HarperCollins Pocket World Atlas

HarperCollins Pocket World Atlas
Author: HarperCollins Publishers
Publisher: Collins Reference
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2004-07-27
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780060595319

The most up-to-date and easy-to-use pocket atlas available Highly detailed, innovative maps, designed specifically for this edition Comprehensive guide to the world's states and territories, including geography and population Facts and statistics for each country, including area, capitals, languages, religions, and currency Index to more than 2,000 place names

HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History

HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History
Author: James B. Pritchard
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2008-05-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0061451959

From the earliest evidence of humankind in Palestine to the establishment of the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, the ministry of Jesus, and the rise of the Christian Church, the richly illustrated HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History brings the Bible to life in all its geographical context. Detailed biblical references, timelines, and suggestions for further reading accompany each period of biblical history, conveying a tangible sense of the land, events, and people portrayed in the world's most famous book. With more than 100 full-color maps, timelines, and expert explanations, this superlative reference work will enable readers to more fully appreciate and understand the Bible and its stories. The HarperCollins Atlas of Bible History features: Over 100 full-color geographical and topographical maps The latest archaeological information, floor plans, city plans, illustrations, and artistic recreations of ancient life Charts, graphs, statistics, informative sidebars, and more Detailed biblical references Timelines that place each section of the Bible in its historical context Web site recommendations for further interactive study

The Times Concise Atlas of the World

The Times Concise Atlas of the World
Author: Times Atlases
Publisher: Times Books
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2020-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9780008409289

A fully revised and updated thirteenth edition of this major world atlas in the authoritative and prestigious Times Atlas range. This beautifully designed atlas has all the information you need, whether planning a trip, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords or just exploring the world from your armchair.Comprehensive reference mapping with 155,000 place names providing an amazingly detailed view of the world, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day, making this atlas a valuable addition to any reference collection.Updates include: - Over 3,500 name changes throughout the world- Addition of St Helena airport and connecting road- Country name change from Czech Republic to Czechia (Czech Republic)- New thematic topics spreads - Climate; Economy; and Power of Maps- New Arctic Ocean map spread- New 'Beneath the ice' Polar maps- New administrative regions in France- New administrative regions in Northern Ireland- Addition of Gaelic alternative names for counties in Ireland- New state of Telengana in India- Addition of Moroccan Berm (security wall) in Western SaharaHistorical maps of the world show the political make-up of the world over the last 150 years and the atlas also includes plans of 41 of the world's major cities. A satellite imagery section contains an overview image of each continent, and is complemented with a detailed image.Produced in a quality finish the world atlas comes in a protective slipcase.

World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education

World Atlas of Gender Equality in Education
Author: Edward B. Fiske
Publisher: UNESCO
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9231042327

"The education of girls and women is important not only as a matter of respecting a basic human right for half the population but as a powerful force for economic development and achieving social goals such as enhanced health, nutrition and civic involvement. This Atlas presents the latest data from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics on trends in educational access and progression, from pre-primary through tertiary levels and adult literacy, with special attention to the all-important issue of gender equality. These trends are depicted through colour-coded maps that make it easy for readers to visualize global and regional trends and to understand how they are shaped by factors such as national wealth and geographic location." -- P. [4] of cover.

Pocket Atlas

Pocket Atlas
Author: Parragon Book Service Limited
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Children's atlases
ISBN: 9780752534633

Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets

Collins Pocket Guide to Stars and Planets
Author: Ian Ridpath
Publisher: Harpercollins Pub Limited
Total Pages: 384
Release: 1993-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780002199797

Revised and updated, this guide features: monthly sky maps of the nothern and southern hemispheres to enable recognition of the constellations and stars throughout the year; descriptions of each of the 88 constellations and their stars opposite a specially prepared sky chart, showing the constellation in relation to the surrounding skies; a map of the moon's features; and advice on choosing and using binoculars and telescopes, and how to take simple astronomical photographs.

Library Journal

Library Journal
Author: Melvil Dewey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 844
Release: 2007
Genre: Electronic journals
ISBN:

Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.