Advance praise for Philip Plait s Bad Astronomy "Bad Astronomy is just plain good! Philip Plait clears up every misconception on astronomy and space you never knew you suffered from.[...]
DK "Readers" now have a fresh new look featuring redesigned jackets and interiors, and up-to-date vocabulary throughout Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging age-appropriate stories in DK "Readers," a multi-level reading program guaranteed to capture children's interes[...]
In a land once known as Britain, nomadic tribes are preparing to fight a terrifying enemy - the first-ever mobile city. Before London can launch itself, young engineer Fever Crumb must journey to the wastelands of the North and seek the ancient birthplace ofhe Scriven mutants. The seventh awe-inspir[...]
This one-stop resource examines specific tasks assigned to the finish carpenter. Comprehensive coverage of techniques and methods that finish carpenters manage on a daily basis walks readers through all finish tasks, from installing and trimming interior doors through casing windows, installing cabi[...]
Although astronomical CCD cameras can be very costly, digital cameras -- the kind you use on holiday -- on the other hand, are relatively inexpensive. Moreover, their technology -- especially thermal noise, sensitivity (ISO number) and resolution -- has progressed to a point where such cameras are m[...]
This compelling book provides a vivid firsthand account of the student demonstrations and massacre in Tiananmen Square in 1989. Uniquely placed as a Western observer drawn into active participation through Chinese friends in the uprising, Philip J Cunningham offers a remarkable day-by-day account of[...]
For years, the third moon in the Alphane system was used as a psychiatric hospital. But when war broke out between Earth and the Alphanes, the hospital was left unguarded and the inmates set up their own society, made up of competing factions based on their particular mental illnesses. When Earth se[...]
The age is 1969. After two world wars the world is divided between the east and the west. As great nations seek to expand their influence and power in the world they look up. Who will be the first nation to conquer the moon? To The Moon is an experience simulation game that aims to take the playe[...]
Alan Garner's exciting and atmospheric tale of magic and evil which began with "The Weirdstone of Brisingamen" continues with the "Moon of Gomrath". Colin and Susan are not safe from the evil Morrigan and once more find themselves back in Fundindelve with the wizard Cadellin.[...]
Philip's Moon Observer's Guide is a practical guide for Moonwatchers, suitable for both beginners and more experienced observers. Peter Grego, a well-known Moon expert, shares his enthusiasm and expertise in this informative book.Features on the Moon are best seen when they are close to the day-nigh[...]
In a convenient folded format, Philip's Moon Map is a superbly detailed, large-format map of the near (visible) side of the Moon. Specially drawn for Philip's by Dr John Murray, an expert on the lunar surface, the map is not only a highly accurate and clear representation of the Moon but is also a p[...]