Help to Cure Diabetes with Google Maps

Zip The Cure

16 year old Monica Oxenreiter has so far raised $57,000 to help fund research to find a cure for juvenile diabetes. Her ingenious idea to raise money involves selling zip codes on a Google Map for $100.

The map designed by John Coryat, allows anyone to click on their location to see if their zip code has been bought yet. Of course if someone has already given in your zip code you can choose another zip code area. The zip code areas where someone has already donated are shaded green. Zip codes still available are shaded yellow.

Once you have donated your generous support will be shown on the map. Whenever someone searches for your zip code area they will be shown that you have already donated.

Antique Maps 2011 Wall Calendar

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Antique Maps Wall Calendar: The art of cartography began with Ptolemy of Egypt's 2nd-century Geographia, and over the ensuing centuries mapmaking reflected the expanding known world. The carefully drawn, elaborately embellished maps in this unique calendar are captivating reminders of the golden age of mapmaking, when new and wondrous places were always on the horizon. ISBN: 1435121864

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2011 New York City in Maps Wall Calendar

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From crude woodblock engravings depicting 16th-century explorers' first glimpse of New York Harbor to the latest satellite photographs, the New York City in Maps 2011 Wall Calendar is a unique art portfolio of the capital of the world.While the maps--from early Italian and Dutch antiquarian maps chronicling the development of the Manhattan grid in the 19th century to a map of the modern subway system--are as beautiful as any works of art, they also reveal the rich history of New York's urban and social fabric, offering a stunning portrait of the world's first modern city.Perfect for locals, tourists, and history buffs, this unique collection is a fascinating and decorative addition to any room.

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Concise Atlas of World History

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Featuring 135 two-page spreads that highlight key moments in world history, this major new history atlas includes a skillful blend of maps, text, and illustrations to explain major events from the origins of civilization to the dawn of the third millennium. Unique for its multicultural approach, the atlas draws on the latest research into Asian, African, and South American history and incorporates the expertise of specialist experts to examine specific eras from the ancient world to the 20th century. Among the topics addressed are early civilizations, the Silk Road, and classical history; Islam, the Vikings, and the Incan and Aztec empires; the Age of Exploration, the Reformation, and the scientific revolution; the Age of Revolutions; and the Great Depression, the Second World War, and America after 1945. 9 3/4" x 13".

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Historic Maps and Views of Rome

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The 24 unique, fascinating, and beautiful maps and views in this book date from the 12th century to the present, including some of the earliest known maps of Rome as well as topographical maps, views of iconic locations and monuments, transit maps, maps used for advertising, road and bicycle maps, and much more.The images have been carefully selected by photographic historian George Sinclair, who traveled across Europe to mine some of the most obscure historical collections for a wide variety of unique, never-before-published, and visually and historically intriguing images. Every map or view includes the original printing information on the back and is accompanied by brief text that places the image in its historic context and further illuminates its qualities. In addition, Sinclair provides a thoughtful introduction to the collection of images. Printed on high-quality matte paper and exquisitely reproduced, these images are perfect for display in any home, office, library, dorm room, or classroom

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Venture Out Maps - Catskill Park Topographic Map - NY

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Venture Out Maps spent over three years researching and gathering information to create this topographic Catskill Park map. It is a reference guide for a majority of activities including hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, cycling, water sports, etc, and is also an excellent road map. It includes the entire Catskill Park, surrounding areas, and a portion of the mountainous region west of the park which is famous for having blue ribbon Trout streams and cool tail waters from the NYC reservoirs. It is gorgeously printed in multi colors for ease of use. It is printed on waterproof, tear resistant paper and is extremely durable. It has more features than any other map of the same area. It was crafted with great thought and care and it shows. Mapped with GPS for accuracy and includes UTM grids for GPS use. NY State Lands DEP Water Supply Lands State, Town & County Parks Hiking Trails Bicycle friendly Trails Waterfalls Viewing Towers & Shelters State & Private Campgrounds 50 Feet Vertical Contour Lines Public Fishing Rights Locations Catch & Release Fishing Areas Over 500 Parking Locations Trail Head elevation Town elevation Road intersection elevation Highest points on roads Named Trout Pools Golf Courses & Country Clubs Gas Stations Evergreen forest areas Covered Bridges Boat Launches USGS Water Gauges Family AttractionsPrimitive campsites along trails and roads Map size: 36in. x 26in. printed on both sides.Two maps will form a wall map 4 feet x 3 feet Printed on waterproof, tear resistant paperMapped with GPS for accuracy UTM grids for GPS use Indexed Weight = 3.5 oz.

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