Author: John P. Snyder
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226767477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use.
Flattening the Earth
Author: John P. Snyder
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226767477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226767477
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Cartographers have long grappled with the impossibility of portraying the earth in two dimensions. To solve this problem, mapmakers have created map projections. This work discusses and illustrates the known map projections from before 500BC to the present, with facts on their origins and use.
Earth 2 Vol. 1: the Gathering (the New 52)
Author: James A. Robinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401242817
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Earth 2: an alternate reality where the Crime Syndicate of Amerika, made up of the world's gravest super-villains, holds absolute power.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401242817
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Earth 2: an alternate reality where the Crime Syndicate of Amerika, made up of the world's gravest super-villains, holds absolute power.
Earth 2 Vol. 2: The Tower of Fate
Author: James Robinson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401248446
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller. The World Army has begun rounding up the super-heros of Earth 2, but for what reason? In an attempt to avoid capture, Dr. Fate and Kid Flash find themselves in the powerful magical realm of Nabu. The protector of Nabu, Wotan, seeks Dr. Fates assistance in obtaining a secret magic locked deep within a tower that only Dr. Fate can enter. Collects issues #7-10 and 0 of the original series.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401248446
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A New York Times Bestseller. The World Army has begun rounding up the super-heros of Earth 2, but for what reason? In an attempt to avoid capture, Dr. Fate and Kid Flash find themselves in the powerful magical realm of Nabu. The protector of Nabu, Wotan, seeks Dr. Fates assistance in obtaining a secret magic locked deep within a tower that only Dr. Fate can enter. Collects issues #7-10 and 0 of the original series.
When the Earth Had Two Moons
Author: Erik Asphaug
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062657941
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
An astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world’s most innovative planetary geologists. In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 took the first photos of the far side of the moon. Even in their poor resolution, the images stunned scientists: the far side is an enormous mountainous expanse, not the vast lava-plains seen from Earth. Subsequent missions have confirmed this in much greater detail. How could this be, and what might it tell us about our own place in the universe? As it turns out, quite a lot. Fourteen billion years ago, the universe exploded into being, creating galaxies and stars. Planets formed out of the leftover dust and gas that coalesced into larger and larger bodies orbiting around each star. In a sort of heavenly survival of the fittest, planetary bodies smashed into each other until solar systems emerged. Curiously, instead of being relatively similar in terms of composition, the planets in our solar system, and the comets, asteroids, satellites and rings, are bewitchingly distinct. So, too, the halves of our moon. In When the Earth Had Two Moons, esteemed planetary geologist Erik Asphaug takes us on an exhilarating tour through the farthest reaches of time and our galaxy to find out why. Beautifully written and provocatively argued, When the Earth Had Two Moons is not only a mind-blowing astronomical tour but a profound inquiry into the nature of life here—and billions of miles from home.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062657941
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
An astonishing exploration of planet formation and the origins of life by one of the world’s most innovative planetary geologists. In 1959, the Soviet probe Luna 3 took the first photos of the far side of the moon. Even in their poor resolution, the images stunned scientists: the far side is an enormous mountainous expanse, not the vast lava-plains seen from Earth. Subsequent missions have confirmed this in much greater detail. How could this be, and what might it tell us about our own place in the universe? As it turns out, quite a lot. Fourteen billion years ago, the universe exploded into being, creating galaxies and stars. Planets formed out of the leftover dust and gas that coalesced into larger and larger bodies orbiting around each star. In a sort of heavenly survival of the fittest, planetary bodies smashed into each other until solar systems emerged. Curiously, instead of being relatively similar in terms of composition, the planets in our solar system, and the comets, asteroids, satellites and rings, are bewitchingly distinct. So, too, the halves of our moon. In When the Earth Had Two Moons, esteemed planetary geologist Erik Asphaug takes us on an exhilarating tour through the farthest reaches of time and our galaxy to find out why. Beautifully written and provocatively argued, When the Earth Had Two Moons is not only a mind-blowing astronomical tour but a profound inquiry into the nature of life here—and billions of miles from home.
Lance of Earth and Sky
Author: Erin Hoffman
Publisher: Pyr
ISBN: 9781616146153
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the sequel to Sword of Fire and Sea, Vidarian Rulorat faces the consequences of opening the gate between worlds. Called into service by the desperate young emperor of Alorea, Vidarian must lead sky ships in a war against the neighboring southern empire, train the demoralized imperial Sky Knights to ride beasts that now shapeshift, master his own amplified elemental magic, and win back Ariadel—all without losing his mind.
Publisher: Pyr
ISBN: 9781616146153
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the sequel to Sword of Fire and Sea, Vidarian Rulorat faces the consequences of opening the gate between worlds. Called into service by the desperate young emperor of Alorea, Vidarian must lead sky ships in a war against the neighboring southern empire, train the demoralized imperial Sky Knights to ride beasts that now shapeshift, master his own amplified elemental magic, and win back Ariadel—all without losing his mind.
Earth 2: World's End Vol. 1 (the New 52)
Author: Daniel H. Wilson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401256036
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781401256036
Category : COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family."
Earth 2 Vol. 3: Battle Cry
Author: James Robinson
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401252028
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The wonders of Earth 2, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Flash, Atom Smasher, The Sandman, Mr. Terrific and Dr. Fate, take on the forces of Steppenwolf and the Hunger Dogs of Apokolips when all hope is lost. Now a new Batman enters the fray, but is he enough to turn the tide and prevent Darkseid from taking control of Earth 2? Acclaimed creative team James Robinson (STARMAN) and Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) enlist the heroes of an alternate Earth in their greatest battle yet in EARTH 2: WAR! Collects EARTH 2 #13-16, #15.1 and EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1.
Publisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401252028
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
The wonders of Earth 2, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Flash, Atom Smasher, The Sandman, Mr. Terrific and Dr. Fate, take on the forces of Steppenwolf and the Hunger Dogs of Apokolips when all hope is lost. Now a new Batman enters the fray, but is he enough to turn the tide and prevent Darkseid from taking control of Earth 2? Acclaimed creative team James Robinson (STARMAN) and Nicola Scott (SUPERMAN) enlist the heroes of an alternate Earth in their greatest battle yet in EARTH 2: WAR! Collects EARTH 2 #13-16, #15.1 and EARTH 2 ANNUAL #1.
The Earth
Author: Tom DeRosa
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780890515914
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Learn how to identify different rocks and what they reveal about Earth's history an discover insights about earthquakes and volcanoes, and what they tell us about the structure of the planet.
Publisher: New Leaf Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780890515914
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Learn how to identify different rocks and what they reveal about Earth's history an discover insights about earthquakes and volcanoes, and what they tell us about the structure of the planet.
Legacy of Time (The After Cilmeri Series)
Author: Sarah Woodbury
Publisher: The Morgan-Stanwood Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
September 1297. David and his family and friends have come to Carew Castle in Wales to participate in a tournament in the spirit of King Arthur. Two years have passed since the events in Hidden in Time. Questions remain not only as to the whereabouts of the traitor, Bogo de Clare, who is still at large, but the relationship of David’s family with Avalon. Can they still time travel? And even if they can, would it be better if they didn’t? Join David and his friends and family for the next installment in the After Cilmeri series! Complete Series reading order: Daughter of Time, Footsteps in Time, Winds of Time, Prince of Time, Crossroads in Time, Children of Time, Exiles in Time, Castaways in Time, Ashes of Time, Warden of Time, Guardians of Time, Masters of Time, Outpost in Time, Shades of Time, Champions of Time, Refuge in Time, Unbroken in Time, Outcasts in Time, Hidden in Time, Legacy of Time. Also This Small Corner of Time: The After Cilmeri Series Companion.
Publisher: The Morgan-Stanwood Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
September 1297. David and his family and friends have come to Carew Castle in Wales to participate in a tournament in the spirit of King Arthur. Two years have passed since the events in Hidden in Time. Questions remain not only as to the whereabouts of the traitor, Bogo de Clare, who is still at large, but the relationship of David’s family with Avalon. Can they still time travel? And even if they can, would it be better if they didn’t? Join David and his friends and family for the next installment in the After Cilmeri series! Complete Series reading order: Daughter of Time, Footsteps in Time, Winds of Time, Prince of Time, Crossroads in Time, Children of Time, Exiles in Time, Castaways in Time, Ashes of Time, Warden of Time, Guardians of Time, Masters of Time, Outpost in Time, Shades of Time, Champions of Time, Refuge in Time, Unbroken in Time, Outcasts in Time, Hidden in Time, Legacy of Time. Also This Small Corner of Time: The After Cilmeri Series Companion.
The World of DC Comics
Author: Andrew Friedenthal
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351248936
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The first sustained study of the DC Comics Multiverse, this book explores its history, meanings, and lasting influence. The multiverse is a unique exercise in world-building: a series of parallel and interactive worlds with a cohesive cosmology, developed by various creators over more than 50 years. In examining DC's unique worlds and characters, the book illustrates the expansive potential of a multiverse, full of characters, histories, geographies, religions, ethnographies, and more, and allowing for expressions of legacy, multiplicity, and play that have defined much of DC Comics' output. It shows how a multiverse can be a vital, energizing part of any imaginary world, and argues that students and creators of such worlds would do well to explore the implications and complexities of this world-building technique. Andrew J. Friedenthal has crafted a groundbreaking, engaging, and thoughtful examination of the multiverse, of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of not just comics studies, but also the fields of media studies and imaginary world studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351248936
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The first sustained study of the DC Comics Multiverse, this book explores its history, meanings, and lasting influence. The multiverse is a unique exercise in world-building: a series of parallel and interactive worlds with a cohesive cosmology, developed by various creators over more than 50 years. In examining DC's unique worlds and characters, the book illustrates the expansive potential of a multiverse, full of characters, histories, geographies, religions, ethnographies, and more, and allowing for expressions of legacy, multiplicity, and play that have defined much of DC Comics' output. It shows how a multiverse can be a vital, energizing part of any imaginary world, and argues that students and creators of such worlds would do well to explore the implications and complexities of this world-building technique. Andrew J. Friedenthal has crafted a groundbreaking, engaging, and thoughtful examination of the multiverse, of interest to scholars and enthusiasts of not just comics studies, but also the fields of media studies and imaginary world studies.