Astronomy, space & time
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Astronomy, space & time
Paperback. Num Pages: 398 pages. BIC Classification: PG. Dimension: 150 x 226 x 25. Weight in Grams: 630.
- Publisher
- Griffin Media Canada
- Number of pages
- 398
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781926837338
- ISBN
- 9781926837338
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 25.74
€ 38.99
€ 25.74
Paperback. In a startling reinterpretation of the evidence, Stillman Drake advances the hypothesis that Galileo's trial and condemnation by the Inquisition was caused not by his defiance of the Church, but by the hostility of contemporary philosophers. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, halftones and drawings. BIC Classification: BGH; PDX; PG; PH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 160 x 10. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192854568
- ISBN
- 9780192854568
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.62
€ 11.99
€ 10.62
Paperback. In September of 1859, the entire Earth was engulfed in a gigantic cloud of seething gas, and a blood-red aurora erupted across the planet. This title presents the story behind Carrington's observations of a mysterious explosion on the surface of the Sun and how his brilliant insight helped to usher in the modern era of astronomy. Num Pages: 224 pages, 15 halftones. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGG; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691141268
- ISBN
- 9780691141268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 21.75
€ 29.99
€ 21.75
Paperback. Answers to the 20 biggest questions about cosmology, astronomy and the wonders of the universe. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 20. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Publisher
- Quercus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782069478
- ISBN
- 9781782069478
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.82
€ 13.99
€ 10.82
Paperback. This self--contained textbook brings together many different branches of physics----e.g. nuclear physics, solid state physics, particle physics, hydrodynamics, relativity----to analyze compact objects. The latest astronomical data is assessed. Over 250 exercises. Num Pages: 663 pages, illustrations, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 172 x 245 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1138.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1983
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 663
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471873167
- ISBN
- 9780471873167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 169.88
€ 169.88
hardcover. An exciting tour of our Universe exploring our current knowledge of exoplanets and the search for another Earth-like planet. Num Pages: 313 pages, 12 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. BIC Classification: PGK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 162 x 20. Weight in Grams: 66. Planets and Their Place in the Cosmos. 313 pages, 12 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. An exciting tour of our Universe exploring our current knowledge of exoplanets and the search for another Earth-like planet. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). BIC Classification: PGK. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 20. Weight: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- New
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107016750
- ISBN
- 9781107016750
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 36.61
€ 45.99
€ 36.61
Paperback. In this text, Stuart Sherman argues that innovations in prose emerged simultaneously with the 17th-century revolution in clock technology, enabling authors to recount the new kind of time by which England was learning to live and work. Num Pages: 296 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 3JD; 3JF; HBTB; PGZ; TDPB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226752778
- ISBN
- 9780226752778
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 30.81
€ 38.99
€ 30.81
Paperback. Observations of the sun, moon, planets, and stars played a central role in ancient Maya lifeways, as they do among contemporary Maya who maintain the traditional ways. This book constructs Maya astronomy and cosmology through the astronomical information encoded in Precolumbian Maya art and confirmed by the practices of living Maya peoples. Series: The Linda Schele Series in Maya and Pre-Columbian Studies. Num Pages: 382 pages, 48 figures, 22 b&w plates, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLS; ACBK; JFHF; JHMC; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 217 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Publisher
- University of Texas Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780292752269
- ISBN
- 9780292752269
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 34.92
€ 38.99
€ 34.92
Hardcover. This bibliography lists works on the subject of time from various disciplines including anthropology, biology, economics, future studies, history, linguistics and psychology. It aims to enable the reader to look beyond his own area of expertise when selecting appropriate research materials. Editor(s): Das, T. K. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GBCR; HP; PGZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 698.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275926816
- ISBN
- 9780275926816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 85.05€ 77.34
€ 85.05
€ 77.34
Hardback. This volume covers all aspects of cosmology and extragalactic astronomy at an advanced level. Num Pages: 638 pages, 88 b/w illus. 11 tables 111 exercises. BIC Classification: PGK; PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1202.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 638
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521562423
- ISBN
- 9780521562423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 208.97
€ 208.97
Paperback. This authoritative text guides graduate students and researchers through the key physical processes governing stars and stellar systems. Num Pages: 596 pages, 112 b/w illus. 27 tables 76 exercises. BIC Classification: PGC; PGM; PHVB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 169 x 33. Weight in Grams: 960.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780521566315
- ISBN
- 9780521566315
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 92.58
€ 92.58
Paperback. This book provides an introduction to Einstein's general theory of relativity. A "physics-first" approach is adopted so that interesting applications come before the more difficult task of solving the Einstein equation. The book includes extensive coverage of cosmology, and is designed to allow readers to study the subject alone. Series: Oxford Master Series in Physics. Num Pages: 456 pages, 240 line ilustrations. BIC Classification: PGK; PHDV; PHR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 246 x 189 x 23. Weight in Grams: 992.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 456
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199573646
- ISBN
- 9780199573646
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.28
€ 47.28
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2012
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441994189
- ISBN
- 9781441994189
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.78
€ 63.78
Paperback. In this riveting and lively challenge to orthodox thinking, Ted Nield describes how meteorites may have helped create life on Earth. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 218.
- Publisher
- Granta Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847082640
- ISBN
- 9781847082640
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.58
€ 18.58
Paperback. Num Pages: 614 pages. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 274 x 216 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1184.
- Publisher
- Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Number of pages
- 614
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781449687755
- ISBN
- 9781449687755
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 123.44
€ 123.44
Hardcover. Formulation for Observed and Computed Values of Deep Space Network Data Types for Navigation documents the formation of the Regres of the Orbit Determination Program (ODP) of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Program Regres calculates the computed values of observed quantities (e.g. Series: JPL Deep-Space Communications and Navigation Series. Num Pages: 576 pages, references. BIC Classification: PGC; PGG; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 171 x 37. Weight in Grams: 980.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 576
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471445357
- ISBN
- 9780471445357
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 300.46
€ 300.46
Hardback. Since the earliest times one of the brightest lights in the heavens has been that of Jupiter, mythical king of the gods and the largest planet in the solar system. This book presents the history of humankind's quest to understand the giant planet in the era before photography. Num Pages: 236 pages, colour halftones, glossary. BIC Classification: PDX; PGG; PGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780750304481
- ISBN
- 9780750304481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.03
€ 193.03
Paperback. Num Pages: 105 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: PGZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 8. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 105
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781606921142
- ISBN
- 9781606921142
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.90€ 43.97
€ 60.90
€ 43.97
Paperback. Series: Planets. Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: PG. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 216 x 188 x 5. Weight in Grams: 91.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Capstone Press United States
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781491458976
- ISBN
- 9781491458976
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 9.99€ 9.27
€ 9.99
€ 9.27
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages, 56 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 143 x 21. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Edition
- New edition
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674171039
- ISBN
- 9780674171039
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.05
€ 36.99
€ 31.05