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• Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space

  “FASCINATING . . . MEMORABLE . . . REVEALING . . . PERHAPS THE BEST OF CARL SAGAN’S BOOKS.”–The Washington Post Book World (front page review) In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people around the world. Now [...]

• Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control

  FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL 5E is ideal for future air traffic controllers and for pilots who need a better understanding of the air traffic control system. This book will provide readers with a good working knowledge of how the air traffic control system works and why it works this way. FUNDAMENTALS OF AIR TRAFFIC [...]

• Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)

  This is an outstanding overview of the history of the Earth from a unique planetary perspective for introductory courses in the earth sciences. The book approaches Earth history as an evolution, encompassing the origin of the cosmos through the inner working of living cells. Earth: Evolution of a Habitable World tells how the Earth has [...]

• Telescope Mystery : A Fun Rewarding Hobby For Everyone

  You don’t have to be a scientist to be interested in space, nor do you need to be a genius to use a telescope. With the help of a telescopic lens, the night sky becomes a fascinating realm of discovery. Anyone can partake in telescopes – and this book explains how to use one, things [...]