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The 193 pages of detailed physical and political maps in Philips Atlas of the World have been fully revised and updated. Praised by the Daily Mail as clearer than The Times, the unique combination of relief colouring and hill-shading gives an exceptional portrayal of landforms.This new edition features the informative World Geography section, packed with maps, diagrams and text explaining key world themes such as climate change, geology, trade, agriculture, industry and population.Also included are urban-area and city-centre maps for 69 of the worlds largest and most economically important cities, including all major capitals - this edition features enlarged city-centre maps of Beijing (Olympic City 2008), Amsterdam, Bangkok and Moscow, with locator maps to indicate each citys
position in its global context. In addition, the Images of Earth section shows spectacular satellite views of 17 major cities and regions across the globe. Illustrated with flags and locator maps, the 34-page A-Z Gazetteer of Nations provides key facts and figures for every sovereign state.The 84, 000-name index, including geographical features and historical place names as well as towns and cities, gives full latitude/longitude co-ordinates and letter-figure grid references. A 1, 000-entry Geographical Glossary explains the derivations of many unfamiliar place names - for example: wadi = dry watercourse; jebel = mountain.
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The 193 pages of detailed physical & political maps in Philips Atlas of the World have been fully revised & updated. Praised by the Daily Mail as clearer than The Times, the unique combination of relief colouring & hill-shading gives an exceptional portrayal of landforms. This new edition features the informative World Geography section, packed with maps, diagrams & text explaining key world themes such as climate change, geology, trade, agriculture, industry & population. Also included are urban-area & city-centre maps for 69 of the worlds largest & most economically important cities, including all major capitals
- this edition features enlarged city-centre maps of Beijing (Olympic City 2008), Amsterdam, Bangkok & Moscow, with locator maps to indicate each citys position in its global context. In addition, the Images of Earth section shows spectacular satellite views of 17 major cities & regions across the globe. Illustrated with flags & locator maps, the 34-page A-Z Gazetteer of Nations provides key facts & figures for every sovereign state. The 84, 000-name index, including geographical features & historical place names as well as towns & cities, gives full latitude/longitude co-ordinates & letter-figure grid references. A 1, 000-entry Geographical Glossary explains the derivations of many unfamiliar place names
- for example: wadi = dry watercourse; jebel = mountain.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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