Uncharted Constellations
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Uncharted Constellations
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Author : John C. Barentine
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-04-04
Uncharted Constellations written by John C. Barentine and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-04 with Science categories.
This book compiles an array of interesting constellations that fell by the wayside before the IAU established the modern canon of constellations. That decision left out lesser known ones whose history is nevertheless interesting, but at last author John Barentine is giving them their due. This book is a companion to "The Lost Constellations", highlighting the more obscure configurations. The 16 constellations found in this volume fall into one or more of three broad categories: asterims, such as the Big Dipper in Ursa Major; single-sourced constellations introduced on surviving charts by a cartographer perhaps currying the favor of sponsors; and re-brands, new figures meant to displace existing constellations, often for an ideological reason. All of them reveal something unique about the development of humanity's map of the sky.
Uncharted Constellations
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Author : Siobhan Logan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Uncharted Constellations written by Siobhan Logan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with categories.
Stars Uncharted
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Author : S. K. Dunstall
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2018-08-14
Stars Uncharted written by S. K. Dunstall and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-14 with Fiction categories.
In this rip-roaring space opera, a ragtag band of explorers are out to make the biggest score in the galaxy. On this space jump, no one is who they seem . . . Captain Hammond Roystan is a simple cargo runner who has stumbled across the find of a lifetime: the Hassim, a disabled exploration ship--and its valuable record of unexplored worlds. His junior engineer, Josune Arriola, said her last assignment was in the uncharted rim. But she is decked out in high-level bioware that belies her humble backstory. A renowned body-modification artist, Nika Rik Terri has run afoul of clients who will not take no for an answer. She has to flee off-world, and she is dragging along a rookie modder, who seems all too experienced in weapons and war . . . Together this mismatched crew will end up on one ship, hurtling through the lawless reaches of deep space with Roystan at the helm. Trailed by nefarious company men, they will race to find the most famous lost world of all--and riches beyond their wildest dreams . . .
Uncharted Stars
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Author : Andre Norton
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2015-12-01
Uncharted Stars written by Andre Norton and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-01 with Fiction categories.
In the “excellent” sequel to The Zero Stone, Murdoc Jern searches for the source of the mysterious gem that leaves violence in its wake (Kirkus Reviews). The Zero Stone is the greatest treasure—and the greatest curse. It holds all the power of the universe, and such power is worth killing for. The seemingly dull, lifeless rock is Murdoc Jern’s sole inheritance from his father, who himself was murdered over the stone. But to uncover its power, he first has to figure out the secret of its origins. With no choice but to run for life and limb while trying to solve the mystery of the Zero Stone, Murdoc and his feline mutant companion, Eet, travel across the galaxy—business class, of course—hopping from world to world and bad situation to worse in their quest. All they have to do now is duck the lethally unforgiving Thieves Guild, avoid the never-give-up law enforcement corps of the Patrol, and somehow manage to stay alive if they want to unleash the most awesome power the universe has ever seen . . . Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton’s “version of hallucinatory and telepathic events is excellent and the . . . duo is inspired.” Along with The Zero Stone, these novels are “two of the author’s best” (Kirkus Reviews).
Stories In The Stars
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Author : Susanna Hislop
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2014-10-30
Stories In The Stars written by Susanna Hislop and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-30 with Science categories.
***AS READ ON BBC RADIO 4*** Travel the night sky and discover the stories in the stars. ‘What a beautiful book it is! A treasured possession.’ Mary Beard 'No astronomy book can claim to be as beautiful as the night sky, but Stories in the Stars comes closest!' Tristan Gooley Look up: above us is a jet-black canvas pricked with white dots, and a carnival of animals, mythical creatures, gods and goddesses in its shining constellations. Here, Susanna Hislop – writer and stargazer – and Hannah Waldron – international artist – leap between centuries, cultures and traditions to present a whole universe of stories in all their blazing glory. Stories in the Stars is an imaginative and whimsical exploration of each of the night sky’s 88 constellations: a playful and stunningly illustrated compendium.
The Lost Constellations
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Author : John C. Barentine
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-10-23
The Lost Constellations written by John C. Barentine and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-23 with Science categories.
Casual stargazers are familiar with many classical figures and asterisms composed of bright stars (e.g., Orion and the Plough), but this book reveals not just the constellations of today but those of yesteryear. The history of the human identification of constellations among the stars is explored through the stories of some influential celestial cartographers whose works determined whether new inventions survived. The history of how the modern set of 88 constellations was defined by the professional astronomy community is recounted, explaining how the constellations described in the book became permanently “extinct.” Dr. Barentine addresses why some figures were tried and discarded, and also directs observers to how those figures can still be picked out on a clear night if one knows where to look. These lost constellations are described in great detail using historical references, enabling observers to rediscover them on their own surveys of the sky. Treatment of the obsolete constellations as extant features of the night sky adds a new dimension to stargazing that merges history with the accessibility and immediacy of the night sky.
A World History Of Chinese Literature
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Author : Yingjin Zhang
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-07-25
A World History Of Chinese Literature written by Yingjin Zhang and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-25 with Literary Criticism categories.
Providing a broad introduction to the area, A World History of Chinese Literature maps the field of Chinese literature across its various worlds, looking both within – at the world of Chinese literature, its history, linguistic, cultural, local, and regional specificities – and without – at the way Chinese literature has circulated throughout the world. The thematic focus allows for a broad number of key categories, such as authors, genres, genders, regions, as well as innovative explorations of new topics and issues such as inter-arts performativity and transmediation. The sections cover the circulation and reception of China in world literature, as well as the worlds of: Chinese literature across the globe Borders, oceans, and rainforests Comparative literary genres Translingual writers and scholars Gender configurations Translation and transmediation With a focus on the twentieth and twenty-first century, this collection intervenes in current debates on global Chinese literature, Sinophone and Sinoscript studies, and the production and reception of literary works by ethnic Chinese in non-Sinitic languages, as well as Anglophone literature inspired by Chinese literary tradition. It will be of interest to anyone working on or studying Chinese literature, language and culture, as well as world literatures in relation to China.
Chronergy Nexus
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Author : Aditya Singh
language : en
Publisher: Aditya Singh
Release Date : 2023-08-13
Chronergy Nexus written by Aditya Singh and has been published by Aditya Singh this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-08-13 with Science categories.
In the vast expanse of cosmic exploration, a profound reimagining of the universe's origins and evolution beckons our intellectual curiosity. Within these pages unfolds a quest that transcends conventional boundaries, delving into the intricate interplay of time and energy that influences the very essence of existence. Anchored in Einstein's groundbreaking theory of relativity, this journey reveals a tapestry of revelations woven by the symphonic dynamics of fundamental forces. Central to this exploration is "The Trifold Temporal Paradigm," intricately weaving Forward Time, Backward Time, and Cyclic Time into a symphony of distinct patterns. Beyond theoretical discourse, this expedition illuminates the enigmatic genesis of the universe, its complex evolution, and the harmonious rhythm that echoes throughout cosmic epochs.
Stories Of The Constellations
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Author : Kieron Connolly
language : en
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Release Date : 2014-09-01
Stories Of The Constellations written by Kieron Connolly and has been published by Amber Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The stories behind the 12 star signs (such as the Gemini twins, the Taurus bull), along with more than 25 other characters from mythology who also have a place in the heavens, such as Perseus carrying Medusa’s head of snakes, three-headed dog Cerberus and hero Hercules fighting the dragon Draco.
Uncharted Stars
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Author : Jon Veinberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Uncharted Stars written by Jon Veinberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with categories.