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1	The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality more books like this by Brian Greene add to wishlist Brian Greene, author of THE ELEGANT UNIVERSE, returns there, this time to examine the two components of reality--space and time--and he poses good and interesting questions, such as "Why is time directional?" and "Could our universe exist without space and time?" Greene adopts a more or less chronological approach in the 16 chapters, beginning ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe more books like this by Terence Dickinson add to wishlist Often cited as the best introduction to stargazing the 4th edition of NightWatch is revised throughout and includes star charts, equipment suggestions, astrophotography, tables and references good until 2018, and is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. see all copies from $3.58! new only from $14.93! \| first editions \| SVS
3	A Briefer History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking, Leonard Mlodinow add to wishlist Although hordes of people rushed to buy genius physicist Stephen Hawking's book, A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, very few of them actually understood it. Seventeen years later, Hawking, this time aided by a co-author, takes a second, and hopefully easier-to-understand, crack at explaining to the layperson how the most recent theories in astronomy and ... see all copies from $2.60! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Illustrated a Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking add to wishlist In this revised, expanded and illustrated edition of "A Brief History of Time", Stephen Hawking includes the most recent developments in the field of cosmology, many of which were forecast by himself. Explaining his complex theories through a visual dimension, the book contains illustrations and computer images of three- and four-dimensional ... see all copies from $4.83! new only from $24.35! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Backyard Astronomer's Guide more books like this by Terence Dickinson, Alan Dyer add to wishlist An essential reference tool for both beginning and veteran sky observers. Drawing on decades of stargazing experience, the authors suggest what equipment to buy and what to avoid, describe observing techniques, and explain how to hunt down the most interesting celestial objects. Each chapter is illustrated with the latest, breathtaking ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.94! \| first editions \| SVS
6	There's No Place Like Space: All about Our Solar System more books like this by Tish Rabe, Dr Seuss (Creator), Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator) add to wishlist Blast off for education fun and learn about the solar system. Beginners will enjoy a whimsical, colorful view at the vastness of space, as well as venture with some of their favorite Dr. Seuss characters. see all copies from $2.51! new only from $4.43! \| SVS
7	Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe more books like this by Professor Eric J Chaisson add to wishlist Presents scientific literacy in the context of astronomy, with the aim of teaching students to think critically and analytically about the physical world and the development of science. The text requires a minimum level of simple algebra and trigonometry. It presents an explanation of key physical principles and techniques like Kepler and Newton's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.25! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Universe in a Nutshell more books like this by S. W. Hawking add to wishlist In this work, Stephen Hawking discusses the breakthroughs in physics theory that have occurred since the publication of A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME. With a child's sense of wonder throughout, he takes readers along on his search for the ultimate "theory of everything" at the heart of the cosmos, discussing complex questions about quantum physics in a ... see all copies from $3.25! new only from $14.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Hubble: Imaging Space and Time more books like this by David H DeVorkin add to wishlist World authorities on the history of astronomy - David Devorkin and Robert Smith - reveal Hubble as an unparalleled engineering accomplishment that documents the solar system's workings and growth, the accelerated expansion of the universe, and even humankind's potential demise by the same kind of comet that decimated the dinosaurs millions of ... see all copies from $2.03! new only from $24.36! \| SVS
10	Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope and How to Find Them more books like this by Guy Consolmagno, Brother, Daniel Michael Davis add to wishlist This is a guidebook for beginning amateur astronomers with access to a small telescope. The instructions assume no previous knowledge of astronomy to ensure that they will be accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. In this revised edition, the authors have brought information on the planets and eclipses up to date and have extended the ... see all copies from $12.50! new only from $16.51! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Brief History of Time more books like this by Stephen Hawking add to wishlist Hawking reviews the great theories of the cosmos and all the puzzles, paradoxes, and contradictions still unresolved. He explains Galileo's and Newton's discoveries and takes the reader through Einstein's general theory of relativity and on to quantum mechanics. Finally, he explores the worldwide effort to combine the two into a single quantum ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.25! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Our Solar System more books like this by Seymour Simon add to wishlist Explore our neighbors in space with this fascinating book containing over 50 dramatic full-color photos and an easy-to-read text. Simon takes readers on a sweeping tour of the planets, moons, asteroids, meteoroids, and comets that travel around the sun. A 1992 ALA Notable Book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.96! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Physical Universe more books like this by Konrad Bates Krauskopf add to wishlist This is an outstanding text with a long history that has been updated and given a fresh look. The 2010 copyright year represents the 50th anniversary of the publishing of this classic text. The text is also accompanied by strong media component with the ARIS online homework system, 'CPS' eInstruction student response system questions, more ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Discovering the Universe W/Starry Night CD-ROM more books like this by Professor Neil F Comins, William J Kaufmann add to wishlist Discovering the Universe is the best-selling text for descriptive one-term astronomy courses (especially those with no mathematics prerequisites). Carried along by the book's vibrant main theme - the process of scientific discovery - readers will encounter spectacular sights, landmark experiments, and recent discoveries, while learning to avoid ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $15.18! \| SVS
15 view cover	Black holes and time warps : Einstein's outrageous legacy more books like this by Kip S. Thorne add to wishlist During the last 30 years Kip Thorne has had the joy of participating in a great quest. The quest to understand Einstein's general theory of relativity and its predictions about the universe, and the quest to discern where and how Einstein's theory fails and what then replaces it. This quest has lead him through the labyrinths of exotic objects: ... see all copies from $2.69! new only from $8.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Find the Constellations more books like this by H A Rey add to wishlist This introduction to how to spot and identify various constellations includes a sky chart, information on the solar system, a timetable for sky views and a list of the 15 brightest stars. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Heaven's Mirror: Quest for the Lost Civilization more books like this by Graham Hancock add to wishlist This is the sequel to the international bestseller, "Fingerprints of the Gods". In very different parts of the world, evidence exists of a common legacy - shared by cultures separated by hundreds, sometimes thousands of years. From Mexico to Iceland, Cambodia to Easter Island, China to Egypt, we are finding a common astronomical wisdom handed down ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $9.36! \| first editions
18 view cover	Universe more books like this by Roger A Freedman add to wishlist Known edition after edition for its state-of-the-science coverage, "Universe "breaks new ground in its "Eighth Edition" with added pedagogical support and pioneering media and supplements. It places the basics of astronomy and the process of science within the grasp of introductory students. Package Universe, Eighth Edition with FREE Starry Night ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $73.97! \| SVS
19 view cover	Burnham's Celestial Handbook: An Observer's Guide to the Universe Beyond the Solar System more books like this by Robert Burnham add to wishlist This is a thorough and exhaustive treatment to the stars beyond our solar system. The collection is broken into three volumes and are arranged alphabetically by constellation. Volume one contains Andromeda to Cetus, volume two contains Chamaeleon to Orion, and volume three contains Pavo to Vulpecula. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide more books like this by Dinah L Moche add to wishlist Feel at home among the stars with this acclaimed astronomy self-teaching guide ..."A lively, up-to-date account of the basic principles of astronomy and exciting current fields of research." - Science Digest "One of the best ways by which one can be introduced to the wonders of astronomy." - The Strolling Astronomer "Excellent ...provides ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.50! \| SVS
21 view cover	Horizons, Exploring the Universe more books like this by Michael A Seeds add to wishlist This text is for a short course in introductory astronomy for non-science majors. It covers history and the origin of modern astronomy, the stars, the universe, and cosmology, the solar system and life on other worlds. The author aims to give students the framework for understanding astronomy concepts and processes by considering stars, galaxies, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.97! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Essential Cosmic Perspective more books like this by Jeffrey O Bennett add to wishlist Based on the most up-to-date astronomical research, The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fifth Edition retains all of the features that have made this text so popular with new features helping students learn about the process of science and how to interpret visual data. The textbook package also includes updated supplements to support the book's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.70! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Astronomy Today more books like this by Professor Eric J Chaisson add to wishlist With Astronomy Today, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken students to the universe around them. Thoroughly updated, the revised edition focuses on the process of scientific discovery and scientific method, making "how we know what we know" a more integral part of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.96! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo more books like this by Stillman Drake (Translator), Galileo Galilei, Galileo add to wishlist Directing his polemics against the pedantry of his time, Galileo, as his own populizer, addressed his writings to contemporary laymen. His support of Copernican cosmology, against the Church's strong opposition, his development of the telescope, and his unorthodox opinions as a philosopher of science were the central concerns of his career and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.22! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space more books like this by Carl Sagan (Read by) add to wishlist As we complete the preliminary reconnaissance of our neighborhood in space, we need a long-term over-arching vision of the human future. In this new title by "Cosmos" author Carl Sagan, he reveals how science has altered our perception of who we are and where we stand--and challenges us to weigh what we will do with that knowledge in the future. see all copies from $3.42! new only from $24.00! \| first editions

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