This work contains maps of Engl&, Irel&, & Scotland from Joan Blaeu's exquisite world atlas of 1665. " The Atlas Maior", the cartographical masterpiece of the Baroque period, was brought out between 1662 & 1665 by the Amsterdam publisher Joan Blaeu, one of Holland's leading cartographers. Originally appearing in Latin, the atlas comprised 594 maps in 11 volumes, which depicted the whole of the world as known to early modern Europe. It was the largest & most expensive book published during the 17th century. For more than 100 years, it remained the definitive atlas of the world, & today is among the most sought-after & valuable antiquarian rarities. This reprinted edition in six volumes is based on the h&-colored, gold-heightened copy in the " Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek" in Vienna, thus ensuring the best possible detail & quality. Alongside Joan Blaeu's original commentaries on the individual maps, a new text by Peter Van Der Krogt explains the historical & cultural associations & introduces the reader to the fascinating world of early modern cartography. This two-volume set features all 58 maps of England & 55 maps of Scotland & Ireland & the text is in English, French, & German. ...

Piece together your own world atlas with this fantastic jigsaw puzzle. This 100 piece jigsaw is sure to provide a challenge as you learn all about the countries of the world.

Ideal for anyone who loves a challenge.

Box measures: 9.5 x 9.5 x 9.5cm approx.



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Find hundreds of things to spot & learn new facts about every destination. With epic adventures from the four corners of the globe & discoveries to be made on your own doorstep, this book will inspire you to set off on your own journey of discovery. ...

Anatomical & clinical knowledge can be described in a way everybody understands. Let this book guide you through the fascinating realm of the human body. Detailed high-quality drawings present organs in a lucid way. The 16 extra colour-coded chapters show them individually, as well as in their physical contexts. Illustrations & rich textual material, arranged in a modern, appealing order, render the complexities of the muscular, sensory, an nervous systems accessible. Moreover, the most common illnesses & physical dysfunctions are clearly explained, along with their common forms of treatment, thus turning this book into a work of reference for those who seek initial medical information. ...

Presents various aspects of cataract surgery with photographic & diagrammatic illustrations. This work deals with various aspects of SICS & phacoemulsification & provides a description about preoperative evaluation, operating room set-up, tips about the phacoemulisifier & the techniques of nucleus management in phacoemulsification. ...

With authoritative text supported by hundreds of fascinating photographs & maps, Atlas of Military History takes the reader on an extraordinary journey from prehistoric conflicts employing rudimentary stone weapons to today's hi-tech ' War on Terror' with its dependence on elite forces, drones & computer-guided missiles. It tells the remarkable stories of the great leaders
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- who rallied vast armies into battle, whether it be Queen Boudicca inciting the Britons to rise up against Roman repression, or Alexander the Great conquering neighbouring lands to extend his formidable empire.

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A round-the-world adventure that will take you through all of the planet's continents & countries, & on the way you'll get to see just how diverse the world can be. It

Includes:: illustrated maps that feature key aspects, such as borders, capital cities & major rivers, & are suitable for engaging young readers.

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In her latest book, five-time 1 New York Times bestselling author Dr Brené Brown, writes, " If we want to find the way

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Travel around our amazing planet & discover the wonders of the world with this educational sticker book.

The world’s most

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Presented by Hammond, the world's premier atlas publisher, Atlas of World Religions vividly chronicles the development of faith & worship from ancient times to the twenty-first century. With more than 200 maps & 400 photographs & illustrations, this book explores world religions during five main historical eras. ...