Lasīt vairāk
"e;This is such a great book for primary school age children and a little beyond for finding out about the world, its countries and people"e; Amazon customer review- Philips atlas, designed specially to use at home and at school with guidanc...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 31-Aug-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: University of Illinois Press, ISBN-13: 9780252055980)
A linguistic history of Native American place-names in IndianaIn tracing the roots of Indiana place names, Michael McCafferty focuses on those created and used by local Native Americans. Drawing from exciting new sources that include three Illinois d...Lasīt vairāk
My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, its said...Maps not only show the world, they help it turn. On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: checking the A-Z, the road atla...Lasīt vairāk