An Atlas of Extinct Countries by Gideon Defoe

$34.99 NZD

Category: Atlases

Prisoners of Geography meets Bill Bryson: a funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons, no longer exist. 'Countries are just daft stories we tell each other. They're all equally implausible once you get up close' Countri es die. Sometimes it's murder, sometimes it's by accident, and sometimes it's because they were so ludicrous they didn't deserve to exist in the first place. Occasionally they explode violently. A few slip away almost unnoticed. Often the cause of death is either 'got too greedy' or 'Napoleon turned up'. Now and then they just hold a referendum and vote themselves out of existence.   This is an atlas of nations that fell off the map. The polite way of writing an obituary is: dwell on the good bits, gloss over the embarrassing stuff. This book fails to do that. And that is mainly because most of these dead nations (and a lot of the ones that are still alive) are so weird or borderline nonsensical that it's impossible to skip the embarrassing stuff. The life stories of the sadly deceased involve a catalogue of chancers, racists, racist chancers, conmen, madmen, people trying to get out of paying tax, mistakes, lies, stupid schemes and General Idiocy. Because of this - and because treating nation states with too much respect is the entire problem with pretty much everything - these accounts are not fussed about adding to all the earnest flag saluting in the world, however nice some of the flags are. ...Show more

Collins New Zealand and the South Pacific School Atlas (Revised Edition) by Collins-Atlas

$26.99 NZD

Category: Atlases

This introductory atlas for secondary school students aged 11-14 is designed to help students develop map, atlas and data handling skills. The content adheres closely to the requirements of the New Zealand and South Pacific school Curriculum. It features 80 pages of clear, easy to read maps, satellite i mages, an atlas skills section and hundreds of statistics.Its clear and accessible layout will motivate pupils of all abilities at secondary school. An easy to follow introductory 'map and atlas skills' section, useful for both teacher and pupil, is followed by clear, easy to read reference maps presented with locator maps, fact boxes and flags, descriptive text, detailed map keys and photos.The latest available country-by-country statistics are listed in a separate section and the index includes full latitude and longitude values.Colour coding of the titling and marginalia aids the identification of the sections within the atlas. ...Show more

Brilliant Maps: An Atlas for Curious Minds by Ian Wright

$45.00 NZD

Category: Atlases

See the world anew with this unique and beautifully designed infographic atlas. Which nations have North Korean embassies? What percentage of young people live with their families? Which country lists volleyball as its national sport? How much does it cost to get a pint around the world? And where can you find lions in the wild? Revelatory, thought-provoking and fun, Brilliant Maps is a unique atlas of culture, history, politics and miscellanea, compiled by the editor of the iconic Brilliant Maps website. As visually arresting as Information is Beautiful and as full of surprising facts and figures as any encyclopaedia, Brilliant Maps is a stunning piece of cartography that maps our curious and varied planet. For graphic design enthusiasts, compulsive Wikipedia readers and those looking for the sort of gift they buy for someone else and wind up keeping for themselves, this book will change the way you see the world and your place in it. ...Show more

2019 - Essential Road Atlas Europe by Collins Maps

$32.00 NZD

Category: Atlases

This up-to-date spiral bound road atlas of Europe contains clear, detailed road mapping, perfect for touring the Mediterranean, Iberian peninsula, Scandinavia and many other European tourist destinations. Scale of main maps 1:1,000,000 (1 cm to 10 km / 1 inch to 16 miles). Euroroutes and motorways are e asily distinguished. The maps also show international road classifications, road distances in kilometers and relief is shown by attractive layer tints. Includes route planning maps, over 100 scenic routes shown, toll motorways, guide to international road signs, driving advice, route maps of 64 major cities, street plans of 16 major cities, locator diagrams on each page to help you navigate, and more detailed road maps extending from Amsterdam to Munich, making route following easier through this densely populated area. Inlcudes top 25 European destinations as recommended on Tripadvisor(R). Extends from the North Cape (Norway) to Gibraltar and from Ireland to east of Moscow. Includes Iceland and Cyprus. ...Show more

Atlas of Vanishing Places: The Lost Worlds As They Were and As They Are Today by Travis Elborough

$45.00 NZD

Category: Atlases | Series: Unexpected Atlases Ser.

Maps offer us a chance to see not just how our world looks today, but how it once looked. But what about the places that are no longer mapped? Cities forgotten under the dust of newly settled land? Rivers and seas whose changing shape has shifted the landscape around them? Or, even, places that have see mingly vanished, without a trace? Travis Elborough takes you on a voyage to all corners of the world in search of the lost, disappearing and vanished. Specially commissioned cartography showing each place as It once was and how it is today and archive photography bring these incredible stories to life. ...Show more

Atlas Obscura (2nd Ed. HB) by Joshua Foer; Ella Morton; Dylan Thuras

$79.99 NZD

Category: Atlases | Series: Atlas Obscura Ser.

Inspiring equal parts wonder and wanderlust, Atlas Obscura celebrates over 700 of the strangest and most curious places in the world. The second edition, revised and updated with 20% new material, reveals more hidden wonders. Among them: The Glowing Termite Mounds of Emas Brazil, The secretive FBI Spy H ouse in Washington DC, the spooky Pirate Cemetery in Madagascar, and in Whitehorse, Canada, the The World's Largest Weathervane. Created by Joshua Foer, Dylan Thuras (the founders of Atlas Obscura) and Ella Morton, Atlas Obscura revels in the weird, the unexpected, the overlooked, the hidden and the mysterious. Every page expands our sense of how strange and marvellous the world really is. And with its compelling descriptions, hundreds of photographs, surprising charts, maps for every region of the world, it is a book to enter anywhere, and will be as appealing to the armchair traveler as the die-hard adventurer.  ...Show more

Essential World Atlas by DORLING KINDERSLEY

$30.00 NZD

Category: Atlases

From the vast Sahara desert to the smallest European cities, and with over 65 maps using the latest digital mapping, the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition brings you the Earth in more detail than ever before. The Essential World Atlas 9th Edition is the indispensable guide to our fascinating planet, map ping the political and physical world, the global economy, time zones, population, languages, climate, region, and global conflict with information, photographs, and diagrams. You can explore data profiles of each country with detailed facts, key statistics and time zones from across the globe. Delve further into the geography of our planet with a full index of over 20,000 entries, making the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition the perfect reference for business, home or school. Previous edition ISBN 9781409366096. ...Show more

Concise World Atlas - An Encyclopedia in an Atlas by DK

$48.00 NZD

Category: Atlases

The atlas of everything you need to know about our planet today. This encyclopedic view of our planet, fully revised and updated for the 8th edition, sets new standards in cartographic excellence. Created using the latest digital techniques and satellite data, high-definition maps of the whole world ar e complemented by superb photographs, diagrams and topic maps. First published in 2001, this extensive atlas is an invaluable reference for home, school, and office. The opening section is a fascinating introduction to our world with a series of maps that illustrate its physical, political, economic, and demographic geography. The main section is a series of beautifully clear and concise maps that give a superb overview of the world's continents. Each page contains a wealth of extra information that helps to separate this atlas from so many others, including inset maps, photographs and text to help give a real flavour of the geography and culture of a region. New information in this edition includes everything from revised country names, such as Eswatini for Swaziland, to updated country statistics and population numbers. Linking all of this together is a fully cross-referenced index containing 80,000 place names, making Concise World Atlas a truly in-depth portrait of our planet. ...Show more

Collins World Atlas Essential Edition by Collins Maps

$27.99 NZD

Category: Atlases | Series: Collins World Atlas Ser.

Key statistics, facts and flags for every country of the world are included in the introductory section giving the user quick access to essential facts. These are supplemented by internet links to the most appropriate websites which provide opportunities for the reader to investigate issues further. Sev eral world ranking tables are given, including highest mountains, deepest lakes and largest countries, making this atlas ideal for quizzes and crosswords. With over 36,000 place names, this atlas gives the user a detailed reference map with extensive worldwide coverage at a great price. ...Show more

Bateman Contemporary Atlas New Zealand: The Shapes of Our Nation by Russell Kirkpatrick

$49.99 NZD

Category: Atlases

The Bateman Contemporary Atlas New Zealand provides a fascinating insight into what shapes our nation today and what may be shaping our future. This latest edition provides up-to-date information on hundreds of topics of interest, presenting and interpreting the latest cultural and geographical research in a visually exciting way. A new feature is the 1:750,000 map of the country, presented over 12 plates, and accompanying gazetteer. The Atlas covers broad subject areas including the physical landscape; the environment and our impact on it; historical and population information; New Zealand's economy and infrastructure; and our country's social and cultural life. Information and advisors have come from many sources including the Departments of Geography at the Universities of Canterbury, Auckland and Waikato, the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research, Blue Skies Weather and Climate Limited, Landcare Research, the Department of Conservation, Transit New Zealand, the National Library, the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences, the New Zealand Geographical Society, the Population Studies Centre and Statistics New Zealand. Full references to all maps provide further reading and places to go for further information, including online sources. ...Show more

Atlas of the World

$99.99 NZD

$115.00 (13% off)

Category: Atlases

Philip's World Atlas by -

$47.99 NZD

Category: Atlases

With 96 pages of authoritative world maps, a comprehensive index, 67 city maps, and a thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, "Philip's World Atlas" is recommended for students as well as for general home reference. The 96 pages of physica l and political maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides an exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms.The 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - covers key geographical themes such as the Earth's position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. The 48-page 'World Cities' section provides urban-area and city-centre maps marking tourist sites for 67 of the world's most important cities, backed up by a comprehensive index. Full-page satellite images for 9 of the cities featured complete this section. The 35,000-name index includes geographical features as well as towns and cities, with both letter-figure grid references and latitude and longitude co-ordinates. ...Show more