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• In Search of Nature

  Perhaps more than any other scientist of our century, Edward O. Wilson has scrutinized animals in their natural settings, tweezing out the dynamics of their social organization, their relationship with their environments, and their behavior, not only for what it tells us about the animals themselves, but for what it can tell us about human [...]

• Eyes on the Skies: 400 Years of Telescopic Discovery

  Adopted as the official book of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009, this stunningly illustrated history of telescopic discovery spans the range from the first telescopes via the Hubble Space Telescope to next generation platforms, and how they have changed and continue to change our view of the universe, our place in it and [...]

• Silver Dimple Finish Green Laser Pointer Astronomy and Military Grade with Double Bonus Micro L.E.D. Flashlight and Blue Microfiber Optical Cloth

  Double Bonus Micro L.E.D. Flashlight keychain and Blue Microfiber Optical Cloth, over $9.50 in bonuses! Range is over 12,000 ft.-Wavelength of 532 nm-Power ->5mw Full size, ALL METAL body-Up to 60 times more powerful than red laser pointers. Switch is “push button operation” Continuous wave output-Lifetime of 3000 hrs+ >5mw 2 AAA batteries included-Sturdy, durable [...]

• Martian Outpost: The Challenges of Establishing a Human Settlement on Mars (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration)

  Martian Outpost provides a detailed insight into the various technologies, mission architectures, medical requirements, and training needed to send humans to Mars. It focuses on mission objectives and benefits, and the risks and complexities that are compounded when linked to an overall planet exploration program involving several expeditions and setting up a permanent presence on [...]

• Choosing a College Major

    You have not even finished your high school yet but already you are being asked what you plan to major in when attending college. Perhaps you have found something to tell or just say that you don’t know, but either way, you are a little stressed about knowing you should select a major. You [...]