This new addition to Oxford's atlas line is a handy, pocket-sized atlas ideal for travelers of all kinds. Handsomely bound in a leatherette case with gilt-edged pages, the Pocket Atlas contains 96 pages of stunning, digitally-produced physical and political maps of the entire world, focusing particularly on areas of key business interest such as North America, Europe, and the Far East. Thoroughly up-to-date, it reflects political boundaries and name changes around the world, while an attractive introductory section outlines useful information from time zones and common air travel routes to average climate and temperature around the world. An indispensable reference for any traveler.
"Contains essential information needed to understand how the human body moves and maintains posture. There are 40 accurate anatomical illustrations in colour and every part of the moving body is fully described, identified and indexed. In addition there are tables of muscles, joints, posture and movement patterns, definitions of technical terms and a listing of common types of injury. It draws together knowledge from several different areas of medical science, and presents it in a very clear and simple style." --Cover.
The triumphs and failures of seven individual family clans span the history of a city from the third-century Roman occupation of Londinium through such eras as the Norman conquest and the Elizabethan period.
National Geographic's maps and atlases are critically acclaimed and world-renowned for their accuracy, originality, innovative and authoritative content, and clear, smart design. Now, for the first time, National Geographic offers its trusted map content in a new, compact format. Sized at 4 x 6 inches, with a pliable, resilient soft cover, the Compact Atlas of the World is designed to be thumbed through, easily referenced, and then conveniently stored in a pocket, backpack, or desk. All maps are newly researched, updated, and reflect the latest changes in the world. Other enhancements include new internal navigation elements and new, extensive world and continental thematic coverage of population, climate, land cover, fresh water, and natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsumanis. Superb overall readability, captivating design and layout, and navigational ease allow the reader to quickly retrieve information. This compact world atlas contains a wide array of traditional political and physical maps, as well as a fascinating series of thematic maps (e.g., population density and growth, climate, land cover, natural hazards, and water availability) at both continental and world scales. Design details such as rounded corners and prominent page numbers make it a use-friendly and novel product, which literally puts the world in the palm of your hand. Attractively priced and containing 100 maps and an accompanying place-name index with some 11,000 entries, this atlas represents an outstanding value and makes an excellent handy, affordable, personal reference and gift item.
This A-Z Visitors' map of London is a full colour, pocket sized, spiral bound Atlas and Guide to Central London showing the main streets and places of interest. In addition to 39 pages of maps, this handy atlas also features 55 pages of interesting and useful tourist information for central and outer London.The street mapping includes: -An area extending to: London Zoo to the north, Tower Bridge to the east, Tate Britain to the south and Kensington Palace to the west-Places of interest and buildings open to the public-Tourist information centres-Theatres and cinemas-Selected stores, shops and main shopping streets-Embassies and selected hotels-Major roads, a selection of principal minor roads and footpaths, and bus routes including numbersThe guide section includes: -Information about places of interest, museums and art galleries for both central and outer London, including a star rating system to highlight recommended visitor attractions.-Information about pageantry, special tourist facilities, transport, places of worship, brass rubbing, viewpoints and suggested walks around central London.-Lists of West End cinemas, theatres, concert halls, opera and ballet houses, along with their addresses and nearest station and a section about ticket purchases.In addition to a map of the London Underground (central area), a West End Theatres map and a West End Cinemas map are also featured within this atlas.The index section lists streets, embassies, legations, commonwealth representatives and hospitals covered by this atlas.This pocket sized A-Z London Visitors' atlas and guide is ideal for tourists wishing to explore the many attractions central London has to offer.Also available for: -iPhone/iPad (App)-iPhone/iPad (eBook)-Android (App)-Windows Phone (App)-Kindle (eBook)
First published in 1991, Human Sectional Anatomy set new standards for the quality of cadaver sections and accompanying radiological images. Now in its third edition, this unsurpassed quality remains and is further enhanced by some useful new material. As with the previous editions, the superb full-colour cadaver sections are compared with CT and MRI images, with accompanying, labelled line diagrams. Many of the radiological images have been replaced with new examples, taken on the most up-to date equipment to ensure excellent visualisation of the anatomy. Completely new page spreads have been added to improve the book's coverage, including images taken using multidetector CT technology, and some beautiful 3D volume rendered CT images. The photographic material is enhanced by useful notes, extended for the third edition, with details of important anatomical and radiological features.
The smart way to travel Planning the perfect short break or day trip to Amsterdam? With a detailed fold-out map and all the sights you shouldn’t miss, this handy guide is just what you need – and it’s just the right size to put in your pocket. Inside Mini Map + Guide Amsterdam, you’ll find: - An easy-to-use pull-out map, showing Amsterdam in detail - A colour-coded area guide, making it easy to find sights quickly and plan your day - Illustrations and images, showcasing Amsterdam's most exciting museums, architecture, attractions and more - Essential travel tips, including our expert choices of where to eat, drink and shop, plus useful transport, currency and health information Mini Map + Guide Amsterdam is abridged from DK Eyewitness Amsterdam. For an alternative pocket guide, try Top 10 Amsterdam.
