A Universal History of the Destruction of Books

A Universal History of the Destruction of Books

Author: Fernando Báez

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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Examines the many reasons and motivations for the destruction of books throughout history, citing specific acts from the smashing of ancient Sumerian tablets to the looting of libraries in post-war Iraq.


National Geographic Family Reference Atlas 5th Edition

National Geographic Family Reference Atlas 5th Edition

Author: National Geographic

Publisher: National Geographic

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781426221446

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"This exquisitely updated edition of National Geographic's popular and reader-friendly Family Reference Atlas features authoritative maps, detailed artwork, and explanatory graphics... In these richly illustrated pages, every country in the world is represented by a detailed map within its geographical context and also its flag, key statistics, and secondary maps with environmental and population information. Special sections feature maps and facts about the ocean, the solar system, and the universe beyond. Newsworthy topics from climate change and human migration to languages and digital connectivity are explained in maps, graphics, and photos."--


The Cancer Atlas

The Cancer Atlas

Author: Ahmedin Jemal

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604432282

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This atlas illustrates the latest available data on the cancer epidemic, showing causes, stages of development, and prevalence rates of different types of cancers by gender, income group, and region. It also examines the cost of the disease, both in terms of health care and commercial interests, and the steps being taken to curb the epidemic, from research and screening to cancer management programs and health education.


Bulletin

Bulletin

Author: United States. Bureau of Mines

Publisher:

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 1076

ISBN-13:

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