The Essential Cosmic Perspective Media Update with Astronomy Place website, Skygazer Planetarium Software, eBook CDROM and Astronomy media workbook (3rd Edition)

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The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Third Edition Media Update features a new an effective learning program that uses chapter openers, headers, callouts in the text, and highly-visual chapter summaries to make learning goals more explicit and to tie together important astronomy concepts.

DEVELOPING PERSPECTIVE, Our Place in the Universe, Discovering the Universe for Yourself, The Science of Astronomy, KEY CONCEPTS FOR ASTRONOMY, Making Sense of the Universe -Understanding Motion, Energy and Gravity, Light - The Cosmic Messenger, LEARNING FROM OTHER WORLDS, Our Solar System and Its Origin, Earth and the Terrestrial Worlds, Jovian Planet Systems, Remnants of Rock and Ice: Asteroids, Comets, and Pluto, STARS, Our Star, Other Stars, Star Stuff, The Bizarre Stellar Graveyard, GALAXIES AND BEYOND, Our Galaxy, A Universe of Galaxies, Dark Matter and the Fate of the Universe, The Beginning of Time, LIFE ON EARTH AND BEYOND, Life in the Universe: Prospects for Microbes, Civilizations, and Interstellar Travel.

For all readers interested in important astronomy concepts.

Customer Reviews:

Good book but I believe there are better.......2006-11-27

The good: This book is easy to read and understand, assumes very little of the reader other than a general understanding of current science. Explainations are clear and build logically throughout the book. Very little math - any high school math would be enough to understand what little there is in this book. Information is up to date and the book has many good pictures and diagrams to aid in understanding.

The not as good: I would have liked more in depth detail. I know this is somewhat subjective the book still has nearly 500 pages, however the text often only covers 60% of a page. In comparison to the at least two compeating books "Astronomy Today" and "The Universe" have over 700 pages each and more like 90% of a text page coverage just to grossly compare them. Each of these books also are easy to read, have good pictures and diagrams too.

So all in all this book is good and covers the subject well, but if you wish more detail other books may be better choices.

Everything you want to know, plus a great CDRom!.......2003-04-07

This book is really good, especially for those interested in the universe and its formation. It also comes with a CDRom with video clips and a study guide for students. A useful, and interesting book!

Essential Cosmic Perspective with MasteringAstronomy(TM) and Voyager SkyGazer Planetarium Software, The (4th Edition) (MasteringAstronomy Series)

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Essential Cosmic Perspective with MasteringAstronomy(TM) and Voyager SkyGazer Planetarium Software, The (4th Edition) (MasteringAstronomy Series)
Jeffrey O. Bennett , Megan Donahue , Nicholas Schneider , and Mark Voit
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
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ASIN: 0805393927

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KEY MESSAGE: The Essential Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition has been thoroughly revised to include more quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration and photo program, and an unparalleled new media package. Built from the ground up on our new understanding of the universe, the Fourth Edition retains all of the features that have made this text so popular, while adding new features and supplements that enhance the book’s pedagogy to make it the strongest text in the one-semester astronomy market. The Fourth Edition features optional quantitative reasoning boxes, basic equations throughout the text, new end-of-chapter problems, and a consolidated math appendix to emphasize quantitative understanding. Key figures have been annotated to guide reader interpretation of difficult concepts. New two-page illustrations throughout the text, and at the end of every part, visually tie together key concepts from across chapters to drive home main ideas in a meaningful way. Developing Perspective: Our Place in the Universe, Discovering the Universe for Yourself, The science of Astronomy. Key Concepts for Astronomy: Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity, Light: The Cosmic Messenger Our Solar System and Its Origin, Earth and the Terrestrial Worlds, Jovian Planet Systems, Remnants of Rock and Ice: Asteroids, Comets, and the Kuiper Belt. Stars: Our Star, Surveying the Stars, Star Stuff, The Bizarre Stellar Graveyard. Galaxies and Beyond: Our Galaxy, A Universe of Galaxies, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe, The Beginning of Time. Life on Earth and Beyond: Life in the Universe. AUDIENCE: For all readers interested in astronomy and a new understanding of the universe.

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Very happy with this purchase.......2007-09-08

I received the book I ordered faster than I had expected and it was brand new.
I couldn't be happier.
Would do business with this seller without any hesitation.

Cosmic Perspective Media Update with MasteringAstronomy(TM) and Voyager SkyGazer Planetarium Software, The (4th Edition) (MasteringAstronomy Series)

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It does the job of teaching about astronomy

Cosmic Perspective Media Update with MasteringAstronomy(TM) and Voyager SkyGazer Planetarium Software, The (4th Edition) (MasteringAstronomy Series)
Jeffrey O. Bennett , Megan Donahue , Nicholas Schneider , and Mark Voit
Manufacturer: Benjamin Cummings
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0805366474

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KEY MESSAGE: Building on a long tradition of strong pedagogy and streamlined presentation, The Cosmic Perspective, Fourth Edition Media Update now includes an enhanced media package that features the most advanced astronomy tutorial, assessment, and self-study system ever built. The Fourth Edition Media Update includes MasteringAstronomyâ¢, Voyager SkyGazer planetarium software, an updated Astronomy Media Workbook, and an e-book CD-ROM with embedded animations – a convenient additional study resource for readers on the go – all designed to seamlessly incorporate media into lectures and at-home study. The Fourth Edition Media Update is a reader-friendly text that focuses on central ideas and unifying themes to provide a cosmic context. Developing Perspective: Our Place in the Universe, Discovering the Universe for Yourself, The Science of Astronomy, Celestial Timekeeping and Navigation. Key Concepts for Astronomy: Making Sense of the Universe: Understanding Motion, Energy, and Gravity, Light and Matter: Reading Messages from the Cosmos, Telescopes: Portals of Discovery. Learning from Other Worlds: Our Planetary System, Formation of the Solar System, Planetary Geology: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds, Planetary Atmospheres: Earth and the Other Terrestrial Worlds, Jovian Planet Systems, Remnants of Rock and Ice: Asteroids, Comets, and the Kuiper Belt , Other Planetary Systems: The New Science of Distant Worlds. A Deeper Look at Nature: Space and Time, Spacetime and Gravity, Building Blocks of the Universe. Stellar Alchemy: Our Star, Surveying the Stars, Star Birth, Star Stuff, The Bizarre Stellar Graveyard. Galaxies and Beyond, Our Galaxy, Galaxies and the Foundation of Modern Cosmology, Galaxy Evolution, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Fate of the Universe, The Beginning of Time. Life on Earth and Beyond: Life in the Universe For all readers interested in astronomy in a cosmic context.

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It does the job of teaching about astronomy.......2007-05-14

This book does the job it is designed to do, and it is written well, so it is relatively easy to understand. I recommend this book.

Fluffy's Funny Field Trip (Fluffy, the Classroom Guinea Pig) (Hello Reader! Level 3 Grades 1 & 2)

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mom of 3

Fluffy's Funny Field Trip (Fluffy, the Classroom Guinea Pig) (Hello Reader! Level 3 Grades 1 & 2)
Kate Mcmullan
Manufacturer: Cartwheel
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0439206731

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When Fluffy smells food inside Ms. Day¹s handbag, he climbs inside. Soon, Fluffy is on his way to a fun-filled day at the planetarium! Inspired by the constellations Pegasus, The Big Dipper, and The Great Bear, he dreams up some of his own: Pigasus, The Great Carrot, and the best constellation of all . . . Fluffy Major!

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mom of 3.......2006-07-29

This is the summer before second grade for my son and Fluffy books are perfect to keep him reading throughout the summer. Fluffy is a guinea pig who lives in a classroom. He is very funny and witty. Fluffy will keep your child laughing and interested.

The Planetarium (French Literature Series)

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The trailing off gets old
An intriguing little read
experiment in the practice of writing vs. enjoyable read

The Planetarium (French Literature Series)
Nathalie Sarraute
Manufacturer: Dalkey Archive Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 156478410X

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The trailing off gets old.......2006-10-25

I haven't gotten very far into this book...it's like...it's really hard to get into...I'm not sure why...I want to like it...I've heard good things...about the...writer...

This is how ellipses are used in this book. To distraction. Throughout the whole thing. I tried to look past it or get over it, but I couldn't.

I tried reading it straight through and couldn't, so then I flipped through and read whatever fragments of pages caught my eye. I could tell by doing this that Sarraute has interesting ideas in this book, and that her way of telling a story from a psychological standpoint is admirable, but it was like trying to talk to someone who trails off mid-sentence, every sentence. Even if they were the most fascinating person alive, I wouldn't be able to talk to them because it would bug me.

Maybe everyone who likes this book is a bigger person than I. I hope for poor dead Sarraute's sake that most readers are. That's why it's 3 stars instead of 2 or 1. I can tell if I were a more patient person and could stand the over-over-over use of ellipses for 250 pages straight, this book would be interesting.

An intriguing little read.......2006-05-23

Nathalie Sarraute isn't quite as eccentric and daring as I'd been led to believe before I got around to reading her. In fact her subject matter is decidedly traditional - it's just her approach that's so unusual. She discusses ordinary scenarios of human life - here, the life of a young man, his wife and his aunt - in terms of pure psychology, not of narrative.

The effect is that dialogue blends with stream-of-consciousness in a compelling flow. There's little traditional characterization; rather, Sarraute illustrates her characters solely through what they say and think. I don't know whether she intended literary revolution in works such as this, but it's inarguable that she does something fascinating and new here. Highly recommended.

experiment in the practice of writing vs. enjoyable read.......2002-05-15

sarraute's contribution it the nouveau roman and the radicalisaton of the traditional novel is beyond question, what is doubtful is whether such formal experimantation is conducive to enjoyment of the book as entertainment. interesting but dry

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Le Planetarium
Nathalie Sarraute
Manufacturer: Gallimard
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: B000NUSRX4

Western Astrolabes (Historic Scientific Instruments of the Adler Planetarium Series; Vol. 1)

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Alla scoperta delle radici della scienza

Western Astrolabes (Historic Scientific Instruments of the Adler Planetarium Series; Vol. 1)
Roderick Webster
Manufacturer: Adler Planetarium & Astronomy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1891220012

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The astrolabe was the most sophisticated astronomical instrument of the pre-telescopic age, and one of the most beautiful instruments of any age. Combining a simple observational tool with an elegant analogue computer, it was used for everything from time-telling to surveying, from casting a horoscope to converting among equatorial, ecliptic, and horizon coordinate systems. It was also one of the finest products of mathematically informed craftsmen. In medieval and Renaissance Europe it was emblematic of the astronomer's profession, and often of a nobleman's erudition. In the Islamic world it aided travelers with their daily prayers. Today astrolabes are among the most highly prized instruments of early science.

The Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum in Chicago is home to one of the world's three or four great collections of astrolabes. In this volume Roderick and Marjorie Webster, Adler Curators Emeriti, present the Western astrolabes from the Adler's collection. The earliest of these instruments dates from the thirteenth century; others are from the workshops of the greatest craftsmen of the Renaissance. All are described here and illustrated lavishly with photographs showing the front, the back, and additional details such as the maker's signature. Introductory essays by the Websters and Sara Schechner Genuth explain the use of the astrolabe and its role in cultural and social history, while the appendices and bibliography provide information essential to the specialist.

Inaugurating the multi-volume catalogue of the Adler's collection, this book lovingly documents the Western astrolabes, astrolabe-quadrants, and mariner's astrolabes at the Adler.

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Alla scoperta delle radici della scienza.......2000-05-01

Conoscere la scienza implicita negli astrolabi non è solo impresa scientifica, ma anche operazione culturale. Si tratta di ripercorrere le radici culturali della nostra civiltà. Padre Dante Alighieri e il suo Paradiso diverranno più comprensibili. Il cielo più affascinante.

The Glow-In-the-dark Planetarium Book (Pictureback(R))

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beginning star gazing

The Glow-In-the-dark Planetarium Book (Pictureback(R))
Annie Ingle
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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Binding: Paperback

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Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations

ASIN: 0679843671
Release Date: 1993-10-12

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With glowing constellations on every page, young stargazers will love this entertaining and easy-to-read introduction to astronomy.

Customer Reviews:

beginning star gazing.......2000-09-19

my son is 6 years old and has recently gotten interested in the world of science. stargazing and finding constellations has been a big interest of his. this book is easy for this age group to follow and changes subjects frequently enough that they don't get bored. they learn about the night sky and some of the words are also easy enough that he reads some of it himself. the only drawback of this book is the "man in the moon" picture seemed to scare my son a little but he still pronounces it his favorite book..."just not the scarey part"!

Astronomical Observatories and Planetariums of the World

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Astronomical Observatories and Planetariums of the World
Dan Van Dorn
Manufacturer: Map Link
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Binding: Map

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ASIN: 0783498039

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Folded, world map of contemporary observatories and planetariums, including historic sites and meteor impact craters. Numbered sites on map correspond to information regarding the site on reverse side. Map also shows radiance data (low levels of visible to near infrared radiance at night). Insets include Europe, eastern U.S., western U.S., New England, Argentin/Chile, Japan, and photos.

Out and About at the Planetarium (Field Trips)

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Out and About at the Planetarium (Field Trips)
Theresa Jarosz Alberti
Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
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Binding: Library Binding

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Just when Chiharu has decided he doesn't hate Kyo all that much and they can be friends, he accidentally touches her breast. Kyo, afraid she might be found out, makes a hurried excuse and comes up with a plan to make herself seem more masculine.

Customer Reviews:

A review for volume 8 .......2005-05-10

{Note: I put this review on the page for Volume 8 of Girl Got Game, but for some reason Amazon has put this review under other volumes.}

Here's the summary given by Tokyopop (the summary Amazon has written is for a different volume):

"The perfect combination for love: magical mushrooms and steamy hot springs! Imai decides that the basketball team should go on a mushroom gathering trip to the hot springs. During the trip Kensuke tells an annoyed Chiharu that he's asked Kyo to go steady with him. To spice things up, Kyo and Chiharu mistakenly eat some mushrooms, which make them behave in rather uncharacteristic ways - like confessing their love for each other! Is it love brewing or are the mushrooms doing the talking?"

This volume was as hilarious as the others. Between the hijinx and misunderstandings this book had me cracking up all the way through. And what's great about this volume is that we finally get to see a progression in Chiharu and Kyo's relationship.

Just as the summary said, these two end up in a pretty close encounter when they eat some bad mushrooms on a school trip. But just when you think those two might finally go somewhere, Kyo and Kenseke end up in a pretty "interesting" position . . . one you just have to see. But not to worry, this just helps to set the stage for some honesty in feelings between Kyo and Chiharu.

I would highly recommend getting this volume . . . as a matter of fact I would highly recommend getting the entire series. It is just sooo funny. It will have you rolling on the floor in fits of laughter.

I love this series........2004-12-19

Shizaru Seino has created an awesome series. She acts like she knows so much about basket ball, yet in an interview with Seino from volume 2, she doesn't even know how to play basketball. If I had a conversation with her, I'd tell her she should play basketball, considering I've played basketball for years.

In the last book, a new character, Kensuke Yura, appears. He's very smart and has played basketball before, yet he hasn't shown up for practice for such a long time. But Kyo convinces him to come back. At Kyo and Yura's first practice together, Kyo finds out that Yura doesn't really have a good relationship with the other players.

Then an accidental encounter leads up to a big misunderstanding involving...Chiharu, the guy who is ticked off everyday about something different. But something happens that totally leaves Kyo in the dust.

What is it? Read the book and find out ^_^.

A must Read!!!!.......2004-12-09

This is one story you wouldnt want to miss!!! A story of a girl that got enrolled into a cool school by her father.. its almost perfect, or so she thought.. Until she found out that she got enrolled as a "BOY". Follow how is she going to resolve her predicament, specially when she starts to like a boy, who is by the way her roommate and also a teammate in basketball. What is she going to do??

This Manga, is soo funny that is addicting. Full of Lovable Characters, crazy antics and will just keep you asking for more!!!!

You havent read this yet, piece of advice!! A MUST READER!!

Good series... however.......2004-06-23

The review format is out of whack. I've seen stuff for Volume 2 marked under the section for Vol 4 or 8. This says it is Volume 10, but likely this very review title is wrong. If this is Volume 10, Volume 10 is the last of the series. The situation with her is resolved finally with her recently being discovered to be female. Is she allowed to stay, and will she find the boy of her dreams? You'll have to find out, I haven't read it either.

MUST READ.......2004-06-10

For all shoujo anime/manga fans out there, this is a must read! Of course, that's only my opinion. I really liked this series and I have already finished reading all of it in Chinese. Also, go read Fruits Basket and HANA-KIMI!!!!

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