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Author: Will Kyselka
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Published: 1976
Total Pages: 172
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKConcise field guide to stars and constellations presented in a month-by-month selection of stars charts. Explains celestial phenomena, workings. A gem.
Author: Steve Owens
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-03-18
Total Pages: 365
ISBN-13: 1118411560
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReach for the stars Stargazing is the practice of observing the night sky and its contents - from constellations through to planets and galaxies. Stars and other night sky objects can be seen with the naked eye, or seen in greater numbers and in more detail with binoculars or a telescope. Stargazing For Dummies offers you the chance to explore the night sky, providing a detailed guide to the main constellations and also offering advice on viewing other night sky objects such as planets and nebulae. It's a great introduction to a fun new hobby, and even provides a fun way to get the kids outside while doing something educational! Gives you an introduction to looking at the sky with binoculars or a telescope Offers advice on photographing the night sky Without needing to get your head around mind-bending theories, you can take part in some practical physics If you're looking for easy-to-follow guidance on getting to know the night sky, Stargazing For Dummies has you covered.
Author: Jack Case
Publisher:
Published: 2011-11
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780954133122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten in plain language, 'Astro Navigation Demystified' aims to make the art of astro navigation easy and enjoyable to learn.
Author: Christine Leigh Heyrman
Publisher: Knopf
Published: 2013-04-03
Total Pages: 492
ISBN-13: 0307829731
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn an astonishing history, a work of strikingly original research and interpretation, Heyrman shows how the evangelical Protestants of the late-18th century affronted the Southern Baptist majority of the day, not only by their opposition to slaveholding, war, and class privilege, but also by their espousal of the rights of the poor and their encouragement of women's public involvement in the church.
Author: Buronson
Publisher: Viz Comics
Published: 1997-12
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781569312001
DOWNLOAD EBOOKKen meets his match in Ray, one of the legendary Fists of the Southern Cross. Together, they take on the bestial Fang Clan, who are holding Ray's sister hostage. Unfortunately, Ray seeks to avenge himself on the man with seven scars on his chest, who abducted Iris in the first place. What will happen when he discovers Ken bears the mark of the Great Bear constellation? Ken and Ray's battle with the Fang Clan comes to a head when beautiful Mamia puts her life on the line to rescue Iris from their clutches. Now the vicious brutes have two hostages, and the Fist of the North Star and the Fist of the Southern Cross are forced to fight to the death--both their deaths! --
Author: Frané Lessac
Publisher: Candlewick
Published: 2019-12-24
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1536202266
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis celebratory picture book from Frané Lessac shines a light on beloved nighttime activities under the starry skies of Australia. After nightfall in Australia, families watch movies as bats flit overhead, mysterious orbs of light bounce across the outback, a staircase to the moon appears reflected at the ocean’s edge, and a Ferris wheel offers a citywide view — all under the Southern Cross. Bright and colorful artwork, fascinating natural phenomena, and shared experiences connect people across the country in Frané Lessac’s fascinating tour of Australia at night.
Author: Patricia Cornwell
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1999-12-01
Total Pages: 406
ISBN-13: 1101203722
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPatricia Cornwell has a sixth sense about the men and women in blue. In Hornet's Nest, her page-turning novel about crime and police in Charlotte, North Carolina, Cornwell moved behind the badges of these real-life heroes to uncover flesh-and-blood characters who strode through her pages to reveal vulnerable, passionate, brave, sometimes doubting, always fascinating figures. In Southern Cross, Cornwell takes us even closer to the personal and professional lives of big-city police, in a story of corruption, scandal, and robberies that escalate to murder. This time, her setting is Richmond, Virginia, where Charlotte Police Chief Judy Hammer has been brought by an NIJ grant to clean up the police force. Reeling from the recent death of her husband, and resented by the police force, city manager, and mayor of Richmond, Hammer is joined by her deputy chief Virginia West and rookie Andy Brazil on the most difficult assignment of her career. In the face of overwhelming public scrutiny, the trio must bring truth, order, and sanity to a city in trouble.
Author: Jamie Carter
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2015-11-20
Total Pages: 425
ISBN-13: 3319220721
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSets out a simple month-by-month program to reveal all of the night sky's biggest and most beautiful secrets in just one year – and with only a few hours of stargazing each month By investing just an hour a week and $50 in binoculars, it’s possible to learn a few simple techniques and quickly gain a real insight into the night sky's ever-changing patterns – and what they tell us about Earth, the seasons and ourselves. Searching more for a learned appreciation of nature and our exact place within the cosmos than academic scientific knowledge, science and travel writer Jamie Carter takes the reader on a 12 month tour of the night sky's incredible annual rhythms that say so much about Earth. During the journey he learns about the celestial mechanics at work in the skies above that are – to the beginner – almost beyond belief. As well as the vital constellations and clusters, and the weird and wonderful nebulas, he searches out “dark sky destinations” across the globe that help increase knowledge and give a new perspective on familiar night sky sights. On the journey he witnesses a solar eclipse and grapples with star-charts, binoculars, smartphone apps, telescopes, spots satellites and attempts basic astro-photography. By year's end, the reader will be able to glance at the night sky from anywhere on the planet and tell what direction he or she is facing, what time it is, where all the planets are and even where the Galactic Center Point is.
Author: Pauline E. McLeod
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Published: 2001-11-15
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 031300983X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTake a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers. Grades K-A
Author: Milton Heifetz
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2012-10-08
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 1139537156
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Walk through the Southern Sky is a beautifully illustrated guide to the stars and constellations of the southern hemisphere. By following the simplified and easy-to-use starmaps, readers will be able to identify constellations with no equipment but normal sight and a clear night sky. This book provides clear instructions on how to determine star sizes and the distances between stars, allowing readers to move easily between constellations. The budding astronomer is introduced to the mystery and wonder of the southern sky as the myths and legends of its stars and constellations are wondrously retold. The third edition of this magical book features a new moon map, an updated list of planet positions, additional illustrations and more realistic star maps. It is an invaluable and beautiful guide for beginner stargazers, both young and old.
