The Great Plains, stretching northward from Texas into Canada, is a region that has been understudied & overlooked. The Atlas of the Great Plains, however, brings a new focus to North America`s midcontinent. With more than three hundred original full-color maps, accompanied by extended explanatory text, this collection chronicles the history of the Great Plains, including political & social developments. Far more than simply the geography of the region, this atlas explores a myriad of subjects from Native Americans to settlement patterns, agricultural ventures to voting records, & medical services to crime rates. These detailed & beautifully designed maps convey the significance of the region, capturing the essence of its land & life. The only current & comprehensive atlas of the Great Plains region, it is also the first atlas to include both the United States & Canada, showing the region`s full length & breadth. ...

The graphic history of the Nazi attempt to destroy the Jews of Europe during the Second World War is illustrated in this series of 333 detailed maps. The maps, & the text & photographs that accompany them, powerfully depict the fate of the Jews between 1933 & 1945, while also setting the chronological story in the wider context of the war itself. The maps include: historical background
- from the effects of anti-Jewish violence between 1880 & 1933 to the geography of the existing Jewish communities before the advent of the Nazis the beginning of the violence
- from the destruction of the synagogues in November 1938 to Jewish migrations & deportations, the ghettos, & the establishment of the concentration camps & death camps throughout German-dominated Europe the spread of Nazi rule
- the fate of the Jews throughout Europe including Germany, Austria, Pol&, Greece, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Russia, Denmark, Norway, France, Holl&, Belgium, Italy, & the Baltic States Jewish revolts & resistance
- acts of armed resistance, fighting in the forests, individual acts of courage Jews in hiding
- escape routes, Christians who helped Jews the death marches
- the advance of the Allies & the liberation of the camps, the survivors, & the final death toll. This revised edition

Includes:: a new section which gives an insight into the layout & organization of some of the most significant places of the Holocaust, including Auschwitz, Treblinka & the Warsaw ghetto, maps that will be especially useful to those visiting the sites.







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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. This edition depicts the world between 1800 & the present day, examining the themes of colonization, industry, technology, war & diplomatic relations. Each map focuses on a major region, exploring the conflicts, changes & social movements that took place during a specific period. The subjects are arranged chronologically, & all regions of the globe are covered. ...

In ” The Routledge Atlas of the Second World War”, Martin Gilbert graphically charts the war`s political, military, economic & social history through 247 maps. Each map has been specially drawn for this atlas, many of them covering topics that have not previously been mapped. The atlas covers all the major events from the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 to the defeat of Japan in August 1945, including the Blitz, the Fall of France, Pearl Harbor, the naval Battles of the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean & the Pacific, Dieppe, Stalingrad, Midway, the Normandy Landings, the bombing of Warsaw, London, Coventry, Hamburg, Dresden, Tokyo, Hiroshima & Nagasaki, the Burma Railway, concentration camps & slave labor camps, & prisoner-of-war camps in Europe, the Americas & the Far East. Focusing on the human
- & inhuman
- aspects of the war, ” The Routledge Atlas of the Second World War”

Includes:: examination of: Military, naval & air campaigns on all the war fronts; The war on l&, at sea & in the air; The economic & social aspects of the war; The global nature of the war, in armed combat & in suffering; The impact of the war on civilians, both under occupation, & as deportees & refugees; The aftermath of the war: the post-war political & national boundaries; war graves, & the human cost of the war on every continent.



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The Southern Railway was one of the ` Big Four` companies which constituted Britain`s railways following the Grouping in 1923 until their nationalisation in 1948. It operated in the southern counties of England from Kent in the east across to Devon & Cornwall in the west, with major termini in London, but in the south west & western home counties was in competition with the Great Western Railway. This detailed atlas of the entire Southern network is based on original track diagrams of the three consituent companies of the Southern Railway
- the London & South Western Railway, The South Eastern & Chatham Railway & the London, Brighton & South Coast Railway. The fullest extent of the SR 1923-1947 is shown & the mapping also

Includes:: industrial lines. Lines are distinguished singled or doubled, & sidings, stations (including platforms), tunnels, signalboxes, level crossings, bridges & viaducts are also shown.


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Inside this remarkable guide to space, you will find everything from detailed planetary topography to the most current facts & figures about our amazing Universe. In addition to extensive maps of outer space, this atlas also

Includes:: constellation charts, diagrams & cross sections of space objects like asteroids & meteorites, the latest information on space shuttles & missions & stunning, oversize images that capture exploding supernovas & distant galaxies. Designed for the next generation of space enthusiasts, ” Atlas of the Universe” contains everything you will need to navigate the night sky
- & the farthest reaches of the cosmos. This book features a metallic embossing on the cover. It contains over 800 photos & illustrations, star maps & fact files. It

Includes:: a poster & a CD containing download able images.




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The “ Philip’s Atlas of the Universe” is a classic work, a fantastic reference to the stars, the planets & the Universe. It contains hundreds of photographs from the very best ground-based telescopes & the Hubble & Spitzer space telescopes, along with fascinating images from five decades of robotic exploration of the planets. As well as being a beautiful & informative portrait of the cosmos, the book provides superb star maps & sound advice on practical observing, making it a highly suitable guide for those who wish to discover the richness of astronomy themselves. The book is divided into seven sections:- Exploring the Universe: the history of astronomy & space exploration.- The Solar System: the Earth & all the planets.- The Sun: information on the astrophysical & visible phenomena.- The Stars: movements & life cycles & everything in between!- Into the Universe: a fascinating look at the structure of the Universe- Star Maps: complete atlas of the constellations in 22 maps.- The Practical Astronomer: packed with useful information for the aspiring astronomer. This is a truly fantastic reference tool, & comes recommended by the Journal of the British Astronomical Association & a foreword by Sir Patrick Moore himself just to prove the point. ...

This superb high-quality atlas is printed in hardback format with a luxurious slipcase for protection. Continental, ...

A fantastic atlas to help children learn about the countries of the world, the most famous & interesting sites, & also each country`s flag & fascinating world records. A brilliant introduction to geography, capital cities & world landmarks ranging from the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. ...

Before the first appearance of the ” Atlas of the World`s Languages” in 1993, all the world`s languages had never been accurately & completely mapped. The ” Atlas” depicts the location of every known living language, including languages on the point of extinction. This fully revised edition of the ” Atlas” offers: up-to-date research, some from fieldwork in early 2006; a general linguistic history of each section; an overview of the genetic relations of the languages in each section; statistical & sociolinguistic information; a large number of new or completely updated maps; further reading & a bibliography for each section; &, a cross-referenced language index of over 6, 000 languages. Presenting contributions from international scholars, covering over 6, 000 languages & containing over 150 full-colour maps, the ” Atlas of the World`s Languages” is the definitive reference resource for every linguistic & reference library. ...