Catégorie :: Livres anglais (6020 livres)

Sky Atlas 2000.0 Companion
de Robert A. Strong, Roger W. Sinnott(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521008824
23.57 €
'… comprehensive guide to every star cluster, nebula, and galaxy plotted in Sky Atlas 2000.0, 2nd edition.' Europe Astronomy

Supernovae and Gamma-Ray Bursts: The Greatest Explosions Since the Big Bang
de Kailash Sahu(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521791413
92.14 €
'… an invaluable source of information for both active researchers and graduate students in this exciting area of research.' Europe Astronomy'… a useful library purchase.' Dave Green, The Observatory'… includes some excellent reviews of developments in both fields: both the astrophysics of these enigmatic explosions, and their relevance to cosmology … I think its fair to say that the currency and scope of many of the articles in this volume are still of relevance, and, as general reviews, may not have been bettered since.' Nial Tanvir, Astronomy Now

Avian Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
de Lewis Stevens(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 052161211X
46.31 €
'… absolutely the first book devoted to such a specific theme … a book of great value.' Cellular and Molecular Biology'This slim volume would be a boon for any program in comparative physiology and biochemistry and points out new directions in ornithology. No other comparable volume is available … As a result of his approach, this effort will be of interest to anyone interested in how birds are designed and work, especially at the molecular level.' Journal of American Ornithologists Union'… a well-researched and fully referenced text … a valuable series of reviews of these areas of avian biochemistry and molecular biology which have developed rapidly during the last decade.' P. J. Sharpe, The Ibis'… the book fills a gap in the current avian literat...

A Walk through the Heavens: A Guide to Stars and Constellations and their Legends
de Milton D. Heifetz, Wil Tirion(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521469805
8.21 €
'… a sort of road atlas for northern skies, furnishing the reader with helpful maps and clear instructions.' New Scientist'This is a charming book, and actually quite useful for introducing younger children to the wonders of the night sky … potentially a very useful book, and at the price, certainly better value than a planisphere for teaching the constellations.' Alex Lovell, Association for Astronomy Education'It is an excellent first observational astronomy book also suitable for children.' Pam Spence, Astronomy Now

The Cambridge Guide to the Constellations
de Michael E. Bakich(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521465206
47.25 €
'… a fascinating cornucopia of constellation facts and figures …' Adrian Ashford, New Scientist' … one of the best … a lot of goodies for every amateur astronomer, both for the observing one and for the armchair astronomer … All of us have something to learn from this excellent book.' Jan Sandstrom, Astronomi und Raumfahrt'If you want to have a reference book about constellations, then you want to have this book on your shelves.' Pam Spence, Astronomy Now'The book has some novel ideas for the presentation of a wealth of unusual material and I found no mistakes. It is not a bedside book for browsing. It is a work to reside on a shelf for reference, mostly for amateur astronomers' use, but also for anyone with an interest in the stars.' Paul Murdin, imes Hi...

Black Holes
de Jean-Pierre Luminet(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521400295
115.76 €
'… a fascinating book that demands to be read not once but probably several times … Luminet's writing is such that this is a pleasure not a chore.' Christine Sutton, Endeavour'… a highly instructive book … excellent graphics …' Webb Society Reviews

Genetics and Evolution of the Domestic Fowl
de Lewis Stevens(Ed. Cambridge University Press) Isbn : 0521017572
46.31 €
' … an extraordinary wealth of information.' Hans Abplanalp, Theoretical and Applied Genetics

The Great Birdhouse Book: Fun, Fabulous Designs You Can Build
de Mike Dillon(Ed. Sterling) Isbn : 0806993340
23.7 €
“Dillon supplies instructions for building 28 creative birdhouses...Each project is illustrated with a color photograph and an exploded diagram from all sides, and the detailed instructions include listings of required tools and supplies....For birders who have no aptitude for woodworking, Dillon suggests decorating unfinished birdhouses...purchased in craft-supply stores.”—Booklist.

The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod
de Henry Beston(Ed. G K Hall Co) Isbn : 0783884494
23.7 €
“A colorful and ever-changing chronicle of movement that approaches the magnificent.” —Boston Transcript“Clear and full of life.” —The Nation

The Outermost House: A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod
de Henry Beston(Ed. Henry Holt Company Inc) Isbn : 0805019669
12.35 €
“A colorful and ever-changing chronicle of movement that approaches the magnificent.” —Boston Transcript“Clear and full of life.” —The Nation