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Astronomy
Stars: A Very Short Introduction
By Andrew King
Paperback
Published 26-Jul-2012
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| Our price: | £6.39 |
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Stars are a constant source of fascination. In this Very Short Introduction Andrew King introduces us to the science of stars; how they are born, how they live, and how they die. He shows how understanding the stars is the key to understanding the galaxies they inhabit, and how they provide us with clues to the existence of planets like our own.
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Northern Lights
By Polly Evans
Paperback
Published 20-Sep-2010
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The northern lights are one of the major tourist draws of the Arctic and sub-Arctic winter. This book offers coverage ranging from how to photograph the aurora, to what to wear, to how the forecast works. It also offers advice on the best European countries in which to see them, and why, and provides information on tour operators.
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How to Build a Habitable Planet
By Langmuir
Hardback
Published 03-Aug-2012
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Interweaving physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and biology, this book tells Earth's complete story, from the synthesis of chemical elements in stars, to the formation of the Solar System, to the evolution of a habitable climate on Earth, to the origin of life and humankind.
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Parallel Worlds
By Michio Kaku
Paperback
Published 26-Jan-2006
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Imagine a future where we are not alone - where our universe is just one of countless parallel worlds, some strangely familiar, some almost unimaginable. This title takes us to the frontiers of scientific knowledge to explain the nature - and future - of our universe.
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Brief History Of Time
By Stephen Hawking
Paperback
Published 18-Aug-2011
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Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries? This title reviews some of the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory.
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Philip's Stargazing
By Heather Couper
Paperback
Published 01-Oct-2012
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A month-by-month guide to the northern night sky for 2013, written by the internationally known astronomy writers and broadcasters Heather Couper and Nigel Henbest.
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Turn Left at Orion
By Guy Consolmagno
Paperback
Published 22-Sep-2011
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New edition of one of the most popular astronomy books of all time. An ideal beginner's book to the night sky.
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Decoding the Heavens
By Jo Marchant
Paperback
Published 18-Apr-2009
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Tells the story of the 100-year quest to understand an ancient computer, the scientific artefact we have from antiquity. This title reveals a diverse cast of characters - ranging from Archimedes to Jacques Cousteau - and explores the roots of modern technology in Ancient Greece, the Islamic world and medieval Europe.
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More Perfect Heaven
By Dava Sobel
Paperback
Published 11-Oct-2012
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The bestselling author of Longitude and Galileo's Daughter tells the story of Nicolaus Copernicus and the revolution in astronomy that changed the world.
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Eerie Silence
By Paul Davies
Paperback
Published 03-Mar-2011
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Why isn't the universe teeming with alien life? This book is a guide to the 'Fermi Paradox'.
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