Founded in 1945, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has the ambitious goal to build peace in the minds of men and women through education, social and natural science, culture and communication.
[Review of previous edition] Covering 141 countries in Africa, Asia
and the Pacific, Europe and North America, the Arab States, Latin
America, and the Caribbean, the World Heritage List is a valuable
guide to the world's cultural and natural heritage.... The beauty
of this book is in both the lavish photographs and the
accessibility of information. Each site can be found on the
continent maps or in the alphabetical or country-by-country index.
All entries are presented in a similar manner and are arranged
chronologically by the year in which they were inscribed on the
World Heritage List... UNESCO's World Heritage mission is to
encourage the identification, protection, and preservation of
cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of
outstanding value to humanity. This treasure trove of a book
reinforces that mission and, through spectacular photographs, shows
how remarkable and beautiful our planet truly is. An excellent (and
affordable) addition to any library.--Kathleen A. Welton "Library
Journal" (11/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Firefly Books is the first to compile
a guidebook that attempts to cover all of the World Heritage
sites.... It's a fascinating look at these remarkable sites.--Ann
Tutko-Peterson "Valley Times" (10/25/2009 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Guides you to visually thrilling
locales around the world.--Sheldon Kirshner "Canadian Jewish News"
(12/9/2010 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Highly attractive and informative....
What makes this compact, sturdily covered and bound paperback an
invaluable reference book is its coverage of the complete list of
the current sites.... Though the phrase "recommended for all
libraries" is overused, no school, public, or academic library
could go wrong including the very affordable World Heritage Sites
in both reference and circulating collections. The official World
Heritage Web site, which includes many additional photographs and
features, is also highly recommended. YA: For teens, this very
browsable book will provide numerous historical, geographic,
aesthetic, and perhaps even moral lessons.--Craig Bunch "Booklist"
(2/15/2010 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] History buffs, travel gurus and
cultural enthusiasts alike will delight in this global guide to
hundreds of locations. Supported by the United Nations' Education,
Scientific and Cultural Organization, this book features more than
650 photographs and 900 maps that detail 878 locales, each
accompanied by a pithy description about their cultural impact....
The guide is comprehensive, providing a treasure trove of
information about the world's most historically significant
structures and locations.... Readers are sure to be swept away by
this all-encompassing testament to world culture.-- "Kirkus Reviews
Reference Supplement" (9/1/2009 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Impressive...a true travelogue
throughout the book, as we are taken to the most beautiful sites
the world has to offer, further proof of why UNESCO wants to
preserve them for future generations, to enjoy centuries from
today. In the meantime, we get to enjoy their charm, right in our
hands.-- "Shelf Life" (6/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Instead of reading about places you
may already be familiar with, this book will take you around the
world to the best natural and manmade features on the
planet.--Terry Richard "Oregon Live" (10/21/2009 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Most places-to-see-before-you-die
books are a dime a dozen, but this one comes with the moral
authority of the United Nations. World Heritage Sites: A Complete
Guide to 878 UNESCO World Heritage Sites features gorgeous photos
ands pithy descriptions of Earth's most culturally, historically
and geologically significant locations.--Rob Howatson "Westworld"
(11/23/2009 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Pat Carrier, owner of the Globe
Corner, says his customers have been very enthusiastic about World
Heritage Sites.--Beth J. Harpaz "ABC News" (11/15/2009 12:00:00
AM)
[Review of previous edition] The cover boasts a gorgeous photo of
the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The back shows the Taj Mahal, pink
in the light of dawn. And in between there are more than 800
pages-and almost two kilograms' worth -that are filled with
information about natural and cultural wonders from every corner of
the globe. In a way, the book is a book of dreams - for people with
the travel bug or those who just like to imagine what it would be
like to see places the forces of nature and human ingenuity have
wrought. All of these places are sites of physical or cultural
significance on a list maintained by the World Heritage Committee
of UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization). Canada is well represented, with 15 sites, most of
which are of natural rather than historic value.-- "Waterloo Region
Record" (12/12/2009 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Think of it as the world's greatest
hits.--Ellen Creager "St. Paul Pioneer Press" (11/22/2009 12:00:00
AM)
[Review of previous edition] This book contains a tremendous amount
of information about these well-known and not-so-well known
historical and natural areas which UNESCO has identified as being
of outstanding value to humanity. This book would be a great
addition to reference sections of public and junior and senior high
school libraries.--Victoria Pennell "Resource Links Vol. 16 No. 4"
(3/1/2011 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] This updated edition gives the most
up-to-date list of these sites and it contains a tremendous amount
of information. It is like having a travel guide book taking you to
the most beautiful sites the world has to offer. With more than 650
color photos, the book is visually appealing and makes it worth the
price just for the photograph's alone.-- "Mixed Media Reviews"
(11/21/2014 12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] This volume is a must for the serious
traveller's bookshelf.--Ryan Murdock "Outpost Magazine" (2/1/2010
12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Whether your gift recipient is a
traveller or someone who prefers to travel imaginatively in the
comfort of home, World Heritage Sites is a splendid gift. With more
than 650 colour photos, the book is a luscious visual treat. And as
some sites are grievously damaged (Angor Wat) or destroyed (Buddhas
of Bamiyan), the book is a record of what exists now and what once
was.--Candace Fertile "Victoria Times-Colonist" (11/29/2009
12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] World Heritage Sites is a great
reminder that it isn't just land that we need to protect, but the
hundreds of thousands of treasures from ancient civilizations,
cultural relics, natural habitats and other sites important to
human history.... This guide arranges them chronologically by the
year they were designated by UNESCO, and offers color photos, a
brief history and explanation of their further significance, the
criteria that put them on the list and, for some of the sites,
additional trivia.--Kyle Wagner "Denver Post" (10/11/2009 12:00:00
AM)
[Review of previous edition] You won't find a guidebook that comes
closer to painting a complete picture about such a large body of
tourism haunts.--Ann Tatko-Peterson "San Francisco West County
Times" (10/25/2009 12:00:00 AM)
An ideal gift for anyone interested in the relationship between
human genius and natural beauty, the amazing sites in this book
have been acknowledged and protected as best possible around the
world. Located in 160 countries, they include cultural, natural and
mixed sites with maps and striking photographs. For every
library!--Ann Coombs "Annual Holiday Gift Guide List" (12/1/2015
12:00:00 AM)
[Review of previous edition] Best Reference 2009-- "Library
Journal" (4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM)
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