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Atlas of Irish Historyby Ruth Dudley-Edwards
Routledge 2005; US$ 31.95An Atlas of Irish History provides coverage of the main political, military, economic, religious and social changes that have occurred in Ireland and among the Irish abroad over the past two millennia. more...
Atlas of Health in Europeby World Health Organization
World Health Organization 2003; US$ 20.00This statistical atlas presents key health figures for the WHO European Region. They cover basic demographic data, mortality and morbidity, lifestyles and environmental indicators such as alcohol consumption and road traffic accidents, and types and levels of health care. Most indicators are presented as a map to show overall regional variations, a bar chart to indicate country rankings and a time chart to show trends over time in three main country groupings. Using the WHO Regional Office for Europe's unique health for all database, combined with the best alternative sources of data around the Region, this atlas offers the most comprehensive overview of health in Europe. Published in a pocket edition, this atlas is designed to be an easily... more...
In Search of Secret Norfolkby Robert Leader
Thorogood Publishing 2006; US$ 17.95Norfolk is one of the few counties where time, if it hasn't stayed still, has marched at a slower pace than elsewhere. This work charts the heritage and history of Norfolk through its great Norman castles and abbeys, its guildhalls and medieval wool churches and the stately homes of the great land-owning families who helped to shape it all. more...
Atlas of Health in Europeby WHO Regional Office for Europe
World Health Organization 2008; US$ 20.00People and Placesby Daniel Dorling; Bethan Thomas; Mike Raco
The Policy Press 2004; US$ 55.00People and places: A 2001 Census atlas of the UK provides an at-a-glance guide to social change in the UK at the start of the new millennium. It is the first comprehensive analysis of the 2001 Census and offers unique comparisons with the findings of the previous Census a decade ago. more...
Identity in Britainby Bethan Thomas; Daniel Dorling
The Policy Press 2007; US$ 60.00Danny Dorling and Bethan Thomas have brought together this outstanding atlas to provide us with a unique visual picture of identity and geography combined. Identity in Britain explores our changing identities as we progress from infancy to old age and tells the story of the myriad geographies of life in Britain. more...
Vanished!by Evan Balkan
Menasha Ridge Press 2007; US$ 8.95The best adventures come full circle, depositing intrepid explorers back into their cozy armchairs to dream of the next challenge. But often that armchair may be the last lingering thought as a last breath is taken, as an adventure conjured in comfort spins off into a mystery forever unsolved. Vanished! Explorers Forever Lost dives deep into the true and harrowing accounts of adventurers who never came home. From the disappearance in Utah of cowboy roamer Everett Ruess to the loss of billionaire explorer Michael Rockefeller in the wilds of New Guinea, the tales of those forfeited to the call of wild adventure ring with mystery, intrigue, and excitement to this day. Murdered, drowned, or eaten aliveÑthese are mysteries of disappearance... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Seville & Andalusiaby DK Publishing
Dorling Kindersley 2012; US$ 23.00DK Eyewitness Seville & Andalusia will lead you straight to the best attractions this diverse region has on offer. Packed with color photography, illustrations and detailed maps, discover Andalusia area by area from the flamboyant nightlife of Seville to the spectacular Moorish architecture of Alhambra. The guide provides all the insider tips every visitor needs from dramatic coastline and spectacular fiestas to stunning flamenco shows, with comprehensive listings of the best hotels, resorts, restaurants, shops and nightlife in each area for all tastes and budgets. You'll find 3D cutaways and floorplans of all the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all major cities and towns. DK Eyewitness Seville & Andalusia explores... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Pragueby Craig Turp
DK Publishing 2012; US$ 25.00Few cities have as much to offer as Prague, so it can be difficult to decide how best to spend your time, but the Eyewitness Travel Guide helps you to get the most from your stay. This guide will introduce you to Prague by locating the city geographically, setting modern Prague in its historical context. Learn about the city's main attractions and sights including a feature on the River Vltava. Discover other places around Prague with the day trips listed in the section Prague Area by Area . It is the carefully researched tips for hotels and restaurants, shops, markets, cafes, bars, entertainment and sporting events that separates this guide from the rest. Let the maps, photography and detailed illustration of the Eyewitness Travel... more...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Budapestby DK Publishing
DK Publishing 2011; US$ 25.00With beautifully commissioned photographs, and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have been updated to include: expanded hotel& restaurant listings, better maps, enhanced itineraries, and easier-to-read print! Consistently chosen over the competition in national consumer market research. The best keeps getting better! more...