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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909580176Author Melanie ReinhartFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Starwalker PressPublisher Starwalker PressDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 4mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943272426Author Tom DeLongeFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint To the starsPublisher To the stars

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781963956009Author William SidisFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint BigfontbooksPublisher Bigfontbooks

Since the earliest humans walked the earth, the vast mysteries and wonders of the night sky have fascinated and beguiled us, as we've struggled to understand our place in the cosmos.Even after the last century, which saw important and startling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541699489Author Ian StewartFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Basic BooksPublisher Basic BooksWeight(grams) 544gDimensions(mm) 236mm * 152mm * 36mm

Introduction to General Relativity and Cosmology gives undergraduate students an overview of the fundamental ideas behind the geometric theory of gravitation and spacetime. Through pointers on how to modify and generalise Einstein's theory to enhance...

'Brilliant and fascinating. No one is better at making the recondite accessible and exciting' Bill Bryson Britain's most famous mathematician takes us to the edge of knowledge to show us what we cannot know. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580897280Author Alexandra SiyFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637480038Author Thomas J. CareyFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint New Page Books,USPublisher Red Wheel/WeiserWeight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

A thrilling journey through the recent discoveries in astronomy that point to our cosmic significanceIn The Copernicus Complex, the renowned astrophysicist and author Caleb Scharf takes us on a cosmic adventure like no other, asserting that the age-old...

How can we test if a supermassive black hole lies at the heart of every active galactic nucleus? What are LINERS, BL Lacs, N galaxies, broad-line radio galaxies and radio-quiet quasars and how do they compare? This timely textbook answers these questions...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915054135Author Adam FrankFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint HeroPublisher Legend Press LtdWeight(grams) 500g

In CONSTELLATIONS, award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling takes us on an unprecedented visual tour of all 88 constellations in our night sky. Much more than just a stargazer's guide, CONSTELLATIONS is complete history of astronomy as told by...

'A highly readable, entertaining and mind-expanding read from a formidable scientist' iNews 'A highly informative survey of the current state of astrobiology' Literary ReviewOver the last few decades, space exploration has revolutionised our...

A new look at the first few seconds after the Big Bang-and how research into these moments continues to revolutionize our understanding of our universeScientists in the past few decades have made crucial discoveries about how our cosmos evolved over the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956239402Author M. PoxonFormat PaperbackPage Count 406Imprint Starman BooksPublisher Starman BooksWeight(grams) 216g

This collection introduces readers to the history and practice of the Vodou religion, and corrects many misconceptions. The book focuses specifically on the role Vodou plays in Haiti, where it has its strongest following, examining its influence on...

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Shot with ultra-high definition cameras, this book of amazing photographs showcases a period of unusually high solar activity in the Northern Lights. The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on remarkable shows of light and motion in...

'A delight and a triumph ... A thing of beauty ... Truly, truly magical' Mark Dolan, talkRADIOExpert science writer Giles Sparrow guides you through 21 stars you can see in the night sky and what they can teach us about our universe. On a clear evening,...

New in paperback, How the World Is Made explores how ancient peoples who grasped the timeless principles of sacred geometry were able to create flourishing societies. Galileo described the universe as a large book written in the language of mathematics,...

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. "This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now "A handy and straightforward guide ... attractive little booklet" British Astronomical Association's...

Black holes are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating discoveries of modern astronomy, and their description one of the most daring intellectual feats of modern times. They have already become legendary, forming the basis of many myths, fantasies and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781449963958Author Phd Dr Sc Ibrahim KarimFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 458gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

A breathtaking account of how the surrounding cosmos impacts life on EarthDid you know that as you read these words showers of high-speed particles from exploding stars are raining down on you? As you gaze into the starry sky, you might feel isolated...

Now with a full-color insert and thoroughly revised, this perennial bestseller is the most comprehensive and successful beginner's astronomy books in the market. "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." -The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781319248642Author Roger FreedmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 896Imprint W.H.Freeman & Co LtdPublisher Macmillan Learning

A special new edition of Apollo 13 Manual, published to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the Moon mission launched in April 1970, which very nearly turned into a catastrophe. New content includes an expanded look at what was learned from the...

An immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history."When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it’s not just a beautiful light: It’s an archive of human longing, fear and...

Mars, like planet Earth, is a complex and vast world with a long history. The authors of this book give a new insight of Mars by adopting an original outline based on history rather than on subtopic (atmosphere, surface, interior). They focus on the past...

Like everyone else, most amateur astronomers live busy lives. After a long day or work or looking after young children, the last thing you want as an observer is to have to lug out a large telescope and spend an hour getting it ready before it can be...

***AS READ ON BBC RADIO 4***Travel the night sky and discover the stories in the stars. 'What a beautiful book it is! A treasured possession.' Mary Beard 'No astronomy book can claim to be as beautiful as the night sky, but Stories in the Stars comes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781960583369Author Mark GoberFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Waterside ProductionsPublisher Waterside ProductionsWeight(grams) 445gDimensions(mm)...

PixInsight has taken the astro-imaging world by storm. As the first comprehensive postprocessing platform to be created by astro-imagers for astro-imagers, it has for many replaced other generic graphics editors as the software of choice. PixInsight has...

ABOUT THIS BOOK....The success of any plan depends not only on the availability of the necessary skills and resources, but also very decisively, on the timing. In former times people gathered knowledge of axioms such as this by direct observation. They...

Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures "Aveni skillfully guides us around the awesome night sky through the imagination of different peoples around the world, past...

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search?...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781949214857Author Ingo SwannFormat PaperbackPage Count 188Imprint Swann-Ryder Productions, LLCPublisher Swann-Ryder Productions, LLCWeight(grams)...

Titan is a moon of Saturn, most recently explored by the Cassini/Huygens probes. Titan is of huge interest to scientists, as the conditions in its atmosphere and on its surface bears a striking similarity to those of early Earth. It is thought that there...

The simplest guide to astronomy and stargazing!Grasping astronomy has never been easier. The awe of the night sky will soon turn into knowledge of the constellations, planets, and astrological phenomena!Bold graphics and easy-to-understand text make this...