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Space Debris and Other Threats from Outer Space
Springer 2013; US$ 39.95The mounting problem of space debris in low earth orbit and its threat to the operation of application satellites has been increasingly recognized as space activities increase. The efforts of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordinating Committee (IADC) and UN COPUS have now led to international guidelines to mitigate the creation of new debris. This... more...
Stargazing For Dummies
Wiley 2013; US$ 14.99Reach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope. Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore... more...
Catastrophism
PM Press 2012; US$ 9.99Amid a global zeitgeist of impending catastrophe, this book explores the culture of fear so prevalent in today's politics, economic climate, and religious extremism. The authors of this collection argue that the lens of catastrophe through which so many of today's issues are examined distorts understanding of the dynamics at the heart of numerous... more...
First Magnitude
World Scientific Publishing Company 2012; US$ 44.00First Magnitude is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are... more...
My Revision Notes: Edexcel B GCSE Geography Unit 1: Dynamic Planet
Hodder Education 2012; US$ 11.18Planned revision for your very best grades more...
Astronomy For Dummies
Wiley 2012; US$ 22.99The fun and easy way to explore the night sky Do you know the difference between a red giant and a white dwarf? From asteroids to black holes, this easy-to-understand guide takes you on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring updated star maps, charts, and an insert with gorgeous full-color photographs, Astronomy For Dummies provides an easy-to-follow... more...
Le costellazioni al binocolo
Springer 2012; US$ 31.99Questo libro è un tour guidato attraverso le costellazioni visibili dalle medie latitudini settentrionali. È unopera ideale per chi si accosta per la prima volta allosservazione del cielo, ma anche lastrofilo esperto la troverà ricca e utile, per come è strutturata.Nella prima parte, il libro è un succinto... more...
Guidebook to the Constellations
Springer 2012; US$ 27.99This handbook is a guide to exploring the classical night sky and its wonderful telescopic sights. All 88 officially recognized constellations are presented in natural groups which are related by their origin and location in the sky. Each group is explained by a fascinating story which tells what each constellation represents, how it appears in the... more...
Going Dark
Bloomsbury Publishing 2012; US$ 13.74How far can you see? A mile? A hundred miles? Or to the furthest shores of the universe to a far away galaxy? Going Dark explores contemporary societys lost connection with the night sky and its wonder at the cosmos, with a portrait of one astronomer slowly losing his sight and how one mans vision becomes illuminated by darkness. Its... more...









