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Price: $36.99
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Sale: $3.99
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: David H. Levy
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Edition: 2
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523
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Publication Date: 2001-12-15
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Reading Level: 368
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Description: If, as Immanuel Kant once said, we are guided by the starry sky above and the moral law within, then, thanks to David Levy, we can now conceptualize Kant's adage at least half-way. David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky is designed to satisfy observers who have just become interested in the sky and want to navigate their way around it. By stirring the imagination and putting observation in a framework of personal adventure, Levy explains how to discover the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies through a small telescope. Fully updated, the new edition includes: A new section on the computer-controlled telescopes and how to use this new technology; One new chapter on how charge-coupled devices (CCDs) have revolutionized the art of astronomical observation An explanation of how a new variable star is discovered and studied, based on Levy's personal experience Levy explores topics as diverse as the features of the Moon from night to night; how to observe constellations from both urban and rural observation sites; how best to view the stars, nebulae, and galaxies; and how to map the sky. David H. Levy is one of the world's foremost amateur astronomers. He has discovered seventeen comets, seven using a telescope in his own backyard, and had a minor planet, Asteroid 3673 Levy, named in his honor. As a respected astronomer, he is best known for being the co-discoverer of the famous Shoemaker-Levy9 comet in 1994. Levy is frequently interviewed by the media and succeeded Carl Sagan as science columnist for Parade magazine. He has written and contributed to a number of books, most recently The Scientific American Book of the Cosmos (St. Martin's, 2000), Advanced Skywatching (Time Life, 2000), and Deep-Sky Companions (Cambridge, 2000).
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Price: $14.95
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Sale: $5.75
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Manufacturer: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Charles A. Sorrell
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Publisher: Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
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Dewey Decimal Number: 552
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Publication Date: 2001-04-14
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Reading Level: 160
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Description: Covering rocks and minerals form around the world—from brilliant Brazilian Aquamarine to Wulfenite from Arizona's Red Cloud Mine—this unique guide was created for the serious mineral enthusiast or rock collector. Rocks and Minerals fills the gap between academic texts and popular books by providing a magnificent rock and mineral catalog in glowing color, plus tips on where they are found.· Hundreds of illustrations of rocks and minerals· Molecular structure and idealized crystals also pictured· Classification follows the system preferred by experts· Includes hardness, crystallization, chemical properties, and superb background informationUsing clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.
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Price: $59.95
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Sale: $33.79
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Manufacturer: Sky Publishing
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Spiral-bound
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Author: Wil Tirion::Roger W. Sinnott
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Publisher: Sky Publishing
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Edition: 2nd
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.80223
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Publication Date: 2007-05-01
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Reading Level: 26
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Description: The standard against which all other star atlases are measured, this best-selling atlas has been completely revised and updated! Each version of Sky Atlas 2000.0 contains 26 charts covering the whole sky and showing 81,312 single, multiple, and variable stars of magnitude 8.5 and brighter and 2,700 deep-sky objects. Includes close-up charts of such areas as the celestial poles and the Virgo-Coma galaxy region, as well as an acetate coordinate-grid overlay for determining accurate positions. A must for any stargazer! Deluxe Unlaminated Version: Stars are black, while deep-sky objects are color-coded by type for easy identification. Fold out charts in a 12 by 16 inch book (charts unfold to 21 by 16 inches), spiralbound. Click on the version you want and click Buy. You may choose more than one version.
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Price: $29.95
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Sale: $11.41
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Manufacturer: Firefly Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Robert R. Coenraads
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Publisher: Firefly Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 552
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Publication Date: 2005-09-03
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Reading Level: 304
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Description: Uncover the intriguing world beneath our feet Rocks and Fossils reveal the state of the planet now and what the future may bring, including clues about the shifting, changing nature of the continents, mountain ranges, oceans, and islands. Rocks and Fossils is a beautifully illustrated book that brings life to the seemingly timeless landscape. It explains geological concepts in relevant and familiar terms. Lively illustrations reveal a vast, hidden world via cross-sections and cutaways with explanatory captions. The book explores the internal engine of our planet -- the liquid iron core unique among terrestrial planets, which is the catalyst for the creation and destruction of land, mountain, and oceans. Rocks and Fossils is organized in six main sections: - The Dynamic Earth: the ever-changing nature of the world
- Ancient Worlds: life from the Precambrian era to the age of humans
- Key Features: how rocks and fossils form
- Rocks and Fossils in the Landscape: where to find fossils
- Minerals: How they form and why some are precious
- Fossils: signs of life from single-cell organisms to dinosaurs.
Rocks and Fossils explains the fossil record to show how prehistoric lifeforms are linked to plants and animals still on Earth. Why did some species survive and others perish? What does the future hold?
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Price: $15.95
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Sale: $9.89
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Manufacturer: Falcon
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Martin Freed::Vaskys Ruta
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Publisher: Falcon
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Edition: 2nd
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Dewey Decimal Number: 552.09789
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Publication Date: 2008-10-14
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Reading Level: 272
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Price: $32.99
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Sale: $6.00
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Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Wil Tirion
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Edition: 3
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Dewey Decimal Number: 523.80223
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Publication Date: 2001-03-26
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Reading Level: 96
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Description: Developed by one of the foremost designers of astonomical maps, The Cambridge Star Atlas offers an unusual degree of breadth and detail for amateur and experienced astronomers. Northern and southern latitudes are included in a series of monthly sky charts and an atlas of the whole sky. Each of the 20 overlapping full color charts shows stars down to magnitude 6.5, together with about 900 nonstellar objects, such as clusters and galaxies, which can be seen with binoculars or a small telescope. This new edition features 52 color maps, improved versions of all the charts, and a thorough revision of the text and star data based on the latest information. In addition, there is a comprehensive double page map of the Moon's surface, which shows craters and other named features. Clear, authoritative, and easy-to-use, The Cambridge Star Atlas is an ideal reference for sky watchers everywhere, throughout the year. Wil Tirion began his first star atlas as a hobby, mapping the whole sky on five maps. It was published in the Encyclopedia of Astronomy and soon after was released as a separate set of maps by the British Astronomical Association. In 1983, Tirion began working as a full-time uranographer, or sky cartographer. Since then, he has contributed to many books and magazines on astronomy. He lives in the Netherlands.
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Price: $16.95
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Sale: $10.48
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Manufacturer: Westsong Publishing
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Mick Winter
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Publisher: Westsong Publishing
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Edition: 1st
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Dewey Decimal Number: 552.282
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Publication Date: 2006-11-01
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Reading Level: 246
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Description: Three Things You Can Do to Prepare for Peak Oil, Climate Change and Economic Collapse -- You can easily lead a more sustainable, money-saving life right now. But you have to do it yourself. No one, including the government, is going to do it for you. The book covers topics that list three free, or low-cost, things you can do to save money; decrease energy dependence; fight global warming and abrupt climate change; and improve your home, your community, and your environment. Topics include: Self-employment, relocation, local business, car, food, shopping, money, neighborhood, kitchen, bathroom, yard, heating, cooling, lighting, and many more.
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Price: $22.00
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Sale: $8.00
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Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Walter Schumann
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Edition: 1
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Dewey Decimal Number: 552
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Publication Date: 1993-01-04
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Reading Level: 380
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Description: This handbook includes more than 600 stunning color photographs showing rocks, minerals, and gems from all over the world. Each specimen is described in detail: its origin and structure, chemical composition, hardness, color, and other properties.
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Price: $22.95
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Sale: $0.98
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Manufacturer: Da Capo Press
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Paperback
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Author: Teresa Kennedy
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Publisher: Da Capo Press
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Edition: illustrated edition
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Dewey Decimal Number: 133.25538
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Publication Date: 2007-10-25
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Reading Level: 320
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Price: $35.00
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Sale: $15.50
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Manufacturer: Firefly Books
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Number of Items: 1
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Binding: Hardcover
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Author: Cally Oldershaw
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Publisher: Firefly Books
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Dewey Decimal Number: 553.8
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Publication Date: 2008-02-15
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Reading Level: 256
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Description: A comprehensive, up-to-date and beautifully illustrated reference. This new book is a practical, comprehensive guide to the identification and use of precious and semi-precious gems, novelty stones, agates and crystals. Presenting the latest information on the gemstone industry, with an extensive section on ethical mining, conflict diamonds, and the emergence of new diamond centers, Gems of the World is a completely up-to-date reference for gemologists, rock hounds and general readers. Cally Oldershaw clearly explains the geology, chemistry and properties, and key aspects of gemstones. The main section of the book includes descriptions of a wide range of gems, each profiled with a color photograph showing its raw crystal, common cuts, and polished state for use in jewelry. At-a-glance charts identify refractive index, crystal group, luster, hardness and cleavage for each gem. The book also features illustrations of priceless jewelry, plus practical information on: - Fashioning and cutting
- Collecting, handling and storing
- Weighing and measuring gemstones
- Lapidary and jewelry-making
- Choosing a gemstone, including buying abroad
- Caring for and cleaning gemstones and jewelry
- Spotting a fake
- Retail outlets and museums around the world.
With its detailed descriptions, abundant illustrations and commentary on current developments, Gems of the World is an ideal reference for collectors, rock hounds and investors.
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