----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Dear Marilee, I am completely biased, but I would recommend The Times Concise Atlas 7th Edition. This is published by Random House in the USA. This is a very good and modern atlas, but with the familiar Bartholomew style (layer colours for height, amnd so on). For a really detailed reference atlas then maybe the Times Comprehensive (also from Random House in the USA). This is currently very traditional in appearance (which a lot of people like) as it is now the only atlas we have not converted to being DTP produced. regards Tim Rideout Bartholomew Mapping Services