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A Comprehensive Guide to Asteroids, Solar Flares, Space Junk, and Other Cosmic Threats to Life on EarthEarth is not isolated in space, but surrounded by a wide range of potentially hazardous phenomena within our solar system and beyond. While none pose an immediate threat to life on our planet, scientists around the world must continually monitor these dangers, assess their risks, and develop strategies to mitigate them.In this accessible and informative exploration, Ryan French examines the science behind a variety of cosmic hazards, analyzing their likelihood and potential impact on Earth. Topics include asteroids and near-Earth objects, space weather and solar flares, Earth's magnetic polarity reversals, the growing problem of space debris, and the far-reaching effects of stellar and black hole collisions.This comprehensive overview offers a compelling look at the dynamic--and sometimes dangerous--environment surrounding our planet, underscoring the importance of ongoing research an

Handy little full colour map of Scotland. Excellent value and very detailed for its size. Double-sided folded map with the Central Belt, southern Scotland and northern England on one side and northern Scotland including Orkney and Shetland on the reverse. This map features: - Clear mapping at a scale of 8.7 miles to 1 inch - National Tourist Routes showing best routes through the most scenic areas - Top 100 places of interest - Park and Ride locations - Ideal companion to a sat-nav - it enables route planning and route sense-checking Essential for those planning a trip or who want an inexpensive and easy-to-use back up for a sat-nav.

Looking for your next adventure? This rail map of Japan is the perfect planning and travel companion.Dreaming of sake and sushi? Blossom trees and bullet trains? With suggested itineraries, travel tips, city profiles, a handy 'where to go and when' calendar and much more, using the Collins Rail Map of Japan to plan your adventure means those dreams can become a reality.With a durable card-cover, clear mapping and essential travel information and inspiration, there's no better way to plan your journey around Japan. Showing all the essential railways across the country, differentiating between Shinkansen and normal lines for ease of use, this two-sided map provides full coverage of Japan.Additional features include: Suggested itineraries and routes as sources of inspirationCity profiles of key destinations accompanied by beautiful picturesTips for travelling in Japan, including information about ticket types and passes, train company websites, and safety information for travelersKey Japa

Explore Ireland with this handy, full colour map.Handy little full colour map of Ireland at an excellent price. It is double-sided, with the south of Ireland up to and including Dublin on one side, and from Dublin northwards on the other. Ideal for the pocket, bag or glovebox of the car.This map includes: ?[ All the latest road changes?[ Places of interest?[ Ferry routes?[ Speed enforcement zones and safety camera locationsScale: 1:470,0007.5 miles to 1 inch

Explore new places with handy pocket maps from Collins. Handy little full colour map of the popular North Coast 500 route. A perfect guide for travelling around Northern Scotland. Detailed mapping and tourist information ideal for any road trip. Main features of this map include: - Clear mapping - Tourist attractions located and described - Ideal for touring with castles, museums, gardens, monuments, mountains, golf courses, walks and camping/caravan sites all on the map - Photographs of the main attractions along the route - Index to places of interest and place names Essential for those planning a trip on the North Coast 500.