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Soundings : the story of the remarkable woman who mapped the ocean floor / by Felt, Hali.(CARDINAL)342125;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A compelling portrait of one of the most interesting "forgotten" women of the twentieth century, the scientist who mapped, for the first time, the ocean floor. Until Marie Tharp's groundbreaking work in the 1950s, the floor of the ocean was a mystery--then, as now, we knew less about the ocean than we did about outer space. In a time when women in the scientific community were routinely dismissed, Tharp's work changed our understanding of the earth's geologic evolution. While her partner, Bruce Heezen, went on expeditions to collect soundings (records of sonar pings measuring the ocean's depth across its entire expanse), Tharp turned this data into beautiful and controversial maps that laid the groundwork for proving the theory of continental drift. Tharp's maps showed for the first time that the continents were moving and had always been moving and that what had happened over eons under the sea was as "visible" now as looking at the same phenomenon on land. Her maps have been called some of "the most remarkable achievements in modern cartography" and yet no one knows her name. The brilliant young writer Hali Felt captures the romance of scientific discovery and brings to vivid life this pioneering scientist who changed the way we view the earth"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Biographies.; Tharp, Marie.; Cartographers; Geomorphologists; Women cartographers; Submarine topography.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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Mapping Shakespeare : an exploration of Shakespeare's world through maps / by Black, Jeremy,1955-author.(CARDINAL)176965;
William Shakespeare's lifetime (1564-1616) spanned the reigns of the last of the Tudors, Elizabeth I and the first of the Stuart kings, James I and the changing times and political mores of the time were reflected through his plays. This book looks at the England in which Shakespeare worked through maps and illustrations that reveal the way that he and his contemporaries saw their land and their place in the world. It also explores the locations of his plays and looks at the possible inspirations for these and why Shakespeare would have chosen to set his stories there.
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Cartography; Cartography;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Maps today / by Cooke, Tim(Tim A.)(CARDINAL)655446;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index.The Changing Shape of the World - Introduction - Digital Maps - GIS - Using a GIS - Storing Data in a GIS - Images from Space - The Stars and Planets - Modern Maps - Microscopic Mapping - Visualization - Virtual Environments - Online MappingMaps tell us more than just how to find the way. They reveal how people have seen their world at different times and in different places. Understanding Maps of Our World is a comprehensive introduction to how and why we make and use maps. - from back cover
Subjects: Maps; Cartography;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The game master's guide to fantasy mapmaking : draw immersive maps for Dungeons & Dragons and other role-playing games / by King, Cody James,author,illustrator.;
Introduction -- Part I: Laying the foundations -- Part II: Expanding your territory -- Part III: Composition and layering -- Part IV: World-building and world maps -- Acknowledgments -- About the author -- Index."Dive Into the Magical World of Fantasy Cartography. If you've ever wanted to create your own fantasy realm, have a more immersive gaming experience, or finally remember where your adventuring party's heading, cartographer Cody James King is here to guide you. With simple instructions and clear step-by-step illustrations, you'll learn to draw everything from rivers, cliffs, and coastlines to castles and deadly ruins. Hone your skills and take your maps to the next level with elaborate borders and isometric compass roses or explore a new perspective with maps of various scales (all the way from single rooms to sprawling galaxies). Whether you're creating a Dungeons & Dragons map or perfecting your fantasy novel's worldbuilding, this comprehensive guide ensures you have the materials and know-how to get the job done. With Cody's infectious enthusiasm, humor, and passion for his craft, you'll build more detailed worlds and have a deeper knowledge of the art of mapmaking--just in time for your next campaign!"--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Fantasy games.; Map drawing.; Map drawing; Imaginary places.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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How to draw fantasy art and RPG maps : step-by step cartography for gamers and fans / by Blando, Jared,author,cartographer.(CARDINAL)349979;
Building your world -- Mountains, forests, rivers and water -- Town and city icons -- Typography -- Landmarks -- Iconograpy -- Heraldry and shields -- Political boundaries -- Backgrounds -- Painting techniques -- Putting it all together."Orcs prepare for battle against high Elves, Dwarves retreat to the mountains and men march to the sea to reclaim crumbling fortresses. Fortunes are decided. Kingdoms are lost. Entire worlds are created. This book will teach you to bring your fictional realm to life with simple step-by-step instructions on how to draw authentic fantasy maps. Set the stage for adventure by illustrating domains, castles and battle lines, mountains, forests and sea monsters! Learn to create completely unique and fully functional RPG maps time and time again on which your world can unfold. All the skills necessary to create awe-inspiring maps are covered."--
Subjects: Maps.; Fantasy in art; Fantasy games; Map drawing.; Cartography.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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W.E.B. Du Bois's data portraits : visualizing Black America : the color line at the turn of the twentieth century / by Du Bois, W. E. B.(William Edward Burghardt),1868-1963,author.(CARDINAL)152231; Battle-Baptiste, Whitney,editor,writer of introduction.; Morris, Aldon D.,contributor.(CARDINAL)175718; Rusert, Britt,contributor.(CARDINAL)853372; Wilson, Mabel(Mabel O.),contributor.(CARDINAL)853371; Munro, Silas,1981-writer of supplementary textual content.(CARDINAL)856554;
Includes bibliographical references.At the 1900 Paris Exposition, the famed sociologist and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois presented a series of groundbreaking data visualizations advocating for African American progress. These graphs, charts, and maps provided powerful glimpses into the lives of black Americans to convey both a literal and figurative representation of what Du Bois famously referred to as "the color line." From advances in education to the lingering effects of slavery, these infographics - beautiful in design and impactful in content - made visible a wide spectrum of black experience. W.E.B. Du Bois's Data Portraits collects the complete set of infographics for the first time in full color, making their insights and innovations available to a contemporary audience while exploring their context in social and design history. As Du Bois's prophetic work continues to grow in potency and relevance, these images illustrate, in the words of the introduction, how "data might be reimagined as a form of accountability and even protest in the age of Black Lives Matter."--Back cover
Subjects: Graphs.; Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963.; Exposition universelle (1900 : Paris, France); African Americans; Information visualization.; Sociology; African American sociologists.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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American maps and map makers of the Revolution / by Guthorn, Peter J.(CARDINAL)124830;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This book is arranged in orderly fashion. A short biography of each map maker is followed by a list of his known maps. Though frequently fragmentary and based on secondary sources, many of the biographical sketches appear in print here for the first time. A great number of the maps are likewise newly discovered. Each map is briefly described and its repository indicated. The introduction gives additional valuable data."--Foreword.
Subjects: Biographies.; Bibliographies.; Cartography;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Space / by Michener, James A.(James Albert),1907-1997.(CARDINAL)141912;
Maps on lining papersThis novel "begins at the time of World War II and features characterswho eventually find themselves, in one capacity or another, involved with thespace program. Some are engineers; some are politicians; some are astronauts.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Space flight;
Available copies: 18 / Total copies: 19
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Cyprus, copper and the sea = Chipre, cobre y el mar / by Aristeidou, Aikaterinē Ch.,contributor.; Chatzēpaschalēs, Andreas,contributor.; Christofides, Marina,contributor.; Christofidou, Nasa,contributor.; Constantinou, George,contributor.(CARDINAL)853798; Fasnacht, Walter,contributor.; Hadjisavvas, Sophoclis,contributor.; Ieronymidou, M.(Marina),contributor.; Karageorghis, Vassos,writer of preface.(CARDINAL)153613; Kassianidou, Vasiliki,contributor.; Marankou, Anna,editor,contributor.; Michael, Phryni,contributor.; Phlourentzos, Paulos,contributor.(CARDINAL)853732; Psillides, Kypros,editor.; Rousos, Charalambos,contributor.; Serghiou, Serghios,contributor.; Cyprus.Government Printing Office,publisher.(CARDINAL)853710; Zavallis Press,printer.(CARDINAL)853733; Expo (International Exhibitions Bureau)(1992 :Seville, Spain);
Includes bibliographical references (pages 440-442).
Subjects: Copper;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Here begins the dark sea : Venice, a medieval monk, and the creation of the most accurate map of the world / by Small, Meredith F.,author.(CARDINAL)733056;
Includes bibliographic references (pages 253-290) and index.Introduction -- A sense of place: the human urge to draw geography -- Mapping the world before Fra Mauro -- The world of Fra Mauro -- Fra Mauro makes a map -- What Fra Mauro wanted to tell us about geography -- Peoples, goods, myths, and marvels: lessons from Fra Mauro -- The consequences of Fra Mauro's map -- Why world maps still matter."In 1459 a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro completed an astonishing map of the world. Seven feet in diameter, Fra Mauro's mappamundi is the oldest and most complete Medieval map to survive into modernity. And in its time, this groundbreaking mappamundi provided the most detailed description of the known world, incorporating accurate observation, and geographic reality, urging viewers to see water and land as they really existed. Fra Mauro's map was the first in history to show that a ship could circumnavigate Africa, and that the Indian "Sea" was in fact an ocean, enabling international trade to expand across the globe. Acclaimed anthropologist Meredith F. Small reveals how Fra Mauro's mappamundi made cartography into a science rather than a practice based on religion and ancient myths. Here Begins the Dark Sea brings Fra Mauro's masterpiece to life as a work of art and a window into Venetian society and culture. In telling the story of this cornerstone of modern cartography, Small takes the reader on a fascinating journey as she explores the human urge to find our way. Here Begins the Dark Sea is a riveting testament to the undeniable impact Fra Mauro and his mappamundi have had over the past five centuries and still holds relevance today" --
Subjects: Biographies.; Mauro, fra, -1459.; Cartographers; Cartography; Cartography; World maps;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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