Twenty years ago the search for planets outside the Solar System was a job restricted to science-fiction writers Now it's one of the fastest-growing fields in astronomy with thousands of exoplanets discovered to date & the number is rising fast These new-found worlds are more alien than anything in fiction Planets larger than Jupiter with years lasting a week; others with two suns lighting their skies or with no sun at all Planets with diamond mantles supporting oceans of tar; possible Earth-sized worlds with split hemispheres of perpetual day & night; waterworlds drowning under global oceans & volcanic lava planets awash with seas of magma The discovery of this diversity is just the beginning There is a whole galaxy of possibilities The Planet Factory tells the story of these exoplanets Each planetary system is different but in the beginning most if not all young stars are circled by clouds of dust specks that come together in a violent building project that can form colossal worlds hundreds of times the size of the Earth The changing orbits of young planets risk dooming any life evolving on neighbouring worlds or alternatively can deliver the key ingredients needed to seed its beginnings Planet formation is one of the greatest construction schemes in the Universe & it occurred around nearly every star you see Each results in an alien landscape but is it possible that one of these could be like our own home world? ...

This is the story of a single pebble It is just a normal pebble as you might pick up on holiday
- on a beach in Wales say Its history
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Planetary has been hailed as a timeless story that turned modern superhero conventions on their heads Written by Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan) with stunning art by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men) this critically acclaimed landmark series took a look at the inter-dimensional peace-keeping force known as Planetary The trio on the ground

Includes:: Elijah Snow a hundred-year-old man Jakita Wagner an extremely powerful woman & The Drummer a man with the ability to communicate with machines Tasked with tracking down evidence of super-human activity these mystery archaeologists uncover unknown paranormal secrets & histories such as a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes a ghostly spirit of vengeance & a lost island of dying monsters All 27 issues of the Planetary original series are collected in this hardbound omnibus edition

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This magnificent visual tour of our solar system explores the wonders of space More than 200 photographs from the archives of NASA are paired with captions detailing the science behind some of the planets' most extraordinary phenomenon Images of the newly discovered areas of Jupiter the fiery volcanoes on Venus the mysterious Planet Nine & many more astronomical marvels are revealed in these pages A preface by Bill Nye helps contextualise the images providing fascinating details on the history of NASA's pioneering missions & the future of planetary exploration Anyone with an interest in science astronomy & the mysteries of space will delight in this awe-inspiring guide to our cosmic neighbourhood ...

Where is it partly cloudy & 860 Degrees F? Venus! This classic picture book is a fascinating exploration of space written by children's nonfiction veteran & former chairman of the American Museum of Natural History-Hayden Planetarium Franklyn M Branley & illustrated by Kevin O' Malley Full of interesting facts about the eight planets in our solar system including our very own Earth this bestselling book also features photographs from Voyager & other space explorers Now rebranded with a new cover look this book features a find out more section with instructions for making your own solar system mobile & web research prompts about how to track the moon Both text & artwork were vetted for accuracy by Jurrie van der Woude of NASAThis is a Level 2 Let's-Read-&-Find-Out which means the book explores more challenging concepts perfect for children in the primary grades & supports the Common Core Learning Standards & Next Generation Science Standards Let's-Read-&-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series ...

This brilliant new book explores the lives of eight generations of the greatest kings & queens that this country has ever seen & the worst The Plantagenets
- their story is the story of Britain England's greatest royal dynasty the Plantagenets ruled over England through eight generations of kings Their remarkable reign saw England emerge from the Dark Ages to become a highly organised kingdom that spanned a vast expanse of Europe Plantagenet rule saw the establishment of laws & creation of artworks monuments & tombs which survive to this day & continue to speak of their sophistication brutality & secrets Dan Jones brings you a new vision of this battle-scarred history From the Crusades to King John's humbling over Magna Carta & the tragic reign of the last Plantagenet Richard II
- this is a blow-by-blow account of England's most thrilling age

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Since the first edition was published in 1992 Nick Robinson&s The Planting Design Handbook has been widely used as a definitive text on landscape architecture courses throughout the world It remains one of the few titles written by a practicing landscape architect & educator who is also a horticulturalist & accomplished plantsman & which deals with the application of planting design on a large scale in landscape architecture & urban design projects The Planting Design Handbook is distinctive for its elegant integration of an ecological approach with an understanding of visual & spatial composition It emphasizes the role of vegetation layers & designed plant communities in complex & diverse plant assemblages for all kinds of sites & uses This expanded & comprehensively updated third edition still provides a complete examination of principles & practice of design for public institutional & private landscapes It takes account of developments in theory & practice especially in the use of perennials & reflects a variety of media & approaches current in landscape architecture & design All chapters have been revised & re-written to ensure updated references & new references have been added Many new photographs of planting & projects around the world have been included with examples of current professional drawings to illustrate the design process It is generously illustrated including a colour section & the beautifully detailed line drawings of the Chinese architect & painter Jia-Hua Wu ...

Tracklist The Platters My Prayer Why Should I? Remember When Bewitched Bothered & Bewildered I Wanna I'm Sorry Have Mercy Someone To Watch Over Me At Your Beck & Call On My Word Of Honor Heaven On Earth Glory Of Love The Platters Volume 2 Heart Of Stone I'd Climb The Highest Mountain September In The Rain You've Changed I'll Get By I Give You My Word In The Still Of The Night Wagon Wheels Take Me In Your Arms You Can Depend On Me Temptation I Don't Know Why The Flying Platters You Are Too Beautiful Mean To Me Darktown Strutters' Ball No Power On Earth I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter Time & Tide Love You Funny Thing In The Middle Of Nowhere O Promise Me Don't Forget Only Because Sweet Sixteen The Flying Platters Around The World Whispering Wind It's Raining Outside (Chove La Fora)I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen For The First Time (Come Prima) My Serenade But Not Like You My Old Flame Don't Blame Me Sleepy Time Gal That Old Feeling Try A Little Tenderness Twilight Time Remember When Prisoner Of Love Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Somebody Loves Me If I Didn't Care Thanks For The Memory A-Tiskey A-Tasket Love In Bloom I'll Never Smile Again I Can't Get Started With You My Blue Heaven Until The Real Thing Comes Along Remember When Reflections Ebb Tide Moonlight On The Colorado Harbor Lights Lazy River Sad River On A Slow Boat To China Red Sails In The Sunset Down The River Of Golden Dreams Sleepy Lagoon Rainbow On The River Reflections In The Water By The River Sainte Marie Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries Trees Tumbling Tumbleweeds Lullaby Of The Leaves Honeysuckle Rose Jeannine (I Dream Of Lilac Time) When You Wore A Tulip (And I Wore A Big Red Rose)I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time Whispering Grass (Don't Tell The Trees) Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries A Little White Gardenia Orchids In The Moonlight Roses Of Picardy Song For The Lonely It's Magic It's Love Love Love You'll Never Know Love Is All The Things You Are Love Is Just Around The Corner Song For The Lonely True Lover How Will I Know Immortal Love Reaching For A Star Keep Me In Love ...

The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama & classic plays in durable classroom editions Many have large casts & an equal mix of boy & girl parts This is an adaptation of Dickens's popular Christmas story for reading aloud & performing ...

The Heinemann Plays series offers contemporary drama & classic plays in durable classroom editions Many have large casts & an equal mix of boy & girl parts This play is a dramatization of Daniel Keyes's story about a retarded adult who desperately wants to be able to read & write ...