world atlases and maps
Philip’s Pocket World Atlas The handy paperback format makes this pocket-sized world atlas ideal for students and travellers of all kinds.
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Political map coloration makes it easy to locate countries and cities. Informative thematic section. Key facts and flags for over 200 countries. Ideal for both holiday and business travellers. Classic Philip’s mapping – superb detail. Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society.
THE BOOK Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84907 242 7 Price: £4.99 New Edition Previous ISBN: 978 1 84907 088 1 Binding PB Size 177 x 110 mm Extent 144 Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification GBGM Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
The new edition Philip’s Pocket World Atlas contains 96 pages of maps that are politically coloured to emphasize countries, towns and cities, as well as major transport routes and administrative boundaries. At the beginning of the atlas are maps showing the world’s major flight paths and international organizations. In addition, there is a concise country gazetteer giving details for over 200 of the world’s nations, with useful information about area, population, capital cities, annual income, currencies and national governments. At the end of the atlas, the 24-page letter-figure index lists all major towns and cities, plus numerous geographical features such as mountains, rivers and lakes. The handy paperback format makes this pocket-sized world atlas ideal for students and travellers of all kinds.
Also published by Philip’s 9781849071734 Philip’s Royal Geographical Society Atlas of the World 9781849071222 Philip’s Atlas of the World 9780540092536 Philip’s Concise Atlas of the World 9781849072366 Philip’s World Atlas (HB) 9781849072373 Philip’s World Atlas (PB) 9781849071475 Philip’s Quick Reference World Atlas 9781849070898 Philip’s Pocket Travel Atlas
Philip’s is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
astronomy
Philip’s Stargazing 2013 Heather Couper & Nigel Henbest A month-by-month guide to the northern night sky, written by the internationally known astronomy writers and broadcasters Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest.
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Colour star chart for each month, with the Moon and planets clearly marked. Information on the planets, Sun, Moon, meteors and other special events. Deep-sky objects to find during the year for users of binoculars or telescopes. Amateur-taken astrophotography, with information on how it was obtained. Round-up of new equipment.
THE BOOK Philip’s Stargazing 2013 is a concise guide to the northern night sky, helping starwatchers to see the year’s most fascinating events, whether observing with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope.
Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84907 235 9 Price: £6.99 New Edition Previous ISBN: 978 1 84907 175 8 Binding PB Size 230 x 160 mm Extent 64 Audience description G General Rights Worldwide Subject classification WNX Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
Also published by Philip’s 9780540088171 Philip’s Planisphere (Latitude 51.5 North) 9781849071970 Philip’s Stargazing with Binoculars 9781849071963 Philip’s Stargazing with a Telescope 9780540089352 Philip’s Guide to Stars and Planets 9781849070652 Philip’s Moon Observer’s Guide 9781849070669 Philip’s Solar System Observer’s Guide
The guide is suitable for use between latitudes 40°N and 60°N, including Britain and Ireland, Europe as far south as Rome, and Canada and the northern USA as far south as Philadelphia. Each chapter (one for each month of the year) has a colour star map, created by Wil Tirion, showing the positions and phases of the Moon, the positions of the planets, and other useful information. Each month also includes a constellation described in detail; special events during the month, such as eclipses; a featured astronomical object, usually a deep-sky target; plus an astrophotograph, with details of how it was taken. The Solar System Almanac explains the movement of the planets, with particular attention paid to their positions in 2013. Solar and lunar eclipses, meteor showers and comets are also described. Exploring the Deep Sky provides a list of recommended deep-sky objects. The observer can use the monthly charts to discover which constellations are on view, and then use this information to plan deep-sky observing. The book concludes with an Equipment Review. Here Robin Scagell, author of Philip’s Stargazing with a Telescope, provides a round-up of what’s new in observing technology, from the latest brands of telescope to the best webcams.
THE AUTHORS Heather Couper is a past President of both the British Astronomical Association and the Society for Popular Astronomy. She is a Fellow of both the Royal Astronomical Society and the Institute of Physics, and a former Millennium Commissioner, for which she was awarded the CBE in 2007. Nigel Henbest has been Astronomy Consultant to New Scientist magazine, Editor of the Journal of the British Astronomical Association, and Media Consultant to the Royal Greenwich Observatory.
Philip’s is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
world atlases and maps
Philip’s World Atlas Hardback
An information-packed world atlas from Philip’s, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society – fully revised and updated.
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96 pages of fully revised physical and political maps. 32-page illustrated thematic section: ‘The World in Focus’. 48-page ‘World Cities’ section, including 9 pages of spectacular satellite imagery. Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society.
THE BOOK Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84907 236 6 Price: £14.99 New Edition Previous ISBN: 978 1 84907 103 1 Binding HB CLOTH/JKT Size 310 x 230 mm Extent 264 Illustrations 96pp of digital physical/political maps; 32pp of geographical information; 48pp World Cities Audience description G General Rights Worldwide not for sale in: US, CA Subject classification GBGM Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk Also published by Philip’s 9781849071734 Philip’s Royal Geographical Society Atlas of the World 9781849071222 Philip’s Atlas of the World 9780540092536 Philip’s Concise Atlas of the World 9781849072373 Philip’s World Atlas (PB) 9781849071475 Philip’s Quick Reference World Atlas 9781849070898 Philip’s Pocket Travel Atlas 9781849072427 Philip’s Pocket World Atlas
With 96 pages of authoritative world maps, a comprehensive index, 69 city maps, and a thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, Philip’s World Atlas is recommended for students as well as for general home reference. The 96 pages of physical and political maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides an exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms. The 32-page introductory section – ‘The World in Focus’ – covers key geographical themes such as the Earth’s position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. The 48-page ‘World Cities’ section provides urban-area and city-centre maps marking tourist sites for 69 of the world’s most important cities, backed up by a comprehensive index. Full-page satellite images for 9 of the cities featured complete this section. The 35,000-name index includes geographical features as well as towns and cities, with both letter-figure grid references and latitude and longitude co-ordinates.
Philip’s is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY
world atlases and maps
Philip’s World Atlas Paperback
An information-packed paperback world atlas from Philip’s, published in association with the Royal Geographical Society – fully revised and updated.
SALES AND MARKETING POINTS • • • •
96 pages of fully revised physical and political maps. 32-page illustrated thematic section: ‘The World in Focus’. 48-page ‘World Cities’ section, including 9 pages of spectacular satellite imagery. Published in association with the Royal Geographical Society.
THE BOOK Pub Date: 1 Oct 2012 ISBN: 978 1 84907 237 3 Price: £12.99 New Edition Previous ISBN: 978 1 84907 104 8 Binding PB Size 310 x 230 mm Extent 264 Illustrations 96pp of digital physical/political maps; 32pp of geographical information; 48pp World Cities Audience description G General Rights Worldwide not for sale in: US, CA Subject classification GBGM Distributed by orders@lbsltd.co.uk 01903 828511 Trade orders tradeorders@octopus-publishing.co.uk
With 96 pages of authoritative world maps, a comprehensive index, 69 city maps, and a thematic section providing information on topics covered in geography, humanities and economics courses, Philip’s World Atlas is recommended for students as well as for general home reference. The 96 pages of physical and political maps give a balanced coverage of the world at well-chosen scales. The hill-shading on the physical maps provides an exceptionally vivid portrayal of landforms. The 32-page introductory section – ‘The World in Focus’ – covers key geographical themes such as the Earth’s position in the Solar System, the structure of the Earth, climate and weather, the environment, population, resources, economics and international organizations. The 48-page ‘World Cities’ section provides urban-area and city-centre maps marking tourist sites for 69 of the world’s most important cities, backed up by a comprehensive index. Full-page satellite images for 9 of the cities featured complete this section. The 35,000-name index includes geographical features as well as towns and cities, with both letter-figure grid references and latitude and longitude co-ordinates.
Also published by Philip’s 9781849071734 Philip’s Royal Geographical Society Atlas of the World 9781849071222 Philip’s Atlas of the World 9780540092536 Philip’s Concise Atlas of the World 9781849072366 Philip’s World Atlas (HB) 9781849071475 Philip’s Quick Reference World Atlas 9781849070898 Philip’s Pocket Travel Atlas 9781849072427 Philip’s Pocket World Atlas
Philip’s is an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group Ltd, Endeavour House, 189 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8JY