Author: Andrew Newman
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814342981
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
This innovative collection builds bridges between multiple areas of social activism as well as current scholarship in geography, anthropology, history, and urban studies to inspire communities in Detroit and other cities towards transformative change.
A People's Atlas of Detroit
Author: Andrew Newman
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814342981
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
This innovative collection builds bridges between multiple areas of social activism as well as current scholarship in geography, anthropology, history, and urban studies to inspire communities in Detroit and other cities towards transformative change.
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
ISBN: 0814342981
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
This innovative collection builds bridges between multiple areas of social activism as well as current scholarship in geography, anthropology, history, and urban studies to inspire communities in Detroit and other cities towards transformative change.
The Young People's Atlas of the United States
Author: James Harrison
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753450222
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Youngsters will embark on an exciting and educational journey of the United States through the pages of this information-packed atlas. Over 250 full-color photos and drawings illuminate the informative text. A double-page spread is devoted to each state, featuring information on each state's geography, history, major cities, people, industry, and agriculture. A fact box offers important statistics and shows each state flower, bird, and tree.
Publisher: Kingfisher
ISBN: 9780753450222
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Youngsters will embark on an exciting and educational journey of the United States through the pages of this information-packed atlas. Over 250 full-color photos and drawings illuminate the informative text. A double-page spread is devoted to each state, featuring information on each state's geography, history, major cities, people, industry, and agriculture. A fact box offers important statistics and shows each state flower, bird, and tree.
A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People
Author: Elie Barnavi
Publisher: Schocken
ISBN: 9780805241273
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The history of the Jews spans more than two millenia and encompasses most parts of the globe--an extraordinary saga which is set forth pictorially in this comprehensive, and richly illustrated and designed volume. With hundreds of brilliantly detailed maps, photographs, and drawings, and chronologies and commentaries by leading experts, A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People is both an authoritative reference work and a sumptuous gift volume.
Publisher: Schocken
ISBN: 9780805241273
Category : Jews
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The history of the Jews spans more than two millenia and encompasses most parts of the globe--an extraordinary saga which is set forth pictorially in this comprehensive, and richly illustrated and designed volume. With hundreds of brilliantly detailed maps, photographs, and drawings, and chronologies and commentaries by leading experts, A Historical Atlas of the Jewish People is both an authoritative reference work and a sumptuous gift volume.
One Planet, Many People
Author: Ashbindu Singh
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9280725718
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Launched to mark World Environment Day 2005, and produced by the UNEP in collaboration with organisations such as the US Geological Survey and NASA, this publication uses text, illustrations, satellite images and ground photographs to depict and analyse humanity's impact on our environment. Issues discussed include: population growth and urbanisation, natural resources consumption, land use intensification, biodiversity and habitat loss; environmental impacts and trends including global warming, air and water pollution, and the impacts on oceans and coastal zones, forests and tundra; changes that result from geo-hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis, climate hazards such as floods and droughts, and industrial hazards such as nuclear accidents and oil spills; and suggestions for mitigating the effects of global environmental change.
Publisher: UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN: 9280725718
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Launched to mark World Environment Day 2005, and produced by the UNEP in collaboration with organisations such as the US Geological Survey and NASA, this publication uses text, illustrations, satellite images and ground photographs to depict and analyse humanity's impact on our environment. Issues discussed include: population growth and urbanisation, natural resources consumption, land use intensification, biodiversity and habitat loss; environmental impacts and trends including global warming, air and water pollution, and the impacts on oceans and coastal zones, forests and tundra; changes that result from geo-hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis, climate hazards such as floods and droughts, and industrial hazards such as nuclear accidents and oil spills; and suggestions for mitigating the effects of global environmental change.
Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition
Author: Christof Spieler
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1642832138
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
"Fully updated and expanded"--Back cover.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1642832138
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
"Fully updated and expanded"--Back cover.
The Kingfisher Young People's Atlas of the World
Author: Philip Steele
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590819480
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Introduces the places and people of the world through maps, facts, and photographs.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780590819480
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Introduces the places and people of the world through maps, facts, and photographs.
The Middle Ages
Author: Mike Corbishley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816051502
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of the Middle Ages.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780816051502
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Maps, charts, illustrations, and text explore the history and culture of the Middle Ages.
Trains, Buses, People
Author: Christof Spieler
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610919033
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
What are the best transit cities in the US? The best Bus Rapid Transit lines? The most useless rail transit lines? The missed opportunities? In the US, the 25 largest metropolitan areas and many smaller cities have fixed guideway transit—rail or bus rapid transit. Nearly all of them are talking about expanding. Yet discussions about transit are still remarkably unsophisticated. To build good transit, the discussion needs to focus on what matters—quality of service (not the technology that delivers it), all kinds of transit riders, the role of buildings, streets and sidewalks, and, above all, getting transit in the right places. Christof Spieler has spent over a decade advocating for transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He strongly believes that just about anyone—regardless of training or experience—can identify what makes good transit with the right information. In the fun and accessible Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit, Spieler shows how cities can build successful transit. He profiles the 47 metropolitan areas in the US that have rail transit or BRT, using data, photos, and maps for easy comparison. The best and worst systems are ranked and Spieler offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. He shows how the unique circumstances of every city have resulted in very different transit systems. Using appealing visuals, Trains, Buses, People is intended for non-experts—it will help any citizen, professional, or policymaker with a vested interest evaluate a transit proposal and understand what makes transit effective. While the book is built on data, it has a strong point of view. Spieler takes an honest look at what makes good and bad transit and is not afraid to look at what went wrong. He explains broad concepts, but recognizes all of the technical, geographical, and political difficulties of building transit in the real world. In the end,Trains, Buses, People shows that it is possible with the right tools to build good transit.
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610919033
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
What are the best transit cities in the US? The best Bus Rapid Transit lines? The most useless rail transit lines? The missed opportunities? In the US, the 25 largest metropolitan areas and many smaller cities have fixed guideway transit—rail or bus rapid transit. Nearly all of them are talking about expanding. Yet discussions about transit are still remarkably unsophisticated. To build good transit, the discussion needs to focus on what matters—quality of service (not the technology that delivers it), all kinds of transit riders, the role of buildings, streets and sidewalks, and, above all, getting transit in the right places. Christof Spieler has spent over a decade advocating for transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He strongly believes that just about anyone—regardless of training or experience—can identify what makes good transit with the right information. In the fun and accessible Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit, Spieler shows how cities can build successful transit. He profiles the 47 metropolitan areas in the US that have rail transit or BRT, using data, photos, and maps for easy comparison. The best and worst systems are ranked and Spieler offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. He shows how the unique circumstances of every city have resulted in very different transit systems. Using appealing visuals, Trains, Buses, People is intended for non-experts—it will help any citizen, professional, or policymaker with a vested interest evaluate a transit proposal and understand what makes transit effective. While the book is built on data, it has a strong point of view. Spieler takes an honest look at what makes good and bad transit and is not afraid to look at what went wrong. He explains broad concepts, but recognizes all of the technical, geographical, and political difficulties of building transit in the real world. In the end,Trains, Buses, People shows that it is possible with the right tools to build good transit.
Ancient China
Author: Tony Allan
Publisher: Cultural Atlas for Young People
ISBN: 9780816068272
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Comprehensive introduction to the world's oldest living civilization.
Publisher: Cultural Atlas for Young People
ISBN: 9780816068272
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Comprehensive introduction to the world's oldest living civilization.
ADC Atlas Prince George's County, Maryland
Author: ADC, the Map People
Publisher: ADC The Map People
ISBN: 9780875308678
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher: ADC The Map People
ISBN: 9780875308678
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description