A world of beauty & genius is unveiled in over 350 photographs which take you on an epic journey celebrating the finest examples of architecture from over 2, 000 years of civilization. Deftly splitting the history of architecture into two parts at AD1500, ” World Architecture: The Masterworks” contains over 80 buildings, over 40 of which are featured in detailed photo essays. Will Pryce`s texts provide an extra dimension of understanding for the contexts, people & evolution of architectural history. ...

This atlas uses computer-generated continental & regional maps to create a reference tool for home & school. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe & from pole to pole, every country in the world is mapped in bright, clear colours that are easy to interpret & underst&. An informative opening section examines the Earth's place in the Solar System, before a selection of world thematic maps throws light on our planet's ever-changing surface, its climate, vegetation & human population. World physical & political maps introduce the main atlas section, which is organized by continent. A continental relief map heads each section. regions & individual countries are then mapped in greater detail. land relief is shown by both hill shading & an easy-to-read colour scale, while sea depths are indicated by a colour scale alone. A locator map shows the position of the country or continent in its world context &, for easy reference, each map

Includes:: national flags, lines of latitude & longitude, & a scale bar. Also included is a numbered & lettered grid which allows readers to find place names listed in the comprehensive index. Each map is accompanied by concise, accessible text containing physical, historical & cultural information about the country, region or continent shown.

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Fully revised general reference atlas in the exciting Collins World Atlas range. Highly detailed maps giving balanced worldwide coverage, beautifully illustrated thematic pages & thousands of facts & statistics, including world & continental ranking tables. TOP OF THE RANGE ATLAS The flagship title in the Collins World atlas range, giving a full picture of the Earth through the use of maps, satellite images, space & aerial photography, 3D terrain models & graphics. These features are further enhanced by fact boxes & internet links on each topic. This Collins world atlas presents a complete view of the world, bringing it to life through innovative maps, stunning images & detailed content. It offers an exciting perspective on how the planet is made up, how it looks & how it works. This atlas takes you further than traditional world atlases giving a more complete understanding of the world.UPDATES INCLUDE World's newest country South Sudan Dissolution of Netherlands Antilles Samoa & Tokelau jump dateline Greenland ice cap Disputed areas of the world reviewed ALSO

Includes:: Wide range of topical issues covered including natural disasters, population, climate & the environment Key country statistics allow comparisons of their state of development & an understanding of today's world Thousands of facts & statistics including world & continental ranking tables Dictionary of geographical facts with all key concepts & terms explained

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The new edition of this popular pocket-sized world atlas has fully up-to-date mapping & statistics, &

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An ideal world reference atlas for young primary school geographers aged 9-11 years at Keystage 2. Published in association with the Geographical Association, enabling students to learn about the world today by exploring clear & engaging maps, study satellite imagery, understand key facts & statistics, & learn how maps & atlases work. * This atlas has topographical based mapping which helps the young geographer understand the processes which take place during the formation of the earth`s landscapes. The atlas has been designed specifically as an introductory reference atlas for 7-11 year olds studying geography at Keystage 2. * The reference mapping is designed for maximum clarity & accessibility, & is supported with photographs & data files, with detailed map keys & scale information on each map. Specially selected topic maps give additional information linking to knowledge & understanding of distant places. * The atlas is organised into sections covering the UK, Europe, the World & Continents with larger scale maps of countries & regions popular for focus studies.A variety of carefully selected scales are used to allow for comparison of size & distance in different countries. ...

As craft brewing continues to go from strength to strength across the world, The World Atlas of Beer is the definitive & essential guide to beer, with information on brews ranging from the Trappist ales of Belgium to the wheat beers of Bavaria, Breton black beers, barrel-aged Californian beers, British bitters, Vietnamese bia hoi, traditional Finnish sahti, & the output of the hundreds of craft breweries around the world, from the USA & Canada, to Japan & even the Easter Islands. It explores the development of beer & the myriad brewing techniques in use today. Country by country the book considers a vast range of beer styles & traditions. Detailed maps describe crucial trends in major territories & features such as matching beer with food & how to pour different kinds of beer complete the picture. Now in a fully updated second edition, this book is the perfect companion to help you explore the best beers the world has to offer. ...

Presents a huge wealth of information gathered from the conservation community worldwide. Begins by outlining material & energy cycles in the biosphere before developing the themes of the historical change in biodiversity, the relationships between humankind & the environment, & current trends in biodiversity, ecosystems & species depletion. Illustrated 37 thematic maps, 25 figures, 49 tables & 33 color photographs. This authoritative work was published in association with the United Nations Environment Programme, to coincide with the World Summit on Sustainable Development in 2002. ...

Despite the dedicated efforts of many individuals & organizations, the great apes
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The World Atlas of Language Structures is a book & CD combination displaying the structural properties of the world's languages. 142 world maps & numerous regional maps
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- display the geographical distribution of features of pronunciation & grammar, such as number of vowels, tone systems, gender, plurals, tense, word order, & body part terminology. Each world map shows an average of 400 languages & is accompanied by a fully referenced description of the structural feature in question. The CD provides an interactive electronic version of the database, which allows the reader to zoom in on or customize the maps, to display bibliographical sources, & to establish correlations between features. The book & the CD together provide an indispensable source of information for linguists & others seeking to understand human languages. The Atlas will be especially valuable for linguistic typologists, grammatical theorists, historical & comparative linguists, & for those studying a region such as Africa, Southeast Asia, North America, Australia, & Europe. It will also interest anthropologists & geographers. More than fifty authors from many different countries have collaborated to produce a work that sets new standards in comparative linguistics. No institution involved in language research can afford to be without it.

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The World Atlas of Sport profiles who plays what, where & why. Looking at the globe`s major competitive sports, from American football to wrestling, a commentary on significant sporting moments & celebrities is combined with factual data, infographics, illustrative maps & an analysis of the global business. The book is divided into chapters on international sports politics, an A-Z of sports, the economics of sports & country profiles. ...