Praise for the first edition: “Superbly well-produced. Any engagement with this ‘cosmic portfolio,’ from picture gazing to deep reading, is grandly rewarded.” — Booklist “The book’s precise descriptions and captions brilliantly complement the nearly 300 full-color Hubble images…. this is an amazing book…. Outstanding.” — Library Journal …
The modern classic, completely updated. The newest edition of The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide includes the latest data and answers the questions most often asked by home astronomers, from beginners to experienced stargazers. Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer provide expert guidance on the right types of telescopes and other equipment; photographing the stars through …
Deep-Sky Wonders: A Tour of the Universe with Sky and Telescope’s Sue French
A new collection from Sky and Telescope’s popular columnist. Sue French’s elegant, informative monthly columns in Sky and Telescope magazine have won this astronomy writer a passionate following among astronomy enthusiasts. In 2005, French published 60 of these columns in Celestial Sampler, a book that garnered rave reviews and earned bestseller sales. …
A comprehensive guide to the “king of street sports.” Intense racing, jaw-dropping stunts and freestyle tricks make BMX a favorite among youth. BMX Riding Skills is about the tricks, guiding readers through the maneuvers, techniques, clothing and equipment that add up to competition-worthy skills and a pro street image. Packed with hundreds of illustrations and action …
A complete guide to BMX freestyle. BMX trick riding is divided into two styles: flatland and air. Flatland, as the name suggests, refers to the jumps, turns and spins freestylers do from the ground. Air refers to the tricks that involve the ramps, rails and jumps commonly found at skate parks, which allow …
A comprehensive natural history of nature’s smallest bird species. The tiny hummingbird has long been a source of fascination for birdwatchers and naturalists alike. They number 300 species and Ronald Orenstein has a passion for all of them. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world. A hummingbird …
The subject of myth and superstition, the owl is instantly distinguished by its disconcerting stare and haunting cry. It is a mysterious and fearsome predator, a flawless hunter in the darkest of nights. It stakes out its territory on a perch high above and then, floating on silent wings, swoops down to snatch its unsuspecting prey. …
The Story of Golf in Fifty Holes (Fifty Things That Changed the Course of History)
The Story of Golf in Fifty Holes explores the 600-year history of the “game of honor.” It reveals the excitement and despair, the challenges overcome and the sweet victories, the sportsmanship and the stars bursting onto the scene. It also describes the developments in course design, like the first manmade water hazard, and the first central …
Play Better Hockey: 50 Essential Skills for Player Development
Ron Davidson’s 50 fundamental hockey skills and tactics will empower players to excel individually at this team game. At last! A book that focuses on the development of individual hockey skills and promotes a mastery of body positioning, skating and stick work. Learning these skills gives players a strong fundamental understanding of how to move effectively on …
Like having a personal tennis pro on call for expert coaching. Tennis Skills is an in-depth guide to improving a player’s game. It features a battery of lessons designed by tennis pros that lays down a solid foundation of stroke skills and game strategy. Clear instructions and annotated diagrams provide valuable coaching and corrective techniques …