Atlases

The Bateman Contemporary Atlas New Zealand provides a fascinating insight into what shapes our nation today and what may be shaping our future. This latest edition provides up-to-date information on hundreds of topics of interest, presenting and interpreting the latest cultural and geographical research in a visually exciting way. A new feature is the 1:750,000 map of the country, presented over 12 plates, and accompanying gazetteer. The Atlas covers broad subject areas including the physical landscape; the environment and our impa... read more

This title offers a complete picture of the world today - fully revised and updated 8th edition. This fully updated "Reference World Atlas" contains more than 640 maps, providing a wealth of information on countries around the world. It includes large-scale maps, landscape models and locators as well as up-to-date place names, flag changes and the world's newest regions. It provides regional maps that are complemented by spectacular photographs, computer-generated 3D terrain models and thematic maps. Featuring a comprehensive index... read more

An introductory atlas for secondary schools, perfectly designed to support and motivate Key Stage 3 students in geographical and mapping skills. Previously published as the award winning Collins Foundation World Atlas the Collins School Atlas has now been revised and extended. It features 96 pages of clear, easy to read maps, satellite images, an atlas skills section and hundreds of statistics. This introductory atlas for secondary school students aged 11-14 is designed to help students develop map, atlas and data handling skills. ... read more

A new edition of this popular atlas from the prestigious and authoritative Times Atlas range. This fifth edition is 56 pages larger than the fourth with new sections showing the latest satellite images and fascinating historical images. It has been brought fully up-to-date to provide a detailed and attractive picture of today's world. This fifth edition of The Times Reference Atlas of the World reflects today's world with a beautifully illustrated section on contemporary themes from environment to population growth. Fully up-to-dat... read more

Have the world at your fingertips with this invaluable compact atlas. From the African Plains to the Himalayan heights over 60 easy-to-read maps uncover the world's continents, regions and countries in astonishing clarity in the 4th edition of this compact volume. With detailed factfiles on all 195 nations plus a full index-gazetteer that contains 20,000 entries, it's the essential reference tool. It features improved landscape modelling showing the most important roads, railways, rivers and settlements, as well as key global stati... read more

Collins New Zealand and South Pacific School Atlas is a bright, clear and informative atlas which has been specially created for use in New Zealand Schools. It reveals a view of the world and its current issues.Reference and up to date thematic maps of New Zealand Regional maps show recent political and border changesThe latest facts and figures support the mappingIncludes stunning photography of each continentIncludes key data and flags for all countriesTwo indexes: one general and a separate New Zealand indexFirst published June 2008

Find out all about our world today with the new edition of this reference atlas. From the defining boundaries of the Balkan states to the icy terrain of Antarctica over 400 maps created with the latest digital mapping techniques and satellite data are combined to bring you Earth in more detail than ever before. Terrain models reveal physical features, while informative text, photographs and diagrams provide a superb overview of the physical, political, economic and demographic geography of the world. Detailed fact files on all 193 ... read more

Now available in paperback, this reference book has everything we need to make sense of todays world. 366 digitally modified maps known as cartograms depict the areas and countries of the world by their demographic importance on a vast range of topics, ranging from basic data on population, health, wealth and occupation to how many toys we import and who's eating their vegetables. Created by the team behind worldmapper.org, "The Atlas of the Real World" book is an invaluable resource for home reference, schools, universities, journ... read more

With 96 pages of authoritative world maps, a comprehensive index, 67 city maps, and a thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, Philip's World Atlas is recommended for students as well as for general home reference. The 96 pages of physical and political maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides an exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms. The 32-page introductory section - 'The World in Focus' - c... read more

Covers every region of the world, from the Atacama Desert to the Zagros Mountains. This title features digital landscape modelling combined with important roads, railways, rivers and settlements that give a complete global overview. It is presented in handy pocket size, suitable for your bag or desk.

A new edition of this hugely successful atlas that contains 16 pages of New Zealand and Pacific maps and statistical information in an attractive and modern style.

All the world maps are up-to-date as of July 2007 and the NZ statistical material is the latest available.
Includes: 16 pages of NZ maps and graphs; Statistical information presented in an accessible graphical format; Page of Pacific maps; Larger more attractive format; Separate NZ and Pacific Index for easy access; Latest world mapping.

A fully revised new edition of this major world atlas in the leading Times range. Whether planning a vacation, keeping in touch with world news, solving quizzes and crosswords or just exploring the world this atlas has all the information you need. A completely updated edition of this major atlas in the prestigous Times range making it a valuable addition to any reference collection. 260 pages of mapping provide an amazingly detailed view of the world, and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical iss... read more

This updated edition renders the topography of the country in even more striking contrast and detail. The legibility of place names is greatly enhanced, and changes in geographical detail, such as retreating glaciers, are brought up to date. The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand sets a new benchmark in atlas publishing, both internationally and in New Zealand. Over recent years map-maker Roger Smith, from Wellington company GeographX, has created cutting-edge digital relief maps from Land Information New Zealand's map data. The resul... read more

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 including world and continental ranking tables. This perfect family reference atlas provides a comprehensive and topical view of today's world and the issues facing it. CONTENTS INCLUDE / Highly detailed reference maps, beautifully illustrated thematic pages and thousands of facts and statistics. / 32 pages of highly i... read more

Using the latest methods in digital photography and image processing, The Cambridge Photographic Star Atlas presents the whole sky through large-scale photographic images with corresponding charts. Each double-page spread shows a section of the night sky and is accompanied by an inverted chart highlighting and naming double stars, variable stars, open clusters, galactic and planetary nebulae, globular clusters and galaxies. The 82 large-scale charts, with a scale of 1- per cm, identify over 1500 deep-sky objects and 2500 stars. Pro... read more

A completely revised and updated new edition of the world's most prestigious and authoritative world atlas. Described by Ranulph Fiennes as "The Greatest Book on Earth" and Jon Snow as "a total adventure". Now in its 13th edition the Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World continues to be a benchmark of cartographic excellence. The Atlas is relied on and trusted by governments around the world, international organizations including the UN, the European Commission and media companies. All the maps and detailed thematic information ... read more

The world's most populous nation with 1.3 billion people has emerged as an economic superpower. With over 300 maps and illustrations, the "Atlas of China" dramatically illustrates the tremendous changes occurring within China as well as their implications for the rest of the world. "The Atlas" maps the entire country with brand new detailed sections covering all provinces - their towns, cities, and transportation networks. Ten of China's major cities receive an entire spread with detailed maps and fact boxes. Beijing, the capital, ... read more

For anyone considering a road trip in New Zealand this is the perfect book because it contains the complete Hema Road Atlas, including throughroads and CBD maps for the capital cities. The dedicated road atlas has plenty of added information to help you make your journey around this beautiful country even more interesting. Points of interest are highlighted and there are easy-to-follow symbols for everything from places to go tramping and even swimming with dolphins.

This best-selling A3 format atlas has been fully updated for 2010. Each page has been titled with its geographical location so you can turn to the page you need more easily. Static speed camera locations with speed limits are pinpointed and mobile camera sites are listed. Wide minor roads, National Trust, English and World Heritage, crematorium locations and other hard-to-find places are also shown. There are 66 city, town and port plans including central London and a full-colour admin map showing all the latest unitary authority a... read more

A new atlas created from authoritative databases based on the latest information
Index with over 10,000 place names
Up-to-date facts and figures for every country in the world
Clear, accessible, reference mapping for every part of the world