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"Countries die. Sometimes it's murder, sometimes it's by accident, and sometimes it's because they were so ludicrous they didn't deserve to exist in the first place. Occasionally they explode violently. A few slip away almost unnoticed. Often the cause of death is either "got too greedy" or "Napoleon turned up." Now and then they just hold a referendum and vote themselves out of existence. This is an atlas of 48 nations that fell off the map."--Dust...
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With wonderful examples and easy-to-follow instructions, this beautifully illustrated how-to book makes it simple and fun to create one-of-a-kind hand-drawn maps. Helpful templates, grids, and guidelines complement a detailed breakdown of essential cartographic elements and profiles of talented international map artists. From city maps and family trees to treasure maps, palmistry charts, platformgame maps, and more, the wide range of projects collected...
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Karen Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle earth, from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring. Authentic and updated - nearly one third of the maps are new, and the text is fully revised - the atlas illuminates the enchanted world created in THE...
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What was the last state to join the Union? What does the state quarter for Alabama look like? What is the state bird of Texas? All the answers are contained in Fifty States: Every Question Answered! Whether you're a student or a history buff, this book is a great reference manual for each state's details of geography, factual details, and ecology. Beautiful color photos and maps fill the pages, providing a view of how the landscape has changed over...
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading.
Poor Richard's Almanack is one of Benjamin Franklin's most charming creations. He delighted in cloaking his writing behind a variety of literary personas, and Richard Saunders remains one of his most beloved, although some critics have complained that Poor Richard reveals the shallow materialism at the heart of Franklin's homespun philosophy
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Finding your way around the various regions of Indonesia is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. This Atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Indonesia: Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua....
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Finding your way around the various regions within Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. The atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Thailand: Bangkok, Central Thailand, Southeastern Thailand, and Northern Thailand. Each of the 23 maps in this atlas is...
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For more than 20 years, Explorer's Dubai Residents' Guide has been the handbook for living and working in Dubai. From arriving in Dubai to moving on and everything in between, this new-look and fully revised 2017/18 edition includes all the latest info. Whether you're considering the move, you're fresh off the plane, or you're a seasoned local, this is the one resource that you won't want to be without. From finding work to making the most of your...
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Life Compass Living: A Guide for Growing Up and Growing Old Together provides security and peace-of-mind to individuals and families navigating the complex world of growing up and growing old with a transformational, proven six (6) step planning protocol. This protocol provides a path out of anxiety and vulnerability into secure relationships and ready resources that allow us to move from surviving the next crisis to managing the next transitions...
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Our latest Oman Visitors' Guide is small enough to fit in your bag but is big on information about this mesmerizing country. Written and researched by local residents, this brilliant guide is bursting with up-to-date detail and stunning images. The mini marvel covers every corner of Oman, from exploring souks of Muscat, turtle spotting on a beach to fine dining in some of Oman's top restaurants. This is an indispensable guide to an inspirational country....
15) Oman Guide
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Oman - The Complete Guide is packed with all the insider information you could possibly need to make the most of your time in one of the Middle East's most unique and breathtaking countries. Whether you're setting off on holiday or setting up home, this indispensable book provides information on everything from choosing a neighborhood and finding work and schools to must-see tourist sites and local nightlife, as well as offline map and Google map...
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The present work, happens to be the first comprehensive work on the districts of Uttranchal state. All the information about tourist points, minerals and areas occurrences has been incorporated with much care. The volume contains worth knowing information about each district in Uttaranchal: Location and area; History; Population; Languages and Religion; Geography and Physical Features; Rivers, Canals and Waterways; Towns, villages and Amenities; Communications;...
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This miniature marvel may be small enough to fit in your pocket, but it's bursting with information to help make the most of your time in Qatar. Chapters include essential information on getting around, the top things to see and do, and the best bars, cafes and clubs in Qatar. With restaurant reviews, a bulging shopping chapter, excellent exploring tips and details of the nation's best spots for sports and spas, the Qatar Mini Visitor's Guide should...
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The District Gazetteer of Chhattisgarh gives us authentic information about all sixteen districts of the State as per census 2001. All the information about minerals and ores, occurrences with latitude with much care in this valuable study. Besides this the book provides all the relevant information about each district including history 'places of tourist interest and development scenario The book is given worth knowing following information about...
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Atlas of the Seven Continents contains amazing continental maps and detailed information on population, beliefs, climate and vegetation, ecology and environment, economy, and politics and history.
This is the best book for Geography class and for anyone who need information about any continent on Earth. Describes the continents in great detail!
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Completely updated, the new edition of this groundbreaking atlas maps the competing claims on limited water supplies--made by farmers, industrialists and householders--and investigates the uses and abuses of the resource, as well as the vexed question of how it can be equitably managed.
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