Geography, Earth Sciences

Calibrating the Cosmos describes hard science, but is gently written. It explains in clear, non-mathematical language the measurements and the interpretation of the resulting data that have led to the...

A loving celebration of an earthly paradise; a cautionary appeal for environmental wisdom. "One does not have to look to the universe to behold the unusual. There is so much...

A marvelously illustrated guide to the world's moths. With more than 160,000 named species, moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers about meadows...

Seaweeds are astoundingly diverse. They're found along the shallows of beaches and have been recorded living at depths of more than 800 feet; they can be microscopic or grow into...

A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmos. A beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope , the most powerful...

The dramatic story of the largest voyage of discovery in the history of the world -- and the last such all-sail convoy. Headed by the controversial Lieutenant Charles Wilkes, and...

Rock legend and experienced amateur astronomer Brian May joins the legendary expert Sir Patrick Moore to tell the story of the Universe from the moment time and space came into...

Using a wealth of high-resolution images collected by a fleet of telescopes, satellites and inter-planetary probes, Cosmos Close-up embarks on a voyage across the universe, pausing only to zoom in...

Author: V A FirsoffBinding: HardbackPublished: Sidgwick & Jackson, 1969Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear along edges and corners, writing...

Author: Patrick MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: Faber & Faber, 1961Condition:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some minor wear and tear along edges and corners, edges of dust jacket...

Author: David L. ChandlerBinding: HardbackPublished: E.P. Dutton, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has some wear and tear to top and bottom of spine edges,...

Author: Lawrence KraussBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson Radius, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerThe Fifth Essence: The Search For Dark Matter In The Universe presents a compelling journey...

Author: Carl SaganBinding: HardbackPublished: Hodder & Stoughton, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: No markingsBroca's Brain: The Romance Of Science presents a captivating journey into the...

Author: Barry ParkerBinding: HardbackPublished: The Plenum Press, NY, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Black boards in good condition. Light foxing on book block. Clean...

Author: Time-Life Books; Robert Grant Mason (ed)Binding: HardbackPublished: Time Life Books, 1983Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsLife in Space is a richly illustrated chronicle of America’s space...

Pack your bags, time-travelers! Prehistoric World is your ticket to exploring a wild landscape of over 1,200 incredible prehistoric mammals. Did you know that the woolly mammoth's tusks could grow...

'Mind-expanding and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series. 'A brainy guide to the barfs, farts and burps of Planet Earth.' The Times The...

'Mind-expanding and hilarious!' Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling DIARY OF A WIMPY KID series. 'A brainy guide to the barfs, farts and burps of Planet Earth.' The Times The...

"Thrilling . . . With deep research and suspenseful storytelling, Mr. Randall reminds us that America's pre-eminence in the aviation industry was never assured and that it took a race...

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics...

Pack your bags, time-travelers! Prehistoric World is your ticket to exploring a wild landscape of over 1,200 incredible prehistoric mammals. Did you know that the woolly mammoth's tusks could grow...

When is the last time you climbed a tree? Went pond-dipping? Picked blackberries? Held a snail race? Or tracked down a badger set? If the answer is 'can't remember', or...

The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics...

To 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....

Our weather is changing, almost everyone agrees. But what really lies behind this? In a mixture of scientific fact, personal apprehension, global experience and revelation, we are taken on a...

A Spectator Best Book of the Year; An Aspects of History Best Book of the Year; An Engelsberg Ideas Best Book of the Year Five hundred years ago, Thomas Wolsey...

A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins....

A fascinating cartographic study of urban development, perfect for map and history lovers. The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and...

A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the...

Sweden's Enlightenment genius and his lessons for a world in crisis. This is the first, full-length English language biography of Swedish astronomer and Earth science pioneer Professor Anders Celsius. It...

Are we alone in the universe, or are there other life forms 'out there'? This is one of the most scientifically and philosophically important questions that humanity can ask. Now,...

For many years, planetary science has been taught as part of the astronomy curriculum, from a very physics-based perspective, and from the framework of a tour of the Solar System...

The first astronomer to publicize his subject on radio and television, Sir Fred Hoyle rose to national prominence in the 1950s as a result of his controversial ideas on the...

Written by a dedicated selenophile (a person who loves the Moon), this guide to Earth's celestial companion is a non-technical narrative that quickly elevates the lunar novice to lunar authority....

Bernhard Otto Holtermann emigrated from Hamburg to Australia in 1858 as a destitute young man, where, in 1872, he unearthed the largest lump of gold in the world. Holtermann shared...

Take a voyage into space to explore the wonders of the galaxy and beyond. With award-winning science writer Brian Clegg as your deep space guide, step on board the starship...

"Thrilling . . . With deep research and suspenseful storytelling, Mr. Randall reminds us that America's pre-eminence in the aviation industry was never assured and that it took a race...

Author: Katherine Roucoux; David Malin (intro)Binding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon, 2002Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsHeaven and Earth charts an awe-inspiring voyage of discovery through the infinite world of science...

This impressive collection is arranged in thematic chapters ranging from launch pad through the launch sequence, to the missions themselves and the dramatic conclusion of the return flight. It pays...

When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases...

Author: Paul DaviesBinding: HardbackPublished: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsPaul Davies's "Other Worlds: Space, Superspace And The Quantum Universe" is...