Product Description: The assault was failing. Wellington’s men had stormed the walls of the great frontier fortress of Badajoz only to be beaten back with terrible losses. Then on the keep of the old castle the French flag was torn down and a British officer’s red jacket was hauled up the flagpole...read more

Product Description: Like the author's previous book, The British Army Against Napoleon, Charging Against Wellington draws heavily on primary sources, manuals, memoirs, and regimental histories to bring to life the officers and men of the regiments that fought...read more

Product Description: Despite the bewildering number of tomes devoted to the Napoleonic wars, much basic data as been hitherto unavailable to anyone other than the most ardent scholars. McGuigan and Burnham have collected a tremendous treasure trove of information in a readily accessible form...read more

Product Description: Aimed at the popular audience by experienced astronomy author Patricia Daniels with contributions by former editor of Astronomy magazine Robert Burnham and highlighted by 160 photographs, diagrams and maps, this superb guide explores every corner of Earth’s planetary neighborhood, from the fiery sun at its center to the dark, icy realm where interstellar space begins...read more

Product Description: The British army reached the apogee of its success in the war against Napoleon, and in particular in the famous campaigns in the Peninsula, while under Wellington¹s command. Yet many aspects of how it achieved its victories have been ignored or taken for granted...read more

Product Description: This guided tour of the universe composed of photographs, diagrams, and star maps is a practical reference to the night sky. Each aspect of the solar system is covered, from star formations and the expansion of the universe to the evolution of astronomy and the latest technological developments...read more

Product Description: This brand new series has been written for the University of Cambridge International Examinations course for AS and A Level Mathematics (9709). This title covers the requirements of P2 and P3. The authors are experienced examiners and teachers who have written extensively at this level, so have ensured all mathematical concepts are explained using language and terminology that is appropriate for students across the world...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

A complete, illustrated guide for amateur astronomers describes twenty telescope tours of some of the sky's most fascinating phenomena, as well as information on skywatching tools and equipment, celestial bodies and artificial satellites, constellations, and more. Original. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Spectacular and mysterious objects that come and go in the night sky, comets have dwelt in our popular culture for untold ages. As remnants from the formation of the Solar system, they are objects of key scientific research and space missions...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Brilliant photos and illustrations, star charts, and hands-on projects enhance this comprehensive reference guide about the universe, planets, stars, solar systems, and more. (view table of contents)

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An astronomical observer's manual offers maps, diagrams, field identification techniques, background information, and an overview of cutting edge research

Offers tips on choosing skywatching tools, gives hints for sketching and photographing the night sky, and provides celestial charts (view table of contents)

Recounts how the comet was discovered, offers advice on observing it, and tells how to discover one's own comet (view table of contents)

Charts of the constellations visible in the night sky during the seasons of the year are accompanied by advice on observing the stars

Offers comprehensive coverage of the numerous celestial objects outside our solar system