Atlas & Maps

Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: الدار العربية للعلوم,
Publication Year: 2004

Weight: 1 KG
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Pages: 140,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: المركز الجغرافي الملكي الأردني,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: قطعة

Weight: 1 KG
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Pages: 592,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: Penguin,
Publication Year: 2012,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 128x196x40mm

For nearly a century the two most powerful nations on earth, Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia, fought a secret war in the lonely passes and deserts of Central Asia. Those engaged in this shadowy struggle called it 'The Great Game', a phrase immortalized by Kipling. When play first began the two rival empires lay nearly 2,000 miles apart. By the end, some Russian outposts were within 20 miles of India. This classic book tells the story of the Great Game through the exploits of the young officers, both British and Russian, who risked their lives playing it. Disguised as holy men or native horse-traders, they mapped secret passes, gathered intelligence and sought the allegiance of powerful khans. Some never returned. The violent repercussions of the Great Game are still convulsing Central Asia today.show more

Weight: 0.4 KG
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Pages: 176,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: DK Publishing,
Publication Year: 2015,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 258x307x17mm

Fully revised and updated for an 8th edition, the Student World Atlas brings the Earth's geography to life with state-of-the-art mapping from up-to-date satellite and cartographic sources. Detailed maps reveal the Earth's physical structure, oceans, climate, population and economy. Borders and boundaries of the world's countries have been fully updated and are clearly explained, while a world fact-file and gazetteer highlight key statistical data for each country, allowing direct comparisons between nations. A section devoted to learning map skills develops your understanding and practical use of maps. Student World Atlas is the perfect geography resource and an essential reference for students of all ages.show more

Weight: 1.12 KG
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Pages: 408,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: DK Publishing,
Publication Year: 2016,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 269x369x29mm

Explore the world with the Reference World Atlas, 10th Edition, with over 640 maps and a wealth of information on the world's 196 nations. This indispensable atlas includes large-scale 3D maps and over 750 photographs to illustrate the most spectacular locations on the planet. Stretching across the globe from the British Isles to the Pacific Ocean, continental and regional maps are complemented by terrain models, cross-sections and thematic maps, providing additional information to help you understand the geography and culture of each region. With an index of over 80,000 entries, this is the essential reference atlas for any business, home, and school. This 10th edition of the Reference World Atlas is fully updated to incorporate recent border, place name and flag changes around the globe, offering a complete and unrivalled picture of the earth today. Previous Edition ISBN 9781409376392show more

Weight: 2.79 KG
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Pages: 4,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: Pearson,
Publication Year: 2009,
Cover: Poster,
Dimensions: 220.98x279.4x2.54mm

Outlines the basic concepts and principles of political science.show more

Weight: 0.04 KG
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Pages: 522,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: Pearson,
Publication Year: 2011,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 156x228x36mm

2014 Reprint of 1961 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Lifton's research for the book began in 1953 with a series of interviews with American servicemen who had been held captive during the Korean War. In addition to interviews with 25 Americans, Lifton also interviewed 15 Chinese who had fled their homeland after having been subjected to indoctrination in Chinese universities. From these interviews, which in some cases occurred regularly for over a year, Lifton identified the tactics used by Chinese communists to cause drastic shifts in one's opinions and personality and "brainwash" American soldiers into making demonstrably false assertions. This work has become a classic text in the field and continues to serve as a fundamental guide in the debriefing of former cult members. Lifton's famous eight criteria for thought control are: Milieu Control. This involves the control of information and communication both within the environment and, ultimately, within the individual, resulting in a significant degree of isolation from society at large. Mystical Manipulation. There is manipulation of experiences that appear spontaneous but in fact were planned and orchestrated by the group or its leaders in order to demonstrate divine authority or spiritual advancement or some special gift or talent that will then allow the leader to reinterpret events, scripture, and experiences as he or she wishes. Demand for Purity. The world is viewed as black and white and the members are constantly exhorted to conform to the ideology of the group and strive for perfection. The induction of guilt and/or shame is a powerful control device used here. Confession. Sins, as defined by the group, are to be confessed either to a personal monitor or publicly to the group. There is no confidentiality; members' "sins," "attitudes," and "faults" are discussed and exploited by the leaders. Sacred Science. The group's doctrine or ideology is considered to be the ultimate Truth, beyond all questioning or dispute. Truth is not to be found outside the group. The leader, as the spokesperson for God or for all humanity, is likewise above criticism. Loading the Language. The group interprets or uses words and phrases in new ways so that often the outside world does not understand. This jargon consists of thought-terminating cliches, which serve to alter members' thought processes to conform to the group's way of thinking. Doctrine over person. Member's personal experiences are subordinated to the sacred science and any contrary experiences must be denied or reinterpreted to fit the ideology of the group. Dispensing of existence. The group has the prerogative to decide who has the right to exist and who does not. This is usually not literal but means that those in the outside world are not saved, unenlightened, unconscious and they must be converted to the group's ideology. If they do not join the group or are critical of the group, then they must be rejected by the members. Thus, the outside world loses all credibility. In conjunction, should any member leave the group, he or she must be rejected also."show more

Weight: 0.7 KG
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Pages: 328,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis,
Publication Year: 2000,
Cover: Paperback,
Dimensions: 128x196x24mm

John Griffiths delves into the history, culture, social fabric, internal politics and economy of this intriguing and backward country. He reveals a nation living in the shadow of perpetual conflict: from the early incursions (Persian, Greek, and Hun Mongol) through the Russian invasion and subsequent withdrawal, to the rise of the Taliban and the resulting international crisis which led to the War on Terror and the ongoing Allied occupation of the country. Set against Afghanistan's deep-rooted religious, ethnic and social divisions and the more recent bitter civil war that left as many as 2 million Afghans dead and over 6 million homeless, Griffiths examines the political situation, in particular the role of the Taliban - who controlled approximately 90 per cent of the country before the war - under their fanatical and reclusive leader. He analyses their stance on minority groups, the importance of Islam, the place of women in Taliban society, their views on education and their support for the Islamic fundamentalist Osama bin Laden. He also discusses the difficulties that the West has and will continue to face when attempting to impose law and order on a country which has as its core a collection of diverse, independent and proud people, and stresses the importance of ultimately creating stability in what is becoming a vitally important strategic and political flashpoint. Fully updated, "Afghanistan: Land of Conflict and Beauty" provides an insightful and informative account of a country trapped between the middle ages and the twentieth-first century.show more

Weight: 0.28 KG
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Pages: 256,
Specialty: Atlas & Maps,
Publisher: DK Publishing,
Publication Year: 2014,
Cover: Hardback,
Dimensions: 254x305x23mm

Great Maps takes a close look at the history of maps, from ancient maps such as medieval mappae mundi to Google Earth. Why do we put north at the top of maps? Which maps show us the way to Heaven, and which show the "land of no sunshine" or the land of "people with no bowels"? In Great Maps, author and historian Jerry Brotton tells the hidden story behind more than 60 of the most significant maps from around the world, picking out key features, stories, and techniques in rich visual detail to reveal the inner meaning buried within the landscape. Maps are not just geographical data: they reflect a particular ideological, historical, or cultural context. Providing a unique insight into how mapmakers have used maps to shape and depict their world view, this beautifully illustrated book traces the development of human development and culture through its maps. From the earliest rock carvings to the latest geospatial technology, from ancient medieval mappae mundi to the first road atlas, Great Maps explores in stunning photographic detail how maps have influenced and reflected our world throughout history.show more

Weight: 1.66 KG
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