{"product_id":"the-handy-geography-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Geography Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul A. Tucci\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe world, its people, its countries, its history, the maps, and more \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Geography is more than just maps and finding your destination. It is about the land, the people on that land, the delicate balance of nature, and our very interdependence upon it, despite the miracles of technology and grocery stores. It's about the effects of nature on places and people, as well as how politics, borders, cities, and towns affect our lives. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Geography Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e traces the history of geography from Eratosthenes and Alexander von Humboldt to latitude and longitude, folding maps, and the latest advances in the Global Positioning System (GPS). It provides insights into economic, social, historic, culture, religious, political, and climate geography, plus oceanography, demographics, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Completely revised and updated, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Geography Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tours the world, its natural features, and the ever-changing mark humans make on our planet. It answers 1,200 questions on today's world, from the trivia (longest, hottest, tallest) to how geography has influenced history, religion, architecture, and the location of cities. You'll learn answers to such questions as . . .\u003ci\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is every two-dimensional map distorted? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat new epoch has recently been proposed by Nobel Prize winner Paul Crutzen? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho first had the idea that there is a magnetic North Pole? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is interesting about Google's \"Streetview\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does GPS work? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen will we run out of oil? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many people are projected to live on the planet in 2050? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the largest metropolitan areas in the United States? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow many miles of paved road are there in the United States? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich state has the highest annual divorce rate? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat are the largest and smallest counties in the United States? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's the difference between England, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow is China changing our map of the world? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is ISIS\/ISIL? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOf all 54 countries in Africa, which ones were never colonized? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho owns Antarctica?\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Numerous maps, photos, and illustrations bring the text to life. With an appendix detailing the history, people, government, economy, climate, geography, and other statistics for each of the more than 250 countries of the world, this is the ideal resource for anyone interested in learning about our planet. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Geography Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul A. Tucci\u003c\/b\u003e is a researcher and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Investing Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Handy Personal Finance Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e, and numerous articles regarding the information industry. He has guest lectured at various universities, including Northwestern University, the University of Michigan, INSEAD, New York University. and Oakland University. He also serves on the board of several organizations and privately held companies. As a former Global Publishing executive, he has traveled and conducted business throughout the world and brings this experience and inspiration in writing this book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 464\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.2 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 09, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736313098547,"sku":"9781578595761","price":61.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/LzNCT3pubmZUSk8xVnZZYUVicmM4Zz09.webp?v=1764007348","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-handy-geography-answer-book-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}