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Amazing
I have always been a fan of atlases and I received this atlas a birthday gift.Absolutely amazing.This atlas has the most comprehensive index I've seen in a world atlas.Also the coverage of the Antarctic continent is very thorough, something that almost all other world atlases lack.5 stars, excellent atlas.

A downgrade from previous editions
The Times Atlas made its reputation by being the best atlas in the English Language.In previous editions, its detail and scale was as good as you could get(except for the briefly available and slightly less comprehensive Book of the World from Macmillan).This latest edition may still be better than anything else out there, but I haven't bought it even though I'd like to update.I've looked it over in stores, and the user who noted the reduced scales is right on the mark.I think all of the map scales have been reduced somewhat from earlier editions.He's probably also right about the clarity of the cartography.All in all, I'd say they had poor judgment in downgrading.This was the atlas for people who really knew maps, wanted the best and were willing to pay for it.Now it's a disappointment.

going downhill
My old 5th edition (1977) of this atlas sustained some water damage, so I decided to upgrade to the new 11th. My 2 stars are in relationship to a previous 5 stars. Perhaps I would rate it higher if I didn't have an earlier edition to compare it with. It's not all bad: there is a new enlarged view of southern China and Taiwan, a larger map of Korea, a blown-up view of central Japan, a new enlarged view of central Mexico, better coverage of South America, etc. There are several major problem areas, however: a couple of glaring examples: in the older version of central Italy, the scale is 1:1,000,000 and includes a detailed map of Rome which is laid over the sea off the west of the peninsula. In the new version, the scale is only 1:1,250,000 which includes a vast, empty area of the Tyrrhenian Sea taking up about half of the whole map. The map of southern Italy is even worse: it is the same reduced 1:1,250,000 and is about 3/4 empty ocean, whereas the older version has the more detailed 1:1,000,000 scale which also shows more detailed views of Sardinia and Sicily, and much less empty ocean. Greece and its islands also show up smaller in the new version (the page dimensions are the same!). The new version has a 1:3,000,000 map of the whole of Turkey, including generous swaths of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean; the older version had two much more detailed (1:2,000,000) maps of eastern and western Turkey. The scale on the New York/New Jersey map is about the same in both editions; the older has a 1:250,000 scale map of the NYC urban area filling in the large area of ocean s.e. of the city, but in the new version that map is gone, all we have left is the big empty ocean. I'm sure that saved them some money, but not if nobody wants to buy it..... The city maps which were tucked into "low-rent" spaces (empty ocean etc.) in many, many places in the old versions are now all gone. Although the paper-quality is good, and the inking has a crisp, clean look, the topography is not as much fun as before: everything is in a lighter shade (they saved themselves some more money!) and so the distinctions between lowland and mountainous areas are not as clear as before. I was going to donate my older atlas to the department library, but now I'm going to keep it! I feel like the new version is a kind of insult to my intelligence: I don't need to see all of Turkey together to realize it is a single country, what I expect to see in a big, expensive atlas is DETAIL, not cost-cutting. Since this is supposed to be the best, I would be willing to pay even a little more, if I got my money's worth. This time I didn't. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Reference    4. Maps, charts & atlases    5. Reference / Atlases   

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Atlas of the World by National Geographic
This is a wonderful full-color book on the geography of the world.
National Geographic has made changes
In December 2004, National Geographic (NG) updated the Persian Gulf plate (Plate 75) to accomodate the controversies surrounding the place-names used in the 8th edition. Incredible Family Resource
I've had the new atlas for 60 days and find myself looking something up every 2-3 days. It's really been fun looking up remote places like Palmyra Atoll, Kerguelen Island, the Fly River and other obscure places I read about.
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Lifelong reference book
This atlas is the standard for Geography 101 in campuses across the country.It sets the standard because it is affordable and extremely useful in geographic exercises.In truth, it is primarily a North American atlas, but that is because it is written for and marketed to North Americans.There are still more than enough maps of other world regions to assist you in Geography 101 or to assist you in monitoring the world news.Granted, an intense study of total world geography would require an additional atlas.That said, I purchased this atlas for a geography course in which it was instrumental.Since then, I have used it in more advanced geography courses and in my daily life.While I would prefer it to be printed in a bit larger format, this size is more affordable to students.I will keep this atlas to assist in lifelong learning.

very happy
This is the textbook for my college geography course. I saved fifteen dollars over my college bookstore, their's was a softback amazon's is hardback, it will last longer, I'm happy.

Goode's World Atlas
This Atlas is a great resource to have on hand for any age and any education level. ... Read more

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Great learning tool
This book is a wonderful tool for anyone that wishes to learn the anatomy of a horse. I use it with my animal massage and animal communication clients to better show exactly where on the horse they have an issue. It is nice for those people that do not want to see the anatomy of a cadaver animal.

Wonderful learning tool!
I am an instructor/trainer and this book is wonderful for informing students how the horses body is put together and why some horses move differently than others. It also gives the student a chance to see the inside workings of the horse so that they better understand the vet and farrier when they have to explain what is wrong with the horse and treatment options. This book would also benefit anyone who wants to know more about the horse's anatomy. Not to mention it is fun to color!

Nice Muscle Sketches
I wish that I had this book last year. I did a muscle and joint force project for which I needed detailed muscle diagrams of the horse's hindquarters. When I needed the illustrations, of course, I could not find any that had the appropriate level of detail (not online, through videos, books, etc). For this reason when I recently saw this book it. I would strongly recommend that any other rider or person with a starting interest in horse healthcare do the same. This is an excellent addition to a equine reference library.
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Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Atlases - General    3. Horses    4. Pets    5. Reference    6. Anatomy    7. Equine veterinary science    8. Horse    9. Veterinary    10. Veterinary anatomy & physiology   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Earth Sciences - Geography    4. Reference    5. Road Atlases    6. Travel - United States    7. United States - General    8. United States - West - Pacific (General)   

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Good Map
This is a good, clear map which is easy to read.The vinyl cover is a definite plus.It helps keep the map clean and notes can be tucked inside it.

Solid Road Atlas
Rand McNally is a consistantly good road atlas.The 2006 issue was very helpful in planning my recent trip.It doesn't replace the on-line maps or city atlases that show every street, turn, and such, but when you run into a temporary interstate closure, it answers the question of what is my best option now.

As easy as it gets
Ever since my first trip to NYC in 1989, I have relied on having a -no more than 2-3 years old- copy of Rand McNally in our rented car.
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Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Atlases - General    4. History - Baroque & Rococo    5. Maps & Road Atlases    6. Science/Mathematics    7. World - General    8. Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter    9. Maps, charts & atlases   

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Wonderful
This is simply one of the best NYC historical reference work available. The book is divided into periods and will display numerous maps , photos and drawings of the buildings and landscape of the city at that time in history. Plenty of history is included to make certain you are keyed in to the era, and how the buildings fit in. Just a beautiful book. Great binding and very sturdy.
Almost Great
This book includes many really nice maps of early New York.Much of the historical information included in the maps is uniquely presented here and lacking in many other publications.However, there are many editorial mistakes and misspellings that I have observed, which makes me wonder about the accuracy of the rest of the information.Additionally, the narrative text is simple, limited and sometimes disjointed and difficult to follow.Buy this book simply for its beautiful graphics and depictions of the city as it used to be. Some periods of the city's history could be greatly expanded, especially the city's role in the revolution and the siege of Fort Washington. Anyone with knowledge of the city will find it of limited value beyond the maps and illustrations.A little polishing of this book and some additional material for some historical periods in a future edition would make this book an outstanding work.For now, I would call it good but lacking in important areas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Atlases - Historical    4. Historical Atlases    5. History Of Individual Cities    6. History: American    7. Reference    8. United States - State & Local - General    9. United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic    10. Local history    11. New York    12. Places & peoples: general interest   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Earth Sciences - Geography    4. Maps & Road Atlases    5. Reference    6. Road Atlases    7. Travel - United States    8. United States - General   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Automotive - General    4. Automotive Transportation    5. Earth Sciences - Geography    6. Maps & Road Atlases    7. Reference    8. Road Atlases    9. Travel - General   

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Very Comprehensive
This atlas is very comprehensive and contains colour maps showing the religious composition of the various regions of the United States from the pre-colonial days down to the present. Provides a focus on the history and geographic development
Brett Carroll's Historical Atlas of Religion in America provides a focus on the history and geographic development of American religions, providing maps and visual details to bring alive the connections between American political and religious history. From parts played by religious groups of Europe to the development of sects in the country, this provided a well-rounded survey. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases - General    2. Atlases - Historical    3. Church history    4. Ecclesiastical geography    5. History    6. Maps    7. Reference    8. Religion    9. United States    10. History of religion    11. Reference / Atlases    12. USA   

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maps and more!
Excellent book! Not only it teaches about maps (from the map of your room to the map of the world) and geography but it is also excellent for teaching about
Me on the Map
My six year old daughter loved this book.The words were easy enough for her to read and the repetition reinforced her early reading skills.We used this book as an introduction to perspective, maps, and self-awareness.The pictures were fresh, clean, and uncluttered.We plan on getting the rest of the series.

Great Perspective for Younger Children
A very simplistic but impacting look at maps from a me/mine perspective beginning with her room, house, street... all the way to world and then back to room.The theme is "everyone has a special place in the world and this is how you'll find me"; using a map.The illustrations of the map are very vague in terms of detail, but gives a great relative perspective of the area it comprises.It will introduce the younger children and provide a more vivid explanation to the older ones.I would recommend ages K-4th grades. ... Read more

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Atlas on DVD
Just to answer Craig: Try the Microsoft Encarta DVD. It includes a world atlas that alone is worth the price.When zoomed all the way out, it is like a globe you can turn with your mouse.At the highest magnification it presents more detail than any atlas I know of. All country names and many city names and geological features are hot linked to the encyclopedia articles.There are many interactive ways of using this atlas including choosing themes like population density, precipitation, and statistics.
I'm humbled but I need your help
I have not bougght this atlas.Maybe I will BUT WHAT I REALLY WANT IS SOMETHING of superb detail that is on a DVD.Does ANYBODY make such a thing?
The formation of Arabian Gulf?
National Geographic Atlas has always been a great informational source.However, I was quite shocked by what I saw in the last edition (the 8th).I am sure most of those who have bought this Atlas or had a chance to look at it by now, have noticed the formation of a new gulf that never existed before, Arabian Gulf!It's sad how money can replace names even in the map (Arabian Gulf instead of Persian Gulf!)What National Geographic hasn't noticed yet is how its credibility has dropped among the intellectual crowd and many others are enraged by this act.I never thought history can be distorted, but with what I saw from National Geographic, which has lost it's credibility among those that understand the impact of this change, I am not so sure any more.It's unfortunate and humiliating what money can do! ... Read more

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more text than callen atlas, same high quality images!
definitely more useful as a reference than a picture only atlas.text gives an adequate introduction, but usually only a superficial examination of the topic to be discussed.definitely overstates the association of alcohol with various dermatologic conditions -- likely due to where the author practices.

the quintessential atlas of dermatology- bestone ever
this is the grandfatherof illustrated dermatology atlas'. This book will be a valued member of your diagnostic tools --good for board review also. Full of color illustrations -- a must for any medical practitioner -- a bit expensive but worth every penny. an accompanyingSlide kit is also available. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases - General    2. Dermatology    3. Medical    4. Medical / Nursing    5. Medical / Dermatology   

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Astronomy - General    4. Astronomy - Star Guides    5. Atlases - General    6. General    7. Reference    8. Science    9. Star Observation    10. Astronomical charts & atlases   

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Microbiology: photographic atlas for the laboratory
very helpful in my labs as it explains purpose and outcomes as well as possible pitfalls to watch for. would recommend this for anyone taking microbiology with a lab
You need this book!
Trust me, you will love it. Even though most microbiology courses come with a lab book, it is nothing like this book. It has ALL the pictures you need, information, easy to read and most of all, will surely get you through the course with ease. It helps in every aspect. I would not have gotten through my 5 week intense summer course without it. It surely was my lab lifesaver, and I have the grade to thank for it:)

Awesome Atlas
Pictures are of top quality.This makes microbiology a lot easier to understand.This book also helped me with lab.It showed pictures of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria as examples quite clearly.I also highly recommend: Tortora's Microbiology Textbook.Tortora explains bacteria, viruses, parasites very well.For test preparation, get Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers by Patrick Leonardi.This study guide showed me what to expect on my college microbiology exams.This photo atlas is a definite keeper.Definitely not selling it back. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Life Sciences - Biology - General    4. Life Sciences - Biology - Microbiology    5. Microbiology    6. Microorganisms    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Microbiology (non-medical)    10. Science / Biology   

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The best of this series!
The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library books are all great tools to get beginning readers to read and explore different topics at the same time.
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Subjects:  1. Cartography    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Maps    7. People & Places - General    8. Reference - General    9. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner   

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Atlases - U.S.    4. Reference    5. Travel - United States    6. Travel Guides - U.S.    7. United States - Mid Atlantic - New York City    8. United States - Northeast - Middle Atlantic (General)    9. New York    10. Travel & holiday guides   

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Driven
If you're going to Boston and don't know you're way around, you will need this book.You will need to sit down and really look at it, and then keep it with you.If you get lost, don't try and use logic or common sense to unravel your path.Just pull over and get your map out, and make a plan before you try and inch your way back into traffic.
Great!
I purchased this book for my son who is moving to Salem, Mass., from Michigan in August 2006. He took it with him when he went apartment hunting and said it was "a great help." He also used it to explore Boston. He found it to be very detailed. He liked the fact that it is spiral bound, staying open easily on the needed page. For myself, I found the print just a tad too small, but being 52, my eyesight is not what it was... My son did not find this a problem. In fact, he felt that with bigger print, the book would be increased in size unfavorably. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Atlases    2. Atlases - General    3. Maps    4. Maps & Road Atlases    5. Reference    6. Reference / Maps    7. Travel - United States    8. Travel / Reference    9. Travel / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)    10. United States - New England - Massachusetts    11. Cities and towns    12. Massachusetts    13. Road maps