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A history of Shropshire place names

A unique gazetteer that clearly explains the fascinating origins and meanings behind the names of over 1,700 places, streets, and areas within the English capital, including the Greater London Boroughs. It also features maps, an extended introduction on the development of these place-names, a detailed glossary, and recommended web links.

At some point in our lives, most of us have been lost. How does this happen? What are the limits of our ability to find our way? Do we have an innate sense of direction? 'How people get lost' is a exciting exploration of the psychology and neuroscience of how we find our way.

This reference work brings together contributions from an international team of 48 geographers, which chart the development of humankind's diverse habitat and social and economic activities within it.

Originally published in 2004, this is a major reference work, containing around 20,000 entries with historical and etymological commentaries on the names of cities, towns, villages, hamlets, rivers, streams, hills and other geographical locations in England. It also uses maps and illustrations to demonstrate the significance of the names.

The leading book on Oxford's roads and locations

A geographical dictionary that lists past and present alternate names of more than 7,000 places. It focuses on placenames with official or semiofficial status rather than nicknames or colloquial abbreviations. It also includes Appendices that focus on placenames in non-English languages and on places which have been renamed in fictional works.

This dictionary of geography provides an A to Z guide to key geographical terms. Each entry begins with a one-sentence definition and is then developed, often through the use of worked examples and illustrations. Entries are cross-referenced through the use of italics.

Lists towns, villages, islands, mountains, lochs and rivers of Scotland. This book explains how, over successive generations with political, economic and cultural changes, while Scots became established, place names were not renewed or translated - they were merely Scotticised.

The hills of Scotland are a significant part of the landscape and the names of these hills reflect the social and cultural history of Scotland over the past 500 years and those who have been there. This book explains the origin and the meaning of the names of Scotland's hills, as well as how to pronounce them.

Exploring foreign cities or finding ATMs in your hometown, this work also lets you map historic sites, look for a new home, or analyze traffic patterns around the world.

This updated edition of Thomas Nelson's popular Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts has everything you need to visualize the events, places, and people in the Old and New Testaments.

Covering more than half a millennium in US history - from conception to colonization to Hurricane Katrina - this atlas documents the discoveries and explorations, the intrigue and negotiations, the technology and the will that led the United States to become what it is today.

Hawaiian is a beautiful language and knowing a few key words beyond aloha and mahalo will enrich your vacation experience. With this unique language guide, you''ll learn the Hawaiian words for native plants and ocean life, greetings, places, foods and much more. Hawaiian is one of the official languages of Hawaii and you’ll notice that it is interwoven into daily life and conversation. Did you know that Honolulu means "sheltered bay"? Or that Pali Highway is actually "Cliff Highway" because pali means "cliff"?HAWAIIAN a language map® presents the English, the Hawaiian, and the phonetic spelling, so it’s easy to learn and share your new words and phrases immediately.Wherever you roam in the Islands, take this Language Map® with you. Have fun with Hawaiian and immerse yourself in the culture—it''s sure to bring you a deeper appreciation for the beauty and the magic of Hawaii.Hundreds of words and phrases you’ll need mostDivided into key categories such as Greetings, Ocean Creatures, Environment, and much moreUnique snap-open and fold designPronunciation is easy with simple phoneticsUltra-thin (barely 1/8” thick) and light-weight (under two ounces)Laminated for durabilityFolds up like a map to slip easily into your pocket or beach bagFull color, original artwork

Covers the popular coasts of Bulgaria and Romania.