Reference - Atlases

A planisphere is a hand held aid used to identify which stars and constellations are visible. It's easy to use. Just turn the disc so the date lines up with the current time and it shows you what the sky looks like now! This special double-sided design makes it easier to relate to what you see in the sky, giving a less distorted view compared to the more common, traditional single sided ones. Included is Quasar's unique Planet Finder card, which gives the approximate position of the five naked eye planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jup... read more

A smaller Times World Atlas in a convenient, portable format for frequent use. Representing the earth with a perfect blend of authority, accuracy and style. All the mapping and information in this revised edition has been brought fully up to date to give an accurate picture of today's world. Detailed reference maps in the distinctive and respected Times style provide balanced, systematic coverage of all parts of the world. All maps have been fully revised to take account of any recent environmental and geopolitical changes. Majo... read more

When you buy a UBD street directory you know that you're going to get excellent value for your money. With the latest maps and an easy to read format it's the only street directory you'll ever need.

Over 100 pages of full-colour, up-to-the minute, detailed reference maps. Useful facts and statistics are provided for each country, and there is an informative introductory section on a wide range of topics.

Winner of the Readers' Choice Award, 1998 Montana New Zealand Books Awards. This superb new colour book is a journey in maps, graphics and text through New Zealand's past to the present, revealing the relationships between the places and people of New Zealand. Using the most sophisticated technology available historians, cartographers, geographers, geologists and archaeologists have pooled their knowledge and research to create a book which is highly pictorial yet remarkably detailed. The book is divided into five section... read more

A new edition of this hugely successful atlas that contains 16 pages of New Zealand and Pacific maps and statistical information in an attractive and modern style.

All the world maps are up-to-date as of July 2007 and the NZ statistical material is the latest available.
Includes: 16 pages of NZ maps and graphs; Statistical information presented in an accessible graphical format; Page of Pacific maps; Larger more attractive format; Separate NZ and Pacific Index for easy access; Latest world mapping.

This updated edition renders the topography of the country in even more striking contrast and detail. The legibility of place names is greatly enhanced, and changes in geographical detail, such as retreating glaciers, are brought up to date. The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand sets a new benchmark in atlas publishing, both internationally and in New Zealand. Over recent years map-maker Roger Smith, from Wellington company GeographX, has created cutting-edge digital relief maps from Land Information New Zealand's map data. The resul... read more

"The Insight Family World Atlas" offers a comprehensive introduction to the diversity of the planet with 200 pages of clear, up-to-date, detailed, digital mapping with vibrant use of colour to aid orientation. Specially developed pictorial system identifies over 17,000 sights and attractions. A 60-page country encyclopedia provides key information and statistics and is lavishly illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs. There are 80,000 index entries accompanied by pictorial symbols show at a glance, whether the entry is a ... read more

This brand-new, large format atlas of the night sky, is aimed at readers who have developed an interest in astronomy from reading basic guides, and who have acquired some basic equipment. Their next step is to observe the fainter objects of the night sky and develop a knowledge of all 88 constellations in the northern and southern hemispheres. Star charts will cover the whole sky showing objects down to a magnitude of 6.5 (approx. naked-eye limit under clear skies). The sky is covered in 20 large-scale charts to avoid the crow... read more

New fully revised edition of this top of the range Collins World Atlas at a great price. Detailed world mapping is attractively presented along with hundreds of facts, internet links, images, tables and graphs. The atlas provides a complete and topical view of today's world. TOP OF THE RANGE ATLAS The flagship title in the Collins World atlas range, giving a full picture of the Earth through the use of maps, satellite images, space and aerial photography, 3D terrain models and graphics. These features are further enhanced by fact ... read more

The Times Atlas of the World Desktop edition is a complete world reference atlas in a convenient and easy to use format, retaining the authority, style and detail of the larger Times atlases. An excellant world atlas for every day look-up at home or work - broad coverage at a great price. This new edition of the Times Desktop Atlas of the World has been fully revised to bring all the maps and geographical information completely up-to-date. As with all the atlases in the Times range it offers great authority, outstanding quality an... read more

An essential item of equipment for beginners and experienced observers, Philip

Presents an authoritative world atlas of exceptional quality and value. Utilising the latest digital cartography and including detailed sections on the world's economy, geography and statistics, this book is a superb reference for the home or office.

A highly inventive, user-friendly Atlas, with lively and entertaining commentary, and peppered with little-known facts. Nick Page applies the features of contemporary mapping styles to journeys and locations: logging Paul's journeys on a Roman Road map complete with distance chart; linking Biblical sites to the panorama of Jerusalem today with 3D relief mapping; and locating the latest archaeological and historical research findings, Google-earth style. This truly innovative Bible Atlas will help readers visualise the journeys, eve... read more

The history of the world is presented in a new compact edition. From the rise and fall of empires to the birth of nations, culture and conflict, explore the history of our world, from early man to the 21st century. Key era overviews build up a story of the changing world through the centuries using maps and charts, looking at empires, trade and migrations, while historical developments are examined continent-by-continent and region by region, complemented by revealing timelines. A continental overview introduces each regional histo... read more

A complete reference to everything in our souther sky. It includes over 100 maps and charts, solar system, how to observe the night sky, types of stars and planets. Australian authors.

A complete reference to everything in our southern sky. Includes over 100 maps and charts, solar system, how to observe the night sky, types of stars and planets. Completely updated and revised with new photographs of new discoveries.