Sky universe paperback

Buy Beyond the Sky: You and the Universe (Paperback) for R181.00

Buy THE PRAYER OF THE UNIVERSE [PAPERBACK] ~ TEILHARD DE CHARDIN for R100.00

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Einstein is the great icon of our age: the kindly refugee from oppression whose wild halo of hair, twinkling eyes, engaging humanity and extraordinary brilliance made his face a symbol and his name a synonym for genius. He was a rebel and nonconformist from boyhood days. His character, creativity and imagination were related, and they drove both his life and his science. In this marvellously clear and accessible narrative, Walter Isaacson explains how his mind worked and the mysteries of the universe that he discovered. Einstein's success came from questioning conventional wisdom and marvelling at mysteries that struck others as mundane. This led him to embrace a worldview based on respect for free spirits and free individuals. All of which helped make Einstein into a rebel but with a reverence for the harmony of nature, one with just the right blend of imagination and wisdom to transform our understanding of the universe. This new biography, the first since all of Einstein's papers have become available, is the fullest picture yet of one of the key figures of the twentieth century. Features Summary The first full biography of Albert Einstein since all of his papers have become available -- a fully realised portrait of this extraordinary human being... Author Walter Isaacson Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20080426 Pages 675 ISBN 1-84739-054-4 ISBN 13 978-1-84739-054-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Did you know that dinosaurs weren't the only creatures that roamed the earth all those years ago? There were also terrifying sea creatures like plesiosaurs and incredible flying reptiles too. Explore their world in Sea and Sky Creatures. Learn about their special features, how much they ate and when they lived... From Chronosaurus to Quetzalcoatlus, you'll find out all kinds of fascinating facts about these fierce and violent beasts. The Dinosaur Infosaurus series presents to you pre-historic beasts in all their terrifying glory, with realistic artwork alongside digestible chunks of information presented as infographics. Perfect for readers aged 7+. Features Summary Infographics about everything you need to know about dinosaurs Author Katie Woolley Publisher Wayland Pub Ltd Release date 20180809 Pages 32 ISBN 1-5263-0466-X ISBN 13 978-1-5263-0466-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A startlingly original picture book about a little girl who creates a garden on a disused car park rooftop Funni loves the old, disused car park, and spends a lot of time there flying her kite and playing her recorder. But something is missing. Definitely. So Funni decides to create a garden in the neglected space and after weeks of careful nurture, her garden in the sky takes shape. One day, a little boy, Zoo, spots the square of colour amongst the grey from an incoming flight, and decides to try to find it. And slowly, not only do Funni's flowers bloom, but a very special friendship blossoms too. Beautifully illustrated in line and watercolour by up-and-coming talent, Fiona Lumbers, this is a poignant and memorable story from award-winning author, Linda Sarah. Features Summary A startlingly original book, from award-winning author, about a garden grown on an old car park roof, with beautiful illustrations by Fiona Lumbers. Author Linda Sarah (Author), Fiona Lumbers (Illustrator) Publisher Simon & Schuster Childrens Books Release date 20180628 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4711-1926-2 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-1926-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Sometimes secrets are hidden in the most obvious places. When Nelly returns home to discover that her mother has mysteriously disappeared, she vows to stop at nothing until she's found her. Climb to the tops of the clouds in a laundry basket? Why not? Dive to the depths of the ocean in an oversized tin can? Of course! Leave her turtle, Columbus, behind? CERTAINLY NOT! He's her best friend, what an awful suggestion. Together they will find the answers! An original, quirky adventure story, beautifully written, packed with eccentric characters, and illustrated throughout in two colour. If you like Pippi Longstocking, you'll love Nelly Peabody. Features Summary When Nelly returns home to find that her mother is missing, she has only one option: to fly out in a knitted hot air balloon with her best friend, a turtle called Columbus... Author Roland Chambers (Author), Ella Okstad (Illustrator) Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20170113 Pages 208 ISBN 0-19-274271-X ISBN 13 978-0-19-274271-1

 Paperback in excellent condition. Few small specks visible. Spine is solid. Published 2001. 205 pages. Set both in the present and in the dust-laden reaches of Angola in 1976. Buried in the Sky is an album of stories about men and women and war. Rick Andrew, himself a conscript at that time, allows his comrades to tell their stories. Poignant, funny and dramatic, Buried in the Sky will strike a cord with anyone whose life has been tarnished by war and especially those who found themselves on "the border".

Paperback. English. Faber & Faber. 2004. ISBN: 9780571225804. In good condition. Jonathan Lethem again displays his brilliance in this collection of seven short stories, blurring the boundaries of sci-fi, mystery, and thriller. Tales include 'Light and the Sufferer', in which a crack addict is dogged by an invulnerable alien; 'The Hardened Criminals', wherein convicts are used as building blocks for new prisons; and 'The Happy Man', whose hapless protagonist is raised from the dead to support his family, only to suffer periodic out-of-body sojourns in Hell. Each tale features Lethem's characteristic deadpan wit and unflinchingly macabre vision of life.

Paperback. English. ISBN: 0521428394. Publisher: Cambridge University Press. 1997. In good condition.

Paperback. English. Publisher: Michael Joseph, 2009. In fair condition.

Paperback. English. In good condition. But R5 written on first page.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects and answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre and unexplained, space missions, and more, this is an exciting journey into space for the novice astronomer and the lifelong stargazer alike. Discover how scientists work out the gravity of planets, what the 'Great Attractor' is and the basic principles of space navigation. Learn how to start observing the sky, what event inspired Patrick Moore to take up astronomy, and just how many of his cats are named after celestial bodies. From comets to black holes and Orion to eclipses, The Sky at Night is the ultimate introduction to the wonders and mysteries of the universe. Features Summary Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects and answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre and unexplained... Author Patrick Moore (Author), Chris North (Author) Publisher Bbc Books Release date 20180711 Pages 480 ISBN 1-84990-347-6 ISBN 13 978-1-84990-347-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Jo Dunkley combines her expertise as an astrophysicist with her talents as a teacher and writer in this lively and exceptionally clear introduction to the structure and history of the universe and its enduring mysteries. Most of us have heard of black holes and supernovas, galaxies and the Big Bang. But few of us understand more than the bare facts about the universe we call home. What is really out there? How did it all begin? Where are we going? Jo Dunkley begins in Earth's neighborhood, explaining the nature of the Solar System, the stars in our night sky, and the Milky Way. She then moves out past nearby galaxies-and back in time-to the horizon of the observable universe, which contains over a hundred billion galaxies, each with billions of stars, many orbited by planets, some of which may host life. These visible objects in space sit in a web of dark matter, mysterious stuff we cannot see or yet understand. Dunkley traces the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang fourteen billion years ago, past the birth of the Sun and our planets, to today and beyond. She explains cutting-edge debates about such perplexing phenomena as the accelerating expansion of the universe and the possibility that our universe is only one of many. Our Universe conveys with authority and grace the thrill of scientific discovery and a contagious enthusiasm for the endless wonders of space-time. Features Summary Jo Dunkley combines her expertise as an astrophysicist with her talents as a writer and teacher to present an elegant introduction to the structure, history... Author Jo Dunkley Publisher The Belknap Press Release date 20180330 Pages 312 ISBN 0-674-98428-5 ISBN 13 978-0-674-98428-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Internationally renowned theoretical physicist and bestselling author Lawrence Krauss offers provocative, revelatory answers to the biggest philosophical questions: Where did our universe come from? Why does anything exist? And how is it all going to end? 'Why is there something rather than nothing?' is the question atheists and scientists are always asked,and until now there has not been a satisfying scientific answer. Today, exciting scientific advances provide new insight into this cosmological mystery: not only cansomething arise from nothing, but something willalwaysarise from nothing. A mind-bending trip back to the beginning of the beginning, A Universe from Nothingauthoritatively presents the most recent evidence that explains how our universe evolved - and the implications for how it's going to end. It will provoke, challenge, and delight readers to look at the most basic underpinnings of existence in a whole new way. In the words of Richard Dawkins: this could potentially be the most important scientific book since Darwin's On the Origin of Species. Features Summary A provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical questions: where did the universe come from and how will it end? Author Lawrence Krauss Publisher Simon & Schuster Release date 20121015 Pages 202 ISBN 1-4711-1268-3 ISBN 13 978-1-4711-1268-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Non-stop action, terrifying dinosaurs and a race to save the world...'I'm sorry,' I said, sure I hadn't heard her right. 'Do you mean you are still bringing dinosaurs back to life?' Were people really still resurrecting the creatures responsible for nearly wiping out the human race? Sky Mundy's life has changed dramatically since she fled the underground compound where she grew up. She and her friends are now prey to dinosaurs and being pursued by marines but Sky is determined to follow a map left by her missing father. When the map leads to a hidden underwater lab, Sky is horrified to learn that scientists are still breeding dinosaurs. As she delves deeper into her father's secrets, Sky uncovers a plan that will destroy the world, unless she can put a stop to it... Features Summary Non-stop action, terrifying dinosaurs and a race to save the world... Author Laura Martin Publisher HarperCollins Children's Books Release date 20170406 Pages 384 ISBN 0-00-815292-6 ISBN 13 978-0-00-815292-5