The eight articles and dozens of photographs and drawings in this book introduce the reader to the ancient astronomers -- their observatories, their... instruments, and their explorations of the awesome regularities (and shocking irregularities) that appear in the sky.The authors draw upon a wide range of disciplines -- history, archaeology, technology, even mythology in discussing their subjects. This book is one endeavor toward a reconstruction of the past of the human mind, using all available evidence: text, myth, spade; yet, there is a difference. That difference is that in the world of the heavens there are real phenomena, striking or subtle, enduring or transient, which can be invoked today to challenge or to support the inferences of the archeologist, epigrapher, historian, or mythologist.The authors go back to one sole source: real human beings watching the real sky; if we do so reflectively, we can share at every glance the roots of the power of human thought, the thought which once married science and literature, art and number, wonder and insight, when thoughtful people were still rather few under this ceaseless sky.

REA’s Physics Problem Solver Each Problem Solver is an insightful and essential study and solution guide chock-full of clear, concise problem-solving... gems. Answers to all of your questions can be found in one convenient source from one of the most trusted names in reference solution guides. More useful, more practical, and more informative, these study aids are the best review books and textbook companions available. They're perfect for undergraduate and graduate studies.This highly useful reference provides thorough coverage of statics, dynamics, heat, electricity and magnetism, wave motion, acoustics, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Numerous pictorial diagrams are included with complete illustrative explanations. Problem-solving strategies are included at the beginning of every chapter for each topic covered.

A comprehensive guide to the known universe. Great reference for classes, including earth science and physical science as well as astronomy. Also great... for those curious about the solar system and the universe beyond. This 6-page laminated guide includes: • history of astronomy • reference to space dimensions • solar system & terrestrial planets • jovian planets • the sun • stars - atoms & properties • starlight & galaxies • cosmological concepts

SparkChartsTM—created by Harvard students for students everywhere—serve as study companions and reference tools that cover a wide range of college... and graduate school subjects, including Business, Computer Programming, Medicine, Law, Foreign Language, Humanities, and Science. Titles like How to Study, Microsoft Word for Windows, Microsoft PowerPoint for Windows, and HTML give you what it takes to find success in school and beyond. Outlines and summaries cover key points, while diagrams and tables make difficult concepts easier to digest.  This six-page chart covers:Light, motion, and the astronomical scaleEarth-Moon-Sun systemPlanetary science, including terrestrial, Jovian, and extra-solar planetsExtras of the solar system such as comets, meteorites, and asteroidsThe formation of the solar systemOur Sun and stars as sunsExtragalactic astronomy, including galaxies and cosmology

If you’re a budding astronomer and need help in locating that one particular constellation or choosing the best telescope to use, this 6 page study... guide is for you! Jam-packed with great information, our guide details what you can view in the night sky—from binary stars to nebulae—and where you can see them. Also included are helpful tips and hints on how to properly stargaze, as well as charts and full-color illustrations. Topics covered include: •Guides to the Night Sky •Binoculars •Telescopes •The Moon •Celestial Sphere, Constellations, The Sun & Planets •Stars •…and more!

A comprehensive workbook covering all aspects of successful nonprofit developmentOne of the most significant factors in the success of any marketing and... fundraising program is the ability and willingness of the organization to take the time to develop an integrated development plan with realistic budgets, timelines, and areas of responsibility. The Nonprofit Development Companion examines all aspects of successful development and includes useable templates and examples that can be adapted for application within any nonprofit organization. Covers a specific element in each chapter, including mission, strategic planning, case for support, marketing/communications, use of volunteers, fundraising program, recordkeeping system, CEO, governing board, and development staffingIncludes templates and samples to provide specific examples to use right awayOffers a new approach to nonprofit fundraising and marketingBased on sound development principles, this book gives you the step-by-step guidance you need to build and run a successful development program.