National Geographic "Atlas of the World".

8th Edition. October, 2004. Size 12-3/8" x 18-1/2". 416 pages. Totally indexed. A true masterpiece! Using the latest satellite imaging, National Geographic has created a stunning world atlas of exceptional beauty and accuracy. With both political and physical maps and a wealth of information on the world and its people, the atlas includes a 134-page index reflecting 14,000 changes world-wide since the previous edition. Hardcover. National Geographic, the renowned authority in cartographic information for more than 90 years, unveils its most comprehensive and compelling portrait of the world yet. This completely revised, state-of-the-art atlas uses the latest digital mapping techniques, most advanced satellite imagery, and other cutting-edge technology to create a thorough, panoramic picture of the planet Earth. Exclusive Features $_$_START_LIST ? 60 up-to-date political maps, 17 new thematic maps, and 10 new panoramic satellite views of the world and every continent. ? Three all-new, stunning double-page world maps--one created by satellite imagery, one highlighting Earth's physical features, and a political map of all 192 countries. ? First-time-ever use of the oblique view of satellite images, giving readers a sense of the three-dimensional view from space. ? A unique online address for every political map, which allows readers to update and even customize their maps. ? Detailed views of all five ocean floors and both polar regions that reveal the latest scientific coverage of these relatively unexplored frontiers. ? Unique coverage of space, including the latest imagery from the Hubble Space Telescope, and new information from Mars. ? New world-thematic section addressing today's pressing global concerns, with topics such as Biodiversity, World Economy, and Conflict and Terror. ? New section on Cities of the World, emphasizing key ''megacities'' and featuring 60 new maps, photographs, and fact boxes. ? A comprehensive, cross-referenced index of 140,000 place names. ? More than 15,000 changes made between the 7th and the 8th Editions. ? A detailed appendix of reference information such as foreign terms, metric conversions, time zones, and temperature statistics. ? The unique Ehlermann binding, which enables the atlas to open completely flat so that no information is lost in the center. ? Owners of this new 8th Edition Atlas also receive exclusive access to National Geographic's interactive atlas web site. Featuring impressive technology that enables users to create customized views of many maps in the atlas, the unique site also contains animations that zoom in on famous world landmarks, and a printable map update capability to keep this atlas forever current. $_$_END_LIST