The Times Political Map of the World from the publishers of Times World Atlases, with an extensive index of countries & cities as well as geographical features such as islands, rivers, mountain ranges & peaks, etc. The map shows countries in pleasant light colours with their capitals clearly marked. In USA Canada, Brazil & Australia boundaries & names of states/provinces are shown. There is no shading to indicate mountain ranges but their names & main peaks are included. The map also shows the network of main roads & railways, plus principal airports. Polar Regions are shown as insets & clocks indicate approximate variation from GMT at different longitudes. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15 ...

Laminated political map of the world from The Times newspaper (124 x 100cm / 4ft 1 x 3ft 4 approx.) in pleasant light colours, with underneath it an extensive index which lists countries, towns, islands, mountains & other geographical or administrative features named on the map. Names of countries are in English; names of cities, including the capitals are in their original versions (Warszawa, Moskva, Athina) with English equivalents indicated in most cases. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia state & provincial boundaries are marked. The map has no relief shading to detract from the political colouring but names of important geographical features are shown. Two insets cover the Polar Regions. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map has been drawn in a modified version of the Gall ...

Laminated political map of the world from The Times newspaper (124 x 100cm / 4ft 1 x 3ft 4 approx.) in pleasant light colours, with underneath it an extensive index which lists countries, towns, islands, mountains & other geographical or administrative features named on the map. Names of countries are in English; names of cities, including the capitals are in their original versions (Warszawa, Moskva, Athina) with English equivalents indicated in most cases. Within USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia state & provincial boundaries are marked. The map has no relief shading to detract from the political colouring but names of important geographical features are shown. Two insets cover the Polar Regions. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map has been drawn in a modified version of the Gall ...

Give your memory a workout & hone your general knowledge with 80 definition-only puzzles from The Times T2 section. Containing 80 definition-only puzzles all reflecting the T2`s unique style, & encompassing a wide range of topics from geography, to literature, history & culture, this collection will test your word power & boost your general knowledge to boot. Compiled by the T2 Crossword Editor & taken from the T2 section of The Times, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing & addictive, yet concise enough to be completed on the move. With clues that are satisfyingly skilful & solutions helpfully provided at the back of the book, Times T2 Crossword Book 1 is guaranteed to entertain your brain. Previously published as The Times T2 Crossword book 1. ...

Give your memory a workout, stimulate your brain cells & hone your general knowledge with 100 definition-style puzzles from The Times. Covering a wide range of topics, from geography to literature, history & culture, this collection will test both your general knowledge & your wordpower. Compiled by the Times 2 Crossword Editor John Grimshaw, these quick accessible puzzles are utterly absorbing & addictive, yet concise enough to be done on the move. Quality is paramount to The Times` crosswords, with clues that are satisfyingly tough, but accurate. This new collection is no different, providing hours of crossword enjoyment & stimulation. ...

A new edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious & authoritative Times Atlas range. This seventh edition contains the latest satellite images & fascinating historical images, & contains the breadth, scale & detail to make it an ideal reference resource for school, home & business. The atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed & attractive picture of the world today. The beautifully illustrated introductory section gives a detailed profile of today`s world & covers major contemporary geographical & global issues
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- through maps, images, statistics & graphics. The fully up-to-date reference maps give exceptional detail & provide accurate, accessible & attractive coverage, helping you explore the world. 44 city plans of the world`s major cities, showing major places of interest, have also been revised. A comprehensive guide to the world`s states & territories including flags, profiles & key facts in included, making this the ideal reference atlas for home, school or office.MAIN FEATURES * 104 pages of authoritative mapping of the whole world * Plans of 44 of the world`s major cities * Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world`s states & territories * Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes, including earthquakes, population, cities, climate & the environment * The latest images of the earth from space * Historical mapping of the world from 1858 to the present day * 45, 000 index entries

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Eighth edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious & authoritative Times Atlas range. Latest satellite images & fascinating historical maps. This world atlas contains the breadth, scale & detail to make it an ideal reference resource for school, home & business. The atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed & attractive picture of the world today. The beautifully illustrated introductory section gives a detailed profile of today`s world & covers major contemporary geographical & global issues
- such as environment & population growth
- through maps, images, statistics & graphics. The fully up-to-date reference maps give exceptional detail & provide accurate, accessible & attractive coverage, helping you explore the world.44 city plans of the world`s major cities, showing major places of interest, have also been revised.A comprehensive guide to the world`s states & territories including flags, profiles & key facts in included, making this the ideal reference atlas for home, school or office.MAIN FEATURES* 104 pages of authoritative mapping of the whole world* Plans of 44 of the world`s major cities* Geographical reference section with flags, statistics & facts for the world`s states & territories* Statistics & world maps on major geographical themes, including earthquakes, population, cities, climate & the environment* The latest images of the earth from space* Historical mapping of the world from 1858 to the present day* 45, 000 index entries

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The Times Atlases have been providing world class cartography since 1895 (when the first Times world Atlas was published). They are widely considered the most prestigious & authoritative of atlas producers & their atlases are used by major international organizations including the UN, the EC, the UK government & the media – BBC, CNN & ABC. Atlases represent the earth with a fine balance of accuracy, style, authority, tradition & vibrancy. Each product not only contains detailed up-to-date physical topographical mapping, but also contains a range of precise & topical geo-political reference maps & a selection of nation based facts & information, giving real context to the atlas images in front of you. As a general rule of thumb, the more expensive the atlas the more detail it will contain: more plates showing various countries and/or regions in greater detail, more places shown on the maps & listed in the index, & more additional information such as thematic plates, charts & graphs.* Please note
- Atlas details vary from title to title. Please see individual descriptions.*
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The publication of The Tin Drum in 1959 launched Gunter Grass as an author of international repute. Bitter & impassioned, it delivers a scathing dissection of the years from 1925 to 1955 through the eyes of Oskar Matzerath, the dwarf whose manic beating on the toy of his retarded childhood fantastically counterpoints the accumulating horrors of Germany & Poland under the Nazis. ...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR On his third birthday Oskar decides to stop growing. Haunted by the deaths of his parents & wielding his tin drum Oskar recounts the events of his extraordinary life; from the long nightmare of the Nazi era to his anarchic adventures is post-war Germany. ...