Sailors Into The Northern Night Sky

Author : Francis Redmond
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781519256850
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sailors Into the Northern Night Sky written by Francis Redmond and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the stars, constellations, and planets of the northern sky complete with sky maps. Descriptions of these heavenly bodies include their historical connections to mythology, astronomy, philosophy, and physics. This lovely book is heavily illustrated with imaginative computer art created by the author.

Author : Jamie Morton
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004351078
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Role of the Physical Environment in Ancient Greek Seafaring written by Jamie Morton and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this study of the world of ancient Greek mariners, the relationship between the natural environment and the techniques and technology of seafaring is focused upon. An initial description of the geology, oceanography and meteorology of Greece and the Mediterranean, is followed by discussion of the resulting sailing conditions, such as physical hazards, sea conditions, winds and availability of shelter, and environmental factors in sailing routes, sailing directions, and navigational techniques. Appendices discuss winter and night sailing, ship design, weather prediction, and related areas of socio-maritime life, such as settlement, religion, and warfare. Wide-ranging sources and illustrations are used to demonstrate both how the environment shaped many of the problems and constraints of seafaring, and also that Greek mariners' understanding of the environment was instrumental in their development of a highly successful seafaring tradition.

Author : Robin Kerod
Publisher : Wellfleet
ISBN 13 : 157715228X
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tales of the Night Sky written by Robin Kerod and published by Wellfleet. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of the Night Sky shines fresh light on the mythological meaning and cultural significance of constellations, and includes a beautiful 18 x 24-inch poster illustrating 33 of the best-known among them. Astronomer and ordained ex-zen monk offers a modern approach to stargazing that reflects growing interest in popular and accessible science through mindfulness. Through a mix of both scientific fact and meditative insight, discover how the mysteries of the twinkly skies can connect us all more deeply to our inner selves. Noticing the bright constellations in the night skies above can foster a sense of curiosity, awe, and deep interconnection like nothing else on Earth. For each of the constellations, discover: Philosophy and lifestyle advice learned from the origin of the constellation Myths and cultural connections of the constellation Celestial events that occur annually The deep sky objects contained in the constellation, including nebulae and star clusters The stars and planets have been a constant source of fascination since the earliest times, and different cultures have tried to explain the existence of these heavenly bodies with a host of myths and legends. This book explains the folklore behind the names and shows how to locate the constellations in the night sky. The quest to discover the secrets in the night skies speaks to something deep in human nature. Become part of the resurgence in the lost art of "reading nature," to connect both with nature and also with the intuition, traditions, and wisdom of ancient cultures.

Author : Richard F. Quinn
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 : 148094288X
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Angels in the Brine written by Richard F. Quinn and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Angels in the Brine by Richard F. Quinn Facing hunger, homelessness, and little hope for a better life, the Malloys and Mahoneys sail from Ireland to Australia in search of a new home. The friendship between the two families would continue for the next 150 years, including a move from Australia to the United States. Angels in the Brine is a historical saga that gives readers a fascinating look at the lives of two families as they navigate their ways from the Great Famine in Ireland through the Vietnam War. Angels in the Brine is a story of hope that is sure to inspire those who read it.

Author : Lakshmi Rameshwar Rao
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
ISBN 13 : 9788175253711
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Spark Junior Geography written by Lakshmi Rameshwar Rao and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spark Junior Geography presents the basic concepts of geography for 7 to 9 year olds. It introduces both the fundamental objects of study of geography the Solar System, Earth, climate, oceans, etc. and also the tools that geographers use the compass

Author : R. Bird
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 9781425974770
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sailing to Jericho written by R. Bird and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghosts. Ghouls. Goblins. Just about every G word that makes your blood turn blue. It's in here. Banshees too. And one seriously baaaaaaad wizard. Dragons. Knights with long poles. Knights with rusty butts. It's all inside these covers. Two brothers who grow up around a house made of blue and white bricks. One becomes a singer and the other a teacher. But both wind up colliding with a tanker truck and die, exploding into space. In here, I tell you. There's also a castle where a man named Rocky falls in love with someone named Katie. Yeah, pretty yucky stuff, I know. That's in here too. But what happens in that castle will curdle your blood, and make you hurl your lunch. You got to see that stuff. Oh, and basketball too. The most famous basketball game of all time is right inside this book. Where can you buy a book with so much stuff for less than a thousand dollars? Hurry, before the author catches on and raises up the price. (This book was named a finalist in the children's fiction category of the Fresh Voices 2006 Awards, sponsored by the Writer's Marketing Association)

Author : Daniel Kunth
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 303149024X
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book StarWords written by Daniel Kunth and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Langone
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 9780792239123
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theories for Everything written by John Langone and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides behind-the-scenes accounts of some of history's greatest science discoveries.

Author : Keith Devlin
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786736186
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Math Instinct written by Keith Devlin and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2009-04-29 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two kinds of math: the hard kind and the easy kind. The easy kind, practiced by ants, shrimp, Welsh corgis -- and us -- is innate. What innate calculating skills do we humans have? Leaving aside built-in mathematics, such as the visual system, ordinary people do just fine when faced with mathematical tasks in the course of the day. Yet when they are confronted with the same tasks presented as "math," their accuracy often drops. But if we have innate mathematical ability, why do we have to teach math and why do most of us find it so hard to learn? Are there tricks or strategies that the ordinary person can do to improve mathematical ability? Can we improve our math skills by learning from dogs, cats, and other creatures that "do math"? The answer to each of these questions is a qualified yes. All these examples of animal math suggest that if we want to do better in the formal kind of math, we should see how it arises from natural mathematics. From NPR's "Math Guy" -- The Math Instinct will provide even the most number-phobic among us with confidence in our own mathematical abilities.

Author : Stuart Clark
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 1783351551
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beneath the Night written by Stuart Clark and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From stone age to space age, every human who has looked up at the night sky has seen the same stars in the same patterns. They reveal our entire history, as well as hinting at our ultimate fate. In Beneath the Night, Stuart Clark tells the full story of this relationship. From prehistoric cave art and Ancient Egyptian zodiacs to the modern era of satellites and space exploration, Clark reveals the history of a fascination that has shaped our scientific understanding; helped us navigate the terrestrial world; provided inspiration for our poets, artists and philosophers; and given us a place to project our hopes and fears. This is the story of the universe, and our place within it.