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Stephen Hawking's Universe: The Cosmos Explained

Stephen Hawking's Universe: The Cosmos Explained

$15.00 AUD
Author: David FilkinBinding: HardbackPublished: BBC, 1997Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis compelling work of popular science, Stephen Hawking's Universe: The Cosmos Explained, presents an accessible overview of the...
The Universe In A Nutshell

The Universe In A Nutshell

$15.00 AUD
Author: Stephen HawkingBinding: HardbackPublished: BANTAM PRESS, 2001Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsStephen Hawking's The Universe In A Nutshell presents a concise yet profound journey through the most challenging...
The New Compleat Astrologer: The Practical Encyclopaedia Of Astrological Science.

The New Compleat Astrologer: The Practical Encyclopaedia Of Astrological Science.

$15.00 AUD
Author: Derek And Julia ParkerBinding: HardbackPublished: Harmony Books/New YorkCondition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive volume presents a thorough guide to the ancient art and science of astrology....
Biocosm: The New Scientific Theory of Evolution: Intelligent Life is

Biocosm: The New Scientific Theory of Evolution: Intelligent Life is

$37.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
In an elegant and lucid style, complexity theorist James N. Gardner proposes that life and intelligence have not emerged in a series of random Darwinian accidents, but are hardwired into...
The Great Architects of Mars: Evidence for the Lost Civilizations on

The Great Architects of Mars: Evidence for the Lost Civilizations on

$39.99 AUD$33.99 AUD
A deep investigation of mysterious geometric structures on the surface of Mars * Explores a wide variety of anomalous structures on Mars's surface that display a high degree of geometric...
The Illustrated Brief History of Time

The Illustrated Brief History of Time

$59.95 AUD$20.00 AUD
In this revised, expanded and illustrated edition of "A Brief History of Time", Stephen Hawking includes the most recent developments in the field of cosmology, many of which were forecast...
The Birth of Time: How We Measured the Age of the Universe

The Birth of Time: How We Measured the Age of the Universe

$56.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
In the 19th century astronomers, geologists and evolutionists first suggested that the Earth and Sun were (at least) millions of years old. By the early 20th century, many assumed that...
All Through the Night: How Dark Skies Can Save Our World

All Through the Night: How Dark Skies Can Save Our World

$24.99 AUD$10.00 AUD
Best New Books on Space 2024 - Forbes 'Rarely is a non-fiction book about science this engaging' - Forbes Why darkness is so important - to plants, to animals, and...
The Monuments of Mars: City on the Edge of Forever

The Monuments of Mars: City on the Edge of Forever

$55.00 AUD$12.00 AUD
The 4th edition includes new information of structures recently discovered on the moon's surface, supported by photographs, and a discussion of the loss of Mars Observer and recommendations for the...
Dark Matter and Dark Energy: The Hidden 95% of the Universe

Dark Matter and Dark Energy: The Hidden 95% of the Universe

$24.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
All the matter and light we can see in the universe makes up a trivial five per cent of everything. The rest is hidden. Since the 1970s, astronomers have been...
Carl Sagan: A Life

Carl Sagan: A Life

$47.50 AUD$10.00 AUD
A penetrating, mesmerizing biography of a scientific icon, now in paperback "Absolutely fascinating ...Davidson has done a remarkable job."-Sir Arthur C. Clarke "Engaging ...accessible, carefully documented ...sophisticated."-Dr. David Hollinger for...
Life Everywhere: The New Science of Astrobiology

Life Everywhere: The New Science of Astrobiology

$59.95 AUD$10.00 AUD
The scientific story of the coming century-the inevitable discovery of life on other planets and what it will mean for our understanding of earth. To many people, the main question...
The Crystal Sun

The Crystal Sun

$19.99 AUD$8.00 AUD
Archaeologists have always insisted most strenuously that ancient lenses never existed and could not exist. Robert Temple's real-life detective story started when he investigated an ancient artefact in the British...
The Illustrated History Of Nasa

The Illustrated History Of Nasa

$20.00 AUD
Author: Robin KerrodBinding: HardbackPublished: Multimedia Productions, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: large chips and tears along folds of dust jacketThis comprehensive volume...
Catalogue Of The Universe

Catalogue Of The Universe

$15.00 AUD
Author: Paul Murdin And David AllenBinding: HardbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive astronomical guide, Catalogue Of The Universe, presents a detailed...
Watchers Of The Stars

Watchers Of The Stars

$15.00 AUD
Author: Patrick MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: -, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis captivating non-fiction work chronicles the lives and groundbreaking discoveries of pioneering astronomers throughout history. It presents a...
Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World

Universe: Exploring the Astronomical World

$79.95 AUD$30.00 AUD
UNIVERSE is a groundbreaking survey that celebrates the popular subject of astronomy through 300 images created by those who have tried to understand - or who have been inspired by...
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics: Anniversary Edition

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics: Anniversary Edition

$26.99 AUD$22.94 AUD
A gorgeous anniversary edition of the international phenomenon- 'one of the best books of the 21st century' (Guardian) These seven short lessons guide us, with simplicity and clarity, through the...
Collins Dictionary of Astronomy

Collins Dictionary of Astronomy

$22.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
This reference source for students, teachers and everybody with a professional or amateur interest in astronomy contains over 3500 entries and describes the range of astronomical bodies, both well-known and...
The Planets: Some Myths & Realities

The Planets: Some Myths & Realities

$15.00 AUD
Author: Richard BaumBinding: HardbackPublished: David & Charles, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis compelling non-fiction work presents a fascinating dual perspective on our celestial neighbors, meticulously detailing both...
Whispers From Space

Whispers From Space

$20.00 AUD
Author: John W. MacveyBinding: HardbackPublished: Abelard-Schuman - London, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markings'Whispers From Space' chronicles humanity's enduring quest to understand the cosmos...
Mars 1999: Exclusive Preview Of The U.S.-Soviet Manned Mission

Mars 1999: Exclusive Preview Of The U.S.-Soviet Manned Mission

$25.00 AUD
Author: Brian O'LearyBinding: HardbackPublished: Stackpole Books, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Some stains on book block. This compelling non-fiction work chronicles the ambitious vision...
The Search For Life On Mars: Evolution Of An Idea

The Search For Life On Mars: Evolution Of An Idea

$12.00 AUD
Author: Henry S. F. Cooper, Jr.Binding: HardbackPublished: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1980Condition:Book: Fair, ex-libraryJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Ex-library with usual markingsThis compelling non-fiction work chronicles humanity's enduring fascination with...
Watchers Of The Stars: The Scientific Revolution

Watchers Of The Stars: The Scientific Revolution

$20.00 AUD
Author: Patrick MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1974Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis astronomical work chronicles the fascinating history of humanity's enduring fascination with the cosmos. Watchers Of The...
Earth: A Visual Tour of Our Amazing Planet feat NASA Images

Earth: A Visual Tour of Our Amazing Planet feat NASA Images

$36.99 AUD$20.00 AUD
Earth From Space: A Visual Tour is a collection of 180 gorgeous, colorful, and detailed images of our Earth taken from space: our great cities, mountains, oceans, reefs, mountains, farms,...
Hubble images from space

Hubble images from space

$36.99 AUD$15.00 AUD
Hubble Images from Space: a Virtual Tour is a book of images from the Hubble telescope curated and edited by Beth Alesse who works in Los Angeles, California. The images...
The Universe and Beyond

The Universe and Beyond

$49.95 AUD$20.00 AUD
In the almost 15 years since the release of the fifth edition of The Universe and Beyond, our understanding of the universe has advanced exponentially. Previous editions guided readers through...
Space Shuttle: A Photographic Journey

Space Shuttle: A Photographic Journey

$65.00 AUD$25.00 AUD
Space Shuttle: A Photographic Journey is a captivating visual celebration of NASA's pioneering spacecraft. Commemorating 30 years of space shuttle exploration, this beautifully crafted photography book, now in a revised...
The Universe and Beyond

The Universe and Beyond

$49.95 AUD$42.46 AUD
In the almost 15 years since the release of the fifth edition of The Universe and Beyond, our understanding of the universe has advanced exponentially. Previous editions guided readers through...
Atlas Of The Skies: Journeying Between The Stars And Planets In The Discovery Of The Universe

Atlas Of The Skies: Journeying Between The Stars And Planets In The Discovery Of The Universe

$12.00 AUD
Author: Fabrizio Professor MazzucconiBinding: PaperbackPublished: Taj Books, Limited, 2003Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageAtlas Of The Skies: Journeying Between The Stars And...
Amazing Facts About Australia's Southern Skies

Amazing Facts About Australia's Southern Skies

$14.95 AUD$12.00 AUD
Planets, moons, comets, constellations, shooting stars, galaxy clusters -- there are so many incredible objects in our Universe, but most of us know so little about them, and even fewer...
Black Holes And Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy

Black Holes And Time Warps: Einstein's Outrageous Legacy

$25.00 AUD
Author: Kip S. ThorneBinding: HardbackPublished: PICADOR, 1994Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis seminal work by a Nobel laureate physicist presents a captivating journey into the most extreme phenomena...
Webb's Universe: The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic

Webb's Universe: The Space Telescope Images That Reveal Our Cosmic

$55.00 AUD$46.75 AUD
The definitive book on the James Webb Space Telescope, including its most stunning images to date, written by space expert Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock. Despite the huge advances in space technology...
The World Treasury Of Physics, Astronomy, And Mathematics

The World Treasury Of Physics, Astronomy, And Mathematics

$15.00 AUD
Author: Timothy FerrisBinding: PaperbackPublished: Little, Brown and Company., 1991Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA monumental...
Nemesis: The Death Star - Story of a Scientific Revolution

Nemesis: The Death Star - Story of a Scientific Revolution

$16.95 AUD$10.00 AUD
In 1984 Dr Muller caused international controversy with his theory that a killer star, christened "Nemesis", is orbiting the sun and causing cataclysmic comet storms to batter the earth every...
Story of Astronomy and Space

Story of Astronomy and Space

$10.00 AUD
This book explores the solar system and beyond and the science and technology astronomers use to discover its secrets. It covers subjects such as telescopes and technology, the origins of...
New Astronomer

New Astronomer

$38.40 AUD$12.00 AUD
The essential guide that shows you how to get the most from your observations. For thousands of years observers have gazed up at the night sky and wondered at the...
For Your Information: On Earth And In The Sky

For Your Information: On Earth And In The Sky

$15.00 AUD
Author: Willy LeyBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsFor Your Information: On Earth And In The Sky by Willy Ley presents a...
Burton's Four-Figure Navigation Tables: For Use With G.H.A. Almanac

Burton's Four-Figure Navigation Tables: For Use With G.H.A. Almanac

$40.00 AUD
Author: S. M. Burton And Gilbert F. CunninghamBinding: HardbackPublished: George Philip & Son, Ltd., 1963Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed, price clippedMarkings: Previous ownerThis essential reference...
PKT GDE TO ASTRONOMY SB

PKT GDE TO ASTRONOMY SB

$21.95 AUD$10.00 AUD
This pocket guide introduces the sky for beginners to stargazing, describing what is visible with the naked eye and small optical instruments, and features charts produced by the world's leading...
The Mammoth Book of Space Exploration and Disaster

The Mammoth Book of Space Exploration and Disaster

$15.95 AUD$10.00 AUD
In the words of those who trod the void and those at mission control, here are over 50 of the greatest true stories of suborbital, orbital and deep-space exploration. From...
Boom!: The Violent Supernovas, Galactic Explosions, and Earthly Mayhem

Boom!: The Violent Supernovas, Galactic Explosions, and Earthly Mayhem

$22.99 AUD$12.00 AUD
Space is quiet. Billion trillions of stars slowly burning out their lives. Bodies of rock, moons, planets, floating in the dark. Most of the time. Sometimes violence is unleashed on...
Astronomy 2024 Australia: Your Guide to the Night Sky

Astronomy 2024 Australia: Your Guide to the Night Sky

$32.95 AUD$10.00 AUD
This annual gem (produced each year since 1991) continues to take the Australian stargazer on a wondrous journey of the night sky. This critically acclaimed work, produced by three well...
Stonehenge: Neolithic Man and the Cosmos

Stonehenge: Neolithic Man and the Cosmos

$49.50 AUD$20.00 AUD
There have been many attempts to explain the purpose of Stonehenge. Using archaelogical detail and a knowledge of the heavens as they were many millennia ago, North establishes the function...
American Scientific Library (23 Vols.)

American Scientific Library (23 Vols.)

$200.00 AUD
Author: VariousBinding: HardbackPublished: American Scientific LibraryCondition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThe American Scientific Library is a landmark series that distills the wonders...
Exploring The Southern West Sky: A Pictorial Atlas From The European Southern Observatory (Eso)

Exploring The Southern West Sky: A Pictorial Atlas From The European Southern Observatory (Eso)

$20.00 AUD
Author: Svend Laustsen, Claus Madsen, Richard M. WestBinding: HardbackPublished: Springer-Verlag, 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light wear and minor rip...
The Individual And The Universe

The Individual And The Universe

$20.00 AUD
Author: A. C. B. LovellBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1959Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThe Individual And The Universe presents a profound scientific and...