This alluring read

Includes:: 40 locations that are rife with disaster, chaos, paranormal activity, & death.

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From the team behind the best-selling Atlas of Adventures comes this prehistoric journey of discovery. Travel back in time to lock horns with a triceratops, stalk prey with a T-Rex, & learn to fly with a baby Pteranodon. With hundreds of things to spot & facts to learn, this is the biggest Atlas adventure yet! ...

Written by renowned author & diver Fiona Mc Intosh, Dive Sites of South Africa & Mozambique is a comprehensive atlas & guide to some of the top dive spots in Southern Africa. With over 157 detailed dive descriptions accompanied by 50 pages of topside & underwater maps, this guide is a useful reference for both advanced & novice divers. All dive sites highlighted in the book are featured with location maps, access points, difficulty ratings, maximum & average depths, water temperatures, dive conditions & other area-specific adventure & marine activities to name but a few. The book also

Includes:: a marine species identification guide with detailed information displaying full-colour photographs, scientific names & brief descriptions of each of the 150 different species identified.

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An invaluable guide to a complex subject, this atlas: * gives a general introduction to the physical, ethnic & religious composition of the region *

Includes:: summary maps of Eastern Europe in 1900, 1923, & 1945 * charts the ebb & flow of the first & second world wars in Eastern Europe * presents detailed information relating to consituent territories, elections, economic developments & land holding patterns for key individual countries in the inter-war years * provides crucial social & economic data, evidencing changes under communist domination * gives maps of the new states of the post-communist years with details of elections & economic indicators for Belarus, Bosnia-Hercegovina, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Slovakia & others. * contains an extensive glossary listing the major towns of the area under their linguistic variants

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Atlas of Empires tells the story of how & why the great empires of history came into being, operated & ultimately declined, & discusses the future of the empire in today`s globalized world. Featuring 60 beautiful & detailed maps of the empires` territories at different stages of their existence & organized thematically to reflect the different driving forces behind empires throughout history (such as faith, nomadic culture, nationhood & capitalism), each section discusses the rise & fall of the empires that existed in a region: their government & society, wealth & technology, war & military force, & religious beliefs. From the earliest empires of the Sumerians & the Pharoahs to the modern `empires` of the USA & the European Union, this is a story that reveals how empires are created & organized, how later empires resolve the problems of governance faced by earlier empires, & how the political & cultural legacies of ancient empires are still felt today. It is the story of how humanity`s drive to bring peace & prosperity to a region vied with people`s itch to dominate, exploit & exterminate. Fascinating & informative, ” Atlas of Empires” is an essential resource. It is suitable for those interested in the history of civilizations & world politics. It is also suitable for students of history looking for a clear, visually rich guide to how empires operated & interacted. ...

These exciting, illustrated atlases present a dramatic insight into what the world was like during key historical periods. Packed with information about civilizations, empires, religions, kingdoms & famous figures, these books are the perfect pictorial guides to the past. The Kingfisher Atlas of Exploration & Empires recreates the world between 1450 & 1800, examining the themes of exploration, trade, conquest & intellectual discovery. Each map in the book focuses on a major empire, region, civilization, religious or social movement. The subjects are arranged chronologically, & all major regions of the globe are covered. ...

Why is there a maple leaf in the centre of the Canadian flag? What is the eagle on the white background of the Mexican flag carrying in its beak? Is it just by chance that the Middle Eastern countries all have flags in the same colours? These & many other questions about national flags are answered in this richly illustrated volume, which gives historical information & geographical notions, but also many curiosities about the specific characteristics of the various flags & the nations they represent. The colours, the symbols & the patterns on the flags conceal ancient legends that have been told since the start of time. The reader will be taken on a journey that goes beyond the continents & the nations & delves into myth & history, to discover much more about the world we live in. ...

The world can be seen from many different viewpoints, but one of the most interesting is certainly food. Don`t we always say, ”we are what we eat”? Therefore, a particular food will reflect the culture, the tradition & the relation to nature of the people who created it. This book travels thecountries of the world to tell the secrets of the typical dishes. The reader will discover that the tapas, the typical finger food of Spain is called that because they were used to plug a glass of wine (tapar in Spanish), or that the first pizza was given the name of the Italian Queen Margherita. The drawings of the dishes on the maps take the reader on a journey through the flavours of the world, enriching their understanding of traditions &, why not, stirring the appetite. ...

Grab your football boots & get ready for the 2018 World Cup in this incredible journey around the globe! Football is enjoyed in every nation of the world by millions & millions of different people. This unbelievable round-the-world adventure is a celebration of the beautiful game that will take you through all of the planet`s continents. Discover fascinating facts & stats
- from record-breaking goals to famous football mascots
- & learn about the funny & extraordinary moments that make football such a beautiful game. The illustrated maps feature key aspects, such as borders, capital cities & major rivers, combined with amazing football facts
- perfect for engaging young readers & football fans. An absorbing gift for avid football fans aged 7+ years, perfect for the next David Beckham. Kick off your footballing journey & see the world in a whole new light! Clive Gifford started writing books at the age of 16 & hasn`t stopped since! He has had over 150 books published, most of which are for children. His books have been nominated for, or won, Royal Society, School Library Association, Blue Peter, Smithsonian & TES awards. Clive lives in Manchester. Tracy Worrall creates her artwork using both digital & traditional media. She produced animations for an award-winning educational television series for the Discovery Channel. Tracy lives in Liverpool.


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It is perhaps the eighth wonder of our world that despite modern mapping & satellite photography our planet continues to surprise us. Hidden lairs beneath layers of rock, forgotten cities rising out of deserted lands & even mankind`s own feats of engineering eccentricity lie in the most unusual of destinations. Travis Elborough goes in search of the obscure & bizarre, the beautiful & estranged. Taking in the defiant relics of ancient cities such as Ani, a once thriving metropolis lost to conquered lands, & the church tower of San Juan Parangaricuto, that miraculously stands as the sole survivor of a town sunk by lava. Through the labyrinths of Berlin & Beijing
- underground realms dug for refuge, espionage & even, as Canada`s Moose Jaw, used as the playground for gangsters trading liquor & money over cards. Never forgetting the freaks & wonders of nature`s own unusual masterpieces: the magical underground river shaped like a dragon`s mouth in the Philippines & the floating world of Palmerston. With beautiful maps & stunning photography illustrating each destination, Atlas of Improbable Places is a fascinating voyage to the world`s most incredible destinations. As the Island of Dolls & the hauntingly titled Door to Hell
- an inextinguishable fire pit
- attest, mystery is never far away. The truths & myths behind their creation are as varied as the destinations themselves. Standing as symbols of worship, testaments to kingships or even the strange & wonderful traditions of old & new, these curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on man`s own relationship with the world around us.


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