This is a reduced format edition of this comprehensive geography title, placing the world at the reader's fingertips while explaining key topics in a lively and accessible way. Evocative photographs convey the extraordinary visual variety of the world around us. A bright, modern map section, with over 30 double-page maps and a detailed country-by-country gazetteer, makes this the ultimate geography reference tool. Hundreds of recommended websites take readers on a journey around the world to learn languages, watch hurricanes, download flags or look at animals via live webcams, plus much more.