Author: Arnab Rai Choudhuri
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199674752
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The 11-year cycle of sunspots is one of the most intriguing natural cycles known to mankind. This book explores the fascinating science behind these phenomena and gives an insider's view of the history of the field.
Nature's Third Cycle
Author: Arnab Rai Choudhuri
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199674752
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The 11-year cycle of sunspots is one of the most intriguing natural cycles known to mankind. This book explores the fascinating science behind these phenomena and gives an insider's view of the history of the field.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199674752
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The 11-year cycle of sunspots is one of the most intriguing natural cycles known to mankind. This book explores the fascinating science behind these phenomena and gives an insider's view of the history of the field.
Nature's Third Cycle
Author: Arnab Rai Choudhuri
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191662372
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The cycle of day and night and the cycle of seasons are two familiar natural cycles around which many human activities are organized. But is there a third natural cycle of importance for us humans? On 13 March 1989, six million people in Canada went without electricity for many hours: a large explosion on the sun was discovered as the cause of this blackout. Such explosions occur above sunspots, dark features on the surface of the Sun that have been observed through telescopes since the time of Galileo. The number of sunspots has been found to wax and wane over a period of 11 years. Although this cycle was discovered less than two centuries ago, it is becoming increasingly important for us as human society becomes more dependent on technology. For nearly a century after its discovery, the cause of the sunspot cycle remained completely shrouded in mystery. The 1908 discovery of strong magnetic fields in sunspots made it clear that the 11-year cycle is the magnetic cycle of the sun. It is only during the last few decades that major developments in plasma physics have at last given us the clue to the origins of the cycle and how the large explosions affecting the earth arise. Nature's Third Cycle discusses the fascinating science behind the sunspot cycle, and gives an insider's perspective of this cutting-edge scientific research from one of the leaders of the field.
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191662372
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The cycle of day and night and the cycle of seasons are two familiar natural cycles around which many human activities are organized. But is there a third natural cycle of importance for us humans? On 13 March 1989, six million people in Canada went without electricity for many hours: a large explosion on the sun was discovered as the cause of this blackout. Such explosions occur above sunspots, dark features on the surface of the Sun that have been observed through telescopes since the time of Galileo. The number of sunspots has been found to wax and wane over a period of 11 years. Although this cycle was discovered less than two centuries ago, it is becoming increasingly important for us as human society becomes more dependent on technology. For nearly a century after its discovery, the cause of the sunspot cycle remained completely shrouded in mystery. The 1908 discovery of strong magnetic fields in sunspots made it clear that the 11-year cycle is the magnetic cycle of the sun. It is only during the last few decades that major developments in plasma physics have at last given us the clue to the origins of the cycle and how the large explosions affecting the earth arise. Nature's Third Cycle discusses the fascinating science behind the sunspot cycle, and gives an insider's perspective of this cutting-edge scientific research from one of the leaders of the field.
Earth's Water Cycle
Author: Robin Nelson
Publisher: Lerner Publications â„¢
ISBN: 154150318X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
From lakes, to clouds, to rain that falls back to Earth—discover how water changes through various processes to form the water cycle.
Publisher: Lerner Publications â„¢
ISBN: 154150318X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
From lakes, to clouds, to rain that falls back to Earth—discover how water changes through various processes to form the water cycle.
The Sunspot-activity in the Years 1610-1960
Author: Max Waldmeier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sunspots
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Sunspots
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
The End of Nature
Author: Bill McKibben
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0804153442
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Reissued on the tenth anniversary of its publication, this classic work on our environmental crisis features a new introduction by the author, reviewing both the progress and ground lost in the fight to save the earth. This impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change is today still considered a groundbreaking work in environmental studies. McKibben's argument that the survival of the globe is dependent on a fundamental, philosophical shift in the way we relate to nature is more relevant than ever. McKibben writes of our earth's environmental cataclysm, addressing such core issues as the greenhouse effect, acid rain, and the depletion of the ozone layer. His new introduction addresses some of the latest environmental issues that have risen during the 1990s. The book also includes an invaluable new appendix of facts and figures that surveys the progress of the environmental movement. More than simply a handbook for survival or a doomsday catalog of scientific prediction, this classic, soulful lament on Nature is required reading for nature enthusiasts, activists, and concerned citizens alike.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0804153442
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Reissued on the tenth anniversary of its publication, this classic work on our environmental crisis features a new introduction by the author, reviewing both the progress and ground lost in the fight to save the earth. This impassioned plea for radical and life-renewing change is today still considered a groundbreaking work in environmental studies. McKibben's argument that the survival of the globe is dependent on a fundamental, philosophical shift in the way we relate to nature is more relevant than ever. McKibben writes of our earth's environmental cataclysm, addressing such core issues as the greenhouse effect, acid rain, and the depletion of the ozone layer. His new introduction addresses some of the latest environmental issues that have risen during the 1990s. The book also includes an invaluable new appendix of facts and figures that surveys the progress of the environmental movement. More than simply a handbook for survival or a doomsday catalog of scientific prediction, this classic, soulful lament on Nature is required reading for nature enthusiasts, activists, and concerned citizens alike.
The Water Cycle
Author: Helen Frost
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736848749
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Simple text and photographs describe the stages of the water cycle.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736848749
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Simple text and photographs describe the stages of the water cycle.
In a Nutshell
Author: Joseph Anthony
Publisher: Sharing Nature with Children B
ISBN: 9781883220983
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An acorn grows into a mighty oak, helps sustain other life, and eventually dies and continues to give life to others.
Publisher: Sharing Nature with Children B
ISBN: 9781883220983
Category : Ecology
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An acorn grows into a mighty oak, helps sustain other life, and eventually dies and continues to give life to others.
Principles of Nature
Author: Maria M. King
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cosmology
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cosmology
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Ideal Metrology in Nature, Art, Religion and History
Author: Herman Gaylord Wood
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pyramids
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pyramids
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Japan
Author: C. W. Nikoru
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770020888
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Original photographs and insightful commentary introduce Japan's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. These classic images only hint at the story of the seasons in Japan. Nature is not just admired; it is incorporated into every aspect of life, from festivals and the fine arts to the design of homes and the arrangement of seasonal delicacies at the table. The splendors of the landscape have shaped the ancient culture and ongoing traditions of modern Japan. Here, gathered in one opulent volume, are more than two hundred and fifty full-color photographs carefully culled
Publisher: Kodansha International
ISBN: 9784770020888
Category : Japan
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Original photographs and insightful commentary introduce Japan's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. These classic images only hint at the story of the seasons in Japan. Nature is not just admired; it is incorporated into every aspect of life, from festivals and the fine arts to the design of homes and the arrangement of seasonal delicacies at the table. The splendors of the landscape have shaped the ancient culture and ongoing traditions of modern Japan. Here, gathered in one opulent volume, are more than two hundred and fifty full-color photographs carefully culled