Geography Books

Kosmographie, Volume 2, by Zakary ibn Muammad Qazwn, offers a detailed exploration of the cosmos and geography as understood in the 13th century. Written in Arabic, this volume provides valuable insights into the scientific and cultural perspectives of...

Geographical and Astronomical Definitions and Explanations, Part 1, by Jonas Evans, offers a detailed compendium of early 19th-century geographical and astronomical knowledge. This volume provides clear definitions and explanations of essential concepts...

This is a facsimile edition of "Calcoen, a Dutch Narrative of the Second Voyage of Vasco Da Gama to Calicut," originally printed in Antwerp circa 1504. The book offers a firsthand account of Vasco Da Gama's second voyage to Calicut (present-day...

Les légendes allemandes sur l'histoire des découvertes martimes portugaises; réponse à Hermann Wagner examines German legends surrounding the history of Portuguese maritime discoveries. Written as a response to Hermann Wagner,...

Histoire critique de la grande enterprise de Christophe Colomb, by Henry Vignaud, delves into the intricate details surrounding Christopher Columbus's ambitious enterprise. This meticulous historical account examines how Columbus conceived and developed...

El Perú, Volume 5, by Antonio Raimondi, offers a detailed historical and geographical exploration of Peru in the late 19th century. Written in Spanish, this volume provides invaluable insights into the country's diverse landscapes, resources, and...

This meticulously detailed volume, "Topographical and Statistical Description of the County of Middlesex," offers a comprehensive portrait of Middlesex, England. Originally compiled to serve as both a statistical record and a practical travel companion,...

Geographical and Industrial Studies; the new Europe, by Nellie B. Allen, offers a detailed exploration of the European continent, focusing on its geographical features, industrial advancements, and economic structures. This book delves into the intricate...

Colección De Los Viages Y Descubrimientos Que Hicieron Por Mar Los Españoles Desde Fines Del Siglo Xv, Volume 1, by Martín Fernández De Navarrete, offers a detailed account of Spanish maritime voyages and discoveries from the late 15th century...

Descubre la rica historia de la colonización española en América y Oceanía a través de la "Colección De Documentos Inéditos, Relativos Al Descubrimiento, Conquista Y Organización De Las Antiguas Posesiones Españolas De...

This is Volume 1 of the collected "Works, 1608-1631" of John Smith, a pivotal figure in early American history. Compiled and edited by Edward Arber, this volume provides a comprehensive look at Smith's writings during a crucial period in the...

Embark on a captivating journey through the American West with the "Report of a Reconnaissance From Carroll, Montana Territory, On the Upper Missouri, to the Yellowstone National Park, Andreturn," penned by William Ludlow. This meticulously detailed...

Da Asia de João de Barros e de Diogo de Couto, Volume 4, presents a historical account of Asia as seen through the eyes of Portuguese historians João de Barros and Diogo de Couto. This volume, published in 1777, offers valuable insights into the...

Embark on a thrilling journey through history with Jules Verne's "Celebrated Travels and Travellers." Originally published as "Histoire Des Grands Voyages Et Des Grands Voyageurs," this English translation opens a window into the golden age of...

Female labor has played a major role in the post-Second World War Japanese economy--an issue that has not received academic attention relative to its importance. Moreover, studies that specifically address geographic aspects of the gender division of...

Originally published in 1956, this book considers the practical problems of economic development in countries in which the prevailing outlook and a recent or probable increase in population growth make it difficult to escape from a 'Malthusian situation.'

This book presents digital placemaking as a new testing ground for urban democracy. Drawing on examples from Australia, China and Taiwan, it explores the participatory practices of digital placemaking and their implications on blurring formal and...

The book presents the geological evolution of the Baltic Sea area since its inception, i.e., from the Late Glacial to the present day.

Originally published in 1961, this book comprises of 14 studies by scholars and officials with first-hand experience of Africa and deals with the nature and organization of population censuses and with the many uses to which their results may be put.

If you want to navigate the world, you have several options on how to do that. But in the past, you only had a few to choose from. Learn about how maps used to look in different parts of the world. Read about how they evolved over time. Also, study the...

Three biomes are discussed in this book namely forests, deserts and grasslands. Chapter one includes a discussion of two types of forests - the temperate and the cool. The second chapter talks about the coastal, polar, interior and subtropical deserts...

There are two types of ecosystems discussed in this book: the island and the rainforest. A chapter is dedicated to each. In chapter one, expect to read about the characteristics of an island ecosystem, including examples, how they were formed, and the...

It gets confusing when you're trying to communicate with someone across the globe and on a different timezone. The purpose of this book is to help you recognize the 24 time zones of the world. There will be a discussion on the historical background of...

The ability to read maps is a skill that every child should have. If you can read maps, you will be able to find your way even in unfamiliar territory. The purpose of this book is to help you recognize the symbols that you see in maps to take you one...

It is a fact that all living things need energy to survive. However, energy cannot be created nor destroyed so how do you get? The topic of this book is the food web. It describes how energy from one organism is transferred to another organism. More...

When going on long drives, your parents might be using a GPS to know which roads to take. But what if there is no internet and only paper maps are available? The purpose of this book is to teach you how to read paper maps and globes correctly. By knowing...

Do you remember those postcards that family and friends send from wherever they are? Now is your sixth grader's chance to review them and to learn from them, too. Not only is this book filled with wonderful photos, it also has information on America's...

Are you ready to explore the world from the freezing cold of the Antarctica to the hot barren land of the Sahara? If you are, then you're in luck! This book will take you through these two opposite sides of the world. How are they geographically...

Polar regions are places in Earth with frigid climate. There are two polar regions and these are the Arctic and the Antarctic. In this book, you will learn to identify the locations of each of these polar regions as well as their unique geographic...

At the end of this book, you should be able to identify the Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers. Flow with these rivers to understand their importance in the regions that they pass. How do they help communities and industries? What role did they play...

Did you know that the entire world is also divided into different time zones? With this book, you will begin to understand what time zones are and why they exist. At the end of this book, you should be able to identify what time zone you are in, and your...

Read this book to learn about the three major rivers of the east coast namely the rivers James, Hudson and St. Lawrence. Understand the importance of these rivers to the wildlife, communities and industries along their shores. Trace where these three...

In this book, you will read about the Continental Divide as well as the flow of rivers. Identify the rivers around it, including those that flow east of the Rockies, to the Arctic or Atlantic Oceans, west of the Rockies and to the Pacific Ocean...

Under threat from natural and human disturbance, tropical dry forests are the most endangered ecosystem in the tropics, yet they rarely receive the scientific or conservation attention they deserve. In a comprehensive overview, Tropical Dry Forests in...

Please note this is a 'Palgrave to Order' title (PTO). Stock of this book requires shipment from an overseas supplier. It will be delivered to you within 12 weeks. This book tells the history of nuclear age urban planning, civil defence and continuity of...

Drawing on ethno-anthropological fieldwork, this book considers issues of identity and belonging in Europe from a consciously emic perspective. The book explores issues such as borders, migration, economic organization, heritage, and the politics and...

The searches by European Union major states for 'joined up' approaches to inner city regeneration are examined thematically through a focus on policy evolution since the mid-1970s. Key issues addressed include the physical, social, employment, and urban...

Cities have always been defined by their centrality. But literature demonstrates that their diverse peripheries define them, too: from suburbs to slums, rubbish dumps to nightclubs and entire failed cities. The contributors to this collection explore...

This edited collection investigates what progress has been made in the field of social demography in South Africa since the democratic dispensation in the country. Contributors offer a compilation of in-depth analytical studies of substantive, technical...

This title was first published in 2001. Analyzing and comparing several growth clusters in nine European cities, this compelling volume examines the critical success factors that determine the economic development of urban regions

This title was first published in 2003. This text covers seven management metaphors that have been of great value to the author and his clients over the years in his roles as a father, manager and management trainer. Some chapters contain checklists or...

Check out the author's video to find out more about the book: https://vimeo.com/124247409This book provides a comprehensive critique of the current Creative City paradigm, with a capital 'C', and argues for a creative city with a small 'c' via a...

This book explores how people encounter the pasts of their homes, offering insights into the affective, emotional and embodied geographies of domestic heritage.For many people, the intimacy of dwelling is tempered by levels of awareness that their home...

Demography has always mattered in conflict, but with conflict increasingly of an inter-ethnic nature, with sharper demographic differences between ethnic groups and with the spread of democracy, numbers count in conflict now more than ever. This book...

Presenting current research on spatial epidemiology, this book covers topics such as exposure, chronic disease, infectious disease, accessibility to health care settings and new methods in Geographical Information Science and Systems. For...