Over the past decade, asteroids have come to the forefront of planetary science. Scientists across broad disciplines are increasingly recognizing that understanding asteroids is essential to discernin
A benchmark study in the changing field of urban anthropology, Berlin, Alexanderplatz is an ethnographic examination of the rapid transformation of the unified Berlin. Through a captivating account of
For decades, the spacefaring species of Known Space have battled over the largest artifact—and grandest prize—in the galaxy: the all-but-limitless resources and technology of the Ringworld. But withou
In Southeast Europe, the Balkans, and Middle East, scholars often refer to the "peaceful coexistence" of various religious and ethnic groups under the Ottoman Empire before ethnonationalist conflicts
Explores the history of space travel, including the launch of Sputnik, the first manned space flights, the moon landings, and the Space Shuttle program.
His destiny rests in Seoul… Drake has been through a lot with his fiancée, Lacey, but the biggest obstacle has yet to come. His journey into adulthood has been one constant struggle due to doors left
Readers will find out about the other planets that scientists have discovered through accessible text, fun fact boxes, and amazing photographs. They will be introduced to amazing scientific tools incl
T. Ito, International Space University, Strasbourg Central Campus, 1 Rue Jean Dominique Cassini, Parc d'Innovation, 67400 lllkirch-Graffenstaden, France e-mail: ito@isu. isunet. edu M. J. Rycroft, CA
Offers a history of humanity's understanding of the universe, including early philosopher's cosmologies, the flat disc universe ceding to celestial spheres, and the geocentric model ceding to the heli
