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When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters)
by Map Men
The debut book from the YouTube sensation and all-round cartographical nerds, The Map Men!
Hello, we're the Map Men and in the following pages, we've selected what we believe to be some of the very best wrong maps. Some of them are decades old, some are centuries old, and some are so recent they're still being published today (or yesterday, if you're reading this tomorrow).
In This Way Up, we delve into laugh-out-loud funny, hilarious geographical gaffes, including:
Whether you're an avid map junkie or simply "map-curious," each chapter uncovers a unique tale of adventure, error and unexpected humor – as we attempt to answer the question: "What on earth happened here?"
So, ditch the compass (or open settings and tap 'disable location services') and set out on a journey with us, the Map Men, into a world of cartographic chaos and mappy mishaps.
Because the worst maps are the best maps.
Guilt can manifest itself in many ways, and Elwood had an especially hard time with it. Can you sympathize with his fear of leaving the house, or even his room? Have you ever known someone who suffered from agoraphobia?
Guilt is a heavy burden to carry. I imagine not a day went by when Elwood didn't mentally punish himself for what happened to Ruthie. Elwood needed help and I blame June and Max for not continuing to try and find him the help he needed. They were both getting something out of the situation. Max o...
-Mimi_M
What did you learn about the Hollywood blacklist from Melanie’s experience? How do you think the 1950s compares to today, with social media and cancel culture?
Truthfully, I didn't learn anything new about the Hollywood blacklist from this book. I don't think today's cancel culture is akin to the blacklist, but there are strong parallels to be found in social media usage. The concern underlying the blacklist was related to national security and the infi...
-Janie-Hickok-Siess
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