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Guide star - In astronomy, a guide star is a reference star used to accurately maintain the tracking by a telescope of a heavenly body, whose motion across the sky is primarily due to the rotation of the Earth.
Simpsons: A complete guide to our favourite family - The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to our Favourite Family is a book series, containing a guide to each and every episode of The Simpsons, Seasons 1-14.
A Fictional Guide to Scotland - A Fictional Guide to Scotland is a collection of short stories and one poem from 17 writers who were either Scottish by birth or lived in Scotland at the time of submission. The pieces which made it into the book were selected through an ...
A Young Person's Guide to King Crimson - A Young Person's Guide to King Crimson is a compilation (2LP set) by the band King Crimson, released in 1976.
Astronomy: The Evolving Universe by Michael Zeilik, ISBN 0521800900 : Thoroughly updated and re-conceived, Astronomy, Ninth Edition, equips the introductory astronomy student with the essential tools for understanding the cosmos. Michael Zeilik has revised the pedagogy of his successful textbook based on recent research in astronomy education. Significantly shorter than the previous edition, the ninth edition is organized into four concept clusters: Cosmic Distances, Heavenly Motions, Celestial Light and Spectra, and Scientific Models. Material has been streamlined throughout to make the descriptions, concepts, and explanations clearer. Each chapter ends with a concise summary of the concepts in each cluster. Each chapter contains at least one Celestial Navigator, a concept map that provides a visual guide of major concepts in the chapter and explicity shows their connections. Throughout, illustrations have been updated to be clearer and more understandable to the novice student. Michael Zeilik, Professor of Physics and Astronomy and former Presidential Lecturer at the University of New Mexico, specializes in innovative, introductory courses for the novice, no...
Chatsworth Finger Snaps Cable Guides : CPI1041: Ships Via Small Parcel Ground Adding Finger Snaps Cable Guides onto a CPI cabling section is as easy as snapping your fingers. The unique, patent-pending Finger Snaps design provides the critical cable guides needed to transition from the horizontal pathway into a CPI cabling section (VCS Vertical Cabling Sections or CCS Combination Cabling Sections). Finger Snaps are designed to retrofit precisely to one (approximately 10'') increment of the CPI cabling section (between lockable cabling latches). Simply remove the existing plastic edge guards from the cabling section, align the Finger Snaps and press into position. The extra-wide and contoured cable guides allow smooth movement of the cable and provide extra strong support. Take advantage of the 1 RMU spacing to facilitate an effortless transition of cable into the CPI Cabling Section virtually eliminating the need for horizontal cable managers. This ideal spacing means there's no need to plan a path to route the cable into the cabling section. Because the cable is efficiently managed through the cable guides, there is no need to...
Chatsworth Finger Snaps Cable Guides : CPI1041: Ships Via Small Parcel Ground Adding Finger Snaps Cable Guides onto a CPI cabling section is as easy as snapping your fingers. The unique, patent-pending Finger Snaps design provides the critical cable guides needed to transition from the horizontal pathway into a CPI cabling section (VCS Vertical Cabling Sections or CCS Combination Cabling Sections). Finger Snaps are designed to retrofit precisely to one (approximately 10'') increment of the CPI cabling section (between lockable cabling latches). Simply remove the existing plastic edge guards from the cabling section, align the Finger Snaps and press into position. The extra-wide and contoured cable guides allow smooth movement of the cable and provide extra strong support. Take advantage of the 1 RMU spacing to facilitate an effortless transition of cable into the CPI Cabling Section virtually eliminating the need for horizontal cable managers. This ideal spacing means there's no need to plan a path to route the cable into the cabling section. Because the cable is efficiently managed through the cable guides, there is no need to...
Franklin Speaking Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th EditionSCD-1890 : Completely updated and redesigned, the new Speaking Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th Edition, sets a new standard in electronic dictionaries with dynamic new content, a striking new look, and a fresh platform for easy viewing and accessibility. This best-in-class hand-held contains the updated Merriam-Webster's 11th Edition Collegiate Dictionary including biographical and geographical entries. It also contains Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage, Guide to Punctuation and Style, and their Dictionary of Quotations. Additional content to make this a truly all inclusive language and grammar reference tool includes Franklin's patented phonetic spell correction, grammar guide with quizzes, word games and word lists, and a 5-language translator (English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian). The dictionary speaks over 400,000 clear and concise definitions and the Thesaurus contains 500,000 synonyms & antonyms. Designed to help you communicate effectively, it combines high-quality language reference with state-of-the-art search technology; a must-have hand-held for an...
The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico : Discover a land of lush jungles and dazzling white sand with The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico. The full-colour introduction will inspire you with stunning photography of the "things not to miss" from the cosmopolitan city of San Juan to the exotic flora and fauna of the Caribbean National Forest. Dozens of user-friendly maps will guide you to our recommended accommodation and there are hundreds of restaurant reviews for gourmet eateries and local food stalls across the island. Covering all must-sees such as the Rio Camuy caves and the romantic colonial town of Ponce, the guide also features full-colour inserts on Festivals dedicated to fruits and flowers, and Food, including independent gourmet coffee producers and regional specialties. The guide features in-depth sections on Mayaguez, La Cordillera, Vieques and Culebra, as well as all the practical information you'd expect from a Rough Guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Puerto Rico.
Guide to Your Dog's Symptoms: Your Pet Can't Speak, But Its Symptoms Can! by Michael S. Garvey, ISBN 0375752269 : THE EXPERTS REVEAL HOW TO INTERPRET AND UNDERSTAND YOUR DOG'S SYMPTOMS AND WHAT STEPS TO TAKE TO ENSURE ITS HEALTH. This comprehensive and practically book is designed to assist dog owners in understanding their pets' bodies and health based on signs and symptoms of disease, and in determining the most common medical problems that might cause particular symptoms. Adopting the "decision chart" format from popular symptom guides for human ailments, such as the American Medical Association's Guide to Your Family's Symptoms and Take Care of Yourself, five leading veterinarians have designed a user-friendly chart system that will guide a pet owner from noting the symptom and observing the dog's behavior to understanding the associated signs of an illness, the possible conditions, and the best steps to take. Filled with more than two hundred charts is an easy-to-follow two-color format and medical drawings, The Veterinarian's Guide to Your Dog's Symptoms is the indispensable reference for dog owners. It not only considers the problems of sick and injured pets, but also addresses the needs of healt...
The Rough Guide to Austria : Discover a land of breath-taking beauty and inspiring culture with The Rough Guide to Austria, the most comprehensive guide to Austria available. The full-colour introduction with stunning photography will whet your appetite for the country's many highlights, from the world-class city of Vienna and the astonishing architecture of Salzburg to the snow-capped mountains of Tyrol. The guide features dozens of easy-to-use maps, as well as expert background information on everything from the best ski and snow-boarding slopes to the music of Mozart. Extensive accommodation and restaurant listings, plus all the practical grittiness you'd expect from a Rough Guide make this your must-have item for the trip of a lifetime. Make the most your time with The Rough Guide to Austria.
The Rough Guide to the Yucatan : The Rough Guide to Yucatan is bursting with inspirational ideas for your trip to this balmy Caribbean paradise. The guide covers activities for all travellers, from scuba diving at Cancun to exploring the Mayan ruins at Uxmal. There are detailed entries on the must-see attractions, from the wilds of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve to Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. There are hundreds of up-to-date reviews for accommodation, restaurants, markets and music venues, and plenty of practical tips for adrenalin seekers. With dozens of user-friendly maps, The Rough Guide to Yucatan will guide you through Yucatan''s tumultuous history, pre-Colombian cultures, unique environment and diverse wildlife. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Yucatan.
The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms by Michael S. Garvey, ISBN 0375752277 : The experts reveal how to interpret and understand your cat's symptoms and what steps to take to ensure its health. This comprehensive and practical book is designed to assist cat owners in understanding their pets' bodies and health based on signs and symptoms of disease, and in determining the most common medical problems that might cause particular symptoms. Adopting the "decision chart" format from popular symptom guides for human ailments, such as the American Medical Association's Guide to Your Family's Symptoms and Take Care of Yourself, five leading veterinarians have designed a user-friendly chart system that will guide a pet owner from noting the symptom and observing the cat's behavior to understanding the associated signs of an illness, the possible conditions, and the best steps to take. Filled with more than 150 charts in an easy-to-follow two-color format and medical drawings, The Veterinarians' Guide to Your Cat's Symptoms is the indispensable reference for cat owners. It not only considers the problems of sick and injured pets, but also addresses the needs of healthy ...
The Rough Guide to Washington, DC : The Rough Guide to Washington DC is the most comprehensive guide to this powerful city. Containing thoroughly researched coverage of all the city's historic and contemporary sights, it is the must-have item for any trip. The guide includes full write-ups of museums large and small, and breakdowns of neighbourhoods tame, tough and tawdry. Discover a city that is so much more than a political hot-spot, with the essential information on the happening districts of Adams Morgan and Shaw, Dupont Circle and the Penn Quarter, and the emerging nightlife precinct of the H Street Corridor. There is detailed historic background on the major politicians, activists, and cultural figures that have shaped DC for more than 200 years. Full-colour maps guide you through every region of the city, and with all the practical grittiness you'd expect from a Rough Guide, this is the ultimate companion to the "federal metropolis" that is DC.
Familiar Mushrooms by Peter Katsaros, ISBN 0679729844 : The National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Familiar Mushrooms is filled with distinct descriptions and detailed color photographs yet is compact enough to easily slip into the back pocket when on a mushroom-hunting excursion. This streamlined volume contains; an easy-to-use field guide identifying 80 familiar North American mushrooms, an outline of identifying mushrooms characteristics, the basics of when and where to look for mushrooms and certain distinguishing qualities of poisonous mushrooms. This pocket guide is teeming with information on this class of fungi; full-color photographs and descriptive line drawings, engaging mushroom lore on each individual mushroom species, specific identifying mushroom features, notes and warnings on each species' edibility and their poisonous lookalike counter-parts, geographical information and a guide to various mushroom family traits. Whether you are mushroom-hunting to photograph and paint them, studying them scientifically, gathering then for culinary purposes or just for the rewarding experience in itself, the National Audubon Society Pocket...
The Rough Guide to Tunisia : The Rough Guide to Tunisia is the definitive guide to this Afro-Mediterranean destination. The full-colour introduction covers the mile-long beaches of the distinctly European northern coast, as well as the fortified kasbah's of the mountainous interior and the sub-Saharan oases. There are lively accounts of all the sights, from Roman remains and Islamic monuments to the ancient Medinas of Tunis, Sfax and Sousse. You'll find two full-colour sections that highlight Tunisia's striking architecture and varied wildlife, information on the best resorts, and exciting excursions into the mountains and desert. The guide is fully updated, with expanded listings of restaurants, accommodation, and nightlife for all budgets, as well as all the practical grittiness you'd expect from a Rough Guide. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Tunisia.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeastern States by Peter Alden, ISBN 0679446834 : Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeastern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southeast and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of the southeastern region's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns, and the night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, hiking trails, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 13 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as more than 100 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plant...
Nikon Coolpix Digital Field Guide : The "Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide" is filled with everything you need to know in order to take amazing photographs using any Nikon COOLPIX camera. This full-color portable guide walks you through the essential controls, features, and functions of the Nikon COOLPIX point-and shoot camera line using step-by-step instructions and full-color images of each menu screen. This robust guide not only shows you how to adjust a variety of settings on your Nikon COOLPIX, it also teaches you when and why you should adjust them. The "Nikon COOLPIX Digital Field Guide" goes beyond camera settings to offer you a friendly guide to the principles of digital photography, covering the essentials of lighting and composition. Filled with amazing examples, this book also presents a variety of techniques for getting great photos, including specific tips and tricks for capturing portraits, candids, sports and action shots, travel pictures, macro photography, and much more.
National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England by Peter Alden, ISBN 0679446761 : Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to New England belongs in the home of every New England resident and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains: An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the region's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, butterflies, mammals, and much more; A complete overview of New England's natural history, covering geology, wildlife habitats, ecology, fossils, rocks and minerals, clouds and weather patterns and night sky; An extensive sampling of the area's best parks, preserves, beaches, forests, islands, and wildlife sanctuaries, with detailed descriptions and visitor information for 50 sites and notes on dozens of others. The guide is packed with visual information -- the 1,500 full-color images include more than 1,300 photographs, 14 maps, and 16 night-sky charts, as well as 150 drawings explaining everything from geological processes to the basic features of different plants and animals. For everyone who lives ...
Blue Guide New York : The "impressive and indispensable" ("New York Times") guide to one of the world's greatest cities. "Blue Guide New York" provides fascinating background history and expert descriptions of the neighborhoods, parks, museums, and landmarks that define the Big Apple. Now featuring the four-color Blue Guide design, with maps and diagrams throughout, this guide offers a remarkable 400-page tour of the city and includes "Blue Guides Recommended" dining and accommodation suggestions. Color photographs, maps, floor plans, and diagrams throughout.
Compass American Guides Pacific Northwest : Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations." Compass American Guides: Pacific Northwest "covers everything there is to see and do -- plus gorgeous full-color photographs; a wealth of archival images; topical essays and literary extracts; detailed color maps; and capsule reviews of hotels and restaurants. These insider guides are perfect for new and longtime residents as well as vacationers who want a deep understanding of the Pacific Northwest. "Compass American Guides: Pacific Northwest" includes British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Vancouver, and Seattle.
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