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  • The Vinyl Frontier

    The Story of NASA’s Interstellar Mixtape

    'Bursts with gloriously geeky detail.' The TelegraphHave you ever made someone you love a mix-tape?Forty years ago, a group of scientists, artists and writers gathered in a house in Ithaca, New York to work on the most important compilation ever conceived. It wasn't from one person to another, it was from Earth to the Cosmos.In 1977 NASA sent Voyager 1 and 2 on a Grand Tour of the outer planets. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Heliocentric Astrology or Essentials of Astronomy and Solar Mentality with Tables of Ephemeris to 1913

    This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to Heliocentric Astrology with an outline of the essentials of Solar Mentality. It includes detailed diagrams and charts, as well as helpful explanations and other related information. "Heliocentric Astrology" will appeal to those with a keen interest in astrology, and it would make for fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edition: Afterword by Robert Macfarlane

    Reissue of J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing, with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane.J. A. Baker’s extraordinary classic of British nature writing was first published in 1967. Greeted with acclaim, it went on to win the Duff Cooper Prize, the pre-eminent literary prize of the time. Luminaries such as Ted Hughes, Barry Lopez and Andrew Motion have cited it ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Starlight Detectives

    How Astronomers, Inventors, and Eccentrics Discovered the Modern Universe

    Julia Ward Howe Award FinalistNBC News Top Science and Tech Books of the Year” selectionScientific American/FSG Favorite Science Books of the Year” selectionNature.com Top Reads of the Year” selectionKirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year” selectionDiscover magazine Top 5 Summer Read”A masterful balance of science, ... ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • SOLAR ECLIPSE:

    The details, fun facts, myth, how to to view it safely and when next to expect it.

    by Toney Payne ...
    For the second time this year, the moon will move in front of the sun, blocking most of the sun's light and casting its shadow over Earth. This will cause the moon to seem as a dazzling, fiery crescent in the sky. comprehensive information, types, eclipse myths, and other helpful facts.The sun will appear to have a bite taken out of it and will be shaped like a crescent for those who can observe ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Broca's Brain

    Reflections on the Romance of Science

    by Carl Sagan ...
    A fascinating book on the joys of discovering how the world works, by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Cosmos and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors.“Magnificent . . . Delightful . . . A masterpiece. A message of tremendous hope for humanity . . . While ever conscious that human folly can terminate man’s march into the future, Sagan nonetheless paints for us a mind-boggling future: intelligent ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • In Plain Sight

    A fascinating investigation into UFOs and alien encounters from an award-winning journalist, fully updated and revised new edition for 2023

    An award-winning journalist investigates a story largely ignored by mainstream media but right there, in front of our eyes ...Are we not alone? The moment we have an answer might have arrived.Award-winning investigative journalist Ross Coulthart has been intrigued by UFOs since mysterious glowing lights were reported near New Zealand's Kaikoura mountains when he was a teenager. The 1978 sighting ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Wonders of the Solar System

    Recommended for viewing on a colour tablet.In Wonders of the Solar System – the book of the acclaimed BBC TV series – Professor Brian Cox will take us on a journey of discovery where alien worlds from your imagination become places we can see, feel and visit.The Wonders of the Solar System – from the giant ice fountains of Enceladus to the liquid methane seas of Titan and from storms twice the ... Read more

    $8.49 USD

  • Our Cosmic Neighbors

    Story of the Stars

    This little book is for those men, women, and children who desire to become better acquainted with the stars of the night. While our information is factual and the charts are accurate, no attempt has been made to delineate the technical phases of celestial mechanics. Our efforts have been devoted to descriptive and observational astronomy. Through the use of this volume the amateur stargazer can ... Read more

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  • The End of Night

    Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light

    by Paul Bogard ...
    A deeply panoramic tour of the night, from its brightest spots to the darkest skies we have left.A starry night is one of nature's most magical wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, three-quarters of Americans' eyes never switch to night vision and most of us no longer experience true darkness. In The End of Night, Paul Bogard restores our awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Tits, Boobies and Loons: And Other Birds Named by People Who Clearly Hate Birds

    by Stu Royall ...
    From the monotonous lark to the rough-faced shag, these poor birds have us all asking: ARE ORNITHOLOGISTS OK?Some people will literally name all the birds instead of going to therapy, and this book exposes all the weird and wonderful monikers these poor feathered creatures have been tarred with. From the go-away-bird and the common loon to the sad flycatcher and the sombre tit, we seriously have ... Read more

    $12.99 USD $9.99 USD

  • In the Shadow of the Moon

    The Science, Magic, and Mystery of Solar Eclipses

    by Anthony Aveni ...
    From an award-winning author, astronomer, and anthropologist, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of the mesmerizing cosmic display.Since the first humans looked up and saw the sun swallowed by darkness, our species has been captivated by solar eclipses. Astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni explains the history and culture surrounding solar eclipses, from prehistoric ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Northern Night Sky

    The Northern Night SkyThis booklet is a nature guide that provides a concise approach to help identify about 40 constellations in a relatively short time. Some of the knowledge may be useful in navigation, otherwise knowing something about the stars can provide considerable enjoyment for the rest of your life.Written by Mors Kochanski ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • Breaking the Chains of Gravity

    The Story of Spaceflight before NASA

    The incredible story of spaceflight before the establishment of NASA.NASA's history is a familiar story, one that typically peaks with Neil Armstrong taking his small step on the Moon in 1969. But America's space agency wasn't created in a vacuum. It was assembled from pre-existing parts, drawing together some of the best minds the non-Soviet world had to offer.In the 1930s, rockets were all the ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Your Personal Horoscope 2012: Month-by-month forecasts for every sign

    Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2012. This fantastic and in depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead.Discover when your lucky days will fall and when it might be better just to stay in bed, with your complete one-volume, month-by-month guide to the year 2012 – the only horoscope you will ... Read more

    $1.99 USD

  • The Total Skywatcher's Manual

    Explore the Sky: 298 Tips, Tricks, & Skills

    Star charts, step-by-step projects, photos, and more: “The Total Skywatcher’s Manual is a fun book, but more importantly, it’s a useful book.” —Sky & TelescopeWith fully illustrated star charts, gorgeous astrophotography, and step-by-step project instruction, this is the only guide you need to navigate the night (and day) sky. Learn about the phases of the moon, how to conduct your own deep-sky ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Cloud Collector's Handbook

    Keep your head in the clouds with this whimsical guide to the wonders of the sky from an award-winning science writer.In The Cloud Collector’s Handbook, cloud expert Gavin Pretor-Pinney catalogs a variety of clouds and gives readers points for spotting them and recording their finds. This fun and fact-filled book features gorgeous full-color photographs that showcase various types of clouds, from ... Read more

    $11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Cloudspotter's Guide

    The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

    Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up.Where do clouds come from? Why do they look the way they do? And why have they captured the imagination of timeless artists, Romantic poets, and every kid who's ever held a crayon? Veteran journalist and lifelong sky watcher Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals everything there is to know about clouds, from ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Astronomía para Dummies

    Translated by Marta García Madera ...
    Series series Para Dummies
    ¿Sabes cuál es la diferencia entre una estrella gigante roja y una enana blanca? Meteoritos, agujeros negros, sondas espaciales o vida extraterrestre son conceptos que aparecen a menudo en las noticias, pero que a lo mejor no sabes exactamente qué son o cómo se estudian. Tienes entre tus manos un libro estupendo para descubrir el fascinante mundo de las estrellas y los planetas y las últimas ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Our Solar System (Sun, Moons & Planets) : Second Grade Science Series

    2nd Grade Books

    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    Yes, science can be made fun and easy! This book features the solar system in all its glory. You can see pictures of the planets and the galaxy in full color. The layout is definitely going to amaze and delight a child. As a result, learning becomes highly entertaining. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • The Planet Factory

    Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth

    Forget about rockets to Mars – the future of space science lies with the search for exoplanetsTwenty years ago, the search for planets outside the Solar System was the preserve of science-fiction writers. Now it's one of the fastest-growing fields in astronomy, with thousands of exoplanets discovered to date, and the number rising fast.These new-found worlds are more alien than anything in fiction ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • نسيج الكون

    يحيك الزمان والمكان نسيج الكون. غير أنهما يظلان من بين أكثر المفهومات غموضا. فهل المكان كيان؟ لِمَ للزمان اتجاه؟ هل يمكن للكون أن يكون موجودا من غير زمان ومكان؟ هل السفر إلى الماضي ممكن؟ يصحبنا براين غرين في رحلة تمر بواقع نيوتن الثابت الذي يعتبر الزمان والمكان فيه من الأشياء المطلقة، مرورا بمفهوم آينشتاين المنساب للزمكان، وحلبة ميكانيكا الكم المعقدة حيث تنسق الأجسام بالغة التباعد سلوك بعضها مع ... Read more

    $5.55 USD

  • Dawn Light: Dancing with Cranes and Other Ways to Start the Day

    A celebrated storyteller-poet-naturalist explores a year of dawns in her most personal book to date.In an eye-opening sequence of personal meditations through the cycle of seasons, Diane Ackerman awakens us to the world at dawn—drawing on sources as diverse as meteorology, world religion, etymology, art history, poetry, organic farming, and beekeeping. As a patient and learned observer of animal ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Solar System for Kids: The Planets and Their Moons

    Universe for Kids

    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    The solar system is a complicated but very interesting subject to study. The problem is, school textbooks are so heavy with texts, they become very boring to children. The good news is, workbooks such as this exist. Using a hands-on and picture-dominated approach to learning, a child would have absolute fun learning about the star and the planets. Secure a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD