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Atlas of Classical Historyby R. J. A. Talbert
Routledge 1985; US$ 41.95Over 135 maps of the Greek and Roman world show clearly the political affiliations of cities and states, trade routes, artistic, cultural and industrial centres colonisation, as well as the sites of major military events. more...
An Atlas of World Affairsby Andrew Boyd
Routledge 1998; US$ 41.95Revised and in print since 1957, An Atlas of World Affairs has proved a valued guide to the people, factions and events that have shaped the modern world from the second world war to the present day. The world map has changed dramatically since the publication of the ninth edition of An Atlas of World Affairs, and this tenth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, placing international issues and conflicts in their most recent geographical contexts through the integration of a hundred maps. more...
Atlas of the World's Desertsby Nathaniel Harris
Fitzroy Dearborn 2003; US$ 165.00The Atlas of the World's Deserts examines the hostile and extreme environments that characterize deserts, and is divided into chapters that concentrate on specific aspects of a desert's geology, life forms, history, and future. more...
The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of the First World Warby William J. Philpott
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2004; US$ 31.00Philpott and Hughes present a clear introduction to World War I. In 50 maps, accompanied by supporting text and statistical tables, they survey the main battles and political features of the war. more...
Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of the Second World Warby Martin H. Folly
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2003; US$ 29.00This atlas explores the causes, course and consequences of World War II. Clear maps and diagrams are accompanied by a facing page of explanatory text addressing not just battles and campaigns, but also clarifying the key social, economic and political aspects of the war. more...
The Tobacco Atlasby M J. Eriksen Mackay
World Health Organization 2002; US$ 27.00The Tobacco Atlas is intended for anyone concerned with personal or political health, governance, politics, economics, big business, corporate behaviour, smuggling, tax, religion, internet, allocation of resources, human development and the future. It will be useful for UN agencies, governments and politicians, health officials, the media, researchers, universities, schools, and the general public. The atlas includes full-colour world maps and graphics, revealing similarities and differences between countries, on the history of tobacco, different types of tobacco use, prevalence and consumption, youth smoking, the economics of tobacco, farming and manufacturing, smuggling, the tobacco industry, promotion, profits, trade, smokers' rights, legislative... more...
An Atlas of World Affairsby Andrew Boyd; Joshua Comenetz
Taylor & Francis 2007; US$ 47.95The Atlas of World Affairs describes the events, conflicts, factions, and people that have shaped the modern world from the Second World War to the present day. more...
The Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of the Cold Warby J. Swift
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2003; US$ 105.00A historical atlas must depict complex issues in a manner immediately accessible to the reader. The Cold War has long needed such an atlas. With easily understood maps and text, this atlas meets this demand. Not only are the obvious issues addressed, such as Cuba, Berlin and so on, but the author also presents themes such as cultural issues and détente to the reader, presenting the Cold War in all its complexities in a form which is useful and understandable. more...
Observing our Changing Earthby Michael G. Sideris
Springer 2008; US$ 259.00Contains a selection of 99 papers from the International Association of Geodesy (IAG) quadrennial General Assembly, held in Perugia, Italy, from July 2 to 13, 2007, in conjunction with the XXIV General Assembly of the International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG). more...
The Most Fantastic Atlas of the Whole Wide World...By The Brainwavesby Lisa Swerling; Ralph Lazar
Dorling Kindersley 2008; US$ 19.99The Brainwaves are little people on a big adventure! The Amazing Atlas of the Incredible World takes you on a fascinating trek through our world, looking at how it has changed through history, it's make-up, and the life that exists on it, including us hum more...