<p>The <em>Atlas of the World's Deserts</em> examines the hostile and extreme environments that characterize deserts and is divided into chapters that concentrate on specific aspects of a desert's geology life forms history and future.<br><br>For more information including sample pages visit the <a href=http://www.routledge-ny.com/deserts> Atlas of the World's Deserts</a> web site.<br><br> Also includes 160 color maps and photos.</p>