Place Geography

Maps have a mysterious hold over us. Whether ancient, crumbling parchments or generated by Google, maps tell us things we want to know, not only about our current location or where we are going but about the world in general. And yet, when it comes to geo-politics, much of what we are told is generated by analysts and other experts who have neglected to refer to a map of the place in question.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography and leading geopolitics expert comes an “insightful, hopeful, and endlessly fascinating” (Daily Express) book on today’s new space race and the geopolitics of space—including the increasingly tense power struggle...

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography, a fascinating, “refreshing, and very useful” (The Washington Post) follow-up that uses ten maps to explain the geopolitical challenges to today’s world powers and how they presage a volatile future. Tim Marshall’s...

UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT EVENTS! In this fascinating New York Times bestseller—fully revised to reflect the events of our current world—award-winning journalist Tim Marshall uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain how physical landscapes influence geopolitical strategies of world...

Now a new series on Peacock with Rainn Wilson, THE GEOGRAPHY OF BLISS is part travel memoir, part humor, and part twisted self-help guide that takes the viewer across the globe to investigate not what happiness is, but WHERE it is. Are people in Switzerland happier because it is the most...

Tag along on this New York Times bestselling “witty, entertaining romp” (The New York Times Book Review) as Eric Weiner travels the world, from Athens to Silicon Valley—and back through history, too—to show how creative genius flourishes in specific places at specific times. In this...

When Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016, the 48 percent who wanted to stay and the 52 percent who wanted to go each accused the other of stupidity, fraud, and treason. In reality, the Brexit debate merely reran a script written ten thousand years earlier. Since 1900, however, thanks to rapid globalization, Britain has been overshadowed by American, European, and—increasingly—Chinese actors. Geography Is Destiny shows that the great question for the coming century is not what to do about Brussels; it's what to do about Beijing. 

One Hundred Clever Geography Riddles from Around the World Can you identify a country just from a few clever hints? Guess the Place! is a fun and educational geography riddle book designed to test your knowledge of countries and capitals in an exciting way. Inside, you’ll find one hundred carefully crafted riddles that challenge you to think about location, climate, culture, history, and unique features of countries around the world. Each page invites you to read the clues, think carefully, and guess the place before checking the answers at the back of the book. This book is perfect for: ...

At a time when Google Maps can take you on a virtual tour of Yosemite's remotest trails and cell phones double as navigational systems, it's hard to imagine there's any uncharted ground left on the planet. In Unruly Places, Alastair Bonnett goes to some of the most unexpected, offbeat places in the world to reinspire our geographical imagination. Bonnett's remarkable tour includes moving villages, secret cities, no man's lands, and floating islands.

In the summer of 2012, a team of six climbers set out to attempt the first ascent of one of the great unclimbed lines of the Himalaya - the giant Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat, the world's ninth highest mountain. At 10 kilometers in length, the Mazeno is the longest route to the summit of an 8,000-meter peak. Ten expeditions had tried and failed to climb this enormous ridge.

Coffee and brightly painted oxcarts. Quetzals, coastlines, and the Montverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Learn the ABCs of Costa Rica in this exotic, colorful tour of the small but treasure-filled Central American country.

In Places of the Heart, Colin Ellard explores how our homes, workplaces, cities, and nature - places we escape to and can’t escape from - have influenced us throughout history and how our brains and bodies respond to different types of real and virtual space. As he describes the insight he and other scientists have gained from new technologies, he assesses the influence these technologies will have on our evolving environment and asks what kind of world we are, and should be, creating.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Germany.

Parrots, rain forests, and the Amazon River. Soccer legends and the Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro. Discover the ABCs of a country known worldwide for its deep jungles and amazing variety of plant and animal life in this tour of Brazil.

Where did Odysseus really go? For three thousand years, sailors and scholars have tried to lay a chart over the most famous voyage ever told. This book walks the route leg by leg—and lets the sea itself judge every answer. Almost as soon as the Odyssey existed, people began arguing about where it happened. Strabo pinned the wanderings to the western Mediterranean. Eratosthenes scoffed that you would trace the route the day you found the cobbler who stitched the bag of winds. Victorian yachtsmen matched coves to cantos from the decks of their own boats. Ernle Bradford sailed the route ...

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of France.

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Japan.

Riddles of Iconic Places Around the World Can you recognize the world’s most famous places from just a few clever clues? Guess the Landmark? takes you on a journey across continents, cultures, and centuries through one hundred engaging riddles based on real, well-known landmarks. From ancient wonders and sacred temples to modern skyscrapers and legendary monuments, each page challenges your geographical knowledge in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for curious minds, travel lovers, trivia fans, and puzzle enthusiasts, this book blends learning with entertainment. The riddles gradually ...

Croatia is a country blessed with an unusually rich history. It is also a great tourist attraction. This is a general introduction to Croatia, its history, culture, and tourist attractions. The book will benefit anyone who wishes to know more about the country, or who wishes to plan a trip to it.

Explore the marvels of our planet with 365 Wonders of the World, a fascinating journey through natural wonders, ancient monuments, and cultural landmarks from across the globe. From the depths of the Grand Canyon to the heights of the Eiffel Tower, each daily entry highlights an incredible place and the story behind it.