This atlas is packed with information about the way in which communities and cultures across the world have been shaped by their local environments and it looks at the ideas and initiatives which are shaping the future.

250 full-color maps from the Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Maps cover 195 countries; 50 US states, 5 territories and the District of Columbia. Fully updated for 2012.

A one-of-a-kind encyclopedic survey of the world's many spiritual and mystical traditions, from astrology to feng shui. 350 full-color illustrations.