Astrobiology combines the sciences of biology, chemistry, palaeontology, geology, planetary physics and astronomy, in the study of the origin, evolution and distribution of life in the universe. This textbook brings together world experts in each of these disciplines to provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the field currently ...
This is a compassionate, reassuring resource for families affected by this 'silent epidemic'.It's been called 'the silent epidemic'. Thousands of people live with a severe disability caused by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and families are often at a loss to understand a condition that can leave their loved one a seemingly different person. In ...
This exciting new addition to the author's Fat-Free series helps Americans learn to truly live fat-free -- Includes shopping tips, hints on portion size, advice on dining out, and exercise guidelines It seems like everyone is trying to eat fat-free these days -- so why are Americans continuing to gain weight even though every package in the ...
* Over 1000 clear and up-to-date entries, extensively cross-referenced * 50 diagrams and 30 tables * From aberration to zodiacal light, all the frequently used expressions are clearly defined * Brief biographies of over 100 famous astronomers (including Hale, Hawking, Hoyle and Hubble) * Includes major observatories such as Palomar and Kitt Park * ...
Against the unsettled aftermath of Tiananmen's tumult, Woodruff's timely tome becomes all the more remarkable for its prescience. It stands as both a valuable and central interpretation of today's China and an indispensable reference for all those interested in East Asia.
A month-by-month calendar for stargazers in the northern hemisphere. Twelve aspects charts show the position of stars and other celestial objects in both northerly and southerly directions for each month of the year. An introduction explains the basic facts of astronomy.
This work intends to serve as a concise, month-by-month calendar for star watchers in the Southern Hemisphere. It features 12 charts showing the position of stars, constellations and other celestial objects in both northerly and southerly directions for each month of the year. The introduction explains the basic facts that observers need to know: ...
A practical, project-based introduction to the scientific concept of magnetism, based on the direct experience of readers, this book is part of a series which gives clearly explained step-by-step projects to do at home or school.
A handbook of skin care, this book describes common skin types and disorders and suggests cosmetic means of alleviating these problems. Salon treatments including "Nature's Way" products, and eye, body, sun protection and galvanic therapy preparations are discussed. This book contains an extensive section on aromatherapy and gives the principal ...
This text contains projects which can be performed by children at home or at school on waves and vibrations, kinetic energy, storing energy, conduction and convection and water and wind energy.
This title provides a concise month-by-month calendar for star watchers in the northern/southern hemisphere. Star charts show the position of stars, constellations and other celestial objects for each month of the year, in both northerly and southerly directions. The introduction explains the basic facts that observers need to know, including the ...
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