Urbanization is a global phenomenon, but the way cities are developing, the experience of city life, and the prospects for the future of cities vary widely from region to region. The Atlas of Cities presents a unique taxonomy of cities that looks at different aspects of their physical, economic, social, and political structures; their interactions with each other and with their hinterlands; the challenges and opportunities they present; and where cities might be going in the future.

The locations gathered here include the dangerous Strait of Messina, home of the mythical sea monsters Scylla and Charybdis; the coal town of Jharia, where the ground burns constantly with fire; Kasanka National Park in Zambia, where 8 million migrating bats darken the skies; the Nevada Triangle in the Sierra Nevada mountains, where hundreds of aircraft have disappeared; and Aokigahara Forest near Mount Fuji in Japan, the world’s second most popular suicide location following the Golden Gate Bridge. Including introductory sections for each continent and the flags and country facts at the end of each continental section, this atlas features stunning satellite images that portray unique physical geography and highlights the sprawling extent of major cities. From the Antebellum South to Fort Sumter, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the fitful peace of Reconstruction, National Geographic’s Atlas of the Civil War displays eye-opening maps—and a gripping, self-contained story—on every spread.Equally well-suited for a general audience and students of history or international relations, the Atlas of World History continues Oxford’s presence as the premier publisher of world atlases. The hundreds of city and world maps that form the body of the Atlas have been thoroughly updated for this 23rd edition. The Atlasis so dense it will keep any kind of nerd happy for weeks!…I’m running out of adjectives but trust me, this is a fantastic book.”–5 Minutes for Books Some of the choicest maps show distribution of stats like, Refugees, Immigration Spread, World Debt, Global Disease Burden, Fragility of States, Trade Flow, Access to Improved Sanitation, Access to Education, and many more. Naturally, any map that includes information about the people of Earth is in its very nature political and subject to interpretation. For example, one map represents the locations of “politicides and genocides around the world.” That is a subject that is based on perspective, as it does not include the abortion counts. A large number of the peoples living on Earth would see abortion as genocide. It depends on your own perspective. This atlas also pictures flags from around the world. Description: This alluring read includes 40 locations that are rife with disaster, chaos, paranormal activity, and death.

Presents a one-of-a-kind taxonomy of cities that looks at their origins, development, and future prospects Accuracy/Authority/Bias: National Geographic is a global publishing company known for its educational materials. Many schools turn to this company for reference materials. Standing as symbols of worship, testaments to kingships or even the strange and wonderful traditions of old and new, these curious places are not just extraordinary sights but reflections on man’s own relationship with the world around us.This newly revised and expanded edition of The World Atlas of Beer features ten additional countries—including Poland, Switzerland, Spain, Ireland, Iceland, and China—as well as up-to-the-moment beer industry information and trends. With this ultimate companion in hand, you can explore the best beers in the whole world.