This guide is designed to make fractals easy for computer enthusiasts to understand and enjoy, while giving them the practical know-how to create fractal images on their PCs. While Laplante uses simple formulas to demonstrate fractal theory, he aims…
Not Even Wrong is a fascinating exploration of our attempts to come to grips with perhaps the most intellectually demanding puzzle of all: how does the universe work at its most fundamental level?
The book begins with an historical survey of the…
Written by Peter Wlasuk, an astronomer at the Florida International University, Observing the Moon is a definitive work. An invaluable reference book for anyone seriously interested in the Moon and its geology, it is also a perfect companion for…
This systematic presentation of the current status and problems of the theory and observations of gravitational lensing starts from the equations of classical electrodynamics and general relativity, and develops for the first time gravitational…
Starting with the description of our home galaxy the Milky Way, this cogently written textbook introduces the reader to the astronomy of galaxies, their structure, active galactic nuclei, evolution and large scale distribution. Then, from the…
Met 100 weetjes over de aarde maak je een fantastische reis langs alle bijzonderheden van onze planeet. Je zult verbazingwekkende ontdekkingen doen over het ontstaan van de aarde, vulkanen, bergmassieven, klimaatverschijnselen en schitterende bos-…
Seeking Ultimates: An Intuitive Guide to Physics, Second Edition takes us on a journey that explores the limits of our scientific knowledge, emphasizing the gaps that are left. The book starts with everyday concepts such as temperature, and proceeds…
Teaches the reader to identify and track planets with planet-spotting tables to the year 2000; then use the sky maps to help find stars and constellations every night. A list of 88 constellations with their Latin and common names is included.