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Benjamin Bannekerby Charles Cerami
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 27.95The first biography of a major figure in early US and African American history A household name and unparalleled hero revered in every African American household, Benjamin Banneker was a completely self-taught mathematical genius who achieved professional status in astronomy, navigation, and engineering. His acknowledged expertise and superior surveying skills led to his role as coworker with the Founding Fathers in planning our nation’s capitol, Washington, DC. His annual Banneker’s Almanac was the first written by a black and outsold the major competition. In addition, he was a vocal force in the fight for the abolition of slavery. Yet, despite his accomplishments, there has been no biography of this important man—until... more...
Bad Astronomyby Philip C. Plait
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 15.95Advance praise for Philip Plait s Bad Astronomy "Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from." --Stephen Maran, Author of Astronomy for Dummies and editor of The Astronomy and Astrophysics Encyclopedia "Thank the cosmos for the bundle of star stuff named Philip Plait, who is the world s leading consumer advocate for quality science in space and on Earth. This important contribution to science will rest firmly on my reference library shelf, ready for easy access the next time an astrologer calls." --Dr. Michael Shermer, Publisher of Skeptic magazine, monthly columnist for Scientific American, and author of The Borderlands of Science "Philip Plait has... more...
Gravitational N-Body Simulationsby Sverre J. Aarseth; P. V. Landshoff; D. R. Nelson; D. W. Sciama; S. Weinberg
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 69.00This book presents basic methods for numerical simulation of gravitational systems, demonstrating how to develop clear and elegant algorithms. It explains the fundamental mathematical tools needed to describe the dynamics of a large number of mutually attractive particles, and the techniques needed to model various known planetary and astrophysical phenomena. more...
Astronomy: A Physical Perspectiveby Marc Kutner
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 64.00This fully revised and updated text is a comprehensive introduction to astronomical objects and phenomena. By applying some basic physical principles to a variety of situations, students will learn how to relate everyday physics to the astronomical world. Suitable for undergraduate students taking a first course in astronomy. more...
A Skywatcher's Yearby Jeff Kanipe
Cambridge University Press 1999; US$ 35.00An observing project for every week of the year! Guides you to celestial events and phenomena that occur or are visible with the naked eye and binoculars. Find prominent stars and constellations, bright star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. more...
Retrying Galileo, 1633?1992by Maurice A. Finocchiaro
University of California Press 2005; US$ 29.95In 1633, at the end of one of the most famous trials in history, the Inquisition condemned Galileo for contending that the Earth moves and that the Bible is not a scientific authority. Galileo's condemnation set off a controversy that has acquired a fascinating life of its own and that continues to this day. This absorbing book is the first to examine the entire span of the Galileo affair from his condemnation to his alleged rehabilitation by the Pope in 1992. Filled with primary sources, many translated into English for the first time, Retrying Galileo will acquaint readers with the historical facts of the trial, its aftermath and repercussions, the rich variety of reflections on it throughout history, and the main issues it raises. more...
Agnes Mary Clerke and the Rise of Astrophysicsby M. T. Brück
Cambridge University Press 2002; US$ 29.00Born in Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century, Agnes Mary Clerke achieved fame as the author of A History of Astronomy during the Nineteenth Century. This biography describes the life of the woman who became the leading commentator of her time on astronomy and astrophysics in the English-speaking world. more...
Galileo On the World Systemsby Galileo Galilei; Maurice A. Finocchiaro
University of California Press 1997; US$ 12.95Galileo's 1632 book, Dialogue on the Two Chief World Systems, Ptolemaic and Copernican , comes alive for twentieth-century readers thanks to Maurice Finocchiaro's brilliant new translation and presentation. Condemned by the Inquisition for its heretical proposition that the earth revolves around the sun, Galileo's masterpiece takes the form of a debate, divided into four "days," among three highly articulate gentlemen. more...
The Key to Newton's Dynamicsby J. Bruce Brackenridge; Isaac Newton
University of California Press 1995; US$ 12.95While much has been written on the ramifications of Newton's dynamics, until now the details of Newton's solution were available only to the physics expert. The Key to Newton's Dynamics clearly explains the surprisingly simple analytical structure that underlies the determination of the force necessary to maintain ideal planetary motion. more...
The Galileo Affairby Maurice A. Finocchiaro
University of California Press 1989; US$ 12.95?A classic introduction to Galileo?s masterpiece.??William A. Wallace, author of Galileo?s Logic of Discovery and Proof more...









