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The Rivers of Mars: Searching for the Cosmic Origins of Life
In July 1996, a NASA team led by David McKay and Everett Gibson announced the discovery of fossilized traces of microbial life in ALH84001, a meteorite from Mars recovered from...
The Meteorites: Encounters with Outer Space and Deep Time
'The Meteorites conjures a small epiphany about our own place in the universe' - The Sunday Times 'Dazzling' - Financial Times Look out your window and see the moon, stars...
Heavenly Bodies: Beginner's Guide to Astronomy
Providing an account of the fundamentals of astronomy and their influence on everyday life, this book assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. The topics include sunrise and sunset, the...
The Nature of Time
Why does time appear to run in only one direction? We remember the past- but why not the future? We can influence the future- but could we, even theoretically, influence...
What If the Earth Had Two Moons?
"What if?" questions have always stimulated people to think in new ways. "What if the Earth Had Two Moons" leads us on a fascinating 10 world journey exploring what the...
The Penguin Dictionary of Astronomy
A third edition of the title which contains the latest advances in the field of study. The dictionary has over 2,800 entries and encompasses classical and modern astronomy, giving the...
A Fire on the Moon
Mailer's superb account, written as it was happening, of the first attempt to land men on the moon 'Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.' A Fire on the...
Universal: A Journey Through the Cosmos
The Top Ten bestselling authors of The Quantum Universe take us on an awe-inspiring journey of scientific exploration We dare to imagine a time before the Big Bang, when the...
Seeing and Believing: The Story of the Telescope, or How We Found Our
Richard Panek brings us an engaging and spirited chronicle of the humbling journey that has made humans smaller and the universe infinitely vaster than we ever imagined.
Astrobiology: The Search for Life Elsewhere in the Universe
It's one of the most important and fascinating questions human beings can ponder, and astrobiology is the emerging field of science that tries to answer it. Astronomer Rhodri Evans gives...
Who Owns the Moon?: In Defence of Humanity's Common Interests in Space
As the world's superpowers and corporations jostle for control in space, A. C. Grayling asks: who really owns our planet? 'Grayling brings satisfying order to daunting subjects.' STEVEN PINKER Silicon...
The Biggest Ideas in the Universe 1: Space, Time and Motion
Knowledge is power... A landmark new series from a prize-winning scientist and communicator In this major trilogy, Sean Carroll opens up the world of physics and shows that you don't...
Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution
Our true origins are not only human, or even terrestrial, but in fact cosmic. Drawing on recent scientific breakthroughs and cross-pollination among geology, biology, astrophysics, and cosmology, Origins illuminates the...
Afterglow of Creation: From the Fireball to the Discovery of Cosmic
The discovery in 1992 of "cosmic ripples" - slight variations in the temperature of ancient radiation left over from the "big bang" - resulted in sensational headlines. This book goes...
The Art of Astrophotography
In The Art of Astrophotography, astronomer and Popular Astronomy columnist Ian Morison provides the essential foundations of how to produce beautiful astronomical images. Every type of astroimaging is covered, from...
The Cosmic Revolutionary's Handbook: (Or: How to Beat the Big Bang)
Free yourself from cosmological tyranny! Everything started in a Big Bang? Invisible dark matter? Black holes? Why accept such a weird cosmos? For all those who wonder about this bizarre...
Beneath the Night: How the stars have shaped the history of humankind
From Stone Age to space age, people have looked up at the stars and been inspired by their beauty, their patterns, and their majesty. Beneath the Night is a history...
The Story of Gaia: The Big Breath and the Evolutionary Journey of Our
Explores how the Universe, our planet, ourselves, and everything in existence has inherent meaning and evolutionary purpose * 2023 Nautilus Gold Award * Examines our emergence as self-aware members of...
Patrick Moore: The Autobiography
Throughout his distinguised career, Patrick Moore has, without a doubt, done more to raise the profile of astronomy amoung the British public than any other figure in the scientific world.As...
The Copernican Revolution: Planetary Astronomy In The Development Of Western Thought
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Condition remarks: Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. A landmark work in the history and philosophy of science, The Copernican...
The Sleepwalkers: A History Of Man's Changing Vision Of The Universe
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Condition remarks: Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. The Sleepwalkers is a landmark work of intellectual history that chronicles humanity's...
Big Sky: When the Emu Left the Earth
Big Sky, when the emu left the earth is an exquisite conversation of sky knowledge between Aboriginal farmer and award-winning writer Bruce Pascoe and astrophysicist Professor Ray Norris. This meeting...
A Guide to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
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Fully revised, this official guidebook to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, details the "home of time" that has been at the heart of nautical astronomy since the late 17th century--when Charles...
Philip's Practical Astronomy
A fully revised edition of the popular Philip's Practical Astronomy, a classic introduction to observational astronomy, updated to include telescopes and accessories available in 2006, as well as planetary and...
Empire Of The Stars: Friendship, Obsession and Betrayal in the Quest
In August 1930, on a boat trip from Bombay to England, the young Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar calculated that certain stars could end their lives by collapsing indefinitely to a...
Space: Discover fascinating facts about our solar system (All About)
Find out ALL ABOUT space in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+. Launch into outer space and discover the solar system! Packed with fascinating facts, super stats, phenomenal...
Spaceways: An Anthology of Space Poetry
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA stellar collection for young readers, Spaceways: An Anthology of Space Poetry brings together...
Simplified Scientific Astrology: A Complete Textbook On The Art Of Erecting A Horoscope
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Binding protected by mylar sleeve. A foundational work in esoteric and metaphysical literature,...
The Concise Planetary Ephemeris For 1950 To 2000 A.D. At Noon
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA foundational reference work in the field of astrology and astronomical calculation, The Concise...
Planets And Life
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA rigorous work of astrobiology and planetary science, Planets and Life by P. H....
Horary Astrology: The Technique Of Immediacies; With A Primer Of Symbolism
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Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Shelf wear. Pages clean and bright.A foundational work in the tradition of esoteric...
The Secret Life of the Universe: An Astrobiologist's Search for the
'A highly readable, entertaining and mind-expanding read from a formidable scientist' iNews How did life begin on Earth? Could it exist on other planets? Or are we alone in the...
Postcards From Mars: The First Photographer on the Red Planet
This work takes the reader on a fantastic voyage - strolling on mars with the spirit and opportunity robot missions. The cream of the astonishing crop of photographs brought back...
Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide
Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers...
Limitless: The Autobiography: The bestselling story of Britain's
The thrilling autobiography of the astronaut who inspired a generation, from the #1 bestselling author of Hello, is this planet Earth? and Ask an Astronaut The inspirational autobiography of Britain's...
WHAT COLOR IS THE SUN (US EDITION
Why do your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? What kind of animal can have 21 limbs? Who would really win a fight between a T.Rex and Godzilla? Test your...
The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist's Journey to the Dawn of our Solar
NOW IN PAPERBACK A "captivating, behind-the-scenes account" of NASA's historic OSIRIS-REx mission to return an asteroid sample and unlock the mystery of formation on life on earth braided with the...
Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics
An intimate portrait of Stephen Hawking -- the man, the friend, and the physicist An icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius- not since Albert...
Children of Memory
From the award-winning master of sci-fi Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Memory is the unmissable follow-up space opera to the highly acclaimed Children of Time and Children of Ruin. They dreamed...
The Science Museum Puzzle Book - Journey into Space: The perfect
Are you ready to become an astronaut? Then prepare for lift off with The Science Museum Puzzle Book, a unique puzzle book to launch your exploration of space. Embark on...
The Science of Interstellar
Interstellar , from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar , Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning...
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and...
Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New,
A fleet of modern rockets among the most powerful in the world. A lunar land rush that has sparked a competition over the strategic high ground. Scientific discoveries that could...
The Second Rebel
Linden A. Lewis returns with this next installment of The First Sister Trilogy, perfect for fans of Red Rising , The Handmaid's Tale , and The Expanse. Astrid has reclaimed...
Suzie and the Comet of Chaos (Space Blasters, Book 3)
Save the universe in the awesome and hilarious space-themed adventure series from bestselling authors Katie and Kevin Tsang! Suzie Wen LOVES gadgets and inventing things - but her inventions don't...
Why Is Uranus Upside Down?: And other questions about the Universe
Have you ever wondered what dark matter is or why galaxies collide? Or why the Moon is gradually drifting away from Earth? Space is really, really big, as Douglas Adams...
Astroquizzical: A Beginner's Journey Through the Cosmos
In this enthralling cosmic journey through space and time, astrophysicist Jillian Scudder locates our home planet within its own 'family tree'. Our parent the Earth and its sibling planets in...