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Chaisson, Eric J. Cosmic Dawn: The Origins of Matter and Life Little, Brown and Co. 1981 Very Good Very Good 302 pp. illustratred. Winner of the 1981 American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award. The author takes an interdisciplinary tour of fifteen billion years of cosmic history. He probes the deepest nature of the universe, drawing on every field of modern science - astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, anthropology and sociology. A remarkable book.
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Curran, H. Allen, Eldon L. Perdew, Philip S. Justus and Michael P. Prothero (Dept. Of Earth, Space and Graphic Services, USMA) Atlas of Landforms John Wiley and Sons 1974 Second Edition VG+ VG+ 140 pp. with maps and photographs on every page as well as corresponding textual material. The atlas can be used effectively in introducing physical geology, physical geography, earth science and geomorphology. Chapters deal with Horizontal Strata, Domes and Basins, Folded Structures, Faulted Structures, Igneous Forms, Karst, Streams, Landforms Due to Glaciation, Shorelines, Landforms Due to Winds, The Lunar Surface, Submarine Topography, as well as a complete reference section and index. Oversized oblong folio.
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90.00 USD
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Gribbin, John Blinded By the Light Harmony Books 1991 First American Edition VG+ VG+ New theories about the sun and the search for dark matter. 240 pp. with illustrations throughout. Tells the story of all the latest discoveries regarding the sun up to this date.
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Hale, Francis J. Introduction to Control System Analysis and Design Prentice-Hall 1973 Very Good Very Good 338 pp. with over 300 illustrations and graphs as well as formulae and references throughout. The volume provides the reader with techniques he can apply, easily and personally, to the analysis and design of a wide variety of actual control systems and includes two chapters on modern (at the time) control theory and advanced control systems.
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35.00 USD
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Halpern, Paul and Paul Wesson Brave New Universe Joseph Henry Press 2000 First Edition As New As New Illuminating the darkest secrets of the cosmos. 264 pp. with photographs, illustrations, notes and extensive bibliography. The volume features interviews with leaders in the field of cosmology as well as thought, provoking descriptions of their work. It is a guided tour of current advances and controversies in cosmology.
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Henbest, Nigel Comets, Stars, Planets Exeter Books 1985 VG+ VG+ Special edition to mark the rturn of Halley's Comet. 96 pp. with beautiful color photographs throughout. Includes a special Halley's Comet feature, including a watcher's guide, which tracks the route of Halley's C omet during its 1985-1986 visit.
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Keene, George T. Star Gazing with Telescope and Camera AM Photo 1969 Second Printing Very Good Softcover 128 pp. and seven appendices with photographs and illustrations throughout. Volume written for amateur astronomers. Each chapter contains information for both the amateur to the experienced amateurs. How to choose the telescope, making a reflective telescope, sky shooting, lenses, using the telescope and much more.
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Mitton, Simon The Crab Nebula Charles Scribners Sons 1979 First American Edition Very Good Very Good 194 pp. with numerous plates and illustrations throughout. The volume chronicles the astonishing record of a star that exploded nine centuries ago. It also explains, without the use of mathematics, the structure and nebula itself, the physics of the pulsar and much more. This edition further received an Honorable Mention of the Childrens Science Book Award by the New York Academy of Sciences.
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Moore, Patrick and Garry Hunt Atlas of the Solar System Rand McNally Co. 1985 Third Printing VG++ 464 pp. with hundreds of color and black and white photographs as well as specific information on all aspects of the solar system, from the sun, the moon, each of the planets, the outer solar system, history and observations, glossary, tables and much more. Black boards with gilt lettering on cover and spine.
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20.00 USD
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Mutch, Thomas A. Geology of the Moon (A Stratigraphic View) Princeton Univ. Press 1970 Very Good Very Good 324 pp. with numerous photographs and illustrations throughout. The author studies the underlying regional geologic analysis of the moon and discusses early lunar studies, includes information on the moon's shape and motion, and describes techniques whereby lunar data are gathered, plus much more.
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Overbye, Dennis Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos Harperperennial 1992 As New Softcover The story of the scientific quest for the secret of the universe. 438 pp. An interesting approach to the story of cosmology and the men and women devoted to discovering the secrets of the universe. An excellent presentation of a very difficult subject to comprehend.
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Protheroe, W. M., E. R. Capriotti and G. H. Newson Astronomy (A Multimedia program) Charles E. Merrill Books 1976 Very Good Softcover 478 pp. with illustrations, photographs, learning objectives, list of key terms, review questions, summaries, discussion questions and much more, including appendices, all with the purpose of introducing astronomy to the student.
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20.00 USD
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