1 Great Railway Maps of the World
by Mark Ovenden
| Format: | Hardback 144 pages |
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| Published: | 29/09/2011 |
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An illustrated and comprehensive history of the world's greatest railway maps, and the railways behind them. Read more
2 Who, or Why, or Which, or What...?: A Global Gazetteer of the Instructive and Strange
by John Oldale
| Format: | Hardback 320 pages |
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| Published: | 29/09/2011 |
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Covering history, travel, politics, wildlife, language, this title is a celebration of everything which makes this planet so fascinating. With an... Read more
3 The Invisible Hands: Top Hedge Fund Traders on Bubbles, Crashes, and Real Money
by Steven Drobny, Jared Diamond, Nouriel Roubini
| Format: | Paperback 444 pages |
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| Published: | 25/10/2011 |
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Hedge fund managers who survived and profited through the 2008 financial crisis share their secrets In light of the colossal losses and amidst the... Read more
4 Birmingham: A History in Maps
| Format: | Paperback 120 pages |
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| Published: | 07/12/2010 |
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Accompanied with informative text and pictures of the cityscape, the many detailed plans contained in this historic atlas of Birmingham are a... Read more
5 How to Lie with Maps
by H.J. de Blij, Mark S. Monmonier
| Format: | Paperback 222 pages |
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| Published: | 11/04/1996 |
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With two additional chapters, this illustrated essay on the use and abuse of maps teaches how to evaluate maps critically, and promotes a healthy... Read more
6 A History of Whitby and Its Place Names
by Colin Waters
| Format: | Paperback 143 pages |
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| Published: | 30/06/2011 |
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A fascinating, comprehensive and easily accessible guide to the ancient town of Whitby. Read more
7 Atlas of Stateless Nations in Europe: Minority People in Search of Recognition
by Mikael Bodlore-Penlaez, Sarah Finn
| Format: | Paperback 160 pages |
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| Published: | 01/08/2011 |
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8 Magnificent Maps: Power, Propaganda and Art
| Format: | Paperback 176 pages |
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| Published: | 01/04/2010 |
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Display maps have had a significant impact throughout history. This book takes the best surviving examples to re-establish manuscript, painted and... Read more
9 The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt
by Bill Manley
| Format: | Paperback 144 pages |
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| Published: | 05/09/1996 |
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From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced... Read more
10 Scottish Hill Names: Their Origin and Meaning
| Format: | Hardback 240 pages |
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| Published: | 04/05/2007 |
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The hills of Scotland are a significant part of the landscape and the names of these hills reflect the social and cultural history of Scotland over... Read more
