Deze auteur verkent de kosmos door de lens van wetenschapscommunicatie, waardoor de wonderen van de astronomie binnen bereik komen voor een breder publiek. Zijn werk richt zich op hoe we de verbazingwekkende verschijnselen die met het blote oog of met eenvoudige apparatuur waarneembaar zijn, beter kunnen begrijpen en waarderen. Door middel van zijn geschriften moedigt hij lezers aan om de nachtelijke hemel met hernieuwde ontzag en nieuwsgierigheid te ontdekken en te verkennen.
This groundbreaking study offers a fresh perspective on electricity in the natural world, drawing on new experiments and observations to explain phenomena such as lightning and thunder. With clear explanations and rich illustrations, the book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of electricity.
What causes mental health problems? Nature or nurture? Brain and biology? Genetic inheritance or social environment? Revised and updated, this concise book explains what we know today about the origins of mental distress, drawing on the latest research from across the world.
From within King's Reach Tower on the banks of the Thames, John Sanders masterminded the output of Britain's biggest comics publisher over twenty-five years. In this memoir he reveals, for the first time, his story and that of the medium that would go on to dominate global culture.
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This special edition of 50 Things to See with a Telescope explains everything you need to jumpstart your journey in astronomy. Written specifically for those living south of the equator, you will learn how to identify constellations, planets, stars, galaxies, nebulae and more. To aid in your exploration, this book provides images of the sky as seen by the naked eye and as viewed through a telescope. Note: If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, consider 50 Things to See with a Telescope: A young Stargazer's Guide.
English-medium universities around the world face real challenges in ensuring that incoming students have the language and literacy skills they need to cope with the demands of their degree programmes. One response has been a variety of institutional initiatives to assess students after admission, in order to identify those with significant needs and advise them on how to enhance their academic language ability. This volume brings together papers from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Oman, South Africa and the United States, written by language assessment specialists who discuss issues in the design and implementation of these post-admission assessments in their own institutions. A major theme running through the book is the need to evaluate the validity of such assessments not just on their technical quality but on their impact, in terms of giving students access to effective means of developing their language skills and ultimately enhancing their academic achievement.
Exploring the cosmos from your backyard, this guide highlights 50 celestial objects including planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulae. Featuring updated star maps and eclipse charts valid until 2030, it makes stargazing accessible for beginners. The "Telescope View" feature provides visual insights into how these objects appear through a small telescope, enhancing the viewing experience. Perfect for amateur astronomers looking to deepen their understanding of the night sky.
The first biography of the man who launched the self-help phenomenon. Based on contemporary sources, many previously unexamined. Addresses timeless questions - of progress and freedom, success and failure, work and happiness, the individual and the state. A story rich in present-day relevance - topical and controversial.
A definitive work which brings together, for the first time, decades of archaeological research into the Small Isles, presented for a general audience. Provides a tour of both the past and the present for visitors and walkers who would like to know more about the history of these islands.