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| Timeless Earth | 
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| Creator: Hammond
Publisher: Hammond
Category: Book
List Price: $59.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 136200
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.1
Dimensions (in): 14.1 x 11.1 x 1.4
ISBN: 0843709936
Dewey Decimal Number: 363.69
EAN: 9780843709933
ASIN: 0843709936
Publication Date: October 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
We should emphasize what unites us much more than what divides us;
--Kofi Annan
--Former Secretary-General to the United Nations
--Member of the Global Elders.
Renowned Hammond World Atlas has been helping people keep the world at their fingertips for over a century. Hammond s latest publication, the stunning Timeless Earth: 400 of the World s Most Important Places, continues Hammond s long-standing tradition. It showcases 400 of the world s most celebrated locations as identified by UNESCO s World Heritage program in remarkable, full-color spreads.
Allow yourself to be engulfed in the world s most breathtaking landscapes from the creamy, sun-bleached stone of the Acropolis; to the frosty peaks of the Canadian Rocky Mountains; to the sprawling architectural intricacy of Versailles. Explore natural wonders like Zambia s Victoria Falls and the tropical rainforest of Sumatra, man made marvels like the Hwaseong Fortress, or historically significant sites like Auschwitz and Hiroshima.
Features:
oCovers 400 of the most significant UNESCO World heritage sites, with an in-depth look at a select 290 of these interesting places
oAll 851 World Heritage sites clearly mapped in lush full-color spreads
oPacked with more than 1,000 full-color photographs
oLearn about the cultural importance of UNESCO s World Heritage initiative
oDivided into three distinct sections The Natural World, Human Culture, and The Modern World
oColor-coded pages for easy browsing
Timeless Earth is the ideal gift both for the world traveler and for the enthusiast who wishes to see the world from home.
The UNESCO World Heritage Trust is an international organization that spearheads efforts to identify, protect, and preserve historic sites and natural areas of worldwide significance.
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| Customer Reviews:
A welcome and popular addition to school and community library reference collections October 12, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There is a seemingly never-ending struggle between historical preservation and the contemporary needs of the people. "Timeless Earth: 400 of the World's Most Important Places" is a look at some of the most magnificent places on the planet, accompanied by magnificent and beautiful full color photographs of each. The four hundred are drawn from both natural wonders of the world, man-made wonders ancient, medieval, and modern to create a blend of the world's wonders. With an informative text on each showcased example discussing their significance, "Timeless Earth" is an entertaining and educational experience under one cover, making it a great choice for those looking for something to leave on their coffee table, as well as a welcome and popular addition to school and community library reference collections.
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