Psychic Exploration, A Challenge for Science is a primer on psychic research, life's purpose, and the meaning of the universe. Originally published in 1974, this landmark anthology of nearly thirty ch
Careers in Focus: Space Exploration covers 17 jobs in the astronomical field. Job profiles include:Aerospace engineersAstrobiologistsAstronautsAstronomersAvionics engineers and techniciansChemical eng
Bring history to life for students in grades 6?12 using Exploration, Revolution, and Constitution! This 128-page book is perfect for independent study or use as a tutorial aid. It explores history, ge
In 1517, the Ottoman Sultan Selim "the Grim" conquered Egypt and brought his empire for the first time in history into direct contact with the trading world of the Indian Ocean. During the decades th
A comprehensive guidebook to exploring the North and South Poles, written by renowned pioneer Dixie Dansercoer. A practical guide illustrated with suitably atmospheric photography, it is full of amazi
The Defining Documents series combines key primary source documents from Colonial America with expert analysis. Plus, complimentary online access is provided through Salem History.
Look up at the night sky. People have always wondered what is out there. From the first satellites to the latest shuttle launches, space exploration has changed. This book shares the amazing history a
This title presents a uniquely human perspective on the quest to explore space and to understand the universe through the lens of the arts, humanities, and social sciences. It considers early stories
What have people discovered in space, and when and how did they discover it? Planets, moons, and stars astronauts, rockets, and more are packed inside this book length timeline. Pick a point and start
Covering all aspects of global exploration, from Antarctica to the North Pole, The Oxford Companion to World Exploration examines the lives and expeditions of heroic and influential explorers. This co
Looks at important writings and moments in American history from the years of early exploration to some of the first colonies settled in the New World.
The most comprehensive upstream petroleum dictionary ever published. More than 20,000 definitions of words, phrases and abbreviations used in exploration, drilling and production with more than 500 il
Researchers in the field of exploration geophysics have developed new methods for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of gravity and magnetic data, based on detailed investigations of bore
Bonhomme (Russian and environmental history, Youngstown State U.) traces Russian explorers and expeditions from the late sixteenth century to recent times, to introduce nonspecialists to an under-stud
Data accumulation, analysis, and interpretation technology are critical in hydrocarbon exploration and extraction to maximize petroleum recovery and development. Dynamic Well Testing in Petroleum Expl
The natural wonder of the Adirondack Mountains in New York State can inspire the entire family. How high do the peaks stretch? What do kilns do? And what, exactly, is a "yarn"? Educa
This fascinating book is a must-have text for space enthusiasts with an engineering bent. It is a detailed history of unmanned missions that have explored our solar system. The subject is treated wher
The book presents a unique overview of activities in human spaceflight and exploration and a discussion of future development possibilities. It provides an introduction for the general public interest
Aimed at student researchers at the high school and beginning undergraduate levels, this text covers the maritime exploration that drove European trade and imperial expansion during the period 1415-18
This report outlines the findings of the Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space, which aimed to identify key research imperatives for the life and physical sciences in the context
The Exploration of Supramolecular Systems and Nanostructures by Photochemical Techniques provides a comprehensive view of the most commonly used photochemical and photophysical techniques and their ap
Will eating insects change the world for the better??Meet the beetles: there are millions and millions of them and many fewer of the rest of us ? mammals, birds, and reptiles. Since before recorded hi
A groundbreaking guide to the universe and how our latest deep-space discoveries are forcing us to revisit what we know - and what we don't. On March 21, 2013, the European Space Agency released a map
