Geography, Earth Sciences

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: P.C.W. DaviesBinding: PaperbackPublished: Cambridge University Press, 1982Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image. Yellowed and faded cover. Light creasing on...

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...

'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...

An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies...

It was May of 1869 when a Civil War veteran and nine other men descended with four boats into a branch of the Colorado River for what they believed would...

Combining practical stargazing information and advice, the insights of internationally renowned astronomers and the history, technological advances and art revering the night sky, Collins Stargazer's Bible is a stunning celebration...

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 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...

Perfect for anyone eager to learn more about the Red Planet Discover all you need to know about Mars - including the historic, cultural and scientific background and exploratory missions...

Seeing a total solar eclipse ('totality' - when the sun is fully obscured by the moon) is a bucket-list event, generating a sense of wonder and even an 'end-of-the-world' sensation....

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...

A History of Polar Exploration in 50 Objects covers just over 150 years of polar exploration during which a mysterious southern continent and an elusive northern sea-route became less incognita...

'Great characters, fine writing, totally engrossing' STEPHEN KING It might have been the end of days. Instead it was the beginning of something shockingly new. They called the comet Cain,...

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....

For twenty years John Aitchison has been travelling the world to film wildlife for the BBC and other broadcasters, taking him to far-away places on every continent. The Shark and...

*Fully revised and updated for the 21st century* The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry takes readers on an odyssey into the deepest,...

"A book that offers hope." - The New York Times Book Review "A wondrous tapestry." -Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel Audubon Medal winner Richard...

The author introduces the reader to the growing cult community of amateur stargazers, then presents a wide range of solo and group observation projects that require only simple binoculars, hand-held...

90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books Journey into space with Polish scifi master Stanislaw Lem. The whimsical time-loops of Ijon Tichy's cosmic adventure 'The Seventh Voyage' are...

"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...

An ideal gift for anyone with an intrigue for geographical curiosities. Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies...

Bestselling guide to all UNESCO World Heritage sites Fully updated to include the latest sites added to the World Heritage List. The List is managed by the World Heritage Committee...

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK Gold Winner of the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards 'A stunning and unforgettable voyage through the stars. Almost every page will make you...

Everything you ever wanted to know about men (and women) in space-from a highly decorated astronaut who's been there Can people have sex in space? Did the Challenger crew survive...

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...

Author: Patrick MooreBinding: PaperbackPublished: Pan Books, 1999Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsThis non-fiction work by renowned astronomer Patrick Moore presents a compelling examination of various doomsday...

Author: Laurence A. MarschallBinding: HardbackPublished: Plenum Press, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner's name written on front end-page and slight foxing on fore-edge.In this...

This popular guide is a must for 2009, which has been designated the International year of Astronomy, when people around the world will be encouraged to discover their place in...

Multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural, The Story of Time is published to mark the millennium and examine the very quality that gives the millennium its meaning.'

COMPANION TO THE COSMOS is the brilliant science populariser and an award-winning writer, John Gribbin tells us everything we want to know about the universe.

We drive you to the best short destinations close to Australias capital cities. Well taste the food and wine and walk you through the accommodation. Highly illustrative this is must...

A comprehensive biography of this tall, quiet figure. Ayres not only illuminates Mawson's many achievements but also enables us to know and understand him as a human being. The icon...

Combining practical stargazing information and advice, the insights of internationally renowned astronomers and the history, technological advances and art revering the night sky, Collins Stargazer's Bible is a stunning celebration...

Internationally renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss offers provocative, revelatory answers to the biggest philosophical questions: Where did our universe come from? Why does anything exist? And how...

Over the last few decades, space exploration has revolutionised our understanding of our place in the cosmos. We now know that there are many habitable environments within our solar system....

Published in Antwerp in 1570, the THEATRUM ORBIS TERRARUM did something no previous book had done: here was the world in all its component parts, the chance to see our...