Atlas of the World »

Affordable even for private libraries, and essential for public ones, Oxford's world atlas, with its high quality color maps and wealth of geographic material, remains both attractive and satisfying. In an oversize format (11.25x15"), the atlas contains lots of garnish to the maps. New to this edition is a glossary, the addition of state and interstate highways for the US maps, revision of the city maps, updated statistics in the gazetteer of nations, and up-to-date political information in the introductory "regions in the news" section. The maps are of the best quality, featuring precise resolution of the details of topography and geography; separate maps are included of major cities. A selection of dramatic full-page color satellite photos of various cities and places is also included. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Boston Herald - Rosemary Herbert

There has never been a better time to own or give an up-to-date atlas...This authoratative volume is the standard by which others will be measured.