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  Utilizing graphs and simple calculations, this clearly written lab manual complements the study of earth science or physical geology. Engaging activities are designed to help you develop data-gathering skills (e.g., mineral and rock identification) and data-analysis skills. You’ll learn how to understand aerial and satellite images; to perceive the importance of stratigraphic columns, geologic sections, [...]

• History of Astrology – An Overview

  History of Astrology It is generally accepted that the Babylonians were the first people to start the practicing astrology. In fact, their astrological charts made it possible for them to predict the recurrence of seasons and also a number of celestial events. For this reason, there was essentially very little separating astrology and astronomy from [...]

• Let There Be Night: Testimony on Behalf of the Dark

  The development of the modern world has brought with it rampant light pollution, destroying the ancient mystery of night and exacting a terrible price–wasted energy, damage to human health, and the sometimes fatal interruption of the life patterns of many wildlife species. Artificial light blocks our view of the stars and mirrors a lack of [...]

• The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual: Includes Aircraft Systems CD-ROM

  Highly illustrated and clearly written, The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual is a must have for all pilots. It offers a complete description of turbine aircraft engines and systems including turboprops and jets. Additional chapters on high-speed aerodynamics, multipilot crew co-ordination, wake turbulence and high altitude weather are discussed at length. The book is perfect for [...]

• Human Factors in Flight

  This work offers an assessment and analysis of the way in which human factors function in the flight situation, with regard to pilots and aircraft staff. The author was formerly the Human Factors Consultant to KLM.