? In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the World Monuments Fund has commissioned some of today s most important writers to give voice to the organization s work around the world over the past 50 years. Curated by the International Center of Photography, the book features striking images from renowned photographers, including Edward Burtynsky, Tiina Itkonen, Erich Lessing, Gideon Mendel, & Sebastiao Salgado. In essence, this is a bucket list for the educated traveller armchair or otherwise. From Venice & Petra to New Orleans & Angkor, Easter Island to the Tempel Synagogue in Krakow, Pol&, to the Mughal Gardens of Agra, India, to the Chancellerie d Orleans in Paris, World Monuments presents 50 of the world s most compelling destinations, cultural heritage sites, & significant architectural works that must be seen & preserved. ...

A stunning tour of 50 of the world`s most extraordinary destinations selected from the World Monuments Fund`s most important ...

A masterful introduction to world mythology, shedding light on the impact it has had on cultures past & present & untangling the complex web of deities, monsters & myths. From the signs of the zodiac to literature & art, the influence of world mythology can still be seen in everyday life. With a stunning array of fascinating tales, World Mythology in Bite-sized Chunks gets to grips with the ancient stories of Aboriginal, Sumerian, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, Maori, Greek, Roman, Indian, Norse & Japanese cultures, encompassing legends from the most diverse societies & the most ancient cultures from across the globe. Learn about why Odin, the Father of the Gods in Norse mythology, was so keen to lose an eye, the importance of the Osiris myth of Ancient Egypt, & much more besides. Entertaining, authoritative & incisive, this is an enlightening journey into the fascinating world of mythology. ...

NGS Classic political map of the world, extra large size 3-sheet set 279 x 193cm (9ft 2” x 6ft 4” approx) – paper version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. The map is printed on three separate sheets which can be joined only Atlantic centred. IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE that the paper used for this map is not suitable for use with wallpaper paste. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.


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NGS Classic political map of the world, Pacific-centred standard size 116.5 x 77.5cm (46”x 30.5” approx) – encapsulated version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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 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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NGS Classic political map of the world, Pacific-centred enlarged size 186 x 122cm (73” x 48” approx) – paper version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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NGS Classic political map of the world, Pacific-centred standard size 116.5 x 77.5cm (46”x 30.5” approx) – paper version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.

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NGS Classic political map of the world, extra large 3-sheet set: 279 x 193cm (9ft 2” x 6ft 4” approx) – encapsulated version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. PLEASE NOTE: Because of the overall size of this map it is not possible to encapsulate it with the three sheets already joined. Like the paper set, the encapsulated version also comes in three separate sheets, but is already fitted with special tape, ready for the map to be easily joined together. The map can be assembled only Atlantic centred. Since this map is encapsulated, it is not suitable for use with wallpaper paste. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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 they have been 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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NGS Classic political map of the world, standard size 110.5 x 77cm (43.5” x 30” approx) – encapsulated version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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 they have been laminated on both sides, they are not damp-proof.- ENCAPSUPATED 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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NGS Classic political map of the world, enlarged size 178 x 123cm (70” x 48” approx) – encapsulated version, with the publishers’ characteristic lay-out providing an attractive alternative to the more conventional world maps, countries in white but defined by different colour borders, oceans in bright blue, plus interesting additional features. All place names are in the English versions. On land subtle relief shading is added to show the topography; peak heights are given in feet. Within USA, Canada & Australia internal state/provincial borders are marked. On the oceans depth are shown in metres & arrows indicate the direction of prevailing winds as well as of hot & cold currents, many shown with names. Four insets present the Arctic & the Antarctic, plus vegetation/land use & population density. Clocks show time difference from GMT (but without the map indicating the exact geographical area covered by each time zone). The map also

Includes:: a list of 10 largest countries by area & by populations. Projection is Winkel Tripel, which reduces distortion of land masses as they near the poles. National Geographic’s “ Classic” political maps of the world are available in different sizes & formats (paper, encapsulated or on pin board) plus Pacific-centred – TO SEE THE FULL RANGE OF TITLES IN THIS SERIES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK.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 they have been 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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