Amateur Astronomy Catalogue 2016

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Welcome to the Amateur Astronomy books catalogue 2016.

Here you will find new and forthcoming titles, representing the highest level of academic research from renowned authors. The highlights for observers include a new edition of The Cambridge Double Star Atlas, with a completely revised and extended catalogue and the widely acclaimed interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas, available in both desk and field editions. Popular science readers will enjoy expanding their horizons in The New Cosmos and contemplating extraterrestrial life, and how it might affect us, in The Impact of Discovering Life Beyond Earth.

Our publications are available in a variety of formats, including ebooks and print, as well as online collections for institutional purchase via our publishing service University Publishing Online, which incorporates the Cambridge Books Online platform.

To see more book listings, product information, preview extracts and reviews, and to find out which conferences we are attending, you can find us online at www.cambridge.org/astronomy.

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We hope that you enjoy reading about our latest publications. For queries, suggestions or proposals, you can find a list of useful contacts at the back of this catalogue.

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DAVID J. EICHER

Contents

With a Foreword by ALEX FILIPPENKO

Amateur and popular astronomy 1 Astronomy (general) 6 Astrophysics 8 Planetary science 10 History of astronomy and cosmology 12 Also of interest 13 Information on related journals Inside back cover

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THE NEW

COSMOS Answering Astronomy’s Big Questions

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Deep Sky Atlas Ronald Stoyan, Stephan Schurig

The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas heralds a new era of celestial cartography.

It is an innovative, practical tool for you to choose and find stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Thanks to its revolutionary new concept, it is aimed at users of all experience levels.

Usually, deep-sky objects are shown with just a standard symbol in the star charts. The interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas is different: all objects are shown according to their actual visibility. With one quick glance at the map, it is clear which objects you can see in a given telescope and which you can’t. This is made possible with the introduction of four main object visibility classes: ■ Objects visible in 4-inch telescopes under a moderate dark sky ■ Objects visible in 8-inch telescopes under a moderate dark sky ■ Objects visible in 12-inch telescopes under a moderate dark sky ■ Objects not visible in 12-inch telescopes under a moderate dark sky.

Within each visibility class, the objects are labeled in different type weights and using graduated shades and colors for the symbols – the bolder the label or the darker the symbol, the easier it is for you to see the object!

Finally – an atlas for deep sky observers, by deep sky observers. Once you’ve seen it, there’s no going back.

Features ■ Scale 1.5 cm per degree ■ Faint stars down to magnitude 9.5; over 200 000 plotted ■ Each map covers 2h in R.A. and 15° in Decl. (with exceptions in polar regions) ■ Colored throughout, optimized for the use under red light conditions ■ Generously sized maps run to the edge of each sheet ■ Contains all Abell planetaries, Hickson compact groups, Arp galaxies, Barnard dark nebulae, Palomar globulars, and many more ■ Contains a selection of Abell galaxy clusters, Shakhbazian groups, and Klemola groups ■ Contains asterisms > 5‘ ■ Gives information on which filter to use for emission nebulae.

Deep Sky Atlas DESK EDITION

Ronald Stoyan, Stephan Schurig

An Introduction to

Galaxies and Cosmology

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SECOND EDITION

Edited by Mark H. Jones, Robert J. A. Lambourne and Stephen Serjeant

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Featured authors Bruce MacEvoy, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society Author of The Cambridge Double Star Atlas I accepted the challenge to revise Jim Mullaney’s and Wil Tirion’s superb Double Star Atlas in order to present double stars as physical systems identified by the latest astrophysical data. The new Introduction describes the physical nature, origin and evolution of double stars and techniques to observe them; the Target List selection presents these systems for the first time in their full natural variety.

Bruce MacEvoy

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David J. Eicher, Editor-in-Chief, Astronomy magazine Author of The New Cosmos I have written this book because many years ago I was greatly inspired by knowing Carl Sagan and adoring his great TV series and book Cosmos. So much has changed over the past generation in so many areas of astronomy and cosmology that I want to address huge areas, in a popular work, that have seen a revolution in understanding since Carl’s time. Black holes, the origin and fate of the universe, water on Mars, the fate of life on Earth, Pluto’s planethood, and many more topics give us a new vision of the cosmos.

DAVID J. EICHER With a Foreword by ALEX

FILIPPE NKO

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COSMOS Big Questions Answering Astronomy’s

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Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects

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American Association of Variable Star Observers

Shoot the Moon A Complete Guide to Lunar Imaging Nicolas Dupont-Bloch

The Moon boasts an unexpected variety of landscapes including volcanic features, sinuous valleys and ghost craters readily visible from Earth.

This practical guide explains and demonstrates how you can capture impressive images of our nearest neighbour in space using a variety of different techniques. The book offers an in-depth and illustrated approach to common optics, the essentials of digital images, imaging devices and image processing software. Even in lightpolluted areas, the countless features and finest details of the Moon can be captured by following the instructions in this comprehensive and accessible guide. Covering equipment ranging from smartphones and DSLRs to specialist planetary cameras, whether you are a novice without a telescope, an amateur developing your skills in imaging or an experienced astrophotographer, you will benefit from the hints, insights and expertise within.

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Second edition Stephen James O’Meara Photographs by Mario Motta

This updated second edition of Stephen James O’Meara’s phenomenal guide to the Caldwell objects includes stunning new images from Mario Motta, southern observations by Magda Streicher and updated astrophysical descriptions. It is ideal for observers who have completed the Messier objects and are looking for their next challenge.

Review of the first edition: ‘Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects is a beautifully written, personal guide for observing 109 of the most beautiful objects in the night sky, plus twenty more personally chosen deep-sky treasures. Coupled with O’Meara’s own meticulous observations, the rich observational history and current scientific knowledge of each object bring this book to life, and the depth of O’Meara’s writing makes it a real gem.’

David H. Levy, co-discoverer of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 2016 253 x 177 mm 480pp 520 b/w illus.

978-1-107-08397-4 Hardback c. £32.99 / c. US$49.99 Publication May 2016 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107083974

2016 247 x 174 mm 320pp 153 b/w illus. 77 colour illus. 13 tables 978-1-107-54844-2 Paperback c. £24.99 / c. US$39.99 Publication May 2016 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107548442

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Amateur and popular astronomy Highlight

The New Cosmos Answering Astronomy’s Big Questions David J. Eicher

2015 246 x 189 mm 296pp 90 colour illus.

978-1-107-06885-8 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107068858

Editor-in-Chief, Astronomy magazine

Foreword by Alex Filippenko University of California, Berkeley

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Over the past decade, astronomers, planetary scientists, and cosmologists have answered – or are closing in on the answers to – some of the biggest questions about the universe. David J. Eicher presents a spectacular exploration of the cosmos that provides you with a balanced and precise view of the latest discoveries. Detailed and entertaining narratives on compelling topics such as how the Sun will die, the end of life on Earth, why Venus turned itself insideout, the Big Bang Theory, the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, and the meaning of life in the universe are supported by numerous color illustrations including photos, maps and explanatory diagrams. In each chapter the author sets out the scientific history of a specific question or problem, before tracing the modern observations and evidence in order to solve it. Join David J. Eicher on this fascinating journey through the cosmos!

The Cambridge Double Star Atlas

Advance praise: ‘David Eicher has more than three decades’ experience of writing about astronomy for a general readership.

His experience and enthusiasm shine through in this wide-ranging survey of current ‘hot topics’.’

Martin Rees, Emeritus Professor of Cosmology and Astrophysics, University of Cambridge

Second edition Bruce MacEvoy Illustrated by Wil Tirion James Mullaney

The Cambridge Double Star Atlas is back! It is the first and only atlas of physical double stars that can be viewed with amateur astronomical instruments.

Completely rewritten, this new edition explains the latest research into double stars, and looks at the equipment, techniques and opportunities that will enable you to discover, observe and measure them. The target list has been completely revised and extended to 2500 binary or multiple systems.

Each system is described with the most recent and accurate data from the authoritative Washington Double Star Catalog, including the HD and SAO numbers that are most useful in our digital age. Hundreds of remarks explain the attributes of local, rapidly changing, often measured or known orbital systems. The color atlas charts

by Wil Tirion have been updated to help you easily find and identify the target systems, as well as other deep-sky

Amateur and popular astronomy objects. This is an essential reference for double star observers.

Advance praise: ‘This comprehensive update of a popular star atlas amongst the double star community is to be welcomed. The catalogue has also been extensively and logically revised with more accessibility for the amateur telescope as the guiding theme.’

R. W. Argyle, Director, Webb Society Double Star Section, and author of Observing and Measuring Visual Double Stars 2015 303 x 228 mm 192pp 6 b/w illus. 62 maps 5 tables 978-1-107-53420-9 Spiral bound £34.99 / US$44.99 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107534209

Stargazing Basics Getting Started in Recreational Astronomy Second edition Paul E. Kinzer Seeing Stars, Wisconsin

How do I get started in astronomy?

Should I buy binoculars or a telescope? What can I expect to see?

This wonderful beginners’ guide to astronomy covers all the information you need to get started. This second edition has been fully updated and now includes new illustrations, the latest astronomy equipment and celestial events through to the year 2025. It starts by explaining the basic techniques and equipment you need for exploring the skies before taking you on a tour of the night sky, covering the Moon, Sun, stars, planets and more. Any necessary technical terms are clearly explained. The author gives sound advice on using and purchasing

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affordable binoculars, telescopes and accessories, and the book is illustrated with photos taken by the author, showing how objects in the sky actually look through modest amateur equipment. It contains a comprehensive glossary and references to further astronomy resources and websites.

Review of previous edition: ‘If you have a budding astronomer in your life, then this certainly is a book that you should consider as a gift, or buying yourself, if you’re that emerging stargazer. I remember when I first turned my dad’s binoculars toward the night sky. I had no idea what I was looking at or the proper way to do stargazing. Some 55 years later, this small, information-packed book has arrived. I wish I had these fundamentals packed into one book back then … I highly recommend this well-written book for anyone interested in learning about the night sky, using and/or purchasing binoculars or a telescope, and desiring to learn how to become a knowledgeable stargazer.’

Robert Garfinkle, Sky and Telescope 2015 247 x 174 mm 173pp 91 b/w illus. 12 colour illus. 8 maps 978-1-107-43940-5 Paperback £12.99 / US$19.99 For all formats available, see

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Amateur and popular astronomy Highlight

Asteroids Relics of Ancient Time Michael K. Shepard Bloomsburg University

Where do asteroids come from and what are they made of? What clues do they hold about the evolution of the Solar System? Scientists have catalogued hundreds of thousands of asteroids, and many are thought to contain water and amino acids, the building blocks of life.

Michael Shepard tells the fascinating story of their discovery, and what they can tell us about the history of our own planet. He describes how we find and study asteroids, what they look like through the eyes of powerful telescopes and spacecraft, and plans for future sample return missions. This timely book interweaves accessible scientific explanations with historical background and personal narrative, providing an engaging read for anyone curious about asteroids and what they may mean for our future – both as threats and opportunities.

‘Asteroids is a timely, up-to-date and accurate account of a field of astronomy, one that is becoming ever more important to humankind. But more, it’s a delight to read. [Shepard] tells the science by telling how people have done the science, and so he turns what could have been a dry assemblage of factoids into a delightful, page-turning story. I can think of no better book to bring the whole story together of what we know, what we hope to know and what we’ll need to know about these bodies as we become a space-faring race.’

Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Vatican Observatory, Vatican City

2015 228 x 152 mm 368pp 92 b/w illus. 8 tables 978-1-107-06144-6 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107061446

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Atlas of Great Comets Ronald Stoyan Oculum-Verlag GmbH

Translated by Storm Dunlop

A stunning visual reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages.

2015 325 x 250 mm 224pp 123 b/w illus. 163 colour illus. 32 maps 34 tables 978-1-107-09349-2 Hardback £35.00 / US$55.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107093492

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interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas Desk Edition Ronald Stoyan Oculum-Verlag GmbH

and Stephan Schurig

A revolutionary deep sky atlas, designed for the visual observer, showing all deep sky objects according to their telescopic visibility.

2014 260 x 280 mm 264pp 150 maps 3 tables 978-1-107-50338-0 Spiral bound £59.99 / US$109.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107503380

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interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas Field Edition Ronald Stoyan Oculum-Verlag GmbH

and Stephan Schurig

A waterproof deep sky atlas, designed for the visual observer, showing all deep sky objects according to their telescopic visibility.

2014 260 x 280 mm 264pp 150 maps 3 tables 978-1-107-50339-7 Spiral bound £139.99 / US$244.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107503397

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A Journey through the Universe Gresham Lectures on Astronomy Ian Morison University of Manchester and Gresham College, London

A comprehensive, up-to-date survey of our knowledge of the Universe beyond Earth, for general readers and astronomy enthusiasts.

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An Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens Ian Morison University of Manchester and Gresham College, London

This book provides extensive guidance for amateurs on observing and imaging equipment and demonstrates how to best use them.

2014 247 x 187 mm 344pp 105 b/w illus. 12 colour illus. 2 tables 978-1-107-61960-9 Paperback £25.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107619609

Deep-Sky Companions: The Messier Objects Second edition Stephen James O’Meara

This updated Deep-Sky Companion features improved star charts for finding every Messier Object and a complete history of their discovery.

2014 253 x 177 mm 422pp 254 b/w illus.

978-1-107-01837-2 Hardback £34.99 / US$49.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107018372

2014 247 x 174 mm 365pp 137 b/w illus. 8 colour illus.

978-1-107-07346-3 Hardback £25.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107073463

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Amateur and popular astronomy / Astronomy (general) Highlight

Nearest Star The Surprising Science of our Sun Second edition Leon Golub Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

and Jay M. Pasachoff Williams College, Massachusetts

An authoritative and readable introduction to the Sun, our nearest star, from two experienced astronomers, for general science readers.

2014 228 x 152 mm 330pp 107 b/w illus. 16 colour illus. 1 map 2 tables 978-1-107-05265-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99 978-1-107-67264-2 Paperback £17.99 / US$24.99 For all formats available, see

The Cambridge Star Atlas Fourth edition Wil Tirion

Ideal for astronomers worldwide, the fourth edition of this classic atlas features new Moon maps, new data and enhanced charts.

2011 303 x 228 mm 95pp 32 colour illus.

978-0-521-17363-6 Spiral bound £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9780521173636

Astronomy (general)

www.cambridge.org/9781107052659

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An Introduction to Practical Laboratory Optics

Observing the Moon

J. F. James

New in Paperback

The Modern Astronomer’s Guide Second edition Gerald North

A hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon, providing extensive practical advice for novices and experienced astronomers.

This book is aimed at students taking practical laboratory courses in experimental optics to help them understand the components within optical instruments.

2014 228 x 152 mm 196pp 80 b/w illus.

978-1-107-05054-9 Hardback £49.99 / US$79.99

2014 246 x 189 mm 419pp 978-1-107-68871-1 Paperback £25.99 / US$39.99

978-1-107-68793-6 Paperback £25.99 / US$39.99

Also available 978-0-521-87407-6 Hardback £39.99 / US$64.99

www.cambridge.org/9781107050549

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www.cambridge.org/9781107688711

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Astronomy (general) New in Paperback

Cosmic Catastrophes Exploding Stars, Black Holes, and Mapping the Universe Second edition J. Craig Wheeler University of Texas, Austin

A fully updated second edition for undergraduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

2014 229 x 152 mm 358pp 978-1-107-43791-3 Paperback £29.99 / US$44.99 Also available 978-0-521-85714-7 Hardback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107437913

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The Cosmos Astronomy in the New Millennium Fourth edition Jay M. Pasachoff

course. It is my preferred text of this type, as it stands out for its continued excellence over time.’

Roger Kadala, Hawaii Pacific University

Contents: Preface; About the authors; 1. A grand tour of the heavens; 2. Light, matter and energy: powering the Universe; 3. Light and telescopes: extending our senses; 4. Observing the stars and planets: clockwork of the Universe; 5. Gravitation and motion: the early history of astronomy; 6. The terrestrial planets: Earth, Moon, and their relatives; 7. The Jovian planets: windswept giants; 8. Pluto, comets, and space debris; 9. Our Solar System and others; 10. Our star: the Sun; 11. Stars: distant suns; 12. How the stars shine: cosmic furnaces; 13. The death of stars: recycling; 14. Black holes: the end of space and time; 15. The Milky Way: our home in the Universe; 16. A Universe of galaxies; 17. Quasars and active galaxies; 18. Cosmology: the birth and life of the cosmos; 19. In the beginning; 20. Life in the Universe; Epilogue; Appendices; Selected readings; Glossary; Index.

and Alex Filippenko

2013 303 x 228 mm 619pp 409 b/w illus. 739 colour illus. 5 maps 978-1-107-68756-1 Paperback £44.99 / US$99.99

University of California, Berkeley

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An exciting introduction to astronomy, using recent discoveries and stunning photography to inspire non-science majors about the Universe and science.

www.cambridge.org/9781107687561

Williams College, Massachusetts

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’An excellent introduction to the subject, both comprehensive and up to date. The authors convey a clear and enthusiastic pedagogic presentation of an exciting field. As a textbook, it will be of great benefit to students, providing a valuable starting point to learn about the subject. Its presentation and style will hold the reader’s attention, at the level appropriate for an introductory

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Astronomy (general) / Astrophysics Highlight

A Student’s Guide to the Mathematics of Astronomy Daniel Fleisch Wittenberg University, Ohio

and Julia Kregenow Pennsylvania State University

Plain-language explanations and a rich set of supporting material help students understand the mathematical concepts and techniques of astronomy.

2013 228 x 152 mm 205pp 67 b/w illus. 154 exercises 978-1-107-03494-5 Hardback £44.99 / US$84.99 978-1-107-61021-7 Paperback £17.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107034945

Astrophysics Textbook

The Expanding Universe A Primer on Relativistic Cosmology William D. Heacox University of Hawaii, Hilo

A comprehensive and up-to-date review of cosmology featuring coverage of the fundamental physics underlying modern cosmological theories and the connections between theory and observations. This book is ideal for students of physics and astronomy at the advanced undergraduate level, and

for readers with backgrounds in these sciences.

Contents: Introducing the Universe; Part I. Conceptual Foundations: 1. Newtonian cosmology; 2. General relativity; 3. Relativistic cosmology; Part II. General Relativity: 4. General covariance; 5. Equivalence principle; 6. Space-time curvature; 7. Einstein field equations of gravitation; Part III. Universal Expansion: 8. Cosmological field equations; 9. Cosmography; 10. Expansion dynamics; Part IV. Expansion Models: 11. Radiation; 12. Matter; 13. Dark energy; 14. Observational constraints; 15. Concordance cosmological model; Part V. Expansion History: 16. Particle era; 17. Plasma era; 18. Galaxy era; 19. Afterword: the new modern cosmology; Part VI: Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

2015 247 x 174 mm 290pp 56 b/w illus.

978-1-107-11752-5 Hardback £39.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107117525

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An Introduction to the Sun and Stars Second edition Edited by Simon F. Green The Open University, Milton Keynes

and Mark H. Jones The Open University, Manchester

Compiled by experts, this generously illustrated textbook introduces the properties and evolution of stars for undergraduates and amateurs.

‘An Introduction to the Sun and Stars is a real find for those of us who had previously despaired of finding a way to introduce the magic of ‘mere stars’ to readers already aware of apparently more exotic

Astrophysics phenomena in the Universe. The illustrations are the best I have seen in this level of textbook and have clearly been carefully selected to bring alive the most exciting new discoveries. The accompanying text puts these discoveries in a solid context and explains the associated physics in simple but effective terms.

This book will certainly appear on my recommended reading list for introductory astronomy.’

Annelia Sargent, California Institute of Technology

Contents: Introduction; 1. Seeing the Sun; 2. The working Sun; 3. Measuring stars; 4. Comparing stars; 5. The formation of stars; 6. The main sequence life of stars; 7. The life of stars beyond the main sequence; 8. The death of stars; 9. The remnants of stars; Conclusion; Answers and comments; Appendices; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index.

2015 263 x 210 mm 380pp 25 b/w illus. 225 colour illus. 16 tables 120 exercises 978-1-107-49263-9 Paperback £39.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

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Textbook

An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology Edited by Mark H. Jones The Open University, Manchester

Robert J. A. Lambourne The Open University, Milton Keynes

and Stephen Serjeant The Open University, Milton Keynes

This full colour textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to galaxies and cosmological models, for undergraduates and amateur astronomers.

‘An Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology is an impressive textbook. I found the presentation to be accessible to a wide variety of students, yet comprehensive and very up to date. The relevant mathematics and physics are introduced clearly and gently; advanced topics are explained in a pedagogically effective manner.

The style of presentation will attract and sustain the interest of a broad spectrum of readers; it involves them in the drama of search, discovery and the emergence of new mysteries.’

Robert Wagoner, Stanford University, California

Contents: Introduction; 1. The Milky Way – our galaxy; 2. Normal galaxies; 3. Active galaxies; 4. The spatial distribution of galaxies; 5. Introducing cosmology – the science of the Universe; 6. Big bang cosmology – the evolving Universe; 7. Observational cosmology – measuring

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Astrophysics / Planetary science the Universe; 8. Questioning cosmology – outstanding problems about the Universe; Answers and comments; Appendix; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index.

2015 263 x 210 mm 450pp 85 b/w illus. 235 colour illus. 140 exercises 978-1-107-49261-5 Paperback £39.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107492615

Planetary science The Atlas of Mars Kenneth S. Coles Indiana University, Pennsylvania

Kenneth L. Tanaka United States Geological Survey, California

and Philip R. Christensen Arizona State University

An all-purpose reference featuring full-page base maps using THEMIS data, color topographic maps and highlights that show close-ups of prominent features. The Atlas also includes extensive material on Mars’ global characteristics, regional geography and geology glossary and an indexed gazetteer of up-to-date martian feature names and nomenclature.

2016 279 x 356 mm 320pp 35 b/w illus. 140 maps 978-1-107-03629-1 Hardback c. £40.00 / c. US$65.00 Publication June 2016 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107036291

The International Atlas of Mars Exploration Philip J. Stooke University of Western Ontario

An essential reference source on Mars exploration from space, blending scientific and historical data with detailed and unique illustrations. This two-volume set charts the chronological history of Mars exploration through missions from the dawn of the Space Age to the end of the Curiosity mission in 2014. It includes information on missions that were planned and never flew, as well as unsuccessful missions.

This atlas is accessible to space enthusiasts, but the bibliography and meticulous detail make it a particularly valuable reference for academic researchers and students working in planetary science and planetary mapping, and in the history of space exploration.

Contributors: Matt Golombek, Andy Chaikin 2015 276 x 216 mm 740pp 164 b/w illus. 260 maps 142 tables 978-1-107-12033-4 2 Volume Hardback Set £170.00 / US$270.00 Publication December 2015 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107120334

Planetary science The International Atlas of Mars Exploration

The International Atlas of Mars Exploration

From Spirit to Curiosity Volume 2: 2004 to 2014 Philip J. Stooke

The First Five Decades Volume 1: 1953 to 2003 Philip J. Stooke

University of Western Ontario

University of Western Ontario

Beginning with the landing of the Spirit and Opportunity rovers in 2004 and concluding with the end of the Curiosity mission in 2014, this second volume of The International Atlas of Mars Exploration continues the story of Mars exploration in spectacular detail. It is an essential reference source on Mars and its moons, combining scientific and historical data with detailed and unique illustrations to provide a thorough analysis of twenty-first-century Mars mission proposals, spacecraft operations, landing site selection and surface locations. Combining a wealth of data, facts and illustrations, most created for this volume, the atlas charts the history of modern Mars exploration in more detail than ever before. Like the first volume, the atlas is accessible to space enthusiasts, but the bibliography and meticulous detail make it a particularly valuable resource for academic researchers and students working in planetary science and planetary mapping.

A detailed visual reference covering the exploration of Mars from 1953 to 2003 through annotated maps, photographs, tables and detailed mission descriptions.

Contributors: Andy Chaikin 2015 276 x 216 mm 390pp 87 b/w illus. 130 maps 60 tables 978-1-107-03093-0 Hardback £94.99 / US$145.00

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Choice Outstanding Academic Title 2013 – Winner 2012 276 x 216 mm 376pp 77 b/w illus. 130 maps 82 tables 978-0-521-76553-4 Hardback £89.99 / US$155.00 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9780521765534

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The New Moon Water, Exploration, and Future Habitation Arlin Crotts Columbia University, New York

The complete story of the human lunar experience, presenting many interesting but little-known events in lunar science for the first time.

2014 246 x 189 mm 522pp 90 b/w illus. 3 tables 5 exercises 978-0-521-76224-3 Hardback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9780521762243

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www.cambridge.org/9781107030930

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Planetary science / History of astronomy and cosmology The Scientific Exploration of Venus Fredric W. Taylor University of Oxford

A leading Venus researcher explains in a friendly non-technical style what we know through our investigations of Earth’s ‘twin’ planet.

2014 253 x 203 mm 314pp 171 b/w illus. 25 colour illus.

978-1-107-02348-2 Hardback £34.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107023482

New in Paperback

The Exoplanet Handbook Michael Perryman Zentrum für Astronomie der Universität Heidelberg and University of Bristol

A comprehensive, up-to-date overview of all important topics in exoplanet research, ideal for astronomy and planetary science researchers entering the field.

2014 246 x 189 mm 424pp 223 b/w illus.

978-1-107-66856-0 Paperback £34.99 / US$49.99 Also available 978-0-521-76559-6 Hardback £54.99 / US$94.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107668560

History of astronomy and cosmology In Search of the True Universe The Tools, Shaping, and Cost of Cosmological Thought Martin Harwit Cornell University, New York

This book examines how our understanding of the cosmos advanced rapidly during the twentieth century and identifies factors contributing to this progress.

Association of American Publishers PROSE Award in Cosmology and Astronomy 2013 – Winner 2014 253 x 177 mm 408pp 61 b/w illus. 4 tables 978-1-107-04406-7 Hardback £39.99 / US$54.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107044067

Revealing the Heart of the Galaxy The Milky Way and its Black Hole Robert H. Sanders Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, The Netherlands

An insider’s view of how the massive black hole was discovered at the Galactic Center.

2014 253 x 177 mm 204pp 79 b/w illus.

978-1-107-03918-6 Hardback £28.99 / US$44.99 For all formats available, see

www.cambridge.org/9781107039186

Also of interest

Also of interest The Origin and Nature of Life on Earth The Emergence of the Fourth Geosphere Eric Smith Tokyo Institute of Technology

and Harold J. Morowitz George Mason University, Virginia

Uniting the conceptual foundations of the physical sciences and biology, this groundbreaking multidisciplinary book explores the origin of life as a planetary process. For researchers, professionals entering the field or specialists looking for a coherent overview, this text brings together geochemistry, biochemistry, microbiology and physics, and includes an extensive bibliography.

Advance praise: ‘… the most significant book on the origin of life hitherto written.’

Walter Fontana, Harvard University, Massachusetts 2016 247 x 174 mm 840pp 64 colour illus. 4 maps 5 tables 978-1-107-12188-1 Hardback £29.99 / US$49.99 Publication May 2016 For all formats available, see

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Why Quark Rhymes with Pork And Other Scientific Diversions N. David Mermin Cornell University, New York

A collection of offbeat and entertaining primarily non-technical essays on physics and those who practice it, from well-known physicist N. David Mermin.

These witty observations and humorous anecdotes will appeal to anyone with an interest in physical science or scientists at the turn of the twenty-first century.

2016 216 x 138 mm 370pp 978-1-107-02430-4 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 Publication March 2016 For all formats available, see

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Truth or Truthiness Distinguishing Fact from Fiction

by Learning to Think Like a Data Scientist Howard Wainer National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Escaping the clutches of truthiness begins with one simple question: ‘what is the evidence?’ Howard Wainer shows how the sceptical mind-set of a data scientist can expose truthiness, nonsense, and outright deception. He evaluates the evidence, or lack thereof, supporting claims in many fields, with special emphasis in education.

Advance praise: ‘This book is like the proverbial bag of potato chips. It’s impossible to

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Also of interest stop reading after just one of its fun and thought-provoking examples of statistical reasoning.’

Andrew Gelman, Columbia University, New York 2016 228 x 152 mm 232pp 52 b/w illus. 9 colour illus. 12 tables 978-1-107-13057-9 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 Publication February 2016 For all formats available, see

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Learning the Art of Electronics A Hands-On Lab Course Tom C. Hayes and Paul Horowitz Harvard University, Massachusetts

Turn to this book if you want to learn about different types of circuits and their behavior. You will gain a deep and intuitive understanding of circuit operation, be exposed to advanced circuit designs, and learn to build analog and digital devices from first principles using basic components.

2016 253 x 203 mm 1200pp 1530 b/w illus. 20 tables 978-0-521-17723-8 Paperback c. £40.00 / c. US$75.00 Publication January 2016 For all formats available, see

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The Impact of Discovering Life Beyond Earth Edited by Steven J. Dick Library of Congress, Washington DC

Distinguished philosophers, theologians, anthropologists, historians and scientists discuss the big questions about how the discovery of extraterrestrial life, whether intelligent or microbial, would impact society and humankind. Written in easily accessible language, this thought-provoking collection engages a wide audience of readers from all backgrounds.

‘Are we alone in the cosmos? If yes, we can never be sure. If no, we might well have an answer within the decade. The 22 authors of these fascinating and informative essays say no, we are not alone, despite the fact that so far not a shred of evidence has been found for the existence of life elsewhere in the universe. But just in case they are right, we need to start thinking about the possibility that we are not alone, and here is a good place to start.’

Owen Gingerich, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and author of God’s Planet 2015 228 x 152 mm 366pp 25 b/w illus. 7 tables 978-1-107-10998-8 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

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Also of interest Climate Change: A Wicked Problem Complexity and Uncertainty at the Intersection of Science, Economics, Politics, and Human Behavior Frank P. Incropera University of Notre Dame, Indiana

Under one cover, Frank Incropera provides a comprehensive, objective and critical assessment of all issues germane to the climate change debate.

The book provides the reader with a firm foundation for drawing his or her own conclusions on the subject.

‘This remarkable book … offers [a] most balanced, unbiased and holistic view … respect[s] the reader’s prerogative to make up their own mind … As we enter a period of intense global and national discourse on this important topic, the timing of this book could not be better.

People worldwide need to read Dr Incropera’s book to map out for themselves the panoramic view of this multidimensional complex issue.’

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Ockham’s Razors A User’s Manual Elliott Sober University of Wisconsin, Madison

The theory of Ockham’s razor has a history dating back to Aristotle. In this book Elliott Sober presents a clear and multidimensional study of the various different incarnations of the theory including their history, the role which they play in several different sciences, and their importance to philosophical argumentation.

‘Sober’s treatment of the role of Ockham’s razor in scientific methodology is, quite simply, the best that one can find in the philosophical literature today. With excursions into such diverse topics as model construction, Bayesian statistics, phylogenetic inference, philosophy of mind, and general philosophical methodology, readers of all stripes will find this book rewarding.’

James M. Joyce, Cooper Harold Langford Collegiate Professor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Arun Majumdar, Jay Precourt Professor, Stanford University; Former Vice President for Energy, Google; Founding Director, US Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E); and Former US Acting Undersecretary of Energy, Department of Energy

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The Wonders of Light Marta García-Matos

A Student’s Guide to Numerical Methods Ian H. Hutchinson

Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

and Lluís Torner

Written for senior undergraduates in all disciplines of physical science and engineering, the plain language style of this concise guide to numerical methods concentrates on developing computational skills and avoids potentially intimidating formal mathematical proofs. Including numerous worked examples and exercises, this textbook explains the practical realities of numerical techniques.

Institut de Ciències Fotòniques (ICFO)

Discover the spectacular power of light with this visually stunning celebration of the multitude of ways in which light-based technology has shaped our society. Be inspired by explanations of state-of-the-art science, be dazzled by dramatic design and radiant color illustrations, and celebrate the 2015 UNESCO International Year of Light.

‘The Wonders of Light provides a fantastic panorama of the many ways light impacts on our lives and the role light technologies will play in the development of future society. The authors are internationally renowned experts in science and science communication, and the book is written in a way which is scientifically accurate at the same time as being accessible to a broad audience. This is really a one-of-a-kind publication which is sure to have an enduring impact with a very wide appeal. Its publication in 2015 is timed perfectly with the International Year of Light.’

John Dudley, Chairman, International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies 2015 Steering Committee 2015 243 x 186 mm 142pp 30 b/w illus. 50 colour illus.

978-1-107-47741-4 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

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2015 228 x 152 mm 221pp 73 b/w illus.

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A Student’s Guide to Waves Daniel Fleisch Wittenberg University, Ohio

and Laura Kinnaman Morningside College, Iowa

Written to complement course textbooks, this book focuses on the topics that students find most difficult.

It uses plain language to explain fundamental ideas, and features exercises and fully-worked examples.

Ideal for undergraduates in physics and

Also of interest engineering, the book is supported by a suite of online resources.

‘I recommend this supplementary textbook as a clear tutorial for understanding the basic concepts of waves and the wave equation with its applications to mechanics, electromagnetic waves and the Schrödinger equation. … It is written for undergraduates in physics and engineering, but it also has exceptional value to a wider readership. … Physical insights that are helpful for a deep understanding of waves are uniquely presented. The text is supplemented with clear and useful graphs. The book’s website contains additional resources: worked solutions to all problems, animated graphics, a few errata, and author podcasts to augment all the chapters.’

Barry R. Masters, Optics and Photonics News 2015 228 x 152 mm 230pp 109 b/w illus. 60 exercises 978-1-107-05486-8 Hardback £40.00 / US$65.00

text on electronic circuit design, it will be an indispensable reference and the gold standard for anyone in the field.

‘Who among us has not kept a cherished copy of AoE on our workbench throughout our careers?

Engineers, hackers and makers of all stripes, rejoice for the third edition … has been worth the wait! Packed with tons of delicious knowledge to navigate electronics in both work and hobby. An encyclopedia of electronics knowledge, [The Art of Electronics] is a pleasure to read through for tips and tricks and is an unbeatable resource!

Take a day out to read a chapter – you will learn things you didn’t even know you didn’t know. Or, refer to the pinouts, diagrams, and techniques as necessary to guide you through a difficult project. If you think electrical engineering is magical then you must pick up this tome!’

Limor ‘Ladyada’ Fried, Adafruit Industries

978-1-107-64326-0 Paperback £16.99 / US$26.99

2015 253 x 203 mm 1219pp 1470 b/w illus. 78 tables 978-0-521-80926-9 Hardback £59.99 / US$120.00

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The Art of Electronics

The Computing Universe

Third edition Paul Horowitz Harvard University, Massachusetts

and Winfield Hill Rowland Institute of Science, Harvard University, Massachusetts

At long last, here is the thoroughly revised and updated, and longanticipated, third edition of the hugely successful The Art of Electronics. Widely accepted as the best single authoritative

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A Journey through a Revolution Tony Hey Microsoft Research, Washington

and Gyuri Pápay University of Southampton

This exciting and accessible book takes us on a journey from the early days of computers to the cutting-edge research of the present day. It introduces a fascinating cast of dreamers and

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Also of interest inventors who brought these great technological developments, and will open up the universe of computing to those who wonder where their smartphone came from.

‘Tony Hey has made significant contributions to both physics and computer science and with The Computing Universe he and his co-author share the knowledge and history that has inspired us all.’

Bill Gates 2015 297 x 210 mm 424pp 596 colour illus. 20 tables 978-0-521-76645-6 Hardback £50.00 / US$85.00 978-0-521-15018-7 Paperback £24.99 / US$39.99 For all formats available, see

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The Singular Universe and the Reality of Time A Proposal in Natural Philosophy Roberto Mangabeira Unger Harvard Law School, Massachusetts

and Lee Smolin Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Canada

Roberto Mangabeira Unger and Lee Smolin argue for a revolution in our cosmological ideas. Ideal for nonscientists, physicists and cosmologists.

2015 228 x 152 mm 566pp 978-1-107-07406-4 Hardback £19.99 / US$29.99 For all formats available, see

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String Theory and the Scientific Method Richard Dawid Universität Wien, Austria

This book explains why string theorists develop a strong belief in their theory despite the lack of empirical confirmation.

2015 212pp 5 b/w illus.

978-1-107-44961-9 Paperback £19.99 / US$29.99 Also available 978-1-107-02971-2 Hardback £89.99 / US$140.00 For all formats available, see

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Science and Human Experience Values, Culture, and the Mind Leon N. Cooper Brown University, Rhode Island

Nobel Laureate Leon N. Cooper places pressing scientific questions in the broader context of how they relate to human experience.

2014 216 x 138 mm 256pp 33 b/w illus.

978-1-107-04317-6 Hardback £17.99 / US$28.99 For all formats available, see

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The Dark Matter Problem

The Life of Isaac Newton

A Historical Perspective Robert H. Sanders

Richard S. Westfall

Kapteyn Astronomical Institute, Groningen, The Netherlands

This book describes the development of dark matter theory for cosmologists, astronomers and particle physicists.

2014 244 x 170 mm 214pp 978-1-107-67718-0 Paperback £28.99 / US$44.99 Also available 978-0-521-11301-4 Hardback £44.99 / US$74.99 For all formats available, see

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Isaac Newton was indisputably one of the greatest scientists in history. Richard Westfall captures in engaging detail both his private life and scientific career.

An abridged version of his magisterial study Never at Rest (1980), this concise biography makes Westfall’s highly acclaimed portrait of Newton newly accessible to general readers.

‘Altogether, this book should be considered an indispensable acquisition for any intelligent reader’s bookshelf …’

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2015 216 x 138 mm 345pp 15 b/w illus.

978-1-107-56985-0 Paperback £12.99 / US$19.99

Life and Thought Walter Moore

This is a biography of the great scientist, Erwin Schrödinger (author of What is Life?), which draws upon recollections of his family and friends, as well as on contemporary records, diaries and letters. It aims to reveal the fundamental motives that drove him.

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Chemistry in Britain Canto Classics

2015 216 x 138 mm 523pp 45 b/w illus. 1 table 978-1-107-56991-1 Paperback £12.99 / US$19.99 For all formats available, see

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Index A Amateur’s Guide to Observing and Imaging the Heavens, An.......................5 Art of Electronics, The.............................17 Asteroids.................................................4 Atlas of Great Comets..............................4 Atlas of Mars, The..................................10

C Cambridge Double Star Atlas, The.............2 Cambridge Star Atlas, The.........................6 Christensen, Philip R...............................10 Climate Change: A Wicked Problem........15 Coles, Kenneth S.....................................10 Computing Universe, The........................17 Cooper, Leon N.......................................18 Cosmic Catastrophes................................7 Cosmos, The.............................................7 Crotts, Arlin............................................11

D Dark Matter Problem, The.......................19 Dawid, Richard.......................................18 Deep-Sky Companions: The Caldwell Objects..................................................1 Deep-Sky Companions: The Messier Objects..................................................5 Dick, Steven J.........................................14 Dunlop, Storm..........................................4 Dupont-Bloch, Nicolas..............................1

E Eicher, David J..........................................2 Exoplanet Handbook, The.......................12 Expanding Universe, The...........................8

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Green, Simon F.........................................8

H Harwit, Martin........................................12 Hayes, Tom C..........................................14 Heacox, William D....................................8 Hey, Tony...............................................17 Hill, Winfield..........................................17 Horowitz, Paul.................................. 14, 17 Hutchinson, Ian H...................................16

I Impact of Discovering Life Beyond Earth, The.....................................................14 In Search of the True Universe.................12 Incropera, Frank P...................................15 International Atlas of Mars Exploration, The............................................... 10, 11 interstellarum Deep Sky Atlas............... 4, 5 Introduction to Galaxies and Cosmology, An........................................................9 Introduction to Practical Laboratory Optics, An..............................................6 Introduction to the Sun and Stars, An........8

J James, J. F.................................................6 Jones, Mark H...................................... 8, 9 Journey through the Universe, A................5

K Kinnaman, Laura....................................16 Kinzer, Paul E............................................3 Kregenow, Julia........................................8

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Filippenko, Alex.................................... 2, 7 Fleisch, Daniel.................................... 8, 16

Lambourne, Robert J. A.............................9 Learning the Art of Electronics................14 Life of Isaac Newton, The........................19

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García-Matos, Marta..............................16 Golub, Leon.............................................6

MacEvoy, Bruce........................................2 Mermin, N. David...................................13

Index Moore, Walter........................................19 Morison, Ian.............................................5 Morowitz, Harold J.................................13 Motta, Mario............................................1 Mullaney, James.......................................2

N Nearest Star.............................................6 New Cosmos, The.....................................2 New Moon, The......................................11 North, Gerald...........................................6

O O’Meara, Stephen James...................... 1, 5 Observing the Moon.................................6 Ockham’s Razors....................................15 Origin and Nature of Life on Earth, The...13

Shepard, Michael K..................................4 Shoot the Moon.......................................1 Singular Universe and the Reality of Time, The.............................................18 Smith, Eric..............................................13 Smolin, Lee............................................18 Sober, Elliott...........................................15 Stargazing Basics.....................................3 Stooke, Philip J................................. 10, 11 Stoyan, Ronald..................................... 4, 5 String Theory and the Scientific Method..18 Student’s Guide to Numerical Methods, A........................................................16 Student’s Guide to the Mathematics of Astronomy, A.........................................8 Student’s Guide to Waves, A...................16

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Pápay, Gyuri...........................................17 Pasachoff, Jay M................................... 6, 7 Perryman, Michael..................................12

Tanaka, Kenneth L..................................10 Taylor, Fredric W......................................12 Tirion, Wil............................................ 2, 6 Torner, Lluís............................................16 Truth or Truthiness..................................13

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Unger, Roberto Mangabeira....................18

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Sanders, Robert H............................. 12, 19 Schrödinger............................................19 Schurig, Stephan.................................. 4, 5 Science and Human Experience...............18 Scientific Exploration of Venus, The.........12 Serjeant, Stephen.....................................9

Wainer, Howard......................................13 Westfall, Richard S..................................19 Wheeler, J. Craig.......................................7 Why Quark Rhymes with Pork.................13 Wonders of Light, The.............................16

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