Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
321 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth’s Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
30 reviews
In this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the dark matter that makes up almost a quart….more info

3
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

4
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
532 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

5
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
112 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

6
The Universe in a Nutshell
186 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

7
A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science
59 reviews
The Universe May Be a Mystery,But It’s No SecretMichael Schneider leads us on a spectacular, lavishly illustrated journey along the numbers one through ten to explore the mathematical principles made visible in flowers, shells, crystals, plants, and the human body, expressed in the symbolic language….more info

8
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
51 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

9
The Night Sky 30°-40° (Large; North Latitude)
23 reviews
The Night Sky is a rotating star finder (planisphere) that allows the user to recognize the constellations for any time of night, any day of the year. The sky appears to rotate (due to the rotation and orbital motion of the earth), so to be successful recognizing the constellations a beginner needs ….more info

10
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth’s Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
30 reviews
In this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the dark matter that makes up almost a quart….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
321 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
532 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
The Universe in a Nutshell
186 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

5
Coming of Age in the Milky Way
30 reviews
From the second-century celestial models of Ptolemy to modern-day research institutes and quantum theory, this classic book offers a breathtaking tour of astronomy and the brilliant, eccentric personalities who have shaped it. From the first time mankind had an inkling of the vast space that surroun….more info

6
The Whole Shebang: A State-of-the-Universe(s) Report
64 reviews
From the prizewinning author who has been called the greatest science writer in the world comes this delightfully comprehensive and comprehensible report on how science today envisions the universe as a whole. Timothy Ferris provides a clear, elegantly written overview of current research and a f….more info

7
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
112 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

8
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet
33 reviews
The New York Times bestseller: “You gotta read this. It is the most exciting book about Pluto you will ever read in your life.”—Jon Stewart When the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History reclassified Pluto as an icy comet, the New York Times proclaimed on p….more info

9
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

10
The Eerie Silence: Renewing Our Search for Alien Intelligence
1 review
Are we alone in the universe? This is surely one of the biggest questions of human existence, yet it remains frustratingly unanswered. In this provocative book, one of the world’s leading scientists explains why the search for intelligent life beyond Earth should be expanded, and how it can be don….more info

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Bosch PB10-CD Advanced Power Job Site Radio with CD Player and Remote Control



List Price: $333.00 USD
New From: $192.17 In Stock


The newest version of the Bosch Energy Box is really a winner. The poor ratings in other reviews refer for the original version of this unit. I am listening to it as I write this. Sound high quality and radio reception are now powerful points for that new PB10-CD.

The new model includes numerous upgraded audio functions including separate bass and treble controls, remote control, speaker upgrades with separate tweeters and powerful clean sound. The built-in CD player is exceptional on CDs I burn myself as properly as normal CDs. Bosch is offering a free of charge IPod dock for a slick set-up to satisfy us IPoders.

About the job web site, the GFCI is super handy and the square roll cage lets you sit on it, stand on it, stack on it…points you can’t do with the “boom box” units from other vendors. I do not use Bosch cordless tools, but I nevertheless appreciate the battery charger on the Power Box. Whenever you plug it into an outlet, the battery I bought separatly recharges and is good to go where there is certainly no AC energy.

The feel from the controls is exceptional and it is possible to tell just by touch that this is a top quality product. Just be certain you buy the new “Advanced” model while using folding rubber antenna and also the keychain remote handle. You won’t be disappointed!

Update After 10 Months…I revisited the critiques on this unit and it seems to have the widest range of opinions of something listed by Amazon. Right after using the Strength Box for about a year, warm weather…cold weather…whatever, I even now locate it to be an absolutly fantastic employment site piece of products. I live in Minnesota and have NO cold weather problems. It still sounds fantastic, no skipping or reception problems and charges Bosch batteries completely. I wish all my products worked as well as this radio.

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Strange Town Volume One:The Woods Behind Trevor Malone’s House (Paperback)

Strange Town Volume One:The Woods Behind Trevor Malone's House

These kids are on a mission! After hearing a suspicious noise in the woods, 11 year old Trevor Malone recruits his two best friends, Pete and Merrick, into launching and epic investigation aimed at solving the brewing mystery that has quietly taken over their small home town. Their after-school adventures lead them to an abandoned railroad system where they encounter pint sized UFOs, an invisible bullet train, and a way too serious security force which guards the small cheese fa (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Men Beware: Women Ahead: Everything your father should have told you about women, but didn’t, because he didn’t want your mother to find out. (Paperback)

Men Beware: Women Ahead: Everything your father should have told you about women, but didn't, because he didn't want your mother to find out.

The top secret dialog between a father and son containing the secrets of how to get along with women in today’s modern world. How to find a great woman, how to prevent domestic violence, broken families, child alienation, financial ruin, are all revealed in this ground breaking disclosure. The secret to how the woman you marry is GOING to change over the years is finally revealed. This book is a must-read for any young man about to enter into the dating world.

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Friday, March 5th, 2010

.18 Engine 35-45 Mph Buggy

.18 Engine 35-45 Mph Buggy

Full Function 4WD Radio Control Car;
2 Speed Transmission;
4 Wheel Drive;
Pull Start;
No-Flex Chassis;
Aluminum Upper Plate and Chassis;
Oil Filled Shocks;
Front Universal Joint Shaft;
High Traction Radial Tires;
Front and Rear Bearing Differentials;
Digital Proportional Speed Control;
Speed: Up to 40mph;
Length: 16″;
Width:9.8″;
Height:6.6″;
Scale: 1:10

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Friday, March 5th, 2010

Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion (Hardcover)

Lance: The Making of the World's Greatest Champion

From Publishers Weekly

By winning the Tour de France seven straight times (after surviving testicular cancer, no less), Lance Armstrong reached the hallowed status of athletes like Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali. With Armstrong’s cooperation, Wilcockson (23 Days in July) profiles the cyclist’s rise from a hell-raising Texas kid to a determined, disciplined champion who celebrates the highs of sports immortality while enduring lows like repeated doping allegations and shattered r (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Redcat RC Racing Monsoon XTR 1/8 Scale Nitro Truggy

Redcat RC Racing Monsoon XTR 1/8 Scale Nitro Truggy

Monsoon XTR 1/8 Scale Nitro Truggy

The Monsoon XTR takes full advantage of its competition with an aggressive super-wide stance, powerful .28 SH P3 engine, aluminum oil filled shocks, tuned exhaust and pivot ball suspension (PBS). The Monsoon XTR will outperform most other 1/8 Truggies with ease, making this vehicle a beast to be reckoned with both on and off the track!

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Friday, March 5th, 2010

27″ Rc Gas Powered Dolpin Speed Boat, 0.15 Engine

27

Full Function Radio Control Boat
Semi-assembled Chassis
Original Muffler
Oil filled dampers
Pull Starter
Rear Engine
Hydro Sport Design for Better Performance
Front and Rear Bearing Differentials
Powerful 15 Class Engine With Cooling System
95% Assembled and Ready to Go
Speed:50-60 mph
Trigger Gun Type Controller
Length: 27″
Width: 10″
Height: 8″
Ready to Run

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Friday, March 5th, 2010

Murder So Cold: A Father’s Deadly Rage, a Daughter’s Tragic Legacy (Mass Market Paperback)

Murder So Cold: A Father's Deadly Rage, a Daughter's Tragic Legacy

On Wednesday, September 28, 1994, in Portage, Michigan, seven-year-old Candace Smith’s world crumbled when her father, Russ, told her that mommy had run away with another man. But he wouldn’t say why the bathroom upstairs was a wreck, with blood in the sink. Or what was in the barrel loaded into the back of his pickup as he drove Candace to her grandparents’ house miles out of state. Married for eight years, the Smiths seemed the perfect couple. Neighbours couldn’t believe that (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Megatech H20 Pro Racer Speedboat with Radio, Battery and Charger in White

Megatech H20 Pro Racer Speedboat with Radio, Battery and Charger in White

From the Manufacturer

The H20 Pro Racer comes fully assembled, race ready, and it has its own carrying case. The H20 is fast, up to 15 MPH which is extremely fast for a model that is only 9″ long. The H20 Pro is designed for speed. The watertight hull allows the H20 to be fully rolled and keep racing without skipping a beat. H20 comes complete and race ready with a 2-Channel transmitter, rechargeable NiMH battery and AC Charger.

Introducing the Megatech MTC (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life: Health, Weight, Home, Spirit (Paperback)

Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life: Health, Weight, Home, Spirit

The bills are piling up… The kids need a ride to practice… And you’re eating on the run. Thankfully, there are Simple Steps to make a woman feel calm again. Many women crave a sense of order and control, but have no idea how to attain it-and find themselves overwhelmed with a thousand daily details. Now, the women who established the popular Simple Steps program show readers how to calm and simplify their life in just ten weeks. Each week, women will learn a new Si (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

New Giles 202 – 140 w/ 72″ Wingspan – the Best Aerobatic Gas Engine Powered Radio Remote Controlled Aiplane – Almost-Ready-to-Fly Kit 90% Assembled

New Giles 202 - 140 w/ 72

The new CMPro Giles-202 (1800mm) Version II features

Enlarged aileron and rudder surfaces for superb 3D performance and enhance responsive control of the plane.
Fuselage, wings and control surfaces from quality balsa wood, ready covered in a unique design which is fresh, bright and surely draws attention no matter on the ground or in the air!
RADIO CONTROL OR ENGINES NOT INCLUDED
NEED ITEMS BELOW TO COMPLETE
Radio Control REQUIRED:
4 Ch 6 Servos purchase separately
2 Strok En (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Megatech H20 Pro Racer Speedboat with Radio, Battery and Charger in Green

Megatech H20 Pro Racer Speedboat with Radio, Battery and Charger in Green

From the Manufacturer

The H20 Pro Racer comes fully assembled, race ready, and it has its own carrying case. The H20 is fast, up to 15 MPH which is extremely fast for a model that is only 9″ long. The H20 Pro is designed for speed. The watertight hull allows the H20 to be fully rolled and keep racing without skipping a beat. H20 comes complete and race ready with a 2-Channel transmitter, rechargeable NiMH battery and AC Charger.

Introducing the Megatech MTC (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

The RC Car Guide: Buying And Maintaining Your Remote Control Car (Kindle Edition)

The RC Car Guide: Buying And Maintaining Your Remote Control Car

Are you thinking of entering into the world of Remote Control Cars? There are probably a lot of questions you will have about which car is best for you. The RC Car Guide will help you decide.Are you a current owner of an RC car? You need The RC Car Guide to help you maintain and speed tune your RC Car!The RC Car Guide is packed with information you need on choosing an RC Car and keeping it running it’s best after your purchase. Here are a few of the chapters you will find insid (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Fire Green Ultra 2-Speed Radio Remote Controlled Nitro Gas Powered RC Race Car, Ready to Run

Fire Green Ultra 2-Speed Radio Remote Controlled Nitro Gas Powered RC Race Car, Ready to Run

Movie

The most popular 1/10 4 wheel drive 2 speed on-road racer in the world just got better! At each evolutionary step, the Ultra has been improved upon to keep it at the peak of the RC on-road racing field. So how do you make an Ultra better? Extra speed, extra adjustability, extra toughness! The new Ultra is packed with features that have been suggested by Ultra owners: More room for the electronics, easier acce (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

“The Remote Control Car Guide” – Buying And Maintaining Your Remote Control Car! (Kindle Edition)

Are you thinking of entering into the world of Remote Control Cars? There are probably a lot of questions you will have about which car is best for you. The RC Car Guide will help you decide. The RC Car Guide is packed with information you need on choosing an RC Car and keeping it running it’s best after your purchase. With the The RC Car Guide you will spend more time racing and less time repairing your RC Car because you will learn how to properly maintain your car. You will a (more…)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Nitro Gas Starter Kit for RC R/C Radio Remote Control Boats Cars Trucks Buggies Airplanes

Nitro Gas Starter Kit for RC R/C Radio Remote Control Boats Cars Trucks Buggies AirplanesNo description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information.

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
321 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth’s Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
30 reviews
In this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the dark matter that makes up almost a quart….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
112 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
532 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

5
The Universe in a Nutshell
186 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

6
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
51 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

7
The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet
33 reviews
The New York Times bestseller: “You gotta read this. It is the most exciting book about Pluto you will ever read in your life.”—Jon Stewart When the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History reclassified Pluto as an icy comet, the New York Times proclaimed on p….more info

8
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

9
A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science
58 reviews
The Universe May Be a Mystery,But It’s No SecretMichael Schneider leads us on a spectacular, lavishly illustrated journey along the numbers one through ten to explore the mathematical principles made visible in flowers, shells, crystals, plants, and the human body, expressed in the symbolic language….more info

10
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
85 reviews
“One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews Loyal readers of the monthly “Universe” essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson’s talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the….more info

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth’s Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
30 reviews
In this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the dark matter that makes up almost a quart….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
321 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
112 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
531 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

5
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
51 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

6
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
167 reviews
Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info

7
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
5 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

8
Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
111 reviews
Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America’s manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA’s Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to t….more info

9
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

10
A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science
58 reviews
The Universe May Be a Mystery,But It’s No SecretMichael Schneider leads us on a spectacular, lavishly illustrated journey along the numbers one through ten to explore the mathematical principles made visible in flowers, shells, crystals, plants, and the human body, expressed in the symbolic language….more info

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Mayline Drafting Tables

Mayline drafting tables are perhaps the strongest drafting tables for the marketplace. Times and technologies alter, but this traditional furniture is still offered in a wide range of styles and configurations. The main

characteristic obtainable in mayline drafting tables are incredibly durable steel, Read the rest of this entry »

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
321 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
531 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

3
The Universe in a Nutshell
186 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

4
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
51 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

5
Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA, Enlarged and Revised Edition
9 reviews
The New York Times bestseller about the strange history of NASA and its cover-ups regarding its origins and extraterrestrial architecture found on the moon and Mars is even more interesting in its new edition.Authors Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara include a new chapter about the discoveries made ….more info

6
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
112 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

7
The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics
46 reviews
At the beginning of the 21st century, physics is being driven to very unfamiliar territory–the domain of the incredibly small and the incredibly heavy. The new world is a world in which both quantum mechanics and gravity are equally important. But mysteries remain. One of the biggest involved black….more info

8
The Edge of Physics: A Journey to Earth’s Extremes to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe
30 reviews
In this deeply original book, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy sets out in search of the telescopes and detectors that promise to answer the biggest questions in modern cosmology. Why is the universe expanding at an ever faster rate? What is the nature of the dark matter that makes up almost a quart….more info

9
Black Holes and Time Warps: Einstein’s Outrageous Legacy (Commonwealth Fund Book Program)
89 reviews
In this masterfully written and brilliantly informed work, Dr. Thorne, the Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, leads readers through an elegant, always human, tapestry of interlocking themes, answering the great question: what principles control our universe and why do physicists th….more info

10
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
167 reviews
Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

TI graphing calculators usually are categorized into two separate groups, those with the Zilog Z80 and those running on the Motorola 68000 series. Although a derivative of the Z80 was in the first Game Boy, the 68000 is more robust, and therefore better suited for gaming and processor intensive applications. The 68K calculators, which include the TI-89/Titanium, TI-92/Plus, and Voyage 200, are generally thought of more highly among TI community members than the Z80s. However, the newest of the Z80 series, the TI-83 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition, are becoming very popular with students new to the product line.

The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition comes preloaded with a variety of student-oriented apps, including App4Math, a computer algebra system developed for the calculator.

A recent development are the models of the TI-Nspire family, which reached the market in fall 2007. These models integrate seamlessly various mathematical software environments and are available as handhelds as well as software.

There is an ongoing debate among financial calculator fans as to whether the popular TI BA II Plus is superior to the iconic Hewlett Packard HP-12C from 1981. The TI BA II Plus continues to maintain popularity due to its simple and intuitive layout compared to the HP 12c (which uses reverse polish notation). The TI BA II Plus is the only calculator permissible in the Chartered Financial Analyst exams besides the HP-12C.

1
Texas Instruments TI-83 Plus Graphing Calculator
247 reviews
Texas Instruments 83 Plus Graphic Calculator The TI-83 Plus is an easy-to-use graphing calculator for math and science that lets students graph and compare functions, as well as perform data plotting and analysis. Its FLASH™ ROM memory allows students to update and add software applications (Apps)….more info

2
Texas Instruments TI-89 Titanium Graphing Calculator
218 reviews
Includes USB unit-to-unit cable, Connectivity Cable for other TI units and connection software, operating manual Doing complex calculations on a scientific calculator is much easier with the TI 89. Its large screen offers the ability to generate graphs that can illustrate your conclusions. It’s espe….more info

3
Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator
138 reviews
The BA II PLUS, our most popular financial calculator for business professionals and students. With Time Value of Money, uneven cash flow analysis, and advanced statistics, the BA II PLUS is perfect for applications in finance, accounting, economics, investment, statistics, and more. See the list of….more info

4
Texas Instruments BA II Plus Professional Financial Calculator
220 reviews
Time/value of money. Mark up/down. Amortization. Interest rate conversion. Cash flow (NPV,IRR). One variable statistic. Linear regression. Date calculations. Cost/sell margins. Leather case includes. Manufacturer’s 1 year warranty…..more info

5
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
85 reviews
So after all the scores have been tabulated, the regression analysis demonstrates. can this be right? For complex math and statistics, the Texas Instruments 94 Plus calculator can display answers in the form of graphs. It is essential for any math/science student eager to learn and ace all classes. ….more info

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Texas Instruments 94327 Ti Graphlink USB
49 reviews
TI CONNECTIVITY KIT WITH USB (SILVER TRANSLUCENT CABLE FOR USB PORTS ONLY)Enables software downloads and updates from the internet Includes TI Connect Software CD and TI Connectivity Cable….more info

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Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator
86 reviews
Texas Instruments 84 Plus Silver Graphing Calculator The TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculator comes with a USB cable, plenty of storage and operating memory, and lots of pre-loaded software applications (Apps) — all to help you gain an academic edge from pre-algebra through calculus, as we….more info

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Texas Instruments TI-30X IIS 2-Line Scientific Calculator
62 reviews
New 2-line display. Dual power:solor and battery. View entry abd results at the same time. Edit current entry. Edit and view previous entries. Menus with functions and mode settings. Five variable memories. One and two variable statistics, results, for linear tegression, trendline. Fractions….more info

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Texas Instruments TI1795SV Solar Calculator
18 reviews
TI Mine Desktop Calculator….more info

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Texas Instruments TI83 Graphing Calculator
55 reviews
TI-83 Silver Graphing Calculator Portable calculator with large LCD display and TI Graph Link for increased capacity and speed. Operating batteries and hard cover case included. Display (characters x lines)16 x 8 Display NotationGraphic Storage Memory2MB Levels of ParenthesesUnlimited Graphs, Busine….more info

11
Texas Instruments TI30XA Scientific Calculator
29 reviews
Perform basic scientific and trigonometric functions with this one-line battery operated Texas Instruments TI30XA scientific calculator…..more info

12
Texas Instruments Voyage 200 Calculator
61 reviews
Texas Instruments Voyage 200 Scientific Calculator with Graphing – Get the best TI tool for College Calculus, Engineering, and beyond! This latest in the line of TI handhelds is a must-have for College Math and Engineering. The Voyage 200 handheld has a huge 2.7 Mb of Flash ROM, lots of pre-loaded H….more info

13
Texas Instruments TI-83-Plus Silver Edition
247 reviews
Leery of special edition products, we regarded the TI-83 Plus Silver Edition with some healthy skepticism. It’s silver–so what? As you may have noticed, in the post-iMac era, everything electronic seems to boast cool translucent or glittery casing. However, the features of the TI-83 Plus Silver Edi….more info

14
Texas Instruments TI86 Graphing Calculator
55 reviews
Texas Instruments, Inc. TI-86 is a graphing calculator with 8 display lines, displaying 21 characters, with 96 KB memory, requires 4 AAA battery(s)…..more info

15
Texas Instruments TI36X Solar Scientific Calculator
50 reviews
Perfect for advanced algebra, trigonometry, computer science, chemistry and statistics. One- and two-variable statistics include results for linear regression and trend line analysis. Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides fractions entered in traditional numerator/denominator format. Three memorie….more info

16
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator (Pink)
23 reviews
Texas Instruments, Inc. TI-84 Plus Silver. All the functionality of the TI83 Plus Silver with the added advantage of 9x more memory, speed and a selection of pre-loaded calculator applications (APPS). Includes TI Graph LINK for Windows. Plus a new stylish metallic silver case. 4 AAA batteries…..more info

17
Texas Instruments TI-89 Advanced Graphing Calculator
191 reviews
Introducing TI’s most powerful graphing calculator: The TI-89 Titanium, offering new features, preloaded Apps, and even more versatility. A built-in USB port makes data transfer ultra-convenient. Plus, with three times the memory of the TI-89, you can store more Apps, data, and programs….more info

18
Texas Instruments TI34II Calculator
24 reviews
Item #: TEXTI34II. Includes basic scientific and trigonometric functions to help students explore math and science concepts. Entry line shows up to 11 characters and scrolls left/right up to 88. Result line shows up to a 10-digit answer and 2-digit exponent. Users can preview previous entries to loo….more info

19
Texas Instruments TI-82 Graphing Calculator
10 reviews
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20
Texas Instruments 83+CML/ILI/U Ti 83 Plus Graphics Calc-green
no reviews yet
This easy-to-use TI calculator is enhanced with FLASH ROM memory that allows it to store Calculator Software Applications (Apps) ideal for use in virtually any class. The TI-83 Plus and the TI-84 Plus family are allowed for use on the PSAT the SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests and Math Level 1 an….more info

21
Texas Instruments TI-81 Graphing Calculator
5 reviews
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Texas Instrument Applied Calculus With Ti-89
no reviews yet
Texas Instruments, Inc. Applied Calculus with TI-89. This tutorial integrates the TI89 into the AP Calculus curriculum. It includes a large number of problems and self-test exercises that guide the user with detailed step-by-step keystroke instructions….more info

23
Texas Instruments Full Keyboard for TI Graphing Calculators
7 reviews
Price is for EACH.Keyboard, calculator, Full size keys, PortablePortableNOTE: Order for ATD items can¡¯t be shipped to California and Pennsylvania…..more info

24
TI-84 Plus School Pack
no reviews yet
TI-84 Plus School Pack….more info

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Texas Instruments Graph-Link Serial Cable for Windows
20 reviews
TI-GraphLink Cable for Windows enables communication between computers and compatible TI graphing calculators…..more info

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
321 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
531 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

3
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
51 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

4
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
111 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

5
A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing the Universe: Mathematical Archetypes of Nature, Art, and Science
58 reviews
The Universe May Be a Mystery,But It’s No SecretMichael Schneider leads us on a spectacular, lavishly illustrated journey along the numbers one through ten to explore the mathematical principles made visible in flowers, shells, crystals, plants, and the human body, expressed in the symbolic language….more info

6
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

7
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

8
Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
111 reviews
Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America’s manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA’s Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to t….more info

9
Sky & Telescope’s Pocket Sky Atlas
48 reviews
….more info

10
Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA, Enlarged and Revised Edition
9 reviews
The New York Times bestseller about the strange history of NASA and its cover-ups regarding its origins and extraterrestrial architecture found on the moon and Mars is even more interesting in its new edition.Authors Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara include a new chapter about the discoveries made ….more info

Friday, February 19th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
111 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
530 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
The Universe in a Nutshell
185 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

5
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
50 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

6
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

7
Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA, Enlarged and Revised Edition
9 reviews
The New York Times bestseller about the strange history of NASA and its cover-ups regarding its origins and extraterrestrial architecture found on the moon and Mars is even more interesting in its new edition.Authors Richard C. Hoagland and Mike Bara include a new chapter about the discoveries made ….more info

8
We Are Not Alone: Why We Have Already Found Extraterrestrial Life
no reviews yet
We Are Not Alone boldly argues that extraterrestrial life is astrobiological fact. Far from existing light-years away in the outer reaches of space, it’s on our very doorstep. For persuasive evidence of microbial life, we need look no further than our celestial neighbour, Mars. Expertly probing the ….more info

9
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
62 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

10
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
111 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
529 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
The Universe in a Nutshell
185 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

5
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

6
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
50 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

7
The Whole Shebang: A State-of-the-Universe(s) Report
64 reviews
From the prizewinning author who has been called the greatest science writer in the world comes this delightfully comprehensive and comprehensible report on how science today envisions the universe as a whole. Timothy Ferris provides a clear, elegantly written overview of current research and a f….more info

8
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
62 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

9
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

10
Coming of Age in the Milky Way
30 reviews
From the second-century celestial models of Ptolemy to modern-day research institutes and quantum theory, this classic book offers a breathtaking tour of astronomy and the brilliant, eccentric personalities who have shaped it. From the first time mankind had an inkling of the vast space that surroun….more info

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
529 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
Sky & Telescope’s Pocket Sky Atlas
48 reviews
….more info

5
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

6
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

7
Failure Is Not an Option: Mission Control From Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
111 reviews
Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America’s manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA’s Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to t….more info

8
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
50 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

9
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

10
The Universe in a Nutshell
185 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
The Universe in a Nutshell
185 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

5
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

6
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

7
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

8
Discovering the Universe
12 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

9
The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium (with AceAstronomy™, Virtual Astronomy Labs Printed Access Card)
9 reviews
Jay Pasachoff and Alex Filippenko combine extensive research experience, teaching experience, and textbook-writing experience to offer a book that is unparalleled in its ability to present the latest science in a way that students can understand. This brief, beautifully illustrated text – one of ….more info

10
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
167 reviews
Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
Planetology: Unlocking the Secrets of the Solar System
6 reviews
In a stunning and completely new view of the solar system, an astronaut and a geologist team up to investigate, through parallel views made possible by cutting-edge space technology, how the earth itself can help science unravel the mysteries of the heavens.Noted planetary geologist Ellen Stofan and….more info

5
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
67 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

6
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

7
Astronomy For Dummies
29 reviews
An accessible guide to the wonders of the night sky, now updated From asteroids to black holes, from quasars to white dwarfs, this new edition of Astronomy For Dummies takes backyard stargazers on a grand tour of the universe. Featuring star maps, charts, gorgeous full-color photographs, and easy….more info

8
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

9
The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium (with AceAstronomy™, Virtual Astronomy Labs Printed Access Card)
9 reviews
Jay Pasachoff and Alex Filippenko combine extensive research experience, teaching experience, and textbook-writing experience to offer a book that is unparalleled in its ability to present the latest science in a way that students can understand. This brief, beautifully illustrated text – one of ….more info

10
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
62 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

5
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

6
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

7
The Universe in a Nutshell
184 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

8
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

9
The Cosmic Perspective Media Update with Mastering Astronomy (Paperback)
4 reviews
  Key Benefit: Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook,  on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstro….more info

10
The Night Sky 30°-40° (Large; North Latitude)
23 reviews
The Night Sky is a rotating star finder (planisphere) that allows the user to recognize the constellations for any time of night, any day of the year. The sky appears to rotate (due to the rotation and orbital motion of the earth), so to be successful recognizing the constellations a beginner needs ….more info

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

5
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

6
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

7
Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
85 reviews
“One of today’s best popularizers of science.”—Kirkus Reviews Loyal readers of the monthly “Universe” essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson’s talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the….more info

8
Astronomy Today (5th Edition)
15 reviews
For one- or two-semester introductory courses in astronomy. Chaisson/McMillan is a trusted text that offers the most complete and innovative learning package available for introductory astronomy. The goal of the Fifth Edition is to focus on the process of discovery and to better convey how science….more info

9
The Cosmic Perspective Media Update with Mastering Astronomy (Paperback)
4 reviews
  Key Benefit: Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook,  on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstro….more info

10
Astronomy Today Vol 2: Stars and Galaxies (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
Astronomy Today Vol 2: Stars and Galaxies (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

3
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

4
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

5
The Cosmic Perspective Media Update with Mastering Astronomy (Paperback)
3 reviews
  Key Benefit: Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook,  on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstro….more info

6
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

7
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

8
Universe: Stars and Galaxies
1 review
What astronomers know about our universe changes every day. For the past twenty years, Universe has been the most thrilling way to communicate the excitement of discovery in astronomy, to students of all scientific backgrounds. This edition of Universe, which contains the full text of chapters 1-18 ….more info

9
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

10
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

4
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

5
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
2 reviews
….more info

6
Astronomy Today (6th Edition)
15 reviews
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….more info

7
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

8
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

9
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

10
Astronomy Today Vol 2: Stars and Galaxies (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
2 reviews
….more info

2
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

5
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

6
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

7
Essential Cosmic Perspective with MasteringAstronomy, The (5th Edition)
no reviews yet
  Key Benefit: 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 to help students learn about the process of science and how to interpret visual data. Key Topics: O….more info

8
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

9
Astronomy Today Vol 1: The Solar System (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

10
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

2
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

3
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

4
Universe
24 reviews
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 Un….more info

5
Astronomy Today Vol 2: Stars and Galaxies (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

6
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
2 reviews
….more info

7
Astronomy Today (6th Edition)
15 reviews
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….more info

8
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

9
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

10
Essential Cosmic Perspective with MasteringAstronomy, The (5th Edition)
no reviews yet
  Key Benefit: 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 to help students learn about the process of science and how to interpret visual data. Key Topics: O….more info

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

4
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

5
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

6
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

7
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
2 reviews
….more info

8
Astronomy Today Vol 2: Stars and Galaxies (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

9
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

10
The Universe in a Nutshell
184 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

2
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

3
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

4
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

5
Essential Cosmic Perspective with MasteringAstronomy, The (5th Edition)
no reviews yet
  Key Benefit: 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 to help students learn about the process of science and how to interpret visual data. Key Topics: O….more info

6
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
2 reviews
….more info

7
Universe
20 reviews
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 Un….more info

8
Life in the Universe (2nd Edition)
5 reviews
Key Message: Life in the Universe takes readers on a journey through the solar system and beyond, using a rigorous yet accessible introduction to astronomy, biology, chemistry, and geology to explain natural phenomena and explore unanswered scientific questions. The Second Edition has been thoroughl….more info

9
A Brief History of Time
320 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

10
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

2
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
A Brief History of Time
319 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

5
Astronomy Today (6th Edition)
15 reviews
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….more info

6
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

7
Astronomy Today Vol 2: Stars and Galaxies (6th Edition)
2 reviews
This straightforward volume presents a broad view of astronomy spanning known facts, evolving ideas, and frontier discoveries. The authors combine qualitative reasoning and analogies with familiar objects and phenomena to awaken readers to the excitement of the universe around them. Incorporates n….more info

8
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
109 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

9
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

10
The Cosmic Perspective Media Update with Mastering Astronomy (Paperback)
3 reviews
  Key Benefit: Building on a long tradition of effective pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective Media Update, Fifth Edition includes Voyager: SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook,  on CD-ROM at no extra charge, and an enhanced MasteringAstro….more info

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

2
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

3
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

4
A Brief History of Time
319 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

5
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe (5th Edition)
10 reviews
For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses. The authors incorporate three themes in the briefer of their two textbooks; process of science (how we know what we know), the size and scale of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe. A Beginner’s Guide emphasizes critical thinking ….more info

6
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

7
Universe
20 reviews
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 Un….more info

8
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
108 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

9
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe with MasteringAstronomy (6th Edition)
1 review
Key Benefit: For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses.   With Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken readers to the universe around them. Thoroughly updated, the revise….more info

10
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
528 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

2
Horizons: Exploring the Universe, 11th Edition
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
527 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
107 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

5
Astronomy Today (6th Edition)
15 reviews
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….more info

6
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

7
A Brief History of Time
319 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

8
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

9
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
14 reviews
Building on a long tradition of strong pedagogy and comprehensive presentation, The Cosmic Perspective, Fifth Edition includes an enhanced art program. This student-friendly book is now even more accessible through robust visual pedagogy via new Cosmic Context two-page figures, which walk readers….more info

10
Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
2 reviews
….more info

Friday, January 1st, 2010

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
107 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
318 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

4
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
527 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

5
Discovering the Universe
11 reviews
Discovering the Universe is the bestselling brief 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, the Eighth Edition furthers the book’s legacy for presenting ….more info

6
The Universe in a Nutshell
184 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

7
Horizons: Exploring the Universe
11 reviews
This newly revised and updated Edition of HORIZONS shows readers their place in the universe, not just their location, but also their role as planet dwellers in an evolving universe. Fascinating and engaging, the book illustrates how science works, and how scientists depend on evidence to test hypot….more info

8
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
168 reviews
Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info

9
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
61 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

10
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
A Brief History of Time
318 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

2
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
107 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

3
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
527 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

4
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

5
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
61 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

6
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

7
The First Three Minutes: A Modern View Of The Origin Of The Universe
23 reviews
The classic of contemporary science writing by a Nobel Prize-winning physicist explains what happened when the universe began, and how we know…..more info

8
The Universe in a Nutshell
184 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

9
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

10
Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe with MasteringAstronomy (6th Edition)
1 review
Key Benefit: For one-semester Introduction to Astronomy courses.   With Astronomy: A Beginner’s Guide, Sixth Edition, trusted authors Eric Chaisson and Steve McMillan communicate their excitement about astronomy and awaken readers to the universe around them. Thoroughly updated, the revise….more info

Monday, December 28th, 2009

A look at some of the best meta search engines

Who needs Google, when you have metasearch engines? The best metasearch engines will give you comprehensive searches, and reliable results.

While most meta-search engines may appear, the same’, or at least similar superficially; they can in fact have great differences between them. This can be in Read the rest of this entry »

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
106 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
318 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

4
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
527 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

5
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
61 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

6
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

7
The Illustrated Brief History of Time, Updated and Expanded Edition
49 reviews
In the years since its publication in 1988, Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time has established itself as a landmark volume in scientificwriting. It has also become an international publishing phenomenon, translated into forty languages and selling over nine million copies.The book was on the ….more info

8
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
167 reviews
Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info

9
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
66 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

10
Essential Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition)
9 reviews
Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, this reader-friendly book focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a concise cosmic context. Scientific concepts are linked to everyday experience to help readers develop an appreciation for the scientific method and t….more info

Friday, December 25th, 2009

The gadget craze: Whether to consider the latest electronic toys for your kids – Part 3

Electronic desk doodad

It actually depends. Having an Ipod is a great way for them to have music wherever they go. A cell phone is great for contacting them or a great way for them to make an emergency call when needed but getting them an electronic scooter is going to Read the rest of this entry »

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

The gadget craze: Whether to consider the latest electronic toys for your kids – Part 4

With credit becoming more expensive, no way. How can we afford to keep our kids updated with the latest toys? Electronic toy inflation outstrips wage inflation, and credit has filled the shortfall. Now that’s all going to end so get ready for the peer pressure. Peer pressure leads Read the rest of this entry »

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

Bestsellers in Astronomy

1
NightWatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe
106 reviews
Thoroughly revised, updated and expanded. The first three editions of Night Watch sold more than 600,000 copies, making it the top-selling stargazing guide in the world for the last 20 years. The key feature of this classic title is the section of star charts that are cherished by backyard astron….more info

2
A Brief History of Time
318 reviews
A Brief History of Time, published in 1988, was a landmark volume in science writing and in world-wide acclaim and popularity, with more than 9 million copies in print globally. The original edition was on the cutting edge of what was then known about the origins and nature of the universe. But the ….more info

3
Turn Left at Orion: A Hundred Night Sky Objects to See in a Small Telescope–and How to Find Them
61 reviews
A superb guidebook described in Bookwatch as ‘the home astronomer’s bible’, Turn Left at Orion provides all the information beginning amateur astronomers need to observe the Moon, the planets and a whole host of celestial objects. Large format diagrams show these objects exactly as they appear in a ….more info

4
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
527 reviews
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller—now a three-part Nova special on PBS-TV coming in Fall 2003: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter. Now with a new preface (not in any other edition) that will review the enormous public recept….more info

5
Hyperspace: A Scientific Odyssey Through Parallel Universes, Time Warps, and the 10th Dimens ion
214 reviews
A vivid portrait of the theory of hyperspace by a professor of theoretical physics at the City University of New York discusses the superstring theory and the concept of a jigsaw-puzzle universe. Reprint. Tour. NYT. ….more info

6
The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide
66 reviews
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right t….more info

7
Lecture Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy (2nd Edition)
4 reviews
Funded by the National Science Foundation,Lecture-Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy is designed to help make large lecture-format courses more interactive with easy-to-implement activities that can be integrated into existing course structures. The Second Edition of the Lecture-Tutorials for Int….more info

8
The Road to Reality: A Complete Guide to the Laws of the Universe
167 reviews
Roger Penrose, one of the most accomplished scientists of our time, presents the only comprehensive and comprehensible account of the physics of the universe. From the very first attempts by the Greeks to grapple with the complexities of our known world to the latest application of infinity in physi….more info

9
The Universe in a Nutshell
184 reviews
Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of the m….more info

10
The Black Hole War: My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics
43 reviews
At the beginning of the 21st century, physics is being driven to very unfamiliar territory–the domain of the incredibly small and the incredibly heavy. The new world is a world in which both quantum mechanics and gravity are equally important. But mysteries remain. One of the biggest involved black….more info

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

How web search engines work – Part 1

Search engines have the main purpose to index thousands of millions of web pages. Once you look for a word or a phrase, the search engine scans the entire database automatically, where it has the stored pages indexed and it returns to you as a result list containing Read the rest of this entry »

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

How web search engines work

Evidence that Flickr has changed their search engine

What is a Search-engine?

Search engine is a tool that we use in Internet. Whenever we search for particular topic, we use the search engine. The information searched in the internet is provided by the search engine with a list of websites that could serve Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

What are meta search engines and what are they good for?

Search-Engine-Marketing

You may, or may not, have heard of metasearch engines. For some, they are the most comprehensive means of searching the web, for others, they consider them to be unreliable.

The metasearch engine, as the name suggests is a type of search engine used for searching the web. Read the rest of this entry »