Lecturers
- request an e-inspection copy of this text or contact your local SAGE representative to discuss your course needs Watch
...

Explorer was the original American space program & Explorer 1 its first satellite launched in 1958 Sixty years later it is the longest continuously running space program in the world demonstrating to the world how we can explore the cosmos with small spacecraft Almost a hundred Explorers have already been launched Explorers have made some of the fundamental discoveries of the Space Age Explorer 1 discovered Earth's radiation belts Later Explorers surveyed the Sun the X-ray & ultraviolet universes black holes magnetars & gamma ray bursts An Explorer found the remnant of the Big Bang One Explorer chased & was the first to intercept a comet The program went through a period of few launches during the crisis of funding for space science in the 1980s However with the era of faster cheaper better' the program was reinvented & new exiting missions began to take shape like Swift & the asteroid hunter WISE Discovering the Cosmos with Small Spacecraft gives an account of each mission & its discoveries It breaks down the program into its main periods of activity & examines the politics & debate on the role of small spacecraft in space science It introduces the launchers (Juno Thor etc) the launch centers the ground centers & key personalities like James Van Allen who helped develop & run the spacecraft's exciting programs ...

Even now when modern technology has made information so easy to exchange some words are still hard to say In this book Shane Connolly examines the language of flowers in the context of love
- that most tricky & subtle of emotions Using a selection of over fifty gorgeous plants Shane demonstrates how flowers whether as single stems or as part of an arrangement can reveal what our lovestruck lovelorn or love-renewed selves are too wary or tongue-tied to express Over eight practical projects including simple wild strawberry wedding buttonholes & a biodegradable funeral arrangement communicate their own exclusive & personal message
...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play A three-volume set from the Discovery Channel including & An Introduction to Deadliest Catch& & An Introduction to World&s Lost Tribes& & & An Introduction to Everest Beyond the Limit& Language English Number of discs 3 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Documentary following the Head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities Dr Zahi Hawass as he makes discoveries about tomb KV63 According to Hawass the tomb which was found in the Valley of the Kings in February 2006 belongs to King Tutankhamun's mother Queen Kiya The film follows the scientific investigation which gives an emotional insight into the origins of the first tomb uncovered in over 80 years Directors Thomas Pollock Writers Dan Oliver Gary Parker Producers Vivi Mellegard Format PALLanguage English Region Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1 ...

The Discovery 150x Microscope is a fantastic piece of kit for any budding scientist It comes with a number of useful features including 3 levels of magnification ranging from 50x 100x & 150x The microscope also has a built-in light to make viewing even easier Comes with a range of accessories to help young scientists including 8 specimen slides (6 blank & 2 pre-prepared) petri dish with magnifier tweezers specimen vials & a magnifying glass Requires 2 x AAA batteries (not included) For ages 8 years & up Fully functional microscope 3 levels of magnification 50X 100X 150 X With electric illumination 40 piece set Contains 2 prepared slides for instant viewing ...

This graphic novel takes a deep in-depth look at a Great White detailing its lifecycle its features & just how ferocious it is Chronicling the Great White's growth & eating habits will help better explain how the species has survived for so long See this monster of the ocean in a whole new way! ...

A kit to make your own spinning globe plus an illustrated explorer's guide packed with information providing a unique introduction to our world Make your own globe & discover more about the people & places on it with this stylish kit containing all the pieces for an easy-to-make spinning model plus a highly-illustrated explorer's guide The sturdy card globe features icons labelling everything from natural wonders to famous faces topics which can then be explored in more detail in the explorer's guide As well as referring closely to the model globe the explorer's guide covers a variety of themes including the Earth's biomes animals & World Heritage sites providing a fascinating introduction to the world its people & places This beautifully-designed kit has everything any armchair adventurer needs to begin exploring their very own globe Publisher's note adult assistance recommended when building globe ...

From the artwork of Fantasy & Fairy artist Amy Brown this delicate journal is available as part of Nemesis Now's Fantasy Giftware Collection Stood with her arms spread behind her a Fairy stands mesmerised by a small Dragonling Her silver hair is highlighted with delicate flowers & cascades past her wings which are spread behind her A lavender moon rises behind the pair & adds a magical ambience to this meeting This journal has a black elastic strip that is attached inside the back cover which helps to keep the high-quality pages neat & tidy ...

Discover a new world of virtual reality with these smartphone compatible Virtual Reality Glasses Simply insert your smartphone into the secure visor then let the glasses transform your movies & photos into a boldly impressive fully immersive 3D environment The Virtual Reality Glasses are compatible with most types of smartphone & work by downloading the Discovery VR app & inserting your phone into the goggles With impressive 360 degree image panning this is a unique virtual reality experience like no other right in your own home A great gift for anyone who loves gadgets & discovering new experiences this in an innovative product to astound the senses & provide a mind blowing glimpse of the future right here & now in the present Discovery is a licensed gift brand from Paladone focused on creating exciting educational products inspired by the Discovery Channel Discovery aims to entertain enthral & enlighten by helping adults & children alike to learn & discover more about the world around them through fun hands on based gifts & games The Discovery Virtual Reality Glasses are an officially licensed Discovery Channel product ...