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Paperback. Imagine a future where we are not alone - where our universe is just one of countless parallel worlds, some strangely familiar, some almost unimaginable. This title takes us to the frontiers of scientific knowledge to explain the nature - and future - of our universe. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 28. Weight in Grams: 330.
Edition
First Thus
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141014630
ISBN
9780141014630
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

paperback. This book describes our gradual awareness of a vast, previously concealed Universe. It is a story of expanding horizons and the discovery of invisible worlds. The book includes line drawings, and the perceptions of artists, poets and writers. Num Pages: 246 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGC; PHDV; PHVB; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
Edition
2006th Edition
SKU
V9781493900930
ISBN
9781493900930
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 39.21

Paperback. This book covers US-Russian space efforts in the early to late 1990s, when relations between East and West began to improve and the foundations of harmony and co-operation were laid for the first time with Shuttle-Mir and the International Space Station. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 508 pages, 75 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJPR; TRP; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 177 x 20. Weight in Grams: 822.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461432777
ISBN
9781461432777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 43.90

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 200 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473608757
ISBN
9781473608757
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. This book is for amateur astronomers who want to go beyond the Messier objects, concentrating on one of the most beautiful classes of astronomical object. It describes over 100 nebulae personally observed by the author using telescopes of various sizes. Series: Astronomers' Observing Guides. Num Pages: 302 pages, 292 black & white illustrations, 55 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGM; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 177 x 11. Weight in Grams: 534.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2012
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9781461417811
ISBN
9781461417811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 40.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 185 pages, 33 black & white illustrations, 124 colour illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biograp. BIC Classification: PGC; PGS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 284 x 215 x 13. Weight in Grams: 534.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319152417
ISBN
9783319152417
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.23

Other cartographic. A star finder that allows visible stars to be identified for any date and time for locations in the Northern Hemisphere. Compiled by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Num Pages: 4 pages. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 303 x 305 x 6. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007540754
ISBN
9780007540754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Hardcover. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 305 x 300. Weight in Grams: 3840.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959483
ISBN
9781894959483
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 218.62
€ 155.96

paperback. Contains information an amateur astronomer may need to know to begin observing whilst going into the subject for those who are already involved. This book covers a wide range of available equipment, from simple DIY spectroscopes to some of the most expensive commercially-made instruments. Editor(s): Tonkin, Stephen F. Series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series. Num Pages: 213 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PNFS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 179 x 16. Weight in Grams: 484.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2002nd Edition
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852334895
ISBN
9781852334895
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 43.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour illus. BIC Classification: 3JJPK; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 108 x 6. Weight in Grams: 114.
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959360
ISBN
9781894959360
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.31

Hardback. These historical narratives of scientific behavior reveal the often irrational way scientists arrive at and assess their theories. These little-known yet fascinating stories are told in a clear and engaging style to captivate the scientific-educated reader. Num Pages: 210 pages, 57 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; PH; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 446.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
210
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387710181
ISBN
9780387710181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.87

Paperback. Translator(s): Lyle, Stephen. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 103 pages, 11 black & white illustrations, 44 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDZ; PGS; TRP; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 161 x 239 x 12. Weight in Grams: 202.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319217284
ISBN
9783319217284
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 34.48

Paperback. Series: Handbuch Der Physik / Encyclopedia of Physics S. Num Pages: 90 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 5. Weight in Grams: 180.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1962
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
90
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662386538
ISBN
9783662386538
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.14

Paperback. In this book, the teachings and writings of most major religions are examined one at a time to see whether a given religion has a pre-conceived notion about the uniqueness or superiority of earthbound life relative to extraterrestrial life. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Popular Astronomy. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAM3; VXQB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 438.
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
2014th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319050553
ISBN
9783319050553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.58

Paperback. Loved by Jon Stewart (The Daily Showon Channel 4), lavishly praised by Entertainment Weekly, profiled in The New York Times Science section, and reprinted four times, Mike Mullane's laugh-out-loud, attention-grabbing memoir about his life as an astronaut is finally available in paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, 8 pp b-w insert. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Scribner
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780743276832
ISBN
9780743276832
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.82

Paperback. The authors provide a detailed history of unmanned exploration of our Solar System. The subject is treated from an engineering and scientific standpoint. Technical descriptions of the spacecraft, of their mission designs and of instrumentations are provided. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 554 pages, 210 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 35. Weight in Grams: 948.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
554
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387789040
ISBN
9780387789040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 46.72

Paperback. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
2015th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319177885
ISBN
9783319177885
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 62.19

paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 156 b/w photos, 42 b/w illus, 50 tables & 3 charts. BIC Classification: WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 330.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing, Inc. Canada
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959865
ISBN
9781894959865
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.08

Paperback. Offers a discussion on how Russia prepares its cosmonauts for spaceflight. This title contains interviews and photographs with information obtained by the authors on visits to Star City. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 420 pages, 220 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; HBT; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 244 x 22. Weight in Grams: 738.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387218946
ISBN
9780387218946
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.49

Paperback. Provides an overview of the successful Soviet/Russian development of space suits and subsequent space walks from Vostok to MIR and ISS. This title provides details of events, including their technical development. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 366 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 245 x 22. Weight in Grams: 700.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
2003rd Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781852337322
ISBN
9781852337322
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.72
€ 53.43

Paperback. This remarkable book gives a comprehensive account of the longest manned space mission of the time. It details the people involved and the crews assigned to operate Salyut. The book ends by looking forward to a continuation of the mission of Salyut. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 454 pages, 103 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 244 x 28. Weight in Grams: 780.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
2008th Edition
Number of pages
454
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387735856
ISBN
9780387735856
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.99
€ 41.86

Hardcover.
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
HAR/CDR
Condition
New
SKU
V9783540672807
ISBN
9783540672807
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 119.65

Paperback. Exploring humanity s thoughts and ideas about extraterrestrial life, this book looks at how science and culture interact to create a context of imagination and discovery. The growth in our awareness of other worlds makes this a crucial moment to assess the influence of cultural values on the scientific search for extraterrestrial life. Num Pages: 171 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFCA; PDR; VXQB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer
Edition
1st ed. 2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319417448
ISBN
9783319417448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.27

Hardcover. "Sciencia" gathers together six individual volumes spanning the realms of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, evolution, and astronomy. Lavishly illustrated with engravings, woodcuts, and original drawings and diagrams, it inspires readers of all ages to take an interest in the interconnected knowledge of the modern sciences. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PDZ; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 187 x 162 x 39. Weight in Grams: 868.
Publisher
Wooden Books United Kingdom
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907155123
ISBN
9781907155123
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.81

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