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National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition
National Geographic
National Geographic, 2004
Incredible Family Resource
+ Easily the best there is, a true achievement
+ Beautiful, good value
+ Atlas of the World by National Geographic
+ National Geographic has made changes
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Encyclopedia Britannica 2006 Deluxe Win/Mac [Old Version]
Mac OS X, Windows | Avanquest, 2005
A great product
+ CAN BE LOADED ONTO YOUR COMPUTER FOR QUICK REFERENCE!
+ Potential problems
+ Encyclopedia Britannica 2006 Delux for PC
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Explorers House: National Geographic and the World It Made
Robert M. Poole
Penguin Press HC, The, 2004
Family affair
+ From White Men's Club to ...
+ Birth of a Publishing Icon
+ An Insider gives the Back-Story on National Geographic
+ "THE INCREASE AND DIFFUSION OF GEOGRAPHIC KNOWLEDGE'
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Atlas of the World, 12th Edition
Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press, USA, 2004
Well done!
+ I'm torn between this one and its junior brother
+ A Very Nice Book
+ A clear and comprehensive atlas.
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Britannica Concise Encyclopaedia, Updated Version (Encylopaedia)
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Incorporated, 2002
Britannica Concise versus Columbia
+ Disasterlad on a Desktop Indispensable
+ The best one volume encyclopedia I found
I think both books are outstanding, and more complementary than rivals. In fact, I use both. Nevertheless, there are some differences. Columbia's big dimensions and weight (8.9 pounds/4 kg) make almost necessary to read it on a desk. Britannica Concise (BCE) is 6.7 pounds/3 kg and smaller. Both ...
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National Geographic Eyewitness to the 20th Century: An Illustrated History (National Geographic) (National ...
National Geographic Society
National Geographic, 2004
This visually exciting and reader-friendly coverage of important events and trends that shaped the 20th century uses memorable and surprising photographs, chronologies, time lines, fact boxes on trends and trivia, and authoritative text from noted historians, scientists, and explorers to bring to life this remarkable century. Organized conveniently by decade, each section begins with an essay by ...
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National Geographic Atlas Of World History (Atlas)
Noel Grove
National Geographic, 1998
Fine history tome but not really an atlas....
I give this book four stars because, while it is really not an atlas, it is a wonderful overview of history. The book features the superb photography/illustrations that folks expect from National Geographic. These graphics are used to good effect, showing the progression from early history to the ...
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Atlas of World History
Oxford University Press, USA, 1999
Utterly fascinating
+ Atlas of World History
+ A great book at a fair price
+ I'd like to give it 5 stars, but...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: With 2004 Book of the Year (Britannica Books)
Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated, 2003
Encyclopedia Britannica
+ 32 Volumes - The Best Encyclopedia Ever
+ An expensive edition printed on the chippest quality paper
The latest Britannica contains full-color illustrations which
accompany the text. It is easy to read. The articles are
comprehensive with an exhaustive listing of references. The
volumes are quite valuable for their up-to-date coverage of
the new world geography. i.e. The Russian Republics
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National Geographic Almanac of Geography (National Geographic Almanacs)
National Geographic Society
National Geographic, 2005
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Atlas of the World
Oxford University Press, 2003
Well done!
+ I'm torn between this one and its junior brother
+ A Very Nice Book
+ A clear and comprehensive atlas.
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The Great World Atlas
DK Publishing
DK ADULT, 2004
i love this book
+ A steal.........
+ Best book deal I have ever recieved.
+ Truly great atlas
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The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Editors of Kingfisher
Kingfisher, 2004
Great
+ The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
+ LOVE This Book!!!!
+ Good book
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National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Universe
Roy A. Gallant, Margaret Sedeen
Random House Inc (T), 1995
Jarringly beautiful
+ Perfect for a child's imagination
+ Excellent Resource
+ My Childhood Memories
+ Our Universe - It Puts the Best Inside the Mind's Eye
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Merriam Webster's Collegiate Encyclopedia
Merriam-Webster, 2000
One of the most useful encyclopedias you'll ever use
+ Just Enough Information
+ Excellent Reader's Adjunct
+ Very good value
+ A FIRST-RATE REFERENCE
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