From discovering why every map is distorted to why Rhode Island is called an island even though it's not, this comprehensive reference simplifies geography in an approachable question-and-answer format. All aspects of the discipline are covered, including physical, economic, political, and cultural geography. Questions answered include Who carved Mount Rushmore? What is the average life expectancy in Japan? and What were the seven wonders of the ancient world? Ideal for students and teachers, this resource is for all those curious about our world.
Factual paragraphs of believe-it-or-nots of the land, air and sea, as strange facts of insects, birds, plants, trees, animals, fish and geography are explained for the curious minded.
World geography is an important topic for everyone. It can be used to study the past but is also crucial to understanding the events and current political conditions of the modern world. "Encyclopedia of World Geography" is an authoritative three-volume set profiling everything from the Fulda Gap to the Hudson River. Approximately 750 entries describe pioneers in geography and mapmaking; regions, boundaries, and places; and tools and terminology of geography and cartography.
Welcome to Panama -- Physical geography -- Panama through time -- People and culture -- Political and economic geography -- Living in Panama today -- Panama looks ahead.
Cooking the Australian Way (Easy Menu Ethnic Cookbooks)
Added by: rew12rqp | Karma: 34.40 | Black Hole | 25 October 2009
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An introduction to the cooking of Australia, featuring such recipes as egg and bacon pie, Anzac biscuits, pumpkin soup, and glazed kiwi tart. Also includes information on the history, geography, customs and people of the "land down under."
