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Find your way through every part of Tolkien's great creation from Middle-Earth to the undying lands of the west. Completely revised, Karen Wynn Fonstad's The Atlas of Middle-Earth is an indispensable volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the essential guide to the geography of Middle-Earth from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, re-creating the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring. Authentic and...
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This book traces the history of mapmaking while offering insight into the role of cartography in human civilization and sharing anecdotes about the cultural arenas frequented by map enthusiasts. It comes as no surprise that, as a kid, Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings slept with a bulky Hammond world atlas by his pillow every night. It recounts his lifelong love affair with geography and explores why maps have always been so fascinating to him and to...
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Long before humans were around, dinosaurs roamed the earth, and they have been a topic of endless fascination since we first discovered their remains. Readers will learn map skills with ease as the compelling dinosaur and fossil images will divert and delight. Budding archaeologists and readers will roll up their sleeves and dig into this absorbing topic.
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"[This book] is a guide to the world not as it is, but as it was imagined to be. It's a world of ghost islands, invisible mountain ranges, mythical civilizations, ship-wrecking beasts, and other fictitious features introduced on maps and atlases through mistakes, misunderstanding, fantasies, and outright lies. This ... book collects and explores the colorful histories behind a striking range of real antique maps that are all in some way a little too...
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Baby-sitters little sister. Main series volume 85
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Karen finds an old map to a buried treasure in her own backyard.
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"An innovative look back through time, Manhattan Maps follows the history of Manhattan Island from its natural formation to the bustling city today. It explores the ways in which nature and people are connected, tracking the people who lived on Manhattan from the Lenape Indians to Dutch settlers hunting for beaver pelts to early Americans and beyond, and how they've (literally) shaped the island (and vice versa). Jen Thermes highlights watershed moments...
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Glass and Steele novels volume 2
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When an apprentice from the Mapmakers' Guild goes missing, Matt and India are employed to find him. Going undercover as a married couple, they discover that not everyone at the guild is what they seem, and the lad's unearthly maps caused jealousy, suspicion and fear. With one of the apprentice's magic maps in their possession, India and Matt must use their wits and India's fledgling, untried magic to find him. But the more they investigate, the more...
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Finding your way around the various regions within Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. The atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Thailand: Bangkok, Central Thailand, Southeastern Thailand, and Northern Thailand. Each of the 23 maps in this atlas is...
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Finding your way around the various regions of Indonesia is a breeze with this handy Tuttle Travel Atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler and containing all the maps you'll need on your explorations, this atlas includes many views that are available nowhere else. This Atlas is conveniently divided into the major regions of Indonesia: Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua....
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The Myanmar Travel Map from Periplus is designed as a convenient, easy-to-use tool for travelers. Created using durable coated paper, this map is made to open and fold multiple times, whether it's the entire map that you want to view or one panel at a time. Following highways and byways, this map will show you how to maneuver your way to banks, gardens, hotels, golf courses, museums, monuments, restaurants, churches and temples, movie theaters, shopping...
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Begun as a grand adventure, Storm tells the story of a trip that quickly became a tumultuous test of endurance. When the Baltic States of the former Soviet Union opened up, Allen and his girlfriend Suzanne were drawn to the prospect of traveling together once again. Setting out on a motorcycle, the two seasoned travelers rode through Germany, Denmark, and Sweden to the Arctic Circle, then on to Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland....
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This miniature marvel may be small enough to fit in your pocket, but it's bursting with information to help make the most of your time in Qatar. Chapters include essential information on getting around, the top things to see and do, and the best bars, cafes and clubs in Qatar. With restaurant reviews, a bulging shopping chapter, excellent exploring tips and details of the nation's best spots for sports and spas, the Qatar Mini Visitor's Guide should...
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The present work, happens to be the first comprehensive work on the districts of Uttranchal state. All the information about tourist points, minerals and areas occurrences has been incorporated with much care. The volume contains worth knowing information about each district in Uttaranchal: Location and area; History; Population; Languages and Religion; Geography and Physical Features; Rivers, Canals and Waterways; Towns, villages and Amenities; Communications;...
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The District Gazetteer of Chhattisgarh gives us authentic information about all sixteen districts of the State as per census 2001. All the information about minerals and ores, occurrences with latitude with much care in this valuable study. Besides this the book provides all the relevant information about each district including history 'places of tourist interest and development scenario The book is given worth knowing following information about...
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The excitement of planning a trip usually starts to wear off as soon as I start to think about all the things I need to do before I go. Packing, tickets, hotel reservations...ugh! But don't worry, Madrid travel tips are here to help make your trip a breeze. From packing hacks to where to find the best food and drinks in town, I've got you covered. So read on and start planning your next amazing adventure!
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Atlas of the Seven Continents contains amazing continental maps and detailed information on population, beliefs, climate and vegetation, ecology and environment, economy, and politics and history.
This is the best book for Geography class and for anyone who need information about any continent on Earth. Describes the continents in great detail!