The Violent Universe Joyrides through the X-Ray Cosmos Kimberly Weaver Johns Hopkins University Press 2005 Hardback Illustrated
X-rays travelling at the speed of light are emitted by many extreme events in the cosmos - galactic collisions, supernova eruptions, stellar implosionX-rays travelling at the speed of light are emitted by many extreme events in the cosmos - galactic collisions, supernova eruptions, stellar implosions. Since the 1950s astronomers have been perfecting techniques which use these x-rays to produce stunning images of such events; the sensitivity of the observations has increased a billion- fold. This book demonstrates their successes by comparing images from optical telescopes with those produced using x-ray astronomy, revealing new information about galaxies, quasars, pulsars and black holes. Off-mint. ...more
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Is God a Mathematician?
Mario Livio Simon & Schuster 2009 Hardback
From Pythagoras to quantum electrodynamics theory, Livio follows chronologically 'some concepts that have direct implications for understanding the roFrom Pythagoras to quantum electrodynamics theory, Livio follows chronologically 'some concepts that have direct implications for understanding the role of mathematics in our grasp of the cosmos'....more
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The Great Scientists
John Farndon Capella 2005 Hardback Illustrated
From the Greek mathematicians Euclid and Archimedes, whose work is even now required reading, to the DNA team (Francis Crick, James Watson and RosalinFrom the Greek mathematicians Euclid and Archimedes, whose work is even now required reading, to the DNA team (Francis Crick, James Watson and Rosalind Franklin) and the theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, the greatest practitioners from a wide range of scientific disciplines are represented here. Each of the 32 illustrated essays gives a biographical background for its subject and a description of the main themes of their work, together with concise expositions of some of their key ideas. ...more
This advanced text stresses the relationship between algebra and linear geometry, covering topics from the complex number plane to non-Euclidean geomeThis advanced text stresses the relationship between algebra and linear geometry, covering topics from the complex number plane to non-Euclidean geometries and axiomatic plane geometry. ...more
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The Men Who Measured the Universe
John Gribbin; Mary Gribbin Icon 2004 Paperback
The past century has seen a revolution in our understanding of the size of the Universe; this book tells the story of the pioneers whose obsession witThe past century has seen a revolution in our understanding of the size of the Universe; this book tells the story of the pioneers whose obsession with measuring the distance to the stars has enabled us to see further than ever before with the Hubble Space Telescope. It is also a concise introduction to key concepts in astronomy and astrophysics, from alpha particles to supernovae. ...more
Hope for Animals and Their World How Endangered Species are Being Rescued from the Brink Jane Goodall Icon 2010 Hardback Illustrated
At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent, Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and conservationist, brings new hope fAt a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent, Jane Goodall, the renowned primatologist and conservationist, brings new hope for the future of the animal kingdom. Here, she tells the survival stories of formerly endangered species such as Pere David's deer and the short-tailed albatross whose populations are now recovering, and she describes the heroic efforts of the dedicated field biologists working to protect and restore the habitats of these irreplaceable species. ...more
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Bats Sing Mice Giggle Revealing the Secret Lives of Animals Karen Shanor; Jagmeet Kanwal Icon 2009 Hardback
The 2004 tsunami killed 22,000 people in Sri Lanka, yet wildlife officials were to stunned to find no dead animals in the Yala National Park. What didThe 2004 tsunami killed 22,000 people in Sri Lanka, yet wildlife officials were to stunned to find no dead animals in the Yala National Park. What did the animals know that humans didn't? In the 20th century science distanced humans from their natural roots; now science is beginning to explore the animal world to better understand our own. In this book, two neuro-scientists show how animals as well as humans have inner lives, and how they communicate, problem-solve, express emotions - and giggle. ...more
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The Whales Companion The Whale in Legend, Art and Literature Ariana Klepac (Edited by) Pier 9 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Bringing together writings that range from Aristotle to Herman Melville, Darwin to Tim Winton, and include seafarers' tales, mythology, poetry and sciBringing together writings that range from Aristotle to Herman Melville, Darwin to Tim Winton, and include seafarers' tales, mythology, poetry and scientific observation, this anthology celebrates the whale in literature and art and demonstrates, in the words of Ariana Klepac, 'the immense power of this magnificent mammal, which will always hold a special place in the human imagination and psyche'. The book is beautifully designed and illustrated with engravings, miniatures and scientific drawings as varied as the texts they complement. ...more
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Monster of God The Man-Eating Predator in the Jungles of History and the Mind David Quammen Hutchinson 2004 Hardback
In witty, erudite prose, David Quammen reports on the present state of our relations with the man-eating predators which have been part of the human eIn witty, erudite prose, David Quammen reports on the present state of our relations with the man-eating predators which have been part of the human experience for nearly two million years. Exploring the habitats of lions in India, crocodiles in Australia, brown bears in Romania and Siberian tigers, he considers the fears and myths that have grown up around them and laments the gradual disappearance of the beasts whose predation on humans reminds us of our place in the ecosystem. ...more
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Rocket Men The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon Craig Nelson John Murray 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Apollo 11 was one of the greatest technical achievements of all time, but also one of the most perilous. Craig Nelson tells the story of how, over tenApollo 11 was one of the greatest technical achievements of all time, but also one of the most perilous. Craig Nelson tells the story of how, over ten years, some 400,000 staff and crew worked to put a man on the moon, from the mind-boggling calculations involved in planning the mission to the climactic moment in the space-race when an unmanned Soviet spacecraft crash-landed on the lunar surface just hours before Apollo 11 began its return journey. ...more
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Extreme Weather
Peter Bunyard Floris 2006 Paperback Illustrated
Illustrated with powerful images of man-made disasters and the effects of climate change, Extreme Weather is an accessible guide to one of the 21st ceIllustrated with powerful images of man-made disasters and the effects of climate change, Extreme Weather is an accessible guide to one of the 21st century's most pressing environmental issues. Peter Bunyard, an internationally recognized climate expert and co-founder of The Ecologist magazine, explains in simple terms the scientific proof that events like Hurricane Katrina and devastating droughts in South America and Australia are direct results of pollution, deforestation and the depletion of natural resources. ...more
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Fragile Earth Views of a Changing World Ranulph Fiennes Collins 2008 Paperback Illustrated
Using images from Earth-observing satellites along with personal views from expert environmentalists, this book provides a stark look at the catastropUsing images from Earth-observing satellites along with personal views from expert environmentalists, this book provides a stark look at the catastrophic effects our actions can have on the planet. ...more
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Copernicus' Secret How the Scientific Revolution Began Jack Repcheck JR Books 2009 Hardback
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The National Trust Book of the Countryside
Nick Baker (Int.) National Trust 2009 Hardback Illustrated
Packed with colour photographs and maps, this handsome volume is both a practical guide and a lyrical celebration of the countryside of England, WalesPacked with colour photographs and maps, this handsome volume is both a practical guide and a lyrical celebration of the countryside of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Part I describes the major habitats - mountains, woodlands, coasts and downs - charting their evolution and describing the plants and animals to be found there. Part II is a detailed guide to the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, from the Lake District to the Lizard, with detailed routes for walkers. Slightly off-mint. ...more
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The Story of Astronomy From Babylonian Stargazers to the Search for the Big Bang Peter Aughton Quercus 2008 Hardback Illustrated
Peter Aughton traces the 3000-year history of astronomy, describing the work of its greatest thinkers from Ptolemy and Omar Khayyam to Albert EinsteinPeter Aughton traces the 3000-year history of astronomy, describing the work of its greatest thinkers from Ptolemy and Omar Khayyam to Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking - as well as the technology which made their observations possible. With paintings, diagrams and photographs this is a colourful and informative introduction to the science, covering topics such as measuring time, finding longitude, black holes and supernovae, but also explaining complex concepts such as relativity and the Big Bang. ...more
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