Star Shot
Title | Star Shot PDF eBook |
Author | Mary-Ann Constantine |
Publisher | Seren |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2015-10-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1781722714 |
Part fable, part mystery, Star-Shot is a stylish debut novel set in and around Cardiff's National Museum in a time that is almost, but not quite, our own. As their paths cross in a circumscribed world of benches, parks and galleries, a handful of characters reveal their stories of obsession, loss and recovery, creating a fragile network of relationships which will help to resist the inexorable channels of silence eating into the city.
Antarctica
Title | Antarctica PDF eBook |
Author | Dieter K. Fütterer |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 473 |
Release | 2006-05-11 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 354032934X |
Sixty articles arranged in eight thematic sections refer to most recent geological and geophysical results of Antarctic research. The Precambrian of the East Antarctic shield and its geological history is considered as well as sub-ice topography, geophysics and stratigraphy, sedimentology and geophysics of the surrounding Southern Ocean. Particular emphasis is given to the connection of the Antarctic and the surrounding continents when forming part of Gondwana.
Stephen Hawking
Title | Stephen Hawking PDF eBook |
Author | Joel Levy |
Publisher | 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc' |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2021-07-15 |
Genre | Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | 149947122X |
Physicist Stephen Hawking was a scientist for the modern age. He is as renowned for his theories on time and space as he is for his unique life story. Undeterred by a debilitating illness, he trained his mind to work in a new way to become the leading light in modern science. This carefully researched biography tells Hawking’s story, highlighting his scientific breakthroughs and how, despite his struggle with a degenerative condition, he became the most celebrated and inspiring scientist of his generation. A beautiful design includes striking photographs, illuminating documents, and helpful sidebars that cast light on Hawking’s intellectual achievements.
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017
Title | The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2017 PDF eBook |
Author | Hope Jahren |
Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Pages | 351 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 1328715515 |
"Undeniably exquisite . . . Reveal s] not only how science actually happens but also who or what propels its immutable humanity." --Maria Popova "An excellent introduction to the key issues in science today." --P. D. Smith, Guardian " A] stellar compendium . . . Delightful to read." --Publishers Weekly, starred review A renowned scientist and the best-selling author of Lab Girl, Hope Jahren selects the year's top science and nature writing from writers who balance research with humanity and in the process uncover riveting stories of discovery across disciplines.
1,000 Type Treatments
Title | 1,000 Type Treatments PDF eBook |
Author | Wilson Harvey |
Publisher | Rockport Publishers |
Pages | 444 |
Release | 2008-09-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 1616736569 |
New miniature version! The ability to wield typography is one of those things that is a clear indication of a talented designer. Being able to craft type well and thoughtfully takes a deep understanding of the inherent complexities and a keen eye for the minute and subtle details. This book contains a collection of 1,000 instances of thoughtful type usage along with credits that note what fonts were used in the design. Like its predecessor, 1,000 Graphic Elements, the photography in this book focuses in on the typography so readers can get an up-close look at the work. 1,000 Type Treatments showcases an array of fonts in a catalog-like format, making it easy for the working designer to practically shop for ideas. The book is organized by style so if a designer has a traditional, elegant, or edgy piece, they can go directly to that section of the book, where they will find a wide collection of fresh ideas in the style they are seeking. Also included is a directory of font foundries and suppliers, providing busy designers with a quick reference guide to where they can find the fonts that pique their interest.
New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics
Title | New Zealand Journal of Geology and Geophysics PDF eBook |
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Pages | 200 |
Release | 1971-09 |
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Dream Missions
Title | Dream Missions PDF eBook |
Author | Michel van Pelt |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 265 |
Release | 2017-05-24 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 3319539418 |
This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of extremely ambitious, large and complex space missions that never happened. What were the dreams and expectations of the visionaries behind these plans, and why were they not successful in bringing their projects to reality thus far? As spaceflight development progressed, new technologies and ideas led to pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology though still grounded in real scientific possibilities. Examples are space colonies, nuclear-propelled interplanetary spacecraft, space telescopes consisting of multiple satellites and canon launch systems. Each project described in this book says something about the dreams and expectations of their time, and their demise was often linked to an important change in the cultural, political and social state of the world. For each mission or spacecraft concept, the following will be covered: • Description of the design. • Overview of the history of the concept and the people involved. • Why it was never developed and flown • What if the mission was actually carried out – consequences, further developments, etc.