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Expounding the Mathematical Seed
Springer 2006; US$ 109.99In the 5th century the Indian mathematician Aryabhata wrote a famous work on astronomy, the "Aryabhatiya", which gives in its second chapter a summary of Hindu mathematics. This volume contains an introduction and the literal translation of the commentary of Bhaskara, an Indian astronomer, on this mathematical chapter of the "Aryabhatiya". more...
How to Live on Mars
Crown Publishing Group 2008; US$ 13.95Thinking about moving to mars? Well, why not? Mars, after all, is the planet that holds the greatest promise for human colonization. But why speculate about the possibilities when you can get the real scientific scoop from someone who?s been happily living and working there for years? Straight from the not-so-distant future, this intrepid pioneer?s... more...
Death from the Skies!
Penguin Group US 2008; US$ 16.00With wit, humor, and an infectious love of astronomy that could win over even the science-phobic, this fun and fascinating book reminds us that outer space is anything but remote. The scientist behind the popular website badastronomy.com, Philip Plait presents some of the most fearsome end-of-the-world calamities (for instance, incoming asteroids and... more...
Atlas of the Messier Objects
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 50.00Simply, the most beautiful and complete reference on the Messier objects there has ever been! more...
The Handy Astronomy Answer Book
Visible Ink Press 2008; US$ 18.95From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies?including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration?this resource is... more...
Stargazing Basics
Cambridge University Press 2008; US$ 16.00All you need to know to get started in astronomy, from observing the night sky to purchasing binoculars and telescopes. more...
Canonical Perturbation Theories, Degenerate Systems, and Resonance
Springer 2007; US$ 129.99Written for advanced graduate and post-graduate students following courses in Perturbation Theory and Celestial Mechanics, this book is also intended to serve as a guide in research work. It gives perturbation theories with details allowing its application to real problems. more...
Celestial Mechanics
Springer 2007; US$ 25.99Shows various aspects of celestial mechanics. This book offers readers the tools needed for a basic understanding of the underlying physical phenomena. It includes contents divided into major topics where the three 'souls' of celestial mechanics (dynamical systems, Solar System and stellar systems, spaceflight dynamics) play a major role. more...
The Hands-On Guide for Science Communicators
Springer 2007; US$ 25.99Offers practical advice on all aspects of science communication. This practical guide features a tightly interwoven fabric of issues: product types, target groups, written communication, visual communication, validation processes, practices of efficient work flow, distribution, promotion, advertising, and more. more...
Exploring the Cosmic Frontier
Springer 2007; US$ 79.99Covers a range of scientific topics including the cosmological epoch of reionization, galactic dynamics and nuclear activity, stellar astronomy, extra-solar planets, gamma-ray bursts, X-ray binaries, and others. This book gives an account of a snapshot of an evolving scientific discourse and interaction throughout our field of research. more...









