World Religions This revolutionary book discusses the multitude of often contradictory religions developed by man. Key features of the book include: Mans physical evolution briefly discussed Religious evolution: from animism to theism Historical and current religions of the world: 1) Africa and Oceania 2) The Americas and West Indies 3) Europe and Northern Asia. 4) The Middle East 5) India 6) China and Japan Many new religions and sects: (a) In the period 15001900 (b) Since 1900 Alternativ...

This revolutionary book proposes that the universe did not begin with a Big Bang and that it is slowly converging to an equilibrium state. Key features of the book include: ? The modern model of the atom. ? How the Earth and Solar System formed. ? Evolution of life on Earth. ? Nucleosynthesis in stars. ? Recent changes in the Solar System. ? The various entities in the universe, including black holes, quasars and supernovas. ? The interstellar medium. ? The classical theory of relativity. ...

By his theory of relativity Albert Einstein has provoked a revolution of thought in physical science.The achievement consists essentially in this:|Einstein has succeeded in separating far more completely than hitherto the share of the observer and the share of external nature in the things we see happen. The perception of an object by an observer depends on his own situation and circumstances; for example, distance will make it appear smaller and dimmer.We make allowance fo...

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, ...

Forensics, Fossils and Fruitbats is a fascinating collection of more than 70 profiles of Australian scientists from 15 fields of physical, biological and medical science. These scientists have been selected because their research is inspiring, intriguing or simply quirky, or because they have taken an unusual or interesting path to the work they do. Scientists at all stages of their careers are included, from PhD students through to some who have long retired. Readers will meet scientists who...

The thrilling quest for subsurface life on Earth and other planetsDeep Life takes readers to uncharted regions deep beneath Earth's crust in search of life in extreme environments and reveals how astonishing new discoveries by geomicrobiologists are helping the quest to find life in the solar system.Tullis Onstott, named one of the 100 most influential people in America by Time magazine, provides an insider’s look at the pioneering fieldwo...

The Hubble telescope captures stunning new images of our universe....Rovers comb the surface of Mars....NASA discovers an approaching asteroid threatening the Earth....As never before in history, today's society is on a quest to learn more about our place in the universe. Technological advances have allowed us to make great strides in deepening our understanding of the universe around us and our unique position in it. Drawing from his astrophysics background and work in space communication...

The Astronomy Study Brief is intended as a quick reference guide to fundamental concepts and processes related to the study of astronomy. This compact guide is the ideal orientation for students enrolled in an introduction to astronomy course. It is also recommended as a review or refresher for lifelong learners interested in attaining a general understanding of astronomy in one short read without having to browse numerous websites or plow through a lot of heavy textbooks. This Study Brief...

“First Magnitude” is an entry-level book for readers with brightly lit skies. Its purpose is to show them that all is not lost, that they can still enjoy personal astronomy and have an appreciation of the heavens no matter where they live. It concentrates on the Sun, Moon, the five bright planets, and on the 23 brightest stars, which are visible from just about anywhere. The book concludes with bright ephemeral phenomena: meteors, comets, and exploding stars. The concept is a platform for ...

Даследаванне Сонечнай сістэмы і мэты за межамі з'яўляецца запоўніць свой розум з форай ў ведаючы развіццё планетарнай навукі ў сучасным касмічнай эры з гэтай электроннай кнігі. Электронная кніга з'яўляецца простым ў выкарыстанні, асвяжае і гарантавана будзе цікава! Вы можаце прачытаць гэтую кнігу без папярэдняга веды мінулых падзей нашай Сонечнай сістэмы. Шмат што будзе ў гэтым кнігу, такія як наша Сонца, наша Сонечная сістэма, тое, што планета?, Што такое Вялікі Выбух? Планеты нашай Сонеч...

This extensively illustrated book presents the astrophysics of galaxies since their beginnings in the early Universe. It has been thoroughly revised to take into account the most recent observational data, and recent discoveries such as dark energy. There are new sections on galaxy clusters, gamma ray bursts and supermassive black holes. The authors explore the basic properties of stars and the Milky Way before working out towards nearby galaxies and the distant Universe. They discuss the ...

Children's books, are a great way for children to learn, about many and varied topics. With information and learning, about all kinds of topics, written in a fun way; children's books, are wonderful learning tools. A children's book about Mars, may contain information about the planet itself, structure, our history of exploration, and the findings from it. This, can help, to not only teach about space exploration with Mars. It can also, spark a general interest, in the exciting world, of s...