Atlas of Improbable Places

Atlas of Improbable Places
Author: Travis Elborough
Publisher: Aurum Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-07-06
Genre: History
ISBN: 0711264015

Atlas of Improbable Places shows the modern world from surprising new vantage points that will inspire urban explorers and armchair travellers alike to consider a new way of understanding the world we live in.

The Oxford Guide to People & Places of the Bible

The Oxford Guide to People & Places of the Bible
Author: Bruce Manning Metzger
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2004
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780195176100

This guide to people and places of the Bible covers both the New and Old Testament. It will be of interest to anyone needing an A-Z reference work on the people and places mentioned in the Bible, from prophets and apostles, to kingdoms and monuments.

Russia ABCs

Russia ABCs
Author: Ann Berge
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2004
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1404802843

Privyet! Welcome to Russia! Come along on this ABC adventure through the biggest country on Earth. Read about diamond-studded eggs, the deepest lake in the world, and other fascinating facts.

A People's Atlas of Detroit

A People's Atlas of Detroit
Author: Andrew Newman
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2020-02-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0814342981

This innovative collection builds bridges between multiple areas of social activism as well as current scholarship in geography, anthropology, history, and urban studies to inspire communities in Detroit and other cities towards transformative change.

People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia

People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia
Author: DK
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 146548177X

Meet the people of the world and find out about some of the fascinating cultures that make up our global community. From Spaniards to Samoans, and the Miao to the Miskitu, this fully updated edition of DK's popular Encyclopedia of People will take you on a worldwide tour of continents, peninsulas, and islands to discover what life is like for the billions of people on our planet. Discover how the Yakut people survive in the Arctic temperatures of Siberia, or why tattoos are so important in Maori culture. Learn about the Mbendeje people's hunting sign language that lets them silently creep up on unsuspecting prey. People and Places: A Visual Encyclopedia allows you to explore different cultures through illuminating photography and bitesize chunks of information. The perfect companion to geography and culture projects for school-aged children, this book is a treasure trove of facts and information about the people that make up our world.

People and Places

People and Places
Author: Daniel Dorling
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2016-03-23
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1447311361

Fully updating the 2001 volume People and Places: A 2001 Census Atlas of the UK, this authoritative book will be essential reading for anyone interested in the current social geography of the United Kingdom, how it has changed, and where it is going. Key features include an illuminating graphic summary of over 100,000 fundamental demographic statistics; new cartographic projections and techniques used throughout; an appendix incorporating rankings for twenty-five selected topics by local authority; and comparison with the 2001 census to identify national and local trends, with analysis of their implications for future policy. Complete with additional digital content that uses maps, charts, and tables to highlight important issues and topics, this new edition of People and Places is an accessible guide to social change over the past ten years as the United Kingdom has moved from boom to recession.

People and Places

People and Places
Author: Dorling, Daniel
Publisher: Policy Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2004-08-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1861345860

Providing an at-a-glance guide to social change in the UK at the start of the new millennium, this book offers comparisons with the findings of the previous Census a decade ago. Many maps covering different topics illustrate the state of UK society today and how it is changing.

The Illustrated World Atlas

The Illustrated World Atlas
Author: Alisdair Rogers
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2005-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778700401

An illustrated atlas presenting the people, places, nature, farming, and industries of each major region of the world.

The Young People's Atlas of the United States

The Young People's Atlas of the United States
Author: James Harrison
Publisher: Kingfisher
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1996-09-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780753450222

Youngsters will embark on an exciting and educational journey of the United States through the pages of this information-packed atlas. Over 250 full-color photos and drawings illuminate the informative text. A double-page spread is devoted to each state, featuring information on each state's geography, history, major cities, people, industry, and agriculture. A fact box offers important statistics and shows each state flower, bird, and tree.