In Cosmic Company, Seth Shostak and Alex Barnett ponder the possibility of aliens visiting the Earth, as well as the consequences of receiving a signal from the cosmos proving we're neither alone, nor the most intelligent life forms. They explain why scientists think life might exist on other worlds, and how we might contact it. Shostak and Barnett, experienced writers of popular astronomy, provide an accessible overveiw of the science and technology behind the search for life in the universe. Seth Shostak is a Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute where he is involved in many of the outreach activities of the Institute, including editing the newsletter, overseeing the Web site, giving talks and writing magazine articles about SETI. He also teaches several informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area. Before coming to SETI, Seth did research work on galaxies using radio telescopes at observatories and universities in America and Europe. Alex Barnett is Programme Director at the National Space Centre. She is well-known in the science centre, planetarium and media worlds, particularly for public and educational programmes involving space and astronomy. She presents BBC's Final Frontier a space and astronomy programme.

Cosmic Company: The Search for Life in the Universe

Science & Math

Shostak, Seth

Barnett, Alex

Astronomy & Space Science

Cambridge University Press

Revealing the hidden and often unexpected world around us, this unique system of show-and-tell combines cutting-edge computerized photomontage and acetate technology with tried-and-true nonfiction subjects. DK Revealed Space features material written, researched, and photographed by experts in their field. Turn each acetate page and marvel at the in-depth, multidimensional magic that unfolds before you.

Space (DK Revealed)

Children's Books

Science, Nature & How It Works

DK Children

A great non-fiction alternative to middle grade readers -- perfect for school projects or reading for fun. Full-color, fun, and crammed with cool facts, DK's Secret Worlds take a fresh look at familiar subjects with brilliant results! Kids ages 9 and up can delve into a wide range of subjects from nature, history, and science for researching school projects, satisfying a curious appetite, or just for the love of reading. Tried-and-tested Web sites and a Mega-reference section are just two of the innovative features that will keep kids and parents coming back for more.

Secret Worlds: Black Holes (Secret Worlds)

Clark, Stuart

DK Pub.

Discover the mysteries of space exploration from Apollo moon-walkers to the death of a star with DK Revealed Space. Fantastic see-through pages uncover the wonders of space in amazing multi-dimensional detail, taking you on a journey that is truly cosmic!

Space

Teen & Young Adult

Dorling Kindersley Child's H/B

Words That Changed America: Great Speeches That Inspired, Challenged, Healed, And Enlightened

At every pivotal moment in American history there has been a great speech. Speeches inspired the Revolution and healed the wounds of the Civil War. Speeches abolished slavery, won women the right to vote, and sent millions of Americans into wars overseas. At their best, speeches can frame the issues of the day and inspire the nation to great acts. WORDS THAT CHANGED AMERICA brings together 100 of the most influential and important speeches in our history. Unlike most speech collections, which proceed chronologically, this volume organizes great speeches thematically to highlight and explore the perennial debates and core principles of our country. In the chapter titled "Revolution," Patrick Henry demands liberty or death in 1775; Elizabeth Cady Stanton declares the self-evident truth that "all men and women" are created equal in 1848; and Martin Luther King describes his dream in 1963. In "Free Speech," Elijah Lovejoy, an Abolitionist publisher, defends the freedom of the press in 1837--days before a pro-slavery mob will kill him for exercising it. Eugene Debs gives the defiant "Canton, Ohio Speech" opposing WWI, for which he is jailed. In "America's Place in the World," George Washington warns Americans in his 1796 Farewell Address against entangling alliances with Europe. Woodrow Wilson declares war on Germany in 1917. Franklin D. Roosevelt draws America further into WWII with his "Arsenal of Democracy" speech. John F. Kennedy announces his commitment to human rights (and opposition to Communism) in his bold 1961 Inaugural Address. And Ronald Reagan stands at the Berlin Wall in 1987 and dares Mikhail Gorbachev to tear it down. Rounding out speeches of clear historical importance are selections chosen for their depth, spirit, and humor. Eli Wiesel describes the dangers of indifference. Lou Gehrig, stricken with the disease that now bears his name, bids farewell to Yankees fans. And Mark Twain ponders the weather in New England. The result is a vivid, engaging history of America, drawn in the words of the men and women who shaped it.

Words that Changed America: Great Speeches That Inspired, Challenged, Healed, and Enlightened

History

Americas

Lyons Pr

From George Washington to Martin Luther King to George W. Bush--inspiring speeches from American history.

LYONS PRESS+

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