Geographical reference works

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory, an important reference for information about places and place names, used in conjunction with a map or a full atlas.

Fully revised and updated for an 8th edition, the Student World Atlas brings the Earth's geography to life with state-of-the-art mapping from up-to-date satellite and cartographic sources.

Completely updated, the new edition of this groundbreaking atlas maps the competing claims on limited water supplies made by farmers, industrialists and householders and investigates the uses and abuses of the resource, as well as the vexed question of how it can be equitably managed.

This beatutiful book is alavishly illustrated look at the most important atlases in history and the cartographers who made them.

As soon as early humans began to scratch images on cave walls, they began to create maps.

Maps form an essential part of all planning such as per Power Project, Dam Sites, Construction Works, Power Lines, Roads, City Planning, Geophysical Exploration etc.

"e; From the wealth of place names in Kentucky, Rennick has selected those of some 2,000 communities and post offices.

Segeln und Motorbootfahren zwischen Italien und Frankreich: die schönsten Törns im westlichen MittelmeerDas Tyrrhenische Meer mit Korsika, Sardinien und Elba ist eines der populärsten Reviere im Mittelmeer.

The District Gazetteer of Chhattisgarh gives us authentic informations about all sixteen districts of the State as per census 2001.

Organized by theme, this comprehensive encyclopedia examines all aspects of life in Japan, from geography and government to food and etiquette and much more.

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory, an important reference for information about places and place names, used in conjunction with a map or a full atlas.

L’eau souterraine constitue une source d’eau potable de plus en plus sollicitée au Québec.

The author of the best-selling State of the World Atlas builds a unique contemporary understanding of the factors and forces at play by homing in on the key events, themes, resources and relationships.

The present work, happens to be the first comprehensive work on the districts of Uttranchal state.

'Terrifying yet funny, surprising yet predictable, simple yet poignant' Chris PackhamA shocking but informative, eye-catching and witty book of maps that illustrate the perilous state of our planet.

Which nations have launched which animals into space?

Finding your way around the various regions of Japan is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Japan Traveler's Atlas.

The rich history of North Carolina's Outer Banks is reflected in the names of its towns, geographic features, and waterways.

With almost two hundred pages of original demographic and health-related maps that display county-by-county and regional information covering everything from the distribution of pharmacies, trauma centers, and emergency rooms to the number of lung, colon, and breast cancer patients in major metropolitan areas (by ZIP code), theTexas Health Atlasprovides an indispensable tool for healthcare providers and planners, risk managers, public officials and policymakers, public health workers, and university researchers and students.

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory, an important reference for information about places and place names, used in conjunction with a map or a full atlas.

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory, an important reference for information about places and place names, used in conjunction with a map or a full atlas.

Understanding the where of the world's religious traditions is an important component of understanding the what.

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory, an important reference for information about places and place names, used in conjunction with a map or a full atlas.

Making local energy futures, from marine energy to hydrogen fuel, at the edge of the world.

Ortsnamen sind Fixpunkte der Orientierung in unserer Welt: Oft Jahrhunderte, manchmal Jahrtausende alt, bestimmen sie Regionen und Landschaften in unverwechselbarer Weise.

Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been.

The present work, happens to be the first comprehensive work on the districts of Uttranchal state.

Ever wondered why our towns and villages are so named?

This updated edition of Thomas Nelson's popular Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts has everything you need to visualize the events, places, and people in the Old and New Testaments.

Seventy per cent of our planet's surface is covered with water, but most conventional atlases focus on the other thirty per cent.

The perfect Christmas gift for geography-lovers.

The Florida Keys Paddling Atlas, a first of its kind detailed color atlas of the Florida Keys, from Key Largo to Key West, is specifically designed for paddlers, fly fishers, snorkelers, and other small craft water enthusiasts interested in shallow water exploration.

Understanding the where of the world's religious traditions is an important component of understanding the what.

Topographic mapping plays a basic and important role within the extensive field of cartography.

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Early on 1 September 1914, the Germans surprised 1st Cavalry Brigade harboring in the little town of Nry.

These two volumes offer an unprecedented collection of flags, seals, and symbols used every day around the world.

Nicht weit von Berlin entfernt liegt eines der schönsten Binnenreviere in Mitteleuropa: die Mecklenburger Kleinseenplatte.

Explore the places that time forgot.

Tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Geschichte eines Landes, das als Wiege der nordischen Kultur gilt.

Since its launch in 1987, the History of Cartography series has garnered critical acclaim and sparked a new generation of interdisciplinary scholarship.

The Place Names of New Mexico is an invaluable guide to the state's geography and history.

Following the success of the first edition, this new edition has been expanded and improved with additional images and enhanced drawings.

We communicate through the spoken and written word and language has evolved over the centuries.

Geography studies the relationship of humans and the natural environment, and these 40 essays examine those geographical events that have most profoundly shaped global society in the opening decades of the 21st century.

Witness our incredible human story unfold - from the very first people in Africa to the collapse of Communism and beyond - exquisitely charted map by map.

A gazetteer is a geographical dictionary or directory, an important reference for information about places and place names, used in conjunction with a map or a full atlas.

The collection of reliable and comprehensive data on the magnitude, composition and distribution of a country's population is essential in order for governments to provide services, administer effectively and guide a country's development.

The stories behind Australia's many, many strange, inappropriate and downright hilarious place names.