John Mason Boeken

Astronomy: A Complete Introduction will ensure you recognize what you are seeing in the night sky. You will investigate the sun, moon, planets comets and stars and learn how to observe them. This comprehensive guide, complete with star charts, will map out the skies and allow you to impress your friends with your knowledge of the sky at night. Astronomy: A Complete Introduction includes: Chapter 1: Introducing Astronomy Chapter 2: The spinning sky Chapter 3: Sky-watchers Chapter 4: The astronomer's telescope Chapter 5: Into space Chapter 6: The Sun Chapter 7: The Moon Chapter 8: The Sun's family Chapter 9: The inner planets Chapter 10: The outer planets Chapter 11: Minor members of the Solar System Chapter 12: The stars Chapter 13: Pattern of stars Chapter 14: Double and variable stars Chapter 15: The life and times of a star Chapter 16: The Star-clusters and nebulae Chapter 17: The depths of the universe Chapter 18: Into the future - life beyond the Earth

The book explores the intricate relationship between learning and practicing mathematics, emphasizing the importance of active engagement in the learning process. It delves into various teaching methods and cognitive strategies that enhance mathematical understanding. By examining real-world applications and problem-solving techniques, it aims to equip readers with the skills necessary to approach mathematics confidently. The text is suitable for educators and learners alike, promoting a deeper appreciation for the subject through interactive and practical approaches.

Doing What Others Say Can't Be Done Challenging observations and thought-provoking insights to help you make the impossible happen in your life.

Strong, voice-driven poetry explores the broader experience of the African Diaspora, and taboos within taboos.

Offers a clear and succinct overview of the Cold War, emphasizing the critical interactions between the Soviet Union and the United States. It highlights key events, ideological conflicts, and the geopolitical landscape that shaped this pivotal period in history. Mason's work serves as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and ramifications of Cold War dynamics.

Exploring resilience in the face of adversity, this book delves into the human experience of encountering challenges and setbacks. It offers insights and strategies for maintaining strength and perseverance during tough times. Through compelling narratives and practical advice, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own responses to failure and learn how to rise above difficulties with renewed determination and hope.

An updated and expanded edition of a national best-seller, this book challenges readers to break free from mediocrity and embrace their true potential. It offers fresh insights and strategies for personal growth, encouraging individuals to confront their limitations and strive for excellence. With a focus on motivation and self-improvement, the revised content aims to inspire a new generation to reject complacency and pursue a life of purpose and achievement.

Find your way around the night sky with this handy guide to stargazing for beginners, written by Sir Patrick Moore.

This runaway national best seller is one of the most quoted books in Christian circles. It is a established backlist bestseller, having sold over 400,000 copies. Written to those who refuse to accept mediocrity in their lives, its short, quick-hitting nuggets of truth allow readers to capture the power of the author's inspirational challenge to really live.

Mathematics seems, on the face of it, a cut and dried subject. But does being able to do mathematics mean being competent at techniques? Understanding how ideas and techniques fit together? This book addresses these and other questions through a definition of learning as transformation in the way that learners perceive or think.