This survey on world cruising compares the trends & changes that have taken place in the world cruising scene & provides practical advice & information for long-distance cruisers. It examines the sizes & types of boat cruisers now in use, the routes chosen & why, electrical & electronic gear installed, communications with the shore, formalities worldwide & the human aspects of cruising. There is also a section of answers to frequently-asked questions. ...

New for 2007, this double-sided desk map has been specially created for use in the classroom or at home. The map is encapsulated, making it both durable & suitable for write-on/wipe-off with water-soluble marker pens or chinagraph crayons by students. Side 1 shows the World in outline at a scale of 1:90 000 000 (1 cm on the map = 900 km on the ground), enabling students to use their knowledge to identify & mark on the map the names of countries & islands, as well as towns & cities, simply by recognizing their shape & location. Larger-scale outline maps are also provided on Side 1 for the crowded regions of Europe & the Caribbean (each at a scale of 1:48 000 000), & there are additional outline maps of the Arctic Ocean & Antarctica (each at a scale of 1:120 000 000). Side 2 provides the same maps in political colours, complete with place names in clear lettering, & symbols for easy reference. Individual countries are picked out in bright distinctive colours to aid identification, with major towns & cities marked, as well as major rivers. Main map projection: Hammer Equal Area. ...

* World development is an increasingly important aspect of A-level studies in Geography & growing numbers of students are taking it as an A-level course in its own right. * There is, however, no standalone core textbook offering an introduction to all the key issues in World Development
- this book fills that void & will be invaluable to all Geography teachers. * The book functions as a core textbook introducing the key topics but each chapter also

Includes:: case studies, which will be supplemented with updated case studies on a dedicated website. * Attractively & colourfully designed, the book benefits from the long experience of New Internationalist magazine
- a regular & invaluable resource for Geography teachers for three decades
- in making complex world issues easily understood, using clear & colourful charts & graphs.




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The world upside down as seen from the Down Under: a map of the world from the Australian publishers UBD Gregory’s showing on one side a political version & on the reverse a physical map. Both maps are Pacific centred, so Australia & New Zealand are on top & in the centre. On one side is a political map of the world in nice pastel colours. On the reverse, the less often seen & much more interesting physical version of the “upside down” presentation provides even greater contrast to the usual view of the world with the north on top. ...

Political map of the world from the Ordnance Survey, size 123.5 x 91.5 cm / 48” x 36” approx, ideal for schools, with an Eckert IV equal area projection & a panel explaining how it works, flags & country facts, laminated surface suitable for marking, etc. The main map presents the world on an equal area projection so that all the countries are shown in the correct proportion to their true area. Political colouring by country is supplemented by relief shading to show mountain ranges & names of main physical features are included. All place names are in their English versions. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15° intervals. Four insets present the northern & southern hemispheres with colouring by continents & climate/vegetation; another inset presents the world Pacific-centred. Country flags are accompanied by details of area & population. The map also

Includes:: notes & illustrations explaining how projections & show either equal areas or correct shapes of the continents.LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:- LAMINATED wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSULATED wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.- PLEASE NOTE: many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above.

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The Atlas of True Names reveals the etymological roots, or original meanings, of the familiar terms on today`s map of the World. For instance, where you would normally expect to see the Sahara indicated, the ‘ Atlas’ gives you ” Sea of Sand”, Arab. es-sahra ”desert, sea of sand”. The ` True Names` of 1500 cities, countries, rivers, oceans & mountain ranges are displayed on this fascinating map, which

Includes:: a comprehensive index of derivations. Etymology is the study of the origin & history of words. For the first time, the ‘ Atlas of True Names’ uses etymology to give us an unusual insight into familiar geographical names
- with intriguing results...... Many geographical names are clearly rooted in Man’s observation of his natural environment; the physical location of a settlement: “ At the Foot of the Mountain”
- Piedmont, the character of an important water course: “ The Gentle One”
- The Seine or even just the local vegetation: “ Under the Oaks”
- Potsdam. Unsurprisingly, countries & landscapes often derive their names from the characteristics of the people who lived there: “ Great Land of the Tattooed”
- Great Britain, whilst local mythology & regional rulers also frequently leave their legacy: “ Isle of the Monster’s Eye”
- Peleponnese or “ Illustrious Emperor”
- Zaragoza. The ‘ Atlas of True Names’ restores an element of enchantment to the world we all think we know so well. It takes the reader on a journey into the unknown
- a unique exploration of uncharted territory in that familiar place we all know as ‘home’. Take a look at the world through fresh eyes!









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Etymological Wall Map of the World, called by its publishers Kalimedia
- the Atlas of True Names (size 100 x 70cm / 39.5” x 27.5”
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Encapsulated version of The World Executive Map from Ray & Co. (136 x 92 cm / 3’5” x 3” approx.) which presents a political map of the world in a style & colouring reminiscent of the old antique maps, with countries defined by different colour borders. Country, city & other place names are given in English. Plenty of names of geographical features are provided to supplement the lovely drawings of mountain chains. Insets present Antarctica & the Polar regions. On oceans sea floor ridges are shown & directions of currents & trade winds are marked. The Equator & the Greenwich Meridian are indicated by colourful lines, with other latitude & longitude lines drawn at 15° intervals & presented with clocks indicating approximate time zones. A rosette gives the points of the compass & map corners are decorated with panels of flags.* This map is also available on paper.*LAMINATED & ENCAPSULATED WALL MAPS:**laminated* wall maps have a thin layer of plastic usually applied to the printed side only. They can be written on with suitable marker pens without any damage to the map but, unless laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.*encapsulated* wall maps are sealed between two sheets of plastic. They are more rigid & heavier than laminated maps of the same size. They are damp-proof & do not crinkle in humid conditions. Encapsulation gives the map a shiny surface, similar to being displayed behind glass.*please note:* many publishers & retailers often use these two terms interchangeably. Our map titles & descriptions follow the definitions provided above. ...

The World Executive Map from Ray & Co. (136 x 92 cm / 3’5” x 3” approx.) presents a political map of the world in a style & colouring reminiscent of the old antique maps, with countries defined by different colour borders. Country, city & other place names are given in English. Plenty of names of geographical features are provided to supplement the lovely drawings of mountain chains. Insets present Antarctica & the Polar regions. On oceans sea floor ridges are shown & directions of currents & trade winds are marked. The Equator & the Greenwich Meridian are indicated by colourful lines, with other latitude & longitude lines drawn at 15° intervals & presented with clocks indicating approximate time zones. A rosette gives the points of the compass & map corners are decorated with panels of flags. * This map is also available encapsulated. ...

Large size, 176x 122.5cm (69”x 48” approx), political wall map of the world from Freytag & Berndt in an international edition with all place names in their English versions, presenting countries in pleasant pastel colours against light blues seas. On landmasses the map shows main road & rail connections; in USA, Canada, Brazil & Australia also shown are names & boundaries of states/provinces. Physical relief is indicated by names of mountain ranges, peaks, deserts, etc. Polar Regions are presented on insets, showing limits of drift ice & the ice shelf. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 10º intervals. Boxes along the sides & the bottom of the map shows each country’s flag, capital city, area & population. Map legend

Includes:: English.PLEASE NOTE: this wall map is also available in a smaller 122x 86cm version. To see the other versions please click on the series link.

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