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The Race to Measure the Cosmos

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An astronomer charts the story of our quest to measure the distance to a star in this "delightful history of a crucial advance in knowledge" ( Booklist).Since the ancient Greeks, great scientific minds have attempted to determine the distance of stars using the principle of parallax: the apparent shift in an object's position when viewed from different vantage points. Not until the nineteenth ... Read more

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An astronomer charts the story of our quest to measure the distance to a star in this "delightful history of a crucial advance in knowledge" ( Booklist).Since the ancient Greeks, great scientific minds have attempted to determine the distance of stars using the principle of parallax: the apparent shift in an object's position when viewed from different vantage points. Not until the nineteenth
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Starlight Detectives

How Astronomers, Inventors, and Eccentrics Discovered the Modern Universe

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A wondrous tale of cosmic exploration and the colorful characters who ushered astronomy into the modern ageIn 1929, Edwin Hubble announced the greatest discovery in the history of astronomy since Galileo first turned a telescope to the heavens. The galaxies, previously believed to float serenely in the void, are in fact hurtling apart at an incredible speed: the universe is expanding. This ... Read more

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A wondrous tale of cosmic exploration and the colorful characters who ushered astronomy into the modern ageIn 1929, Edwin Hubble announced the greatest discovery in the history of astronomy since Galileo first turned a telescope to the heavens. The galaxies, previously believed to float serenely in the void, are in fact hurtling apart at an incredible speed: the universe is expanding. This
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Introduction to Stars and Planets

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How do astronomers know what they know about the stars and planets? That is the question behind today’s rapid pace of cosmic discovery, for every new finding rests upon a centuries-long foundation of astronomical practice. Introduction to Stars and Planets: An activities-based exploration reveals the methods by which Earthbound observers have deduced the physical attributes of celestial bodies, ... Read more

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How do astronomers know what they know about the stars and planets? That is the question behind today’s rapid pace of cosmic discovery, for every new finding rests upon a centuries-long foundation of astronomical practice. Introduction to Stars and Planets: An activities-based exploration reveals the methods by which Earthbound observers have deduced the physical attributes of celestial bodies,
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The Race to Measure the Cosmos

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This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading. ... Read more

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This lively and entertaining history of the long struggle to measure the distance to the stars will appeal to general readers as well as amateur and professional astronomers. Readers will encounter fascinating historical characters, from ancient Greeks to19th-century scientists. Well illustrated, with contemporary pictures plus extensive notes on further reading.
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The Meaning of Myth: With 12 Greek Myths Retold and Interpreted by a Psychiatrist

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Not just ancient stories—but a code for how we think, desire, fear, and believe.Readers' Favorite Book Award WinnerA profound psychological approach… Fascinating stuff. —James Sale, author of Gods, Heroes, and UsMyths have never been merely entertainment. For thousands of years, they have shaped religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, and art. But what are they really—primitive... ... Read more

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Not just ancient stories—but a code for how we think, desire, fear, and believe.Readers' Favorite Book Award WinnerA profound psychological approach… Fascinating stuff. —James Sale, author of Gods, Heroes, and UsMyths have never been merely entertainment. For thousands of years, they have shaped religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, and art. But what are they really—primitive...
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Props: A History of Power in 7 Lessons

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Are you nostalgic for simpler times? Do you miss your favorite history teacher, the one that gave you perspective and kept you laughing? Come back to class. Buy Props and let Norm Coady take you on a trip from Caesar to Kennedy, from Wittenberg to St. Petersburg.Learn how seashells led to the first global conflict. Discover how a piece of chalk laid the groundwork for totalitarianism. Follow an ... Read more

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Are you nostalgic for simpler times? Do you miss your favorite history teacher, the one that gave you perspective and kept you laughing? Come back to class. Buy Props and let Norm Coady take you on a trip from Caesar to Kennedy, from Wittenberg to St. Petersburg.Learn how seashells led to the first global conflict. Discover how a piece of chalk laid the groundwork for totalitarianism. Follow an
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101 Facts You Didn't Know About Space

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The author of A Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System shares 101 fascinatingly fun facts sure to change how you see outer space—and Earth.Did you know a compost heap generates as much energy as the Sun? Or that dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate? Maybe you have not been into space but if you have then you will know that astronauts have feet as soft as babies! 101 Facts You Didn't ... Read more

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The author of A Space Traveller's Guide to the Solar System shares 101 fascinatingly fun facts sure to change how you see outer space—and Earth.Did you know a compost heap generates as much energy as the Sun? Or that dung beetles use the Milky Way to navigate? Maybe you have not been into space but if you have then you will know that astronauts have feet as soft as babies! 101 Facts You Didn't
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Five-Star Comfort Food

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America loves to eat. And eat good.From Slow Cooker Goulash with Parsley Pasta to the most amazing Kung Pao Chicken, Five-Star Comfort Food ushers us into this wonderful world of America’s best homemade food and five-star recipes. Renowned restauranteur and founder of Cinnabon Rich Komen has culled ninety of his favorite recipes from his culinary treasure trove to delight home cooks at every level ... Read more

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America loves to eat. And eat good.From Slow Cooker Goulash with Parsley Pasta to the most amazing Kung Pao Chicken, Five-Star Comfort Food ushers us into this wonderful world of America’s best homemade food and five-star recipes. Renowned restauranteur and founder of Cinnabon Rich Komen has culled ninety of his favorite recipes from his culinary treasure trove to delight home cooks at every level
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Moroccan Tagine Cookbook for Beginners

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From "an amazing chef who brings her heart to her dishes," Moroccan one-pot recipes that are "easy, authentic, and taste like home-cooked meals" ( Michael B. Innocent, The Moroccan Cafe Restaurant).Explore the flavors of Morocco without leaving homeTagines are a staple of Moroccan cuisine. Named after the earthenware pot in which they're cooked, tagines build layers of flavor to produce dynamic ... Read more

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From "an amazing chef who brings her heart to her dishes," Moroccan one-pot recipes that are "easy, authentic, and taste like home-cooked meals" ( Michael B. Innocent, The Moroccan Cafe Restaurant).Explore the flavors of Morocco without leaving homeTagines are a staple of Moroccan cuisine. Named after the earthenware pot in which they're cooked, tagines build layers of flavor to produce dynamic
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The Enigma Story

The Truth Behind the 'Unbreakable' World War II Cipher

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'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point ... Read more

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'Turing writes on codebreaking with understandable authority and compelling panache.'- Michael Smith, bestselling author of Station X.The Enigma cipher was supposed to be the German's impenetrable defence for its military communications against prying eyes during World War II. All manner of secrets were entrusted to it. When the Allies finally managed to crack the code, it heralded a turning point
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Sacred Geometry

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"Walker takes us on a fascinating and enjoyable wander through the confluence of science, nature, and spirituality without getting us lost." ―Terence McKeown, documentary filmmaker, producer of Planet Hunters , Playing God with Planet Earth , and Stonehenge UncoveredWhen science and spirituality coalesce, secrets of the natural world a... ... Read more

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Before the Pharaohs

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An examination of the Paleolithic and Neolithic communities that inhabited not only the Nile Valley and Delta, but also the Western and Eastern Deserts.The remarkable archaeology of pharaonic Egypt continues to captivate countless people worldwide but evidence for Egypt's prehistoric or Stone Age past has been relatively neglected. This is perhaps understandable, as the archaeology of Stone Age ... Read more

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An examination of the Paleolithic and Neolithic communities that inhabited not only the Nile Valley and Delta, but also the Western and Eastern Deserts.The remarkable archaeology of pharaonic Egypt continues to captivate countless people worldwide but evidence for Egypt's prehistoric or Stone Age past has been relatively neglected. This is perhaps understandable, as the archaeology of Stone Age
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