Collins World Atlas: Essential Edition by Collins Maps Staff

$30.00 NZD

Category: Atlas | Series: Collins World Atlas Ser.

A fully revised and updated reference atlas at a budget price More than 70 pages of highly accurate reference maps are presented. Key statistics, facts, and flags for every country of the world are included in the introductory section giving the user quick access to essential facts. These are suppleme nted by internet links to the most appropriate websites which provide opportunities for the reader to investigate issues further. Several world ranking tables are given, including highest mountains, deepest lakes, and largest countries, making this atlas ideal for quizzes and crosswords. With more than 36,000 place names, this atlas gives the user a detailed reference map with extensive worldwide coverage at an excellent price. ...Show more

The Times Compact Atlas of the World (6 ED) by Times Books (Firm)

$30.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

This new edition of the TIMES COMPACT WORLD ATLAS, in a convenient, portable format, has been fully revised to bring all the maps and geographical information completely up-to-date to give an accurate picture of today's world. As with all the atlases in the Times range, it offers great authority, outsta nding quality and attention to detail.Detailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns and cities, roads, railways, international boundaries and topography. Key features of the atlas include:The introductory section covers major world geographical themes - from earthquakes and volcanoes to population growth, communications and climate change - giving a global snapshot of our contemporary world.Authoritative updated mapping of the whole world.Geographical reference section with flags, statistics and facts for the world's states and territories.Hundreds of place names updated.Over 25,000 index entries. This is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy-to use format, retaining the authority, style and detail of the larger atlases in the range. ...Show more

Philip's Atlas of New Zealand and the World - new edition 2017 by Philip's

$25.00 NZD

Category: Atlas | Reading Level: 8 to 12: Upper Primary, Middle Primary

A new, updated edition of this hugely successful atlas. Contains 16 pages of New Zealand and Pacific maps, statistical information and a page of Islands of the South-West Pacific. Also includes 200 country flags. 72-pp softcover. Primary.

Collins English Dictionary by Collins UK Staff; Mark Forsyth (Introduction by)

$100.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

The largest single-volume dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, with more than 100,000 entries and definitions added, and a total of 722,000 words, meanings, and phrases The dictionary is drawn from the Collins Corpus, the largest word-gathering d atabase in the world with more than 4.5 billion words, and combined with a selection of emerging words submitted by the public via the award-winning collinsdictionary.com. The Collins English Dictionary is a democratic snapshot of real English as it is spoken today around the world. All will be drawn in by evolving definitions and new, rare, and quirky words. Explore the ever-changing landscape of the English language with award-winning author Mark Forsyth's insights, in which he casts an analytical eye over the latest fields and shifts in meaning that the dictionary reflects. In an innovation that will delight word gamers and crossword solvers, the Collins English Dictionary also now uniquely includes words previously only found in the official Scrabble(TM) word list. Always at the cutting edge of language change, Collins offers you the very best of new and emerging words, (as well as those that haven't quite made it yet, the ones we all love--and those we love to hate). Word enthusiast Lucy Mangan shares her passion and pique as she delves into these murky waters, taking you on a journey into the peculiarities of the new words' creation process. The Times said that "the Collins English Dictionary is a book to be treasured, no home should be without one." This 12th edition is beautifully designed and printed, and despite the increase in words, it is now lighter and easier to hold. ...Show more

Complete Atlas of the World (4E) Classic Mapping for the Modern World by DK

$85.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

First published in 2007 and now in its 4th edition, the Complete Atlas of the World has been fully revised and updated to encompass recent world events. The opening section of the book provides a fascinating insight into our planet from a number of perspectives, ranging from oceans, to population and e conomics. The main body of the book consists of 97 carefully selected regional maps, each enjoying a lavish double-page spread allowing cartographers to incorporate an amazing level of detail. For even more detail there are a further 100 detailed city plans created from the latest digital data allowing you to explore places from Seattle to Sydney. And linking all of this together is a fully cross-referenced index containing a staggering 100,000 place names making this a truly comprehensive portrait of our planet at a very competitive price. ...Show more

Collins New Zealand and the South Pacific World Atlas

$29.00 NZD

Category: Atlas | Reading Level: very good

Times Desktop Atlas of the World 4E by Times Atlases

$45.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

An excellent world atlas for every day use at home or work, representing broad coverage at a great price. Clear, authoritative Times atlas mapping fully updated. This new edition of the Times Desktop Atlas of the World has been fully revised to bring all the maps and geographical information completely up-to-date. FULLY UPDATED Detailed maps in the distinctive and respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. Each continent is introduced by a political map showing individual countries, followed by regional maps showing towns and cities, roads, railways, international boundaries and topography. MAIN FEATURES * Authoritative updated Times mapping of the whole world. * Geographical reference section with flags, statistics and facts for the world's states and territories. * Statistics and world maps on major geographical themes, including population, cities, climate, the environment and telecommunications. * Unique 16 pages full of thousands of world facts and figures. * Over 25,000 index entries. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority, outstanding quality and attention to detail. ...Show more

Collins World Atlas by Collins Maps

$19.00 NZD

Category: Atlas | Series: Collins World Atlas Ser.

The clear and detailed mapping in this bestselling Collins world atlas has been brought fully up-to-date to reflect all recent geopolitical changes. Great value and contains all the world maps you need in a budget atlas, for family, study and business use. FEATURES: * Fully revised, detailed reference maps of the world. * Map of the world's countries and physical features. * Introductory section includes facts on all the countries of the world, including flags, area, population, capital city, languages, religions and currency. * Map of the world's time zones. * Over 10,000 index entries. A new, fully updated edition of this bestselling atlas of the world. ...Show more

Philip's Universal Atlas of the World by PHILIPS

$240.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

Positioned at the very top of the Philip's world atlas range, and published in association with the Royal Geographical Society, this is our most comprehensive edition, with 584 pages in total, including 290 pages of highly detailed world maps, over 100 city maps, a 54-page illustrated overview of world geography, and an index of over 120,000 place-names."Philip's Universal Atlas of the World" includes ultra-large-scale maps of each state in the USA plus large-scale maps of Britain and Ireland; Canada; Mexico; Scandinavia; Israel, Lebanon and Jordan; Central Asia; Korea; Taiwan; Australia; New Zealand; and the islands of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Pacific. Also included are a set of five ocean floor maps, and maps of the Moon and the night sky. Philip's distinctive cartographic style, combining layer-coloured contours with hill-shading, gives an exceptionally vivid depiction of landforms. A unique feature is the World Cities section, providing more than 100 metropolitan maps and city-centre plans for major cities around the globe: vital information both for long-distance travellers and readers following developments in current affairs.The substantial index of 120,000 entries includes geographical features such as mountains, rivers and deserts, and historical place-names such as Troy and Persepolis; it also provides full latitude and longitude co-ordinates. ...Show more

Atlas of Planet Earth by Millennium House

$70.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

Essential World Atlas by DORLING KINDERSLEY

$30.00 NZD

Category: Atlas

From the vast Sahara desert to the smallest European cities, and with over 65 maps using the latest digital mapping, the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition brings you the Earth in more detail than ever before. The Essential World Atlas 9th Edition is the indispensable guide to our fascinating planet, map ping the political and physical world, the global economy, time zones, population, languages, climate, region, and global conflict with information, photographs, and diagrams. You can explore data profiles of each country with detailed facts, key statistics and time zones from across the globe. Delve further into the geography of our planet with a full index of over 20,000 entries, making the Essential World Atlas 9th Edition the perfect reference for business, home or school. Previous edition ISBN 9781409366096. ...Show more

Collins World Atlas: Illustrated Edition by Collins Maps

$45.00 NZD

Category: Atlas | Series: Collins World Atlas Ser.

A paperback edition of this fully revised general reference atlas in the exciting Collins world atlas range. Highly detailed maps giving balanced worldwide coverage, beautifully illustrated thematic pages and thousands of facts and statistics. This perfect family reference atlas provides a comprehensive and topical view of today's world and the issues facing it. The contents include: * Highly detailed reference maps, with beautifully illustrated thematic pages which include facts and tables plus a fully revised world statistics section with thousands of country statistics that enable the reader to learn more about the world. * Highly illustrated thematic pages provide detailed information on, and interpretations of, major geographical themes and global issues. * Over 150 pages of highly accurate and fully up-to-date maps with an index of over 50,000 place names (10,000 more than the nearest competitor at this price). * Global issues including the environment, world conflict, population, climate change and the international drugs trade. * Comparative satellite images show dramatic examples of environmental change e.g. deforestation. * Highly detailed, updated regional and world-wide mapping. ...Show more