Dětský atlas vesmíru
- 128 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Robert Burnham Knihy
1. leden 1947
Robert Burnham je americký vědecký spisovatel, který se specializuje na astronomii a kosmonautiku. Jeho kariéra zahrnovala pozici šéfredaktora časopisu Astronomy. V současnosti působí jako referent pro styk s veřejností v zařízení Mars Space Flight Facility na Arizonské státní univerzitě. Jeho práce přibližuje fascinaci vesmírem a lidským úsilím o jeho průzkum.
Offers comprehensive coverage of the numerous celestial objects outside our solar system
Portuguese eyewitness accounts of the Peninsular War published for the first time in English.
Compiled by a renowned Napoleonic historian, this is the first major study of the best-known unit in Wellington's Army.
This 224-page title is a geo-tourist's guide to the geological wonders of North America. Numerous informative essays describe the country's most spectacular rockscapes, from Niagara Falls to the Yosemite National Park in California. Background features explain such formations as geological hot spots, badlands and kettle ponds, while travel tips provide selected information on touring, lodging and camping facilities. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 19 specially commissioned maps.
Volume II of this comprehensive three-part guide to the thousands of celestial objects outside our solar system ranges from Chamaeleon through Orion. Objects are grouped according to constellation, and their definitions feature names, coordinates, classifications, and physical descriptions. Additional notes offer fascinating historical information. Hundreds of visual aids. 1977 edition.
Offers comprehensive coverage of the numerous celestial objects outside our solar system
Exploring the Starry Sky
- 24 stránek
- 1 hodina čtení
The perfect guide for anyone interested in stargazing for the first time, Exploring the Starry Sky features large, colorful, user-friendly star maps and includes simple directions for finding all of the major stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. Two star charts display the major sights to be seen from suburban or rural locations, for each season, and more detailed maps spotlight special regions of interest. Robert Burnham has been an amateur astronomer since the mid-1950s. He has been a senior editory of Astronomy magazine and is the author of many books and CD-ROMS, including Comet Hale-Bopp: Find and Enjoy the Great Comet (Cambridge, 1997) Comet Explorer, and Great Comets (Cambridge, 2000).
Explores the full story of the Guards on the continent from the time Napoleon escaped from Elba in March 1815 to their triumph march into Paris.
At War With Wellington
The Peninsular War Letters of William, George and Charles Napier
- 224 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
Focusing on the Napier brothers' firsthand experiences during the Peninsular War, the book presents their private letters written from the frontlines, capturing the brutality of battle and the camaraderie among them. It highlights their unique perspectives on military life, family dynamics, and political issues of the time. By revealing their relationships with senior officers and their critiques of military decisions, the narrative offers a fresh viewpoint on the war, challenging established beliefs and enriching the understanding of both the Napiers and the broader historical context.
