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13 August, 2009

The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences

James R. Lewis, "The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences"
Visible Ink Press | 2003-03-01 | ISBN: 1578591449 | 928 pages | PDF | 17,4 MB

"It is hard to imagine a more comprehensive reference encyclopedia to this topic than the volumen at hand."

American Reference Books
"Although aimed at the believer, Lewis' work may be confidently consulted by the skeptic seeking basic information about astrology."

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Starman walks among us again. Updated and expanded, The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences defines and explains more than 800 astrological terms and concepts from air signs to Zeus and everything in between. Ten years after the publication of The Astrology Encyclopedia, James R. Lewis updates and expands this definitive work on celestial forces for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge on the influence of the stars and other heavenly bodies on human personality, behavior, and fate.

A recent USA Today poll disclosed that more than 25 percent of the population has some belief in astrology. Lewis uses the power of the information age to explore the scientific, historic, and popular basis behind the ancient art, providing the reader with a thorough understanding of basic astrology. One thing is for sure: students, soothsayers, and star watchers everywhere will learn there's more to astrology than just the twelve signs of the Zodiac and never knowing all six winning lottery numbers at one time. Not just what's your sign, baby, but what's up with your chart?

Students of the sun and stars and the layman interested in knowing more about those passionate Scorpios or intuitive Pisceans can examine the total astrology culture, famous astrologers, heavenly bodies, and even pesky technical terms. And to further them on their star quest, The Astrology Book includes a special section on casting a chart, plus a new chapter that explains and interprets every planet in every house and sign. The text also includes a table of astrological glyphs and abbreviations, and a list of organizations, books, periodicals, and Web sites all dedicated to the study of influences reigning from the heavens. About James R Lewis

Prof. Lewis is the author of Visible Ink Press' Angels A to Z, The Astrology Book, and The Dream Encyclopedia. Other titles include Doomsday Prophecies: A Complete Guide to the End of the World, Magical Religion and Modern Witchcraft, and Peculiar Prophets: A Biographical Dictionary of New Religions, and his latest, The Oxford Handbook of New Religious Movements. Lewis' work has received recognition in the form of Choice's Outstanding Academic Title award and Best Reference Book awards from the American Library Association and the New York Public Library Association.

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06 August, 2009

Margarete Beim - Capricorn (Super Horoscopes 2009)

VMargarete Beim - Capricorn (Super Horoscopes 2009)
Publisher: Berkley Trade | 2008-07-01 | ISBN: 0425220060 | PDF | 256 pages | 2.36 MB

The most complete horoscopes guides available on the market.
Every day, people depend on their horoscopes for a glimpse at what's to come-and Berkley's popular Super Horoscopes offer the predictions that they're searching for. With special sections on the history and uses of astrology, these completely updated books show exactly what the future holds.
Includes:
- Detailed yearly and daily forecasts
- Rising signs
- Lucky numbers
- The cusp-born 1900-2010
- Signs of the Zodiac
- Character analysis
- Love, romance, and marriage compatibility guide
- Moon tables
- Planting and fishing guides
- Influence of the moon and planets
- November and December 2005 daily forecasts repeated

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Margarete Beim - Aquarius (Super Horoscopes 2009)

Margarete Beim - Aquarius (Super Horoscopes 2009)
Publisher: Berkley Trade | 2008-07-01 | ISBN: 0425220079 | PDF | 256 pages | 2.49 MB

Margarete Beim - Libra (Super Horoscopes 2009)

Margarete Beim - Libra (Super Horoscopes 2009)
Publisher: Berkley Trade | 2008-07-01 | ISBN: 0425220036 | PDF | 256 pages | 2.22 MB

Margarete Beim - Pisces (Super Horoscopes 2009)

Margarete Beim - Pisces (Super Horoscopes 2009)
Publisher: Berkley Trade | 2008-07-01 | ISBN: 0425220087 | PDF | 256 pages | 2.36 MB

Margarete Beim - Sagittarius (Super Horoscopes 2009)

Margarete Beim - Sagittarius (Super Horoscopes 2009)
Publisher: Berkley Trade | 2008-07-01 | ISBN: 0425220052 | PDF | 256 pages | 2.56 MB

26 July, 2009

Joanna Martine Woolfolk - The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need

Joanna Martine Woolfolk - The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
Taylor Trade Publishing | 2008 | ISBN: 1589793773 | Pages: 534 | PDF | 6.11 MB

Everyone's favorite astrology book, having sold over 500,000 copies, includes an interactive CD-ROM and a new redesign for 2008! This edition of The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need still includes detailed information about how to cast your own chart the old-fashioned way and more importantly, how to interpret it once you're finished. Find your place is the cosmos and determine the strengths and weaknesses of each Zodiac sign, and use the CD-ROM to cast your chart in minutes. Once your personalized astrological report is created, you will be directed to the corresponding pages in the book to read further about moon and sun signs, ascending signs, placement of the planets in their houses, and more.

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13 March, 2009

Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology

Ian Morison, "Introduction to Astronomy and Cosmology"
Wiley | 2008-10-24 | ISBN: 0470033339 | 360 pages | PDF | 10,1 MB

Introduction to Astronomy & Cosmology is a modern undergraduate textbook, combining both the theory behind astronomy with the very latest developments. Written for science students, this book takes a carefully developed scientific approach to this dynamic subject. Every major concept is accompanied by a worked example with end of chapter problems to improve understanding

* Includes coverage of the very latest developments such as double pulsars and the dark galaxy.
* Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout
* Supplementary web site with many additional full colour images, content, and latest developments.

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16 February, 2009

Astronomy Demystified

In this book, we’ll go on a few “mind journeys.” For example, we’ll take a tour of the entire Solar System, riding hybrid space, aircraft into the atmospheres and, in some cases, to the surfaces of celestial bodies other than Earth. Some of the details of this trip constitute fiction, but the space vehicles and navigational mechanics are based on realistic technology and astronomical facts.

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10 January, 2009

Schaum's Outline of Astronomy

- Provides a basic introduction to the topics covered in a beginning astronomy course, with an emphasis on problem-solving methods ordinarily taught “on the fly” or in ad-hoc tutorials - Closes the gap in student literature by providing a focused, comprehensive presentation of basic astronomical problem-solving techniques - Readers learn by example with the help of more than 200 detailed problems and step-by-step solutions, supplemented with over 100 detailed charts and graphs - Designed to accompany all leading 100-level astronomy textbooks, or to be used as a stand-alone guide for amateur stargazers

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05 January, 2009

Advances in Astronomy: From the Big Bang to the Solar System

In this highly accessible book, leading scientists from around the world give a general overview of research advances in their subject areas within the field of Astronomy. They describe some of their own cutting-edge research and give their visions of the future. Re-written in a popular and well-illustrated style, the articles are mainly derived from scholarly and authoritative papers published in special issues of the Royal Society’s Philosophical Transactions, the world’s longest running scientific journal. Carefully selected by the journal’s editor, topics include the Big Bang creation of the universe, the formation and evolution of the stars and galaxies, cold dark matter, explosive sun-spot events, and humankind’s exploration of the solar system. The book conveys the excitement and enthusiasm of the authors for their work at the frontiers of astronomy. All are definitive reviews for people with a general interest in the future directions of science.

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Reviews in Modern Astronomy: From Cosmological Structures to the Milky Way

Volume 18 continues the Reviews in Modern Astronomy with twelve invited reviews and highlight contributions which were presented during the International Scientific Conference of the Astronomical Society on the topic "From Cosmological Structures to the Milky Way", held in Prague, Czech Republic, September 20 to 25, 2004.
The contributions to the meeting published in this volume discuss, among other subjects, X-ray astronomy, cosmology, star formation and the Galactic Centre.

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Space And Astronomy: The People Behind The Science

Without the daring, courageous, and innovative thinkers the past, life as we know it would be completely different; Planes, trains, and automobiles would never have been invented; Earth would be considered the center of the universe; and strep throat, polio, and smallpox would still be incurable diseases. Thankfully, individuals from various backgrounds and situations pushed themselves along the path of discovery and made great contributions to the scientific community, bravely initiating discoveries and broadening the minds of those around them. The "Pioneers in Science" set is a unique eight-volume collection profiling the people behind the science. Each volume consists of 10 biographical sketches of pioneers in particular scientific discipline, including information about their childhood, how they began their scientific career, their research, and enough scientific information for the reader to appreciate their discoveries and contributions. Encompassing a wide variety of scientific interests individuals were chosen to represent an array of discipline in each field, as well as different histories, personality traits, and approaches to research. Each easy-to-use volume contains photographs and illustrations, an introduction to the science, a glossary of related terms, and a list of books and websites for further information. Each chapter concludes with a chronology with its own suggestions for further reading. Comprehensive and accessible, the "Pioneers in Science" set provides extensive information about a small collection of pioneers from each major scientific field. Offering a wealth of information, these volumes are perfect for school reports, science classes and lectures, and any school or public library.

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18 December, 2008

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Astronomy

From dramatic lunar eclipses to brilliant comets, the night sky fascinates people. Brimming with beautiful color
photos, this book walks you through everything you need to know to maximize your enjoyment of astronomy, from choosing a telescope to identifying constellations and planets. Whether you're a student, hobbyist, or lifelong stargazer, you can turn to this book for practical guidance on observing stars, planets, moons, and galaxies; tracking meteors, comets, and eclipses; choosing tools for viewing; and photographing the skies. Helpful star maps, charts, and timetables bring the sky to life!

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01 December, 2008

The secret lives of stars

The secret lives of stars
ISBN n/a | edition 2004 | PDF | 100 pages | 3,54 mb

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20 November, 2008

Glencoe Science: Astronomy

Glencoe Science: Astronomy, a module in the Glencoe Science 15 book series, provides students with accurate and comprehensive coverage of middle school National Science Education Standards.
Concepts are explained in a clear, concise manner, and are integrated with a wide range of hands-on experiences, critical thinking opportunities, real-world applications, and connections to other sciences and to non-science areas of the curriculum.
Co-authored by National Geographic, unparalleled graphics reinforce key concepts. A broad array of print and technology resources help differentiate and accommodate all learners. The modular approach allows you to mix and match books to meet your specific curriculum needs.

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29 October, 2008

Encyclopedia Of Space And Astronomy

This is a huge, up to date, single volume encyclopedia. It is not a text, but an alphabetical listing of just about everything there is to know about the subject. More than most astronomy books, this one contains a lot more information about the various space oriented NASA projects. I can't say that every mission is documented, but in looking several up I couldn't find any that were missing. Likewise other aspects of space technology aren't left out. You don't find discussions for instance on the de Laval nozzle in most other books.
On the astronomical side, his discussions on dark enery and dark matter are as good as any I've seen. This is not to say that he claims to know what they are, but he gives a good description what the leading current theories say. I notice that he has no comment on the speed of gravity (which nobody seems to know), but I guess you have to draw the line somewhere.
One problem with this book is putting it down. It is so big, and has so much information that you tend to want to read it from beginning to end. Except that you get distracted and start jumping around as something new grabs your interest.

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18 October, 2008

A to Z of Scientists in Space and Astronomy

In dictionary format this volume on Notable Scientists includes the thoroughness and accessibility Facts on File thrives on for presenting easy to research biographies of giants in the field. This volume is about those pioneers in space and astronomy that provided the core of knowledge that scientists are still accessing and using. There are familiar names, such as, Plato , Aristotle, Isaac Newton, Edmund Halley, Carl Sagan and Stephen Hawking, “…known as the scientist who explains to the masses the laws that govern the universe.” This volume is easy to reach for as an authorized site for a “quick biography” that includes personal information, contributions to the field of science, and a picture. Besides learning about the highlights of the scientists’ career, the researcher will also find the obstacles and personal tragedies that often beset the lives of these men. Although few women are included, they are sometimes included in the text. Edward Charles Pickering employed women to be “observational astronomers” and help produce Henry Draper Catalogue, funded by the widow of Draper.

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