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Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Maps, charts & atlases
Explore the whole county of Devon extending from Taunton to
Plymouth. With detailed road mapping and illustrated town plans of
major cities, this feature-rich, helpful tourist guide is ideal for
visitors to Devon. Published at a clear 3.33 miles to 1 inch scale
(2.11 cm to 1 km), this handy map is a detailed and informative
exploration of all Devon has to offer. Highlights include: * 8
inset street maps to major cities and popular destinations,
including: Exeter, Paignton, Dartmouth and Torquay, with detailed
descriptions and places of interest * Locations of visitor centres
and tourist information sites * Useful key to map symbols making it
a clear and easy read The perfect map for exploring Devon whether
you are a tourist or a local.
Writers know only too well how long it can take--and how awkward it
can be--to describe spatial relationships with words alone. And
while a map might not always be worth a thousand words, a good one
can help writers communicate an argument or explanation clearly,
succinctly, and effectively.
In his acclaimed "How to Lie with Maps, " Mark Monmonier showed how
maps can distort facts. In "Mapping it Out: Expository Cartography
for the Humanities and Social Sciences, " he shows authors and
scholars how they can use expository cartography--the visual,
two-dimensional organization of information--to heighten the impact
of their books and articles.
This concise, practical book is an introduction to the fundamental
principles of graphic logic and design, from the basics of scale to
the complex mapping of movement or change. Monmonier helps writers
and researchers decide when maps are most useful and what formats
work best in a wide range of subject areas, from literary criticism
to sociology. He demonstrates, for example, various techniques for
representing changes and patterns; different typefaces and how they
can either clarify or confuse information; and the effectiveness of
less traditional map forms, such as visibility base maps,
frame-rectangle symbols, and complementary scatterplot designs for
conveying complex spatial relationships.
There is also a wealth of practical information on map compilation,
cartobibliographies, copyright and permissions, facsimile
reproduction, and the evaluation of source materials. Appendixes
discuss the benefits and limitations of electronic graphics and
pen-and-ink drafting, and how to work with a cartographic
illustrator.
Clearly written, and filled with real-world examples, "Mapping it
Out" demystifies mapmaking for anyone writing in the humanities and
social sciences.
"A useful guide to a subject most people probably take too much for
granted. It shows how map makers translate abstract data into
eye-catching cartograms, as they are called. It combats
cartographic illiteracy. It fights cartophobia. It may even teach
you to find your way."--Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, "The New York
Times"
This folded map (890mm x 1000mm when unfolded) is an ideal souvenir
for tourists to Cambridgeshire and also a valuable reference
resource for local and family history research. It includes 4
Historic maps of Cambridgeshire, John Speed's County Map of
Cambridgeshire 1611, Johan Blaeu's County Map of Cambridgeshire
1648, Thomas Moule's County Map of Cambridgeshire 1836 and a
detailed Plan of Cambridge 1836 by Thomas Moule. All the maps have
been meticulously re-produced from antique originals and printed on
90 gsm "Progeo" paper which was specially developed as a map paper.
It has high opacity to help reduce show through and a cross grain
giving it greater durability to as the map is being folded.
This is a detailed map of the Manufacturing District (Black
Country) that shows in colour the coal field and other types of
mineral mining areas. The map shows the canal network that had been
constructed up to that time and when folded out measures 890mm x
1000mm. The canal network at this time was crucial for
transportation of materials and goods across the district, just
prior to the arrival of the railways. The map folds out to a large
1000m x 890mm size that is sharp and legible, a great resource for
local history study. The map is printed on 90 gsm "Progeo" paper
which was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity
to help reduce show through and a cross grain giving it greater
durability to as the map is being folded.
The second edition of Imray's Map of the Inland Waterways of
Scotland has been updated. Contact details for the new Scottish
Waterways body that replaces British Waterways have been added. The
descriptive text has been improved with the addition of more
photos. 'Imray are synonymous with nautical maps...and Jane
Cumberlidge is a much respected writer on canals throughout Europe.
Together they make a formidable pairing and this excellent map
reflects all their combined knowledge and expertise. Map is perhaps
something of a misnomer, for a comprehensive text is provided, with
superb accommpanying photos featuring the Caledonian, Crinan, Forth
& Clyde and Union canals. This second edition has been brought
right up to date with contact details for Scottish Canals, the new
body that took over from British Waterways Scotland in July last
year." Keith Goss, Waterways World July 2013.
National Geographic Wall Maps offer a special glimpse into current
and historical events, and they inform about the world and
environment. Offered in a variety of styles and formats, these maps
are excellent reference tools and a perfect addition to any home,
business or school. There are a variety of map options to choose
from, including the world, continents, countries and regions, the
United States, history, nature and space. Scale : 1:3,293,000 Flat
Size : 914 x 610 mm.
The CEB Bible Map Guide shows where the events of the Bible
happened. It includes the 21 CEB maps (produced by National
Geographic) in a beautiful full-color oversize format. A brief
narrative that describes what is being shown and what chapters and
verses of the Bible are being illustrated accompanies each map.
Sidebars, photographs, and timelines bring out interesting facts
about the lands of the Bible, featured in maps of Palestine, Egypt,
Canaan, Babylonia, the Persian empire, the Hellenistic kingdoms in
Daniel, the Roman Empire, Jerusalem, and Paul's journeys. An
exhaustive index makes it easy to locate the places mentioned in
the Bible.
Now in its third edition, The Historical Atlas of New York City,
takes us, neighborhood by neighborhood, through four hundred years
of Gotham's rich past, from the city's initial settlement of 270
people in thirty log houses; to John Jacob Astor's meteoric rise
from humble fur trader to the richest, most powerful man in the
city; the fascinating ethnic mixture that is modern Queens; and the
new Freedom Tower at One World Trade Center. With full-color maps,
charts, photographs, drawings, and mini-essays, this encyclopedic
volume also traces the historical development and cultural
relevance of such iconic New York thoroughfares as Fifth Avenue,
Wall Street, Park Avenue, and Broadway. This fully revised and
updated edition brings the Atlas up to the present, including new
spreads of the One World Trade Center site. A fascinating chronicle
of the life of a metropolis, the striking third edition of The
Historical Atlas of New York City provides a vivid and unique
perspective on the nation's cultural capital.
Hundreds of exceptional cartographic images are scattered
throughout medieval and early modern Arabic, Persian, and Turkish
manuscript collections. The plethora of copies created around the
Islamic world over the course of eight centuries testifies to the
enduring importance of these medieval visions for the Muslim
cartographic imagination. With Medieval Islamic Maps, historian
Karen C. Pinto brings us the first in-depth exploration of medieval
Islamic cartography from the mid-tenth to the nineteenth century.
Pinto focuses on the distinct tradition of maps known collectively
as the Book of Roads and Kingdoms (Kitab al-Masalik wa al-Mamalik,
or KMMS), examining them from three distinct angles--iconography,
context, and patronage. She untangles the history of the KMMS maps,
traces their inception and evolution, and analyzes them to reveal
the identities of their creators, painters, and patrons, as well as
the vivid realities of the social and physical world they depicted.
In doing so, Pinto develops innovative techniques for approaching
the visual record of Islamic history, explores how medieval Muslims
perceived themselves and their world, and brings Middle Eastern
maps into the forefront of the study of the history of cartography.
Take a trip to outer space with this weird and wonderful guide to
our universe, the perfect gift for both young and old Vargic's
beautifully innovative designs will help to explain all of the
bizarre and fascinating aspects of the cosmos; from the history of
the universe to what makes up our solar system and even how human
life fits into the wider picture. Be taken on an unforgettable
journey through space with chapters on . . . * Exploring the Cosmos
* The Night Sky * Maps of the Inner Solar System * Timeline of the
Universe * Cosmologies throughout History * Journey Into Outer
Space * Scale of the Universe This is a book that celebrates the
scale and spectacle of the universe on every page, and one which
you'll treasure forever. _______ '5***** In more than one hundred
pages filled with facts and illustrations he takes the reader on a
journey through the history of the cosmos' BBC Sky at Night 'Packs
in so much of our astronomical knowledge, so many tidbits about the
history of astronomy and space exploration that I felt wonderfully
enriched by it all. It is visually striking and beautifully
illustrated' Dr. Alfredo Carpineti
This affordable, illuminating softcover atlas features essential
maps of the world and its regions, vivid graphics illustrating
timely issues of the day, and flags and facts on all 195 countries
around the globe. With more than 250 maps, graphics, and
illustrations, the National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World
offers an authoritative and engaging portrayal of the world and all
that is in it. Expert, up-to-date maps of the world, every
continent, and the United States include physical and political
details and boundaries, key data for each continent, plus flags and
facts for every country, enhanced with representative photographs
portraying themes and regions. Additionally, maps and data-based
graphics visualize the timely issues of our day, such as population
trends, climatic conditions, health, and economics. A special
section on space includes maps of Earth's moon and Mars, as well as
diagrams of the solar system, the universe, and exploratory
missions. Large-format pages allow for copious detail; a sturdy
softcover format promises a long shelf life; and a comprehensive
place-name index enables quick and easy searches. This newest
edition of the Concise Atlas of the World brings National
Geographic's award-winning cartography into everyone's reach.
A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 SHORTLISTED FOR THE ESTWA
AWARD FOR ILLUSTRATED TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 One of the
least-known places on the planet, the only continent on earth with
no indigenous population, Antarctica is a world apart. From a
leading cartographer with the British Antarctic Survey, this new
collection of maps and data reveals Antarctica as we have never
seen it before. This is not just a book of traditional maps. It
measures everything from the thickness of ice beneath our feet to
the direction of ice flows. It maps volcanic lakes, mountain ranges
the size of the Alps and gorges longer than the Grand Canyon, all
hidden beneath the ice. It shows us how air bubbles trapped in ice
tell us what the earth's atmosphere was like 750,000 years ago,
proving the effects of greenhouse gases. Colonies of emperor
penguins abound around the coastline, and the journeys of
individual seals around the continent and down to the sea bed in
search of food have been intricately tracked and mapped.
Twenty-nine nations have research stations in Antarctica and their
unique architecture is laid out here, along with the challenges of
surviving in Antarctica'sunforgiving environment. Antarctica is
also the frontier of our fight against climate change. If its ice
melts, it will swamp almost every coastal city in the world.
Antarctic Atlas illustrates the harsh beauty and magic of this
mysterious continent, and shows how, far from being abstract, it
has direct relevance to us all.
Atlas of Empires tells the story of how and why the great empires of history came into being, operated and ultimately declined, and discusses the future of the empire in today's globalized world. Featuring 60 beautiful and detailed maps of the empires' territories at different stages of their existence and organized thematically to reflect the different driving forces behind empires throughout history (such as faith, nomadic culture, nationhood and capitalism), each section discusses the rise and fall of the empires that existed in a region: their government and society, wealth and technology, war and military force, and religious beliefs. From the earliest empires of the Sumerians and the Pharaohs to the modern empires of the USSR and the European Union, this is a story that reveals how empires are created and organized, how later empires resolve the problems of governance faced by earlier empires, and how the political and cultural legacies of ancient empires are still felt today.
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Benoit Tardif; Illustrated by Benoit Tardif
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Peruse the postcard-like pages to discover cultural treasures,
amazing architecture and key landmarks of magnificent cities around
the globe, including New York, Rome, London, Sydney, Montreal,
Athens, Nairobi, Mumbai, Tokyo, Istanbul and many more. As well as
iconic buildings - The Empire State Building, the Eiffel Tower, The
Sydney Opera House, La Sagrada Familia - Metropolis delves into
food and culture, sport and tradition. Benoit Tardif's stunning,
graphic artwork makes this a truly colourful celebration of the
cities of our multicoloured, multi-cultural world.
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