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"The only world atlas updated annually, guaranteeing that users will find the most current geographic information, Oxford's Atlas of the World is the most authoritative atlas on the market. Full of crisp, clear cartography of urban areas and virtually uninhabited landscapes around the globe, the Atlas is filled with maps of cities and regions at carefully selected scales that give a striking view of the Earth's surface. Opening with world statistics and a colorful, instructive 48-page Introduction to World Geography--beautifully illustrated with tables and graphs--this acclaimed resource provides details on numerous topics of geographic significance, such as climate change, biodiversity, energy, and landforms. New to this edition: -""Will the World Run Out of Food?"" discussing world food distribution based on data collected by Rothamsted Research -A look at world shipping piracy and the effects on the World Food Programme -Stunning new satellite images of Port-au-Prince, Denver, and Kabul -Updated maps showing the World Financial Center in Shanghai, international airports in India and South Africa, administrative changes in Iceland and many more. -Completely updated census information The popular satellite image section has been refreshed with stunning new images and maps have been updated throughout. In addition, there have been updates to world statistics tables, the comprehensive index and A-Z Gazetteer of Nations. Providing the finest global coverage available, the Atlas of the World is not only the best-selling volume of its size and price, but also the benchmark by which all other atlases are measured. Praise for Previous Edition: ""A veritable encyclopedia of geographic and demographic information, profusely illustrated. Extraordinary."" --The New York Times ""You can't do better than the Atlas of the World."" --Chicago Tribune"

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<br> Fascinating, top-of-the-line. Highly recommended. --Library Journal <br><br> Besides an immense compendium of maps, it's something of a world almanac and encyclopedia of geography, offering myriad stats on hundreds of countries in the world. I find it admirable that Oxford doesn't try to hedge its ink-and-paper bet by throwing in a redundant DVD or CD of the sort we've come to expect from many reference guides. --Craig Silver, Forbes.com <br><br> The new Oxford Atlas of the World, besides featuring maps of the entire world, is also home to some amazing photography, taken from high above the Earth's surface. --GOOD Magazine.com <br><br> This large and high-quality book isn't just a dry compilation of maps, it also provides an overview of many important topics like global food production, energy production, the atmosphere and climate change, how the oceans work, etc. A great learning experience. --Treehugger.com <br><br>

Fascinating, top-of-the-line. Highly recommended. --Library Journal Besides an immense compendium of maps, it's something of a world almanac and encyclopedia of geography, offering myriad stats on hundreds of countries in the world. I find it admirable that Oxford doesn't try to hedge its ink-and-paper bet by throwing in a redundant DVD or CD of the sort we've come to expect from many reference guides. --Craig Silver, Forbes.com The new Oxford Atlas of the World, besides featuring maps of the entire world, is also home to some amazing photography, taken from high above the Earth's surface. --GOOD Magazine.com This large and high-quality book isn't just a dry compilation of maps, it also provides an overview of many important topics like global food production, energy production, the atmosphere and climate change, how the oceans work, etc. A great learning experience. --Treehugger.com Great and useful to have. --Eric Alterman, The

Fascinating, top-of-the-line. Highly recommended. --Library Journal Besides an immense compendium of maps, it's something of a world almanac and encyclopedia of geography, offering myriad stats on hundreds of countries in the world. I find it admirable that Oxford doesn't try to hedge its ink-and-paper bet by throwing in a redundant DVD or CD of the sort we've come to expect from many reference guides. --Craig Silver, Forbes.com The new Oxford Atlas of the World, besides featuring maps of the entire world, is also home to some amazing photography, taken from high above the Earth's surface. --GOOD Magazine.com This large and high-quality book isn't just a dry compilation of maps, it also provides an overview of many important topics like global food production, energy production, the atmosphere and climate change, how the oceans work, etc. A great learning experience. --Treehugger.com Great and useful to have. --Eric Alterman, The

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