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An uncommon atlas : 50 new views of our physical, cultural and political world / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-;

Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-219) and index.An Uncommon Atlas is the new 2019 edition, previously published as New Views. From charting energy networks to revealing new and emerging lands, measuring human migration to assessing the planet's ant populations - and including the phenomena we have little control over such as lightning strikes or asteroid impact - each map asks you to question, wonder and look again at our rapidly changing and often surprising world. Divided into three thematic sections: Land, Air and Sea; Human and Animal, and Globalisation, An Uncommon Atlas offers a fresh and truly global portrait of our intricately fascinating planet.

Subjects: Atlases.; Thematic maps.; World maps.;

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Unruly places : lost spaces, secret cities, and other inscrutable geographies / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-(CARDINAL)375670;

"The real-life answers to Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities, Unruly Places explores the most extraordinary, off-grid, offbeat places on the planet. Alastair Bonnett's tour of the planet's most unlikely micro-nations, moving villages, secret cities, and no man's lands shows us the modern world from surprising new vantage points, bound to inspire urban explorers, off-the-beaten-trail wanderers, and armchair travelers. He connects what we see on maps to what's happening in the world by looking at the places that are hardest to pin down: inaccessible zones, improvised settlements, multiple cities sharing the same space. Consider Sealand, an abandoned gun platform off the English coast that a British citizen claimed as his own sovereign nation, issuing passports and making his wife a princess. Or Baarle, a patchwork city of Dutch and Flemish enclaves where crossing the street can involve traversing national borders. Or Sandy Island, which appeared on maps well into 2012 despite the fact it never existed. Illustrated with original maps and drawings, Unruly Places gives readers a new way of understanding the places we occupy. "--Lost Spaces. Sandy Island -- Leningrad -- Arne -- Old Mecca -- New Moore -- Time Landscape -- The Aralqum Desert ; Hidden Geographies. The Labyrinth -- Zheleznogorsk -- The Underground Cities of Cappadocia -- Fox Den -- North Cemetery, Manila -- North Sentinel Island ; No Man's Lands. Between Border Posts (Guinea and Senegal) -- Bir Tawil -- Nahuaterique -- Twayil Abu Jarwal -- Traffic Island ; Dead Cities. Wittenoom -- Kangbashi -- Kijong-dong -- Aghdam -- Pripyat -- The Archaeological Park of Sicilian Incompletion ; Spaces of Exception. Camp Zeist -- Geneva Freeport -- Bright Light, 4 Mures Street, Bucharest -- International Airspace -- Gutterspace -- Bountiful -- Mount Athos -- Ranch of Sprouts: Brotas Quilombo -- FARC-controlled Colombia -- Hobyo ; Enclaves and Breakaway Nations. Baarle-Nassau and Baarle-Hertog -- Chitmahals -- Sealand -- United Kingdom of Lunda Tchokwe -- Gagauzia ; Floating Islands. Pumice and Trash Islands -- Nipterk P-32 Spray Ice Island -- The Floating Maldives -- The World ; Ephemeral Places. Hog's Back Lay-By -- LAX Parking Lot -- Nowhere -- Stacey's Lane -- Conclusion.

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Geography;

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An uncommon atlas : 50 new views of our physical, cultural and political world / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-author.(CARDINAL)375670;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Land, air and sea -- Human and animal -- Globalisation.

Subjects: World maps.; Thematic maps.; Atlases.; Political geography.; Human geography.;

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Beyond the map : unruly enclaves, ghostly places, emerging lands and our search for new utopias / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-author.(CARDINAL)375670;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-286) and index.Introduction -- Unruly islands. Les Minquiers ; The United States Minor Outlying Islands and the United Micronations Multi-Oceanic Archipelago ; The new Spratly Islands ; Bothnia's rising islands ; The Philippines' 534 discoveries ; Wild strawberries : traffic island -- Enclaves and uncertain nations. The Ladin Valleys ; The eruv at Bondi Beach ; The Ferghana Valley ; The Saharan sand wall ; New Russia ; The Sovereign Military Order of Malta ; The Stratford Republic -- Utopian places. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant ; Cybertopia ; The new nomads ; Nek Chand's rock garden ; Christiania ; Helsinki wild harvest ; City of helicopters ; City without ground -- Ghostly places. The phantom tunnel of Shinjuku Station ; Skywalks ; The Boys Village ; British graveyard, Shimla ; Dau movie set ; Magical London ; Tsunami stones and nuclear markers -- Hidden places. Garbage city, Cairo ; Off street view : Hidden Hills and the slums of Wanathamulla ; Trap streets ; The uncharted Congo -- Flat 2, 18 Royston Mains Street, Edinburgh ; Spikescape ; Yulin underground Naval Base, Hainan Island ; Under Jerusalem -- Doggerland -- The new Arctic -- Conshelf Undersea Station -- Epilogue.

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Geography; Curiosities and wonders.;

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Elsewhere : a journey into our age of islands / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-Author(DLC)n 93020495 ;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-238) and index.Introduction -- Rising. Why we build islands -- Natural, overlooked and accidental : other new islands -- Disappearing. Disappearing islands -- Future. Future islands -- Not an ending."Because of their size and boundedness, islands tell tales about what's happening to our world more clearly than continental lands ever could. One of those tales is about the inexorable rise of sea levels and the disappearance of land, which is plainly visible on islands. But surprisingly, islands also continue to come into being regularly, some created through natural forces such as volcanism or melting ice, others through human desires for political and economic expansion, military defenses, or simply new tourist havens. Often the human-made islands are being built heedless of rising waters--just a few feet above current sea level--and are themselves contributing to the destruction of the environment. As in his previous books about the world's unusual places, Alastair Bonnett here features stories of his visits to a number of islands or island groups, ranging from the South Pacific to Panama, with stops in Dubai and northern Europe. Along the way, he discusses the many ways islands rise and fall, the long and little-known history of human island building, and the prospect that the hills and valleys of today's continental lands--as on North America's eastern seaboard--will one day be a series of archipelagos"--.

Subjects: Islands.; Artificial islands.; Archipelagoes.;

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40 maps that will change how you see the world / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-Author(DLC)n 93020495 ;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 180-185) and index.Turn the pages of this thought-provoking book, and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom, confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes. This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the ages, from ancient parchment scrolls to cutting-edge digital creations. Each map is a window into a different facet of our world, shedding light on the complex interplay of geography, geopolitics, art, history, science, and society. Maps have always held the power to transport us, not just from one place to another, but from one state of mind to another. Beyond their utilitarian function, maps have an extraordinary ability to tell stories, reveal truths, and inspire revolutions. They are not mere drawings of geographic boundaries, but gateways to the collective wisdom of humanity. You'll encounter maps that dissect the intricate tapestry of human migration, maps that unveil the secrets of the cosmos and maps, that expose the stark realities of our changing climate. These maps are not just illustrations; they are provocations, invitations to rethink the world. 40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World is not just a book for geographers or history buffs; it is a profound exploration for anyone with a curious mind. Whether you're an armchair traveler, a seasoned explorer, a student of geopolitics, or an art aficionado, this book will challenge your preconceptions, spark lively discussions, and deepen your appreciation for the interconnectedness of our world.

Subjects: Maps; Informational works; Cartography; Historical geography; World history;

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Unruly places [sound recording] lost spaces, secret cities, and other inscrutable geographies / by Bonnett, Alastair,1964-; Perkins, Derek.; Tantor Media.(CARDINAL)341284;

Read by Derek Perkins.A tour of the world's hidden geographies; from disappearing islands to forbidden deserts and a stunning testament to how mysterious the world remains today.

Subjects: Audiobooks.; Geography;

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