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  • 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

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  • Experimental Mechanics: A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Royal College of Science for Ireland

    by Robert Stawell Ball ...
    shall endeavour in this course of lectures to illustrate the elementary laws of mechanics by means of experiments. In order to understand the subject treated in this manner, you need not possess any mathematical knowledge beyond an acquaintance with the rudiments of algebra and with a few geometrical terms and principles. But even to those who, having an acquaintance with mathematics, have by its ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    "Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon" by Robert S. Ball is a captivating tale that intertwines the themes of love and the celestial wonders of the moon. The narrative follows the lives of its protagonists as they navigate the complexities of their emotions against the backdrop of the ever-changing tides. Ball's poetic prose evokes a sense of longing and connection to the natural world, making the ... Read more

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  • Great Astronomers: Johannes Kepler

    by Robert Stawell Ball ...
    German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) derived his mathematical laws of planetary motion from astronomical data meticulously collected by Tycho Brahe, who, as he was dying, beseeched young Kepler to use the data to discover the laws of motion of the planets. Based upon Kepler's laws, Sir Isaac Newton later developed his law of gravity.This is a chapter from Sir Robert Stawell Ball's Great ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • Star-land: Being Talks With Young People About the Wonders of the Heavens

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    Throughout Star-land, Ball introduces young readers to the basics of astronomy, including the structure of the solar system, the life cycle of stars, and the mysteries of comets and nebulae. He also explores topics like the history of stargazing, the work of famous astronomers, and the tools used to observe the heavens. Using clear and vivid language, Ball sparks curiosity and wonder about the ... Read more

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  • Star-land: Being Talks With Young People About the Wonders of the Heavens

    Unveiling the Mysteries of the Celestial Realm for Young Minds

    by Robert S. Ball ...
    In "Star-land: Being Talks With Young People About the Wonders of the Heavens," Robert S. Ball presents a captivating exploration of the cosmos, specifically designed for a younger audience. Using an accessible and engaging prose style, Ball intertwines scientific rigor with poetic wonder, effectively demystifying astronomy for the curious minds of his readers. The work not only serves as an ... Read more

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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