Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps

This sumptuous and comprehensive evaluation showcases Smith's 1815 hand-coloured map, A Delineation of the Strata of England and Wales, with part of Scotland, and illustrates the story of his career, from apprentice to fossil collector and from his 1799...

"The detail you need at a size you can read". The newest 2023 Easy to Read Britain Road Atlas from Philip's- Large print maps- Huge 1:150,000 scale (approx 2.4 miles to 1 inch)- Large print place names- Large print index- Super-clear 10-page...

This A-Z map of South East England is a full colour regional road atlas featuring 46 pages of continuous road mapping extending from Banbury and Felixstowe to the south coast, and from Oxford and Southampton to Margate and Clacton-on-Sea in the east. ...

Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area recently and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to...

The Lough Erne Activity map has recently received the Gold award for best map at the International Map Trade Association awards.The Lough Erne Activity map has recently received the Gold award for best map at the International Map Trade Association...

'Excellent' - Susy Atkins, the TelegraphFor everyone and anyone who wants to understand more about gin, this is the definitive guide - covering the best gins the world has to offer, history and production methods, and the countries that have helped make...

Traverse the globe and explore the extraordinary. This is a unique, enigmatic collection of 45 meticulously crafted maps for wandering off the beaten track. Embark on an armchair expedition across nations and marvel at astounding spots only ever stumbled...

WINNER, Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards 2022: Illustrated Travel Book of the Year. HIGHLY COMMENDED, British Cartographic Society Awards 2022. From Stephen King's Salem's Lot to the superhero land of Wakanda, from Lilliput of Gulliver's Travels to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780932813428Author Charles HapgoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 316Imprint Adventures Unlimited PressPublisher Adventures Unlimited PressWeight(grams) 1g

Navigate your way around Torbay with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 38 pages of continuous street mapping. More than 5,100 streets indexed. Large scale 4 inches to...

Brazil has one of the richest bird diversities in the world, with a total of 1,901 species, 270 of which are endemic. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and includes a map featuring prominent bird-viewing...

The streets of London resonate with secret stories, from East End lore to Cold War espionage, from tales of riots, rakes, anarchy and grisly murders, to Rolling Stones gigs, gangland drinking dens, Orwell's Fitzrovia and Lenin's haunts. Ed Glinert has...

A full colour map showing London in about 1520 - its many churches, monasteries, legal inns, guild halls, and a large number of substantial private houses, in the context of the streets and alleyways that survived the Great Fire and can still be...

Handy little full colour Collins map of Aberdeen with a high level of detail. Clear mapping of the central area extending to the airport and along the coast, with all tourist locations. Map at a scale of 1:10 725 (5.8 inches to 1 mile). Clear,...

Navigate your way around Cheltenham with detailed street maps from A-Z This up-to-date, folded A-Z street map includes all of the 2000 streets in and around Cheltenham. As well as the Cheltenham Racecourse, the other areas covered include...

The only county Street Atlas with all the named streets of Suffolk and perfect back-up for emergency services, delivery drivers, visitors and locals.With more than 13,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys, this is the essential map book for...

Take a trip to outer space with this weird and wonderful guide to our universe, the perfect gift for both young and old Vargic's beautifully innovative designs will help to explain all of the bizarre and fascinating aspects of the cosmos; from the...

Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes.This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the ages,...

Discover hidden gems around Oxford with 20 walking routes. Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert, A-Z...

The only county atlas with all the named streets of Somerset - more than 24,000 named streets, roads, lanes and alleys - ideal for finding the best and most effective route anywhere in the area.Includes all the streets in BATH, BRIDGWATER, FROME,...

From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from the...

The Eastern Front was the most significant theatre of World War II. Here the bulk of the Wehrmacht was committed and eventually shattered by the Red Army in a campaign of unmatched intensity. From Operation Barbarossa in 1941 through to the final fall of...

For all your holiday and travel needs, the latest up-to-date edition of Philip's super-clear map of Europe.'The Clearest and Most Detailed Maps of Europe' David Williams MBE, former CEO Gem Motoring AssistThe perfect all-inclusive map for planning and...

Kick back, relax, and enjoy your vacation without getting lost.Navigating the various regions during your trip to Thailand is a breeze with this handy Tuttle travel atlas. Designed for the adventurous traveler, and containing all the maps you'll need on...

Find your way around Northern England with this fully revised and updated road atlas. A full colour regional road atlas featuring 52 pages of road mapping. Covers an area extending to: ...

World War II was the greatest conflict in the history of mankind. It penetrated into every corner of the globe, from the Arctic to the Pacific Oceans. Immense armed forces engaged one another in battle in every type of environment, from the desert sands...

Discover hidden gems around Edinburgh with 20 walking routes. Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by a local expert,...

World War I might conjure up images of the trenches of the Western Front where the fighting raged for nearly four and half years, but this was only part of what was truly a world war. It was a complex conflict fought in a number of theatres: an air war,...

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide to the night sky in 2023 for both budding and experienced astronomers."If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this" BBC Sky at Night MagazineWhether you're a seasoned astronomer or just...

A premier birding destination in Southeast Asia, Thailand harbors a diverse and plentiful avifauna - over 1,000 species - and sanctuaries are easily accessible. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species and...

"If you buy just one guide...you won't do better than this" - BBC Sky at Night Magazine"I will continue to enjoy 'Philip's Stargazing' as the months go by" - Helen Sharman, Astronaut "Very useful indeed" - Chris Lintott, Sky at Night presenterDiscover...

A unique illustrated exploration of the development of finance that combines data from every part of the world and covers five thousand years of history "The book is a lot of fun. Data-fixated readers will enjoy unpicking its main content: a series of...

This book offers a visual journey through the history of North America via a series of engaging, detailed maps, explaining key events and eras from prehistory to the 21st century. Specially commissioned maps tell the story of this vast region: the first...

Who hasn't explored and enjoyed their surrounding area recently and come to appreciate what is on our respective doorsteps? Philip's have created this new series for walkers, cyclists and local explorers at a scale that provides greener options to...

Navigate your way around Norwich with this detailed and easy-to-use A-Z Street Atlas. Printed in full-colour, paperback format, this atlas contains 42 pages of continuous street mapping. More than 4,500 streets indexed. Large scale 4 inches to...

Recommended in the Foreign Office Ministerial Reading List - Summer 2014 It does what it says on the tin, introducing the reader to the nuances of planning an itinerary for the Somme or the Ypres Salient. A comprehensive beginners guide. -...

Navigate your way around Scotland with this detailed, full-colour and easy-to-use A-Z Road Atlas. From the border to the north coast, the mainland pages scale is 3.5 miles to 1 inch and the Western Isles, Shetland Islands and Orkney Islands...

More than fifteen centuries after its fall, the Roman Empire remains one of the most formative influences on the history of Europe. Its physical remains dot the landscape from Scotland to Syria. Its cities are still the great metropolises of the...

Eco-tourists, adventurers, and nature lovers will find African Wildlife to be the ideal pocket-sized, folding guide to refer to while driving or trekking through this region. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique...

The award-winning, bestselling The Paris Mapguide by Michael Middleditch - the best streetmap on the marketThe perfect travelling companion, this clever guide combines illustrated, easy-to-read maps with essential facts to help you get the most out of...