The Perfect Gift for Nature Lovers and Weather Watchers
This month-by-month collection offers a captivating exploration of UK weather, featuring historical facts, significant weather events, and intriguing statistics. Ideal for nature enthusiasts and weather aficionados, it provides insightful explanations that keep readers engaged and informed throughout the year.
A Month-by-Month Guide to Exploring the Skies Above Britain and Ireland
This comprehensive guide offers readers an in-depth exploration of astronomy and stargazing, perfect for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. It delves into celestial phenomena, constellations, and the latest advancements in astronomical research. The author shares practical tips for observing the night sky, including equipment recommendations and techniques to enhance the stargazing experience. With engaging illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the wonders above them.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from boats to buckets and spades, fish and chips to funfairs children will love learning about the things to see at the seaside.
Take on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature! Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature in the countryside and help look after wildlife.
The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month- by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather with details of famous meteorologists and their influence. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics and stories that will keep you informed all year round.
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from seesaws to pedalos, swans to squirrels, children will love learning about nature and the fun things to do at the park.
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2024.
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Take on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature! Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature in your garden and help look after wildlife.
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from vehicles to road signs, nature to buildings children will love learning about the things to see on a journey.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2024.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from swifts to sparrows, ducks to gulls, children will love learning about the brilliant birds found in the UK.
The perfect stocking filler gift for children! Entertain kids and the whole family this Christmas with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of festive fun!
Chmury to nie tylko obłoczki o zabawnych kształtach i formach. W dobie zmian klimatu i coraz mniej przewidywalnych zjawisk pogodowych rozumienie tego, jak chmury powstają oraz co oznaczają w szerszym meteorologicznym kontekście, okazuje się niezwykle przydatną umiejętnością. Ta książka szczegółowo i w przejrzysty sposób przybliża najrozmaitsze rodzaje chmur, wyjaśnia ich genezę oraz znaczenie dla ekosystemów, zarysowuje historię obserwacji meteorologicznych, ale przede wszystkim wskazuje, że natura to system naczyń połączonych, w którym chmury i opady odgrywają kluczowe role.
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from cars to diggers, buses to aeroplanes, children will love learning about vehicles and travel.
Discover cool cars with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Explore Scotland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from sheep to chickens, tractors to vegetables, children will love learning about life on the farm.
Explore Summer with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Explore London with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month- by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather alongside details of famous meteorologists and their influence. Discover historical facts, amazing statistics and anecdotes that will keep you informed and entertained all year round.
Learn about horses and ponies with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Explore Spring with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Explore your local park with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Take on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature! Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature and help look after wildlife.
The perfect activity book for train journeys! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from birds to bugs, mammals to fish, children will love learning about the wonderful animals found in the UK.
The perfect activity book for long car journeys in France! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The perfect activity book for long UK car journeys! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Explore the woods with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Take on the i-SPY challenge with 50 things to do to get closer to nature! Kids will have fun collecting points with activities to enjoy nature at the seaside and help look after wildlife.
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
The amazing new i-SPY sticker book for kids age 3+ Get little ones started on their very own spotting adventure with My First i-SPY sticker books! With more than 100 things to spot - from spiders to worms, butterflies to beetles, children will love learning about the marvellous minibeasts found in the UK.
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2023.
Explore Ireland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.
"This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now Best-selling and most comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2023. This practical guide is both an easy introduction to astronomy and a useful reference for seasoned stargazers. Now includes a section on comets and a map of the moon. Designed for Britain and Ireland but usable anywhere in the world between 40°N and 60°N, covering most of Europe, southern Canada and the northern United States. Written and illustrated by astronomical experts, Storm Dunlop and Wil Tirion, and approved by the astronomers of the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Content includes: Advice on where to start looking. Easy-to-use star maps for each month with descriptions of what to see. Positions of the moon and visible planets. Details of objects and events you might see in 2023.
Explore Wales with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road trips or simply exploring your local area.
The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2022.
The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month- by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to the weather alongside details of famous meteorologists and their influence. Discover historical facts, amazing statistics and anecdotes that will keep you informed and entertained all year round.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The perfect stocking filler for kids this Christmas Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The perfect stocking filler for kids this Christmas Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The perfect stocking filler for kids this Christmas Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
A beautiful gift for anyone interested in the night sky. Follow the progress of constellations throughout the seasons with this beautiful companion to the night sky from Astronomy experts Collins.
The perfect stocking filler for kids this Christmas Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
The perfect stocking filler for kids this Christmas Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
"This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price"Astronomy Now "A handy and straightforward guide ... attractive little booklet" British Astronomical Association's 'Journal' "an ideal Christmas stocking-filler" The Observatory
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot on a car journey for hours of entertainment.
A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2021.
Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot at the seaside for hours of entertainment.
Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot on a train journey for hours of entertainment.
Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot at the airport for hours of entertainment.
Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot in the countryside for hours of entertainment.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
This is the ideal resource for beginners and experienced stargazers in the United States and Canada, and has been updated to include new and practical information covering events occurring in North America's night sky throughout 2021.
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!
EXPANDED AND REVISEDThis is a great guide to the night sky at a great priceAstronomy Now The bestselling, practical guide to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages per month January-December 2020. An easy introduction to stargazing and a useful reference for seasoned astronomers.
EXPANDED AND REVISED A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2020.
This is a great guide to the night sky at a great priceAstronomy Now A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2019.
"In this Very Short Introduction Storm Dunlop explains what weather is, what causes it, and how we measure it. Analysing the basic features of the atmosphere, its major wind systems and ocean currents, he shows how these drive the weather we experience."--Book cover.
This is a great guide to the night sky at a great price Astronomy Now Best- selling and most comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2018.
Geen twee wolken zien er hetzelfde uit en de lucht ziet er elke dag weer anders uit. Het weerboekje behandelt een groot aantal van deze verschijnselen: van wolken tot poollicht, van tornado's tot bijzonnen, van bliksem tot parelmoerwolken. De volgende onderwerpen worden behandeld: de indeling van de wolken, hoe u de verschillende wolkentypen kunt herkennen en welk weer u daarbij kunt verwachten, wolkenvorming, optische verschijnselen, neerslag,wind, zwaar weer en weersystemen. Met de vele kleurenfoto's en tekeningen is het weerboekje het perfecte middel om te begrijpen hoe het weer in elkaar zit en om te voorspellen of u een paraplu bij de hand moeten houden.
A colourful and accessible guide to meteorology, suitable for the absolute beginner. The weather is always with us and, even in this modern age, affects nearly everything that we do. But how is the weather forecast, and how do you read weather maps? This book answers these questions and many more, helping you to understand what's happening in the sky. All aspects of the weather are covered in easy-to-follow sections, including: - How to identify cloud types and other atmospheric phenomena - How clouds are formed - Colours in the sky and optical phenomena - How rain is produced - Wind and weather systems - how they move and develop - Why weather differs from region to region - How to interpret satellite images Highly illustrated with photographs, satellite images and diagrams, Weather is the perfect introduction to our ever-changing weather.
Dieser umfangreiche Naturführer bietet alles, was man zur erfolgreichen Entdeckung des Nachthimmels braucht: Naturgetreue Übersichtskarten und schnell verständliche Anleitungen machen die Orientierung am Sternenhimmel auch für Einsteiger leicht. Panorama-Himmelsanblicke für jeden Monat des Jahres und detaillierte Aufsuchkarten für die Planeten garantieren jahrelange Beobachtungsfreude. Im großen Sternbilderatlas werden alle von Mitteleuropa aus sichtbaren Sternbilder mit einzigartigen Sternkarten und Übersichtsfotos vorgestellt. Entdecken Sie in diesem himmlischen Reiseführer die schönsten Phänomene des Nachthimmels mit vielen Objekten für die Beobachtung mit bloßem Auge, Fernglas und Fernrohr. Eine detaillierte Mondkarte, viele Zusatzinfos sowie ein ausführliches Glossar astronomischer Fachbegriffe machen den Kosmos Sternführer zum idealen Begleiter und Nachschlagewerk für die Himmelsbeobachtung. Extra: Mit drehbarer Sternkarte für unterwegs!
A thorough introduction to the computation of celestial mechanics, covering everything from astronomical and computational theory to the construction of rapid and accurate applications programs. The book supplies the necessary knowledge and software solutions for determining and predicting positions of the Sun, Moon, planets, minor planets and comets, solar eclipses, stellar occultations by the Moon, phases of the Moon and much more. This completely revised edition takes advantage of C++, and individual applications may be efficiently realized through the use of a powerful module library.
