Geography Books

With the reverberations of the Great Recession still wreaking havoc throughout much of the world, this issue of Alternate Routes brings together articles based on their dedication to critical social research in critical times. Articles range from an...

Deep down we don't quite understand why humanity has been so systemically deprived from living in a cleverly designed civilised world. For a species that can land a spacecraft on a soaring asteroid and develop extraordinarily lethal weaponry, why is it...

Stress on natural resources has recently increased due to commercialization and the need to provide livelihoods for locals. Because they are such core parts of everyday life, ensuring sustainability in resource management is of paramount importance. Only...

The theory of biophilia posits that there is an innate connection between all the species that share Earth's biosphere and that this connection is inherently collaborative as organisms work together to ensure survival as opposed to competing for...

Throughout history, humanity has sought the betterment of its communities. In the 21st century, humanity has technology on its side in the process of improving its cities. Smart cities make their improvements by gathering real-world data in real time...

This official handbook of the U.S. Forest Service explains how to use the Abney hand level, a clinometer tool used to measure angles in various natural environments.The Abney tool was invented by William de Wiveleslie Abney, an English astronomer, during...

A surprising new explanation for the radical growth of income inequality—and a new strategy for stopping it.Income inequality has risen dramatically since the 1970s. But why, exactly? In Rents, Gerrit De Geest argues that the main cause is advances...

Understanding Economic Equilibrium reveals how all markets fit together, and how we as individuals fit into that bigger picture.Economic agents all over the world are trying to maximize their returns given their efforts, resources, and opportunities...

At the end of this book, you will learn about the science of ecosystems otherwise called as the "homes" of organisms. Read about the importance of maintaining balance within ecosystems and what are some of the reasons this delicate balance is disrupted...

The populations of people and animals around the world change every day. Some die, some are born. Other times, people move. This book will talk migration, or the movement of organisms from one place to another. Read about the reasons for migration,...

Did you know that plants and animals react to change similar to humans? In this book, you will read about how plants and animals behave as a result to environmental changes. Read about situations where they go through behavioral and structural...

Read about the US regions of the West, the Southwest and the Pacific Northwest. Learn to differentiate them from the other regions of the USA based on geographic characteristics. Identify the characteristics that grant these regions the term "Wild West"...

At the end of this book, you should be able to accurately located the Midwest and the Great Plains on the map. What are the states in the Midwest and the Great Plains? You should also know their geographic characteristics, especially the wonderful...

In this book, you will learn about the regions of New England, the mid-Atlantic, and the South. Identify their geographic characteristics, too. Collectively, these regions are called the east coast. What are the historical firsts in these regions? How is...

Geography isn't just about the physical features of the Earth. It's also about how people live in certain regions. Did you know that the way people live has a lot to do with where they live? This book discusses how people around the world live the way...

There are geographic tools that help build your knowledge of the world. Some of these are maps, globes, and atlases. These give you information about the Earth's surface and how far a country or city is from you. In this book, you will not only learn...

Earth is home to many different organisms. Each of these organisms require special conditions to thrive. The homes of animals are called habitats. In this book, you will learn about the different types of habitats and the kinds of animals that live in...

In this book, you will learn to understand why plants are very important and how animals need them to survive. Read about how plants are used for food, shelter and oxygen. The purpose of this book is to increase your appreciation of those little green...

Did you know that like people, animals also modify their physical environments in order to meet their needs? This book will tell you how and why animals do housekeeping. You will also come across examples of animals that do this curious task. Secure a...

Nature sure is amazing! Plants produce their own food and they feed animals too. Animals, in turn, nourish the soil when they die. This process is called the food chain, and you will read about in the pages of this book. Grab a copy and start reading...

In geography, words like delta, strait, channel, plateau, prairie, and mesa and so on are often spoken. These are geographic terminologies that fourth graders should be aware of. Shifting to official terms will help a child to understand advance reading...

'Sconset, the popularized version of its official name Siasconset, prides itself on preserving the charm and rich, historical character of the quaint, little village in the southeastern corner of Nantucket Island. Acclaimed as one of America's first...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1870 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malayan Papilionidæ or Swallow-tailed Butterflies, as Illustrative of the Theory of Natural Selection'...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1878 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Tropical Nature, and Other Essays' is a collection of essays including Wallace's observations on equatorial...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malay Archipelago' is a work that chronicles the observations of Wallace during his time in Asia, and...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1869 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Malay Archipelago' is a work that chronicles the observations of Wallace during his time in Asia, and...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1879 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'New Guinea and its Inhabitants' is a general sketch of the island and the peculiar forms of life that...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1863 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'List of Birds Collected in the Island of Bouru' is a list of sixty-six bird species, including seventeen...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1857 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Natural History of the Aru Islands' is an article detailing the discoveries of new bird and insect...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1878 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Animal Life in the Tropical Forests' is an attempt to give an account of the general aspects of animal life...

This early work by Alfred Russel Wallace was originally published in 1853 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'On the Habits of the Butterflies of the Amazon Valley' is a short article that details some of Wallace's...

This fascinating book contains a detailed account of the seafaring lifestyle intrinsic to Cornish culture, covering a wide range of topics from smuggling and wrecking to fishing and general boating. A delightful book sure to appeal to anyone with a keen...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore,...

The book develops a cross-disciplinary paradigm, with economics at its core, to better understand gender in China and women in management in the Chinese business context.

The act of surfing involves highly-skilled humans gliding, sliding, or otherwise riding waves of energy as they pass through water. As this book argues, however, this act of surfing does not exist in isolation.

This book provides cutting-edge insights on contemporary geopolitical toponymic policy and practice in post-Soviet countries. It examines the political features of place naming as a reflection of contemporary political discourse.

This book investigates the role of social groups in mobilizing resources for protests in repressive contexts. In particular, it examines the impact of organizations and informal groups on individual engagement in the protests developed in 2010-2011 in...

This book marks the 30th anniversary of the IGU Commission on Gender and Geography, honouring the contributions of Janice Monk in establishing the field of feminist geography. The collection is published as part of the series International Studies of...

This book is the first in a two-volume series that introduces the field of spatial data science. It offers an accessible overview of the methodology of exploratory spatial data analysis. It also constitutes the definitive user's guide for the widely...

Remote Sensing and Image Processing in Mineralogy reveals the critical tools required to comprehend the latest technology surrounding the remote sensing imaging of mineralogy, oil and gas explorations.

This book includes scientific observations on the Arctic region climate and the results achieved by scientists at the Indian Arctic station Himadri over the last decade. Designed and structured to incorporate multi-dimensional climate change research...

Featuring up-to-date and insightful analyses and comparative case studies from a plethora of countries, this timely book explores 'ideal' socialist cities and their transformation under new socio-economic and political conditions after the fall of...

This comprehensive handbook presents the current state of knowledge on geospatial technologies, techniques, and methods that are imperative for providing solutions to sustainable cities. It addresses the role of geospatial big data and AI techniques and...

A political economic analysis of dollarization in Georgia, structured around three themes: the genesis of dollarization (1991-2003), the persistence of dollarization (2003-12) and the politicization of dollarization (2012-19).