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  • The Great Astronomers

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    A fascinating guide to some of the greatest stargazers in history, including Copernicus, Galileo, Halley, Newton, Brahe and many more. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Power Denied

    by Robert Ball ...
    The world can go dark with the flick of a switch.Russia has discovered the ultimate weapon - not bombs, not tanks, but total control of the world's technology. Banks, governments, hospitals, even nuclear arsenals - nothing is safe. When every screen goes black, every phone falls silent, and every system shuts down, who will hold the power?Dmitriy Morazov, a rising Kremlin star, is ordered to lead ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Great Astronomers

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    "Great Astronomers," Ball presents a series of engaging and informative profiles of astronomers who made significant discoveries and advancements in the study of celestial objects and phenomena. The book covers a wide range of historical periods and includes astronomers from various cultures and eras.Some of the astronomers featured in the book include:Ptolemy: An ancient Greek astronomer known ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Follower of Christ

    Five Identifying Characteristics

    by Robert Ball ...
    Over the last 20 years it has become chic to use the term “follower of Christ.” I have heard pastors stand in the pulpit and ask people to raise their hands if they want to be a follower of Christ. All across the room hands go up. Those hands are then summarily counted as converts to the Christian faith. ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • The Beginner's Guide to Data Science

    by Robert Ball, Brian Rague ...
    Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
    This book discusses the principles and practical applications of data science, addressing key topics including data wrangling, statistics, machine learning, data visualization, natural language processing and time series analysis. Detailed investigations of techniques used in the implementation of recommendation engines and the proper selection of metrics for distance-based analysis are also ... Read more

    $76.99 CAD

  • Galileo Galilei

    His life, his story

    by Robert Stawell Ball ...
    The life and the story of one of the great astronomers !Among the ranks of the great astronomers it would be difficult to find one whose life presents more interesting features and remarkable vicissitudes than does that of Galileo Galilei.Discover a biography of the astronomer Galileo Galilei, with analysis of his affairs.EXTRAITAmong the ranks of the great astronomers it would be difficult to ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Great Astronomers (Nicolaus Copernicus)

    Illustrated

    by Robert Stawell Ball ...
    Copernicus, the astronomer, whose discoveries make him the great predecessor of Kepler and Newton, did not come from a noble family, as certain other early astronomers have done, for his father was a tradesman. Chroniclers are, however, careful to tell us that one of his uncles was a bishop. We are not acquainted with any of those details of his childhood or youth which are often of such interest ... Read more

    $2.68 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Story of the Heavens

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    "The Story of the Heavens" by Robert S. Ball is a captivating exploration of the universe, delving into the wonders of astronomy and the celestial bodies that inhabit our skies. Ball, a renowned astronomer, presents complex concepts in an accessible manner, making the mysteries of the cosmos understandable to readers of all backgrounds. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, he ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ptolemy, Copernicus, and the Ancient Astronomers

    by Robert S. Ball, Edward Singleton Holden ...
    The study of astronomy, in the sense in which we understand the word, may be said to have commenced under the reign of the Ptolemies at Alexandria...Ptolemy is, without doubt, the greatest figure in ancient astronomy. He gathered up the wisdom of the philosophers who had preceded him. He incorporated this with the results of his own observations, and illumined it with his theories...It is somewhat ... Read more

    $5.99 CAD

  • Time and Tide

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    Having been honoured once again with a request that I should lecture before the London Institution, I chose for my subject the Theory of Tidal Evolution. The kind reception which these lectures received has led to their publication in the present volume. I have taken the opportunity to supplement the lectures as actually delivered by the insertion of some additional matter. I am indebted to my ... Read more

    $2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • History of Galileo

    The Great Astronomer

    by Robert S. Ball, Arthur Berry ...
    Among the ranks of the great astronomers it would be difficult to find one whose life presents more interesting features and remarkable vicissitudes than does that of Galileo. We may consider him as the patient investigator and brilliant discoverer. We may consider him in his private relations, especially to his daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, a woman of very remarkable character; and we have also ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • The Earth's Beginning

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    "The Earth's Beginning" by Robert S. Ball explores the intricate processes that led to the formation of our planet. Through a blend of scientific inquiry and imaginative storytelling, Ball delves into the primordial conditions of the early Earth, examining the geological and atmospheric changes that shaped its development. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions and insightful explanations, ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus