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The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition
by Caroline Alexander
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In August 1914, days before the outbreak of the First World War, the renowned explorer Ernest Shackleton and a crew of twenty-seven set sail for the South Atlantic in pursuit of the last unclaimed prize in the history of exploration: the first crossing... (read more)

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The Illustrated Longitude
The Illustrated Longitude
by Dava Sobel and William J. H. Andrewes
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A fully illustrated edition of the international best-seller Longitude. The Illustrated Longitude recounts in words and images the epic quest to solve the greatest scientific problem of the eighteenth and three prior centuries: determining how a captain... (read more)

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Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience
Space and Place: The Perspective of Experience
by Yi Fu Tuan
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In the 25 years since its original publication, Space and Place has not only established the discipline of human geography, but it has proven influential in such diverse fields as theater, literature, anthropology, psychology, and theology. Eminent... (read more)

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Rand Mcnally Goode's World Atlas (22ND 10 Edition)
Rand Mcnally Goode's World Atlas (22ND 10 Edition)
by Rand Mcnally
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Goode’s World Atlas has been the world’s premiere educational atlas since 1923, and for good reason. It features over 250 pages of maps, from definitive physical and political maps to important thematic maps that illustrate the spatial... (read more)

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Map Use and Analysis (4TH 01 Edition)
Map Use and Analysis (4TH 01 Edition)
by John Campbell
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This book is designed to serve as an introduction to the fascinating world of maps. It explains how to use maps to obtain information about a wide variety of topics. Throughout the book, maps are viewed in a broad framework. Thus, the discussion includes... (read more)

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Right To the City : Social Justice and the Fight for Public Space (03 Edition)
Right To the City : Social Justice and the Fight for Public Space (03 Edition)
by Don Mitchell
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-262) and index.... (read more)

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National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World (2ND 08 - Old Edition)
National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World (2ND 08 - Old Edition)
by National Geographic Society
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National Geographic Concise Atlas of the World was recognized by the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping in the annual map design competition as the best in the atlas/book category. Now, the Second Edition—with more than 3,000 updates, 32 new... (read more)

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Surveying, Theory and Practice
Surveying, Theory and Practice
by James M. Anderson
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This updated edition contains the same breadth and depth as previous editions with pertinent chapter topics divided into two parts. Part A covers elementary topics and Part B covers advanced topics. This innovative design, coupled with the most recent... (read more)

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Student Atlas of World Geography (7TH 12 - Old Edition)
Student Atlas of World Geography (7TH 12 - Old Edition)
by John Allen
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The Student Atlas series combines full-color maps and data sets to introduce students to the importance of the connections between geography and other areas of study such as world politics, environmental issues, and economic development. These thematic... (read more)

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Antarctica: Secrets of Thesouthern Continent (08 Edition)
Antarctica: Secrets of Thesouthern Continent (08 Edition)
by Mcgonigal
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The geology, ecology and biology of the continent for peace and science. This comprehensive, fully illustrated and reader-friendly book honors the International Polar Year (2007-08) with a spectacular range of information on Antarctica and the Antarctic... (read more)

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World of Difference: Encountering and Contesting Development (2ND 09 Edition)
World of Difference: Encountering and Contesting Development (2ND 09 Edition)
by Philip W. Porter
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Widely regarded as the standard text on development geography, this volume examines the nature and causes of global inequality and critically analyzes contemporary approaches to economic development across the third world. Students gain a deeper... (read more)

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The Ends of the Earth: Perspectives on Modern Environmental History (Studies in Environment & History)
The Ends of the Earth: Perspectives on Modern Environmental History (Studies in Environment & History)
by Donald Worster
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Since 1492, when Columbus "discovered" America, the world has been moving toward an increasingly integrated global economy, higher population levels and consequently greater resource demands, and an increasingly precarious state of the biosphere. These... (read more)

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Surveying With Construction Applications (7TH 09 Edition)
Surveying With Construction Applications (7TH 09 Edition)
by Barry F. Kavanagh
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Known for its state-of-the-art coverage and clear, concise approach, Surveying with Construction Applications, Seventh Edition covers the latest advances and foundational principles of surveying. Emphasizing instrumentation technology, field data capture,... (read more)

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Allyn and Bacon Social Atlas of United States (08 Edition)
Allyn and Bacon Social Atlas of United States (08 Edition)
by William Frey
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Principals of Geography Information Systems ((2ND)98 Edition)
Principals of Geography Information Systems ((2ND)98 Edition)
by Peter A. Burrough
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Geographical information systems are increasingly in demand by environmental resource and planning agencies, but the technical principles have been scattered throughout a wide range of disciplines, including cartography, spatial statistics, and computer... (read more)

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Making of the American Landscape (2ND 10 Edition)
Making of the American Landscape (2ND 10 Edition)
by Michael P. Conzen
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The only compact yet comprehensive survey of environmental and cultural forces that have shaped the visual character and geographical diversity of the settled American landscape. The book examines the large-scale historical influences that have molded... (read more)

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The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History
The Power of Place: Urban Landscapes as Public History
by Dolores Hayden
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Based on her extensive experience in the urban communities of Los Angeles, historian and architect Dolores Hayden proposes new perspectives on gender, race, and ethnicity to broaden the practice of public history and public art, enlarge urban... (read more)

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The Shaping of America: A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History: Volume 1, Atlantic America, 1492-1800
The Shaping of America: A Geographical Perspective on 500 Years of History: Volume 1, Atlantic America, 1492-1800
by D. W. Meinig
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This entirely fresh interpretation of American history by a renowned historical geographer is the first in a projected threevolume series. Meinig here focuses on colonial America, examining how an immense diversity of ethnic and religious groups... (read more)

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Regional Geography of the United States and Canada
Regional Geography of the United States and Canada
by Tom L. Mcknight
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The well-known author of this best-selling book focuses on landscape appreciation of the regional geography of the United States and Canada. He emphasizes the description and interpretation of North American landscapes, including their development... (read more)

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Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
by Jared Diamond
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In his million-copy bestseller Guns, Germs, and Steel, Jared Diamond examined how and why Western civilizations developed the technologies and immunities that allowed them to dominate much of the world. Now in this brilliant companion volume, Diamond... (read more)

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