Cosmology is a branch of physics concerned with the evolution, general structure and nature of the universe as a whole. This book gives an accessible introduction to this... (More)
This revised edition has entailed a thorough re-writing of the text, taking account of the impressive advances that have been made in all aspects of earth sciences, parti... (More)
On 20 July 1969, US astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. This title presents the story of the Apollo 11 mission and the 'space hardware' tha... (More)
This title offers lively, clear explanations of the most widely held astronomy myths and misperceptions, from why the sky is blue to the reasons we have seasons. It steer... (More)
Blue skies are usually thought of as a picture of contentment - but it's clouds that really capture our imaginations, with the shapes and vistas of light and shade we see... (More)
Presents the history of how the universe at large became the object of scientific understanding. Starting with the ancient creation myths, this book offers an integrated ... (More)
A landmark in popular science publishing, Cosmos is a majestic, giant format, account of the ultimate journey - a 13.7-billion-light-year- (or 130-billion-trillion kilome... (More)
