Singapore in a Nutshell : nuggets Singapore in a Nutshell by Arlene Bastion and published by Pearson. Written in an informal and personal style, Singapore in a Nutshell is a speedy reference and guide for anyone, students or visitors to Singapore, wanting a simplified – nutshell or nugget-sized view – of Singapore. The book´s approach is to hook information onto an interesting angle, drawing out the significance and implications of the features discussed, and how they influence and impact upon lifestyle.The book is unique because it provides a capsule account of a range of topics, such as public housing, education, national campaigns and institutions, values, and competitiveness. Revised, and substantiated with content to keep up with current developments in Singapore, this third edition remains easily readable and enjoyable for anyone interested in a bird´s eye view of Singapore.
Atlas of the World
Using state-of-the-art cartographic technology and information with dynamic and diverse physiographic and cultural content. Altas with full-spread world maps with the Earthīs surface seamlessly linked with satellite imagery, then physical and natural features, and finally todayīs political world of countries and cities. The Physical and Natural World section includes captivating core topics such as the evolution of earth, geology and tectonics, climate and weather, oceans, world water, the bioshere, and biodiversity. Human Activities covers 11 world themes: population, migration and refugees, conflict and terrorism, cultures, economy, energy and minerals, communications, food, health and education, the environment, and ending with wildlands.
National Geographic Atlas of the World, Eighth Edition
What has 33,000 pages with 44 million printed words?
Answer: Encyclopaedia Britannica.
A.J. Jacobsīs hilarious, enlightening, and seemingly impossible quest to read the "Encyclopaedia Britannica" from A to Z which took him one and the half years to complete. Jacobs is a former editor at Entertainment Weekly and now a senior editor at Esquire, Jacobsī day-to-day work brings him into contact with a variety of American obsessions. After the first few chapters, however, it becomes clear that this is more than an account of consuming such a massive amount of information. The book is divided into chapters based on each section of the Britannica, and Jacobsī tale unfolds under headings that link his reflections to related Britannica entries. These reflections begin to reveal several themes that emerge throughout the book: Jacobsī struggle to match, or at least come to terms with, his fatherīs accomplishments, the ongoing attempts of Jacobs and his wife to become parents, and the nature of intelligence and intelligent people.
"The Know-It-All" is an ingenious, mightily entertaining memoir of one manīs intellect, neuroses, and obsessions and asoul-searching, ultimately touching struggle between the all-consuming quest for factual knowledge and the undeniable gift of hard-won wisdom.
Encyclopaedia Britannica World Atlas
 Encyclopaedia Britannica from Australia to New Zealand, Europe to the USA and beyond, this World Atlas covers every country on the earth with rich imagery and in amazing detail. Itīs a must-have for your library. Utilising modern and accurate mapping techniques such as satellite imaging and laser measurement this is a truly comprehensive atlas of our planet. The Britannica World Atlas is magnificently presented in hardcover with a dust jacket and slipcase.
With over 390 pages, the Encyclopaedia Britannica World Atlas provides an amazingly detailed view of our planet and the illustrated thematic content covers the most important geographical issues of the day. The maps are organised by continent with each continental section being introduced by a stunning satellite image. An introductory section, The World Today, includes detailed information on such topics as world population, cities, climate, the environment and telecommunications as well as updated details of the worldīs states and territories. Also included are geographical comparisons, planets, earthquakes and volcanos, vegetation, cities and energy.
The extensive index has over 130,000 place name entries from the reference maps. Cross referencing to alternative and former names is also possible. The reference mapping reflects recent geopolitical and geographical change around the world. In addition, detailed plans of 32 of the worldīs great cities are included on the reference maps of the country in which they are located for easy reference.
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