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Author | : Mark Thompson |
Publisher | : Random House |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2013-01-17 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1448126916 |
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To the beginner, the star-filled night sky can seem mysterious and unfathomable. But with this book as a guide the awesome nature of the Cosmos is brought down to Earth. Over the course of twelve chapters Mark Thompson, one of the presenters on BBC One’s Stargazing Live and the resident astronomer on ITV’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show, will take you on a journey through space, tackling the key concepts of astronomy and unlocking the secrets of the sky. From the origins of our Universe to the ever evolving techniques used to explore deep space, A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos traces the journey of galactic discovery that has obsessed mankind for thousands of years. Accompanying the narrative, a series of monthly sky guides focus on the astronomical highlights visible at each given time of year, with handy charts to show you exactly what to look for and how to navigate around the sky at night. As fascinating as it is accessible, A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos is a must for anyone who gazes up and wishes they knew more about the final frontier...
Author | : Nancy Hathaway |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 2003-08-26 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780140240870 |
Download The Friendly Guide to Mythology Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
How was the world as we know it created? What does it mean to be a hero? Where do we go when we die? Why are flood myths so ubiquitous? Anyone who has pondered these and other questions about humanity's ancient beliefs will be fascinated by The Friendly Guide to Mythology. Focusing on Greek and Roman mythology but including myths from Africa, Asia, Australia, northern Europe, and the Americas, The Friendly Guide to Mythology is filled with compelling stories of gods, goddesses, mortals, and monsters. Beautifully ornamented with photos, line drawings, and quotes, this entertaining guide also includes an A-to-Z listing of the world's most captivating goddesses; profiles of famous writers, collectors, and interpreters of myths; and engaging sidebars. Featuring myths of love, wisdom, and adventure as well as those of violence, jealousy, and pure folly, this accessible collection offers fascinating insight into the human psyche and brings our rich mythological heritage delightfully into focus.
Author | : Kimberly K. Arcand |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1588343758 |
Download Your Ticket to the Universe Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
"Easy-to-read guide to the universe. Includes information on the planets, and other astrological entities"--
Author | : Neil deGrasse Tyson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780231075619 |
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Bringing demonstrations of the principles of nature into the living room, Tyson writes in a lucid, easygoing style that finally makes scientific literacy possible for enthusiasts and those with math and science phobias alike.
Author | : Charles Tsun-Chu Liu |
Publisher | : Joseph Henry Press |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1999-12-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309064880 |
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A new window opens onto the cosmos... Almost every day we are challenged by new information from the outermost reaches of space. Using straightforward language, One Universe explores the physical principles that govern the workings of our own world so that we can appreciate how they operate in the cosmos around us. Bands of color in a sunlit crystal and the spectrum of starlight in giant telescopes, the arc of a hard-hit baseball and the orbit of the moon, traffic patterns on a freeway and the spiral arms in a galaxy full of stars--they're all tied together in grand and simple ways. We can understand the vast cosmos in which we live by exploring three basic concepts: motion, matter, and energy. With these as a starting point, One Universe shows how the physical principles that operate in our kitchens and backyards are actually down-to-Earth versions of cosmic processes. The book then takes us to the limits of our knowledge, asking the ultimate questions about the origins and existence of life as we know it and where the universe came from--and where it is going. Glorious photographs--many seen for the first time in these pages--and original illustrations expand and enrich our understanding. Evocative and clearly written, One Universe explains complex ideas in ways that every reader can grasp and enjoy. This book captures the grandeur of the heavens while making us feel at home in the cosmos. Above all, it helps us realize that galaxies, stars, planets, and we ourselves all belong to One Universe.
Author | : Walker Percy |
Publisher | : Open Road Media |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2011-03-29 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1453216340 |
Download Lost in the Cosmos Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
“A mock self-help book designed not to help but to provoke . . . to inveigle us into thinking about who we are and how we got into this mess.” (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Filled with quizzes, essays, short stories, and diagrams, Lost in the Cosmos is National Book Award–winning author Walker Percy’s humorous take on a familiar genre—as well as an invitation to serious contemplation of life’s biggest questions. One part parody and two parts philosophy, Lost in the Cosmos is an enlightening guide to the dilemmas of human existence, and an unrivaled spin on self-help manuals by one of modern America’s greatest literary masters.
Author | : Isaac Asimov |
Publisher | : Fawcett |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2011-04-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0307792277 |
Download Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A thrilling nonfiction tour of the cosmos that brings the universe down to Earth, from one of the all-time masters of science fiction. No one makes sense out of science like Isaac Asimov. Are you puzzled by pulsars? Baffled by black holes? Bewildered by the big bang? If so, here are succinct, crystal-clear answers to more than one hundred of the most significant questions about the essential nature of the universe—questions that have fired the imagination since the beginning of history. Over the course of this fantastic voyage, the origins, the discoveries, and the stunning achievements of astronomy will unfold before your eyes. You will experience close encounters with giant planets, exploding stars, distant galaxies, and more. For anyone who has ever asked the ultimate questions, who has ever looked up at the sky and asked What in heaven is going on?, Isaac Asimov’s unique vision, skill, and authority will bring the big picture into focus. “A fine introduction to modern astronomical theory.”—Library Journal
Author | : |
Publisher | : Chartwell Books |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2017-10-24 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0785835415 |
Download How the Universe Works Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
With beautiful visuals in the form of info-graphics, 3D illustrations, cutaways and renderings, How the Universe Works offers a tiny glimpse of the massive stretch of the universe.
Author | : Morten Hector Dalhoff |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9788797512807 |
Download Cosmic Field Guide Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Colin A. Ronan |
Publisher | : Owl Books |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780805050318 |
Download The Universe Explained Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A guide to how the universe works explores the cosmos while explaining the mechanics involved in its existence, bringing the most difficult of astronomical theories down to an understandable level