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The Story of Astronomy
Quercus 2011; US$ 18.03From the ancient origins of astronomy to the Copernican revolution, and from Galileo to Hawking's research into black holes, 'The Story of Astronomy' charts the discoveries made by some of the greatest minds in human history, and their attempts to unveil the secrets of the stars. Written in an accessible and entertaining style, 'The Story of Astronomy'... more...
Guide to Night Skies of Southern Africa
Random House Struik 2012; US$ 15.99Star-watching enthusiasts and more seasoned astronomers will welcome this update of Guide to Night Skies of Southern Africa. Fully revised, and illuminated by colourful images, charts and diagrams, it provides guidance on the equipment needed for starwatching, information about the night skies as observed from the southern hemisphere, and a set of... more...
The Big Questions: The Universe
Quercus 2010; US$ 21.83The Big Questions series enables renowned experts to tackle the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. Each 3000-word essay simply and concisely examines a question that has eternally perplexed enquiring minds, providing answers from history's great thinkers. This ambitious project is a unique... more...
A Down to Earth Guide to the Cosmos
Transworld 2013; US$ 22.66To 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... more...
Gravity's Engines
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2012; US$ 25.99One of The Barnes and Noble Review Editors? Picks: Best Nonfiction of 2012 Selected by The Christian Science Monitor as one of ?21 smart nonfiction titles we think you'll enjoy this summer? Selected by The New Scientist as one of 10 books to look out for in 2012 We?ve long understood black holes to be the points at which the universe... more...
Your Ticket to the Universe
Smithsonian 2013; US$ 24.95An entertaining and accessible trip to the most interesting stops in the cosmos. Accompanied by dramatic visuals, Your Ticket to the Universe is a hybrid coffee-table book and field guide. Beginning with our home planet, Your Ticket to the Universe embarks on an entertaining and accessible trip to the most interesting stops known in the cosmos.... more...
Nature Guide Stars and Planets
Dorling Kindersley Ltd 2012; Not AvailableHave the world in your hands with these compact, illustrated natural history guides From the planets in our solar system to the constellations that brighten up the night skies, leaf through Nature Guide Stars and Planets , a beautiful guide to our solar system and beyond. Part of a new generation of compact natural history guides, ... more...
Stars
OUP Oxford 2012; US$ 9.99Every atom of our bodies has been part of a star. Our very own star, the Sun, is crucial to the development and sustainability of life on Earth. This Very Short Introduction presents a modern, authoritative examination of how stars live, producing all the chemical elements beyond helium, and how they die, sometimes spectacularly, to end as remnants... more...
MHD Flows in Compact Astrophysical Objects
Springer 2009; US$ 99.99Accretion flows, winds and jets of compact astrophysical objects and stars are generally described within the framework of hydrodynamical and magnetohydrodynamical (MHD) flows. Analytical analysis of the problem provides profound physical insights, which are essential for interpreting and understanding the results of numerical simulations. Providing... more...
Collins Night Sky
HarperCollins Publishers 2011; Not AvailableAn introductory guide to navigating your way around the night sky and identifying what you can see on any given night. more...









