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1	Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love more books like this by Dava Sobel add to wishlist Drawing from over 100 recently translated letters, this historical account chronicles the life of the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei by examining his relationship with his eldest daughter, Virginia, a cloistered nun. This biography places their correspondence in historical context, detailing the religious and political climate of Galileo's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time more books like this by Dava Sobel add to wishlist In this title the author sets the stage by recounting the difficulties early navigators had in determining their exact longitude. After the loss of many ships and human lives, Parliament in 1714 offered a rich prize for a practical way to measure longitude at sea. John Harrison, an apparently self-taught English clockmaker undertook the task. Over ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Illustrated Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time more books like this by Dava Sobel, William J H Andrewes add to wishlist To meet reader demand, here is an illustrated version of a universally acclaimed work published in 1995. 110 color and 73 b&w illustrations. Ties in to a PBS NOVA documentary airing in October. see all copies from $4.51! new only from $8.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Backache: What Exercises Work more books like this by Dava Sobel, Willibald Nagler (Foreword by), Arthur C Klein add to wishlist Based on a nationwide survey of backpain sufferers, this helpful book tells you how to decide which exercises will work and which will be a disaster--a blend of modern medicine and old-time common sense. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.24! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Planets more books like this by Dava Sobel add to wishlist Dava Sobel, the author of GALILEO'S DAUGHTER and LONGITUDE, steers readers through the solar system in a series of lyrical essays, one for each planet, the sun, and our own moon. Sobel ornaments the facts about the celestial bodies with additional bits of history, geography, astrology, mythology, and personal reminiscences. In this way, she ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Haven: The Dramatic Story of 1,000 World War II Refugees and How They Came to America more books like this by Ruth Gruber, Dava Sobel (Foreword by) add to wishlist Published to coincide with a CBS miniseries airing in February. "Haven" is a compelling account of 1,000 survivors plucked from the cauldron the Holocaust, told by the remarkable woman who saw it all. see all copies from $1.99! signed copies
7	The illustrated longitude more books like this by Dava Sobel, William J. H. Andrewes add to wishlist Longitude, Dava Sobel's no.1 bestseller, is the elegant biography of the lone genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his times. With new material from Dava Sobel and William Andrewes, and illustrated with over 200 integrated photographs, The Illustrated Longitude is the essential book for everyone who fell in love with John Harrison ... see all copies from $5.24! new only from $19.95! \| first editions
8	Galileo's daughter : a drama of science, faith and love more books like this by Dava Sobel add to wishlist From the international best-selling author of Longitude, Galileo's Daughter is the fascinating story of the relationship between the great Italian scientist Galileo and his daughter, Virginia. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was the foremost scientist of his day, 'the father of modern physics -- indeed of modern science altogether' in the words of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.48! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Arthritis, What Exercises Work: Breakthrough Relief for the Rest of Your Life, Even After Drugs & Surgery Have Failed more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C Klein, Arhtur Klein add to wishlist Ninety-five percent of arthritis sufferers surveyed nationwide indicated that the right kind of exercises has helped their pain. Culled from the survey participants' experience, this book provides an array of exercises, each explained and described in diagrams and words so that even a beginner can put together an individualized exercise program ... see all copies from $4.70! new only from $10.98! \| SVS
10	Arthritis: What Works more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C Klein add to wishlist The authors' discovery--based on a nationwide survey of people with arthritis--of the importance of nutrition in combatting arthritis pain puts relief within the reach of thousands. Praised by health care professionals and medical experts as one of the most valuable books on arthritis available and contains a 30-day meal plan and advice on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Letters to Father: Suor Maria Celeste to Galileo, 1623-1633 more books like this by Dava Sobel (Introduction by), Maria Celeste Galilei add to wishlist These 124 letters from the elder daughter of the scientist Galileo span three decades, providing an indelible portrait of convent life in the 17th century and a portrait of a deep affection between a father and daughter. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Longitude more books like this by Dava Sobel add to wishlist In this title the author sets the stage by recounting the difficulties early navigators had in determining their exact longitude. After the loss of many ships and human lives, Parliament in 1714 offered a rich prize for a practical way to measure longitude at sea. John Harrison, an apparently self-taught English clockmaker undertook the task. Over ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $8.91! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Galileo's Daughter more books like this by Dava Sobel, Fritz Weaver (Read by) add to wishlist Drawing from over 100 recently translated letters, this historical account chronicles the life of the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei by examining his relationship with his eldest daughter, Virginia, a cloistered nun. This biography places their correspondence in historical context, detailing the religious and political climate of Galileo's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Best American Science Writing 2004 more books like this by Dava Sobel add to wishlist An exciting collection of the best writing on science from the most prominent thinkers and focusing on the most current topics in science today. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
15	Arthritis: What Exercises Work more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C Klein, John Bland (Foreword by) add to wishlist Top-rated exercises from an unprecedented nationwide survey of arthritis sufferers. Derived from the survey participants' experience, each exercise is explained and described in words and in diagrams so that even a beginner can put together an individualized exercise program that works. 160 line drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Galileo's Treasure Box more books like this by Catherine Brighton, Dava Sobel (Introduction by) add to wishlist Virginia notices her father, Galileo, sleeps during the day and studies the sky at night. She finds a box on his desk containing four pieces of glass and a feather that reveal the world to her in new ways. This book introduces younger readers to the astronomer's accomplishments. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| first editions
17 view cover	The "Daily Telegraph" Arthritis: the Complete Guide to Relief Using Methods That Really Work ("Daily Telegraph" Books) by Dava Sobel Arthur C. Klein add to wishlist Those who have arthritis know there is a world of difference between the treatments that doctors recommend and the treatments that actually work in practice. This best-selling book is based on a huge survey in which arthritis sufferers were asked to say what best relieved their symptoms and improved their quality of life Surgery? Nutrition? ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $15.50!
18 view cover	Arthritis : the complete guide to relief : comprising Arthritis what really works & Arthritis what exercises really work more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C. Klein add to wishlist This guide to treating arthritis combines two bestsellers in one, "Arthritis: What Really Works" and "Arthritis: What Exercises Really Work". Together they attempt to provide answers for every arthritis problem: conventional medicine, drugs, alternative therapies, surgery, self-help techniques, diet and 200 pages of illustrated exercise plans. ... see all copies from $2.53!
19 view cover	Backache more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C. Klein, Daily Telegraph add to wishlist Combining" Backache Relief" and "Backache: What Exercises Really Work?", this book provides answers and treatment options for every back pain problem: conventional medicine, drugs, surgery, alternative therapies, self-help techniques, diet and exercise plans. see all copies from $2.53! first editions
20 view cover	Longitud by Dava Sobel add to wishlist see all copies from $7.00! new only from $22.88!
21	Arthritis : what really works more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C. Klein add to wishlist Documenting a step-by-step nutritional formula that can end arthritis pain, this book looks at various treatments, from the most orthodox to the most outlandish. It examines topics that doctors are often unhelpful about, such as home remedies, alternative treatments and the advantages and disadvantages of different prescription drugs. Dava Sobel ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
22	Backache : what exercises really work more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C. Klein add to wishlist Back pain affects nearly one in three people at some stage in their life. This book demonstrates in step-by-step form effective exercises to help end it. Every exercise is explained in words and diagrams and there are instructions and tips for putting together a personal exercise plan. see all copies from $2.53!
23 view cover	To father : the letters of Sister Maria Celeste to Galileo, 1623-1633 more books like this by Maria Celeste Galilei, Dava Sobel add to wishlist The story of Galileo's daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, as told through her letters to her father. A companion to the bestselling "Galileo's Daughter", the letters are edited and introduced by Dava Sobel. Galileo Galilei was at the heart of the most dramatic collision in history between science and religion. But the great Italian scientist was also ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.95! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Is anyone out there? more books like this by Frank Drake, Dava Sobel add to wishlist Frank Drake has been using a radio telescope for more than 30 years, hoping to tune in to a signal that would signify extraterrestrial intelligence. This book is partly autobiography and partly a modern survey of the subject, written for the non-specialist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Arthritis : what exercises really work more books like this by Dava Sobel, Arthur C. Klein add to wishlist Based on a US survey into exactly which exercises work to relieve which arthritic joint pain, this is a step-by-step guide to exercising all parts of the body. The reader should learn how to curtail pain, free up joints, add flexibility to activities and restore day-to-day life to a new level. see all copies from $2.49!

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