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The red planet : a natural history of Mars / by Morden, Simon,author.(CARDINAL)342659;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 227-236) and index.Enter, stage left -- Part one: Explaining Mars. Dawn on Mars ; Mars as an unreliable narrator ; Why is Mars so different? ; Mapping Mars -- Part two: Before the beginning. The giant molecular cloud ; Accretion ; Planetary embryos -- Part three: Early Mars. Mars at the start ; Planetary meeting ; Crater formation ; Crater counting ; Martian meteorites ; The great dichotomy ; The great dichotomy convection theory ; The great dichotomy impact theory ; Phobos and Deimos ; The early Martian atmosphere -- Part four: The Noachian. Sailing on an endless sea ; The Hellas impact ; The start of the Noachian ; Introducing Tharsis ; We need to talk about water ; The northern ocean ; Life ; Tharsis rises ; Lake Eridania -- Part five: The Hesperian. The Hesperian climate change ; The beginning of the cryosphere ; Valles and chaoses ; Valles Marineris ; Olympus Mons ; Elysium ; The Medusae Fossae formation ; True polar wander ; The ice caps -- Part six: The Amazonian. A world of ice ; In the Amazonian ; The Amazonian climate ; Equatorial ice ; High latitude ice ; The polar regions ; The dust cycle ; Amazonian volcanism -- Part seven: The future. What can we make of Mars? ; We are the Martians."From the planet's formation 4.5 billion years ago, through eras that featured cataclysmic meteor strikes, explosive volcanoes, and a vast ocean that spanned the entire upper hemisphere, to the long, frozen ages that saw its atmosphere steadily thinning and leaking away into space, planetary geologist Dr. Simon Morden presents a tantalizing vision of our nearest neighbor, its dramatic history, and astonishing present"--

Subjects: Astrogeology;

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New frontiers [videorecording] modern perspectives on our solar system / by Summers, Frank.; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;

Part 1: Disc 1. Lecture 1. The 21st century solar system -- Lecture 2. Geometry of the heavens -- Lecture 3. Truth, beauty, and heliocentrism -- Lecture 4. Deducing the laws of motion -- Lecture 5. Planetary predictions and scientific theory -- Lecture 6. From observational evidence to discoveries -- Disc 2. Lecture 7. The space age solar system -- Lecture 8. The star of our solar system -- Lecture 9. Planetary surfaces and natural wonders -- Lecture 10. Craters, impacts, and cataclysms -- Lecture 11. Journey to the centers of planets -- Lecture 12. Structure and behavior of atmospheres.Part 2: Disc 3. Lecture13. Weather on other worlds -- Lecture 14. Solar storms and planetary consequences -- Lecture 15. A myriad of moons -- Lecture 16. Intricate ring systems of the giant planets -- Lecture 17. Comets: the interplanetary nomands -- Lecture 18. New outer realms: Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud -- Disc 4. Lecture 19. Pluto and the definition of planet -- Lecture 20. Formation of the solar system -- Lecture 21. Birthplaces of stars and planets -- Lecture 22. Detecting planets around other stars -- Lecture 23. Extrasolar planetary systems -- Lecture 24. Life in our solar system and beyond.Lecturer: Professor Frank Summers, Space Telescope Science Institute.This course explores the development of our knowledge of the solar system from the simple pondering of the motions in the sky to the latest discoveries of modern astrophysics.DVD.

Subjects: Outer space; Planets;

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Aliens : the world's leading scientists on the search for extraterrestrial life / by Al-Khalili, Jim,1962-editor,author of introduction.(CARDINAL)341481;

Includes bibliographical references.Aliens and us: Could post-humans spread through the galaxy? / Martin Rees -- (Un)welcome visitors: Why aliens might visit us / Lewis Dartnell -- Flying saucers: A brief history of sightings and conspiracies / Dallas Campbell -- Aliens on earth: What octopus minds can tell us about alien consciousness / Anil Seth -- Abducted: The psychology of close encounters with extraterrestrials / Chris French -- Home sweet home: What makes a planet habitable? / Chris McKay -- The next-door neighbours: The search for life on Mars / Monica Grady -- Further out: Could the moons of the gas giants harbour life? / Louisa Preston -- Monsters, victims, friends: Aliens in science fiction writing / Ian Stewart -- Randomness versus complexity: The chemistry of life / Andrea Sella -- Electric origins in deep-sea vents: How life got started on earth / Nick Lane -- Quantum leap: Could quantum mechanics hold the secret of (alien) life? / Johnjoe McFadden -- A cosmic imperative: How easy is it for life to get started? / Paul C.W. Davies -- Alone in the universe: The improbability of alien civilizations / Matthew Cobb -- It came from beyond the silver screen! Aliens in the movies / Adam Rutherford -- What are we looking for? An overview of the search for extraterrestrials / Nathalie Cabrol -- Are they out there? Technology, the Drake Equation, and looking for life on other worlds / Sara Seager -- Good atmosphere: Identifying the signs of life on distant worlds / Giovanna Tinetti -- What next? The future of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence / Seth Shostak.Scientists from around the world weigh in on the latest advances in the search for intelligent life in the universe and discuss just what that might look like. Included are essays from a broad spectrum of the scientific community: cosmologists, astrophysicists, NASA planetary scientists, and geneticists, discussing the latest research and theories relating to alien life. --Adapted from Amazon.com.

Subjects: Essays.; Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Study group : U.S.); Life on other planets.; Extraterrestrial beings.;

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The next supercontinent : solving the puzzle of a future Pangea / by Mitchell, Ross(Geophysicist),author.(CARDINAL)874173;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction -- Pangea -- Rodinia -- Columbia -- The unknown Archean -- The next supercontinent -- Epilogue: surviving Amasia."You have heard of Pangea, the single landmass that broke apart some 175 million years ago to give us our current continents. What about its previous iterations, Rodinia or Columbia? These "supercontinents" from Earth's past provide evidence that continents repeatedly join and divorce. Scientists debate exactly what that next supercontinent will look like (and what to name it), but they agree that one is coming. In this book, Ross Mitchell, a geophysicist who researches the supercontinent cycle, offers a tour of past supercontinents; introduces readers to the phenomena that will lead to the next one; and presents the case for a particular future supercontinent, called Amasia, that will form over the North Pole. Mitchell uses compelling stories of fieldwork and accessible descriptions of current science to introduce readers to the nuances of plate tectonic theory. He considers convection deep in Earth's mantle to explain the future formation Amasia (defined by the joining of North America and Asia) and to show how this developing theory can explain other planetary mysteries. He ends the book by asking if humans will live to see Amasia. He recognizes the chances of our species surviving the necessary 50 to 200 million years are vanishingly small, but the exercise gives readers a chance to imagine this landscape and to understand mimics for the geological processes required, for example in the form of geoengineering. An internationally recognized authority on the supercontinent cycle, Mitchell offers a compelling and updated introduction that offers readers a front-row seat to an ongoing scientific debate"--

Subjects: Plate tectonics.; Geodynamics.;

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Calculating the cosmos : how mathematics unveils the universe / by Stewart, Ian,1945-author.(CARDINAL)334292;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-320) and index.In Calculating the Cosmos, Ian Stewart presents an exhilarating guide to the cosmos, from our solar system to the entire universe. He describes the architecture of space and time, dark matter and dark energy, how galaxies form, why stars implode, how everything began, and how it?s all going to end. He considers parallel universes, the fine-tuning of the cosmos for life, what forms extraterrestrial life might take, and the likelihood of life on Earth being snuffed out by an asteroid. Beginning with the Babylonian integration of mathematics into the study of astronomy and cosmology, Stewart traces the evolution of our understanding of the cosmos: How Kepler?s laws of planetary motion led Newton to formulate his theory of gravity. How, two centuries later, tiny irregularities in the motion of Mars inspired Einstein to devise his general theory of relativity. How, eighty years ago, the discovery that the universe is expanding led to the development of the Big Bang theory of its origins. How single-point origin and expansion led cosmologists to theorize new components of the universe, such as inflation, dark matter, and dark energy. But does inflation explain the structure of today?s universe? Does dark matter actually exist? Could a scientific revolution that will challenge the long-held scientific orthodoxy and once again transform our understanding of the universe be on the way? In an exciting and engaging style, Calculating the Cosmos is a mathematical quest through the intricate realms of astronomy and cosmology.

Subjects: Cosmology;

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Ecology of consciousness : the alchemy of personal, collective, and planetary transformation / by Metzner, Ralph,author.(CARDINAL)349349;

Includes bibliographical references and index."Who are we, really? In The Ecology of Consciousness , a Harvard scholar and pioneer in the field of consciousness studies--well known for his groundbreaking psychedelic research with Ram Dass and Timothy Leary--presents an expansive work culminating decades of research in Eastern philosophy, shamanism, and more to guide you along the path of true consciousness and transformation.Questions surrounding consciousness have intrigued humankind throughout time, and have been addressed through a wide range of perspectives and traditions. From age-old philosophies to New Age spirituality, consciousness--and its various forms--has been the topic of much contemplation. This unique book is a comprehensive exploration that covers a wide range of disciplines and subjects within the framework of psychospiritual and consciousness studies.The Ecology of Consciousness revives ancient alchemical knowledge, spiritual traditions, and thoughtful theories about consciousness--drawing on ancient Eastern philosophy, shamanism, mythology, and others sources, and covering topics such as personal growth and reincarnation--to give you an expansive foundation for self-inquiry and transformation. Written by a leading authority, this book will give you a deeper understanding of consciousness, show you how to access your own spiritual intelligence, teach youabout shamanic and alchemical traditions and connect them to healing practices of today.With this consciousness-expanding book, you'll explore the human life cycle from a spiritual perspective, reflect on your own personal journey, and discover which pathway guides your life purpose for your ultimate fulfillment, growth, and well-being."--

Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Altered states of consciousness.; Consciousness;

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50 years of solar system exploration : historical perspectives / by Solar System Exploration @ 50(2012 :Washington, D.C.),author.; Billings, Linda,editor.; United States.NASA History Division,issuing body.;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-335) and index."To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first successful planetary mission, Mariner 2 sent to Venus in 1962, the NASA History Program Office, the Division of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum, NASA's Science Mission Directorate, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory organized a symposium. "Solar System Exploration @ 50" was held in Washington, D.C., on 25-26 October 2012. The purpose of this symposium was to consider, over the more than 50-year history of the Space Age, what we have learned about the other bodies of the solar system and the processes by which we have learned it. Symposium organizers asked authors to address broad topics relating to the history of solar system exploration such as various flight projects, the development of space science disciplines, the relationship between robotic exploration and human spaceflight, the development of instruments and methodologies for scientific exploration, as well as the development of theories about planetary science, solar system origins and implications for other worlds. The papers in this volume provide a richly textured picture of important developments - and some colorful characters - in a half century of solar system exploration. A comprehensive history of the first 50 years of solar system exploration would fill many volumes. What readers will find in this volume is a collection of interesting stories about money, politics, human resources, commitment, competition and cooperation, and the "faster, better, cheaper" era of solar system exploration"--

Subjects: Conference papers and proceedings.; United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Astronautics; Planets; Space flight; Space sciences;

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Dark matter explained / by Lew, Kristi,author.(CARDINAL)486456;

Includes bibliographical references (page 77) and index.The visible universe -- The discovery of dark matter -- More evidence of dark matter -- What is dark matter? -- The hunt for dark matter -- Alternatives to dark matter."Scientists believe that the universe is mostly made up of dark matter, a mysterious substance that is different from the ordinary matter people can touch, smell, see, and interact with. Dark matter cannot be directly observed, but it can be studied by examining its effect on ordinary matter. Simplified explanations of complex scientific concepts and dynamic images will help students understand how physicists employ Kepler's laws of planetary motion, gravitational lensing, particle colliders, and other theories and tools to learn about dark matter. Informative sidebars explore related timely topics in depth, while a Further Reading section provides several resources for additional study."--Grades 7 to 12.

Subjects: Young adult literature.; Young adult literature.; Dark matter (Astronomy);

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Environmental evolution : effects of the origin and evolution of life on planet earth. by Margulis, Lynn,1938-2011.(CARDINAL)323068; Matthews, Clifford N.,1921-(CARDINAL)324665; Haselton, Aaron.(CARDINAL)324664;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Continental drift and plate tectonics / Raymond Siever -- Chemical signals from plants and phanerozoic evolution / Tony Swain -- Mammalian evolution : karyotypic fission theory / Neil Todd -- Environmental pollution and the emergence of new diseases / Jonathan King.The Gaia hypothesis / James E. Lovelock -- Comparison of planetary atmospheres : Mars, Venus, and Earth / Michael McElroy -- Chemical evolution in a hydrogen cyanide world / Clifford Matthews -- Origins of membrane structure / David Deamer -- Origins of life : history of ideas / Antonio Lazcano -- Clues to life in the Archeon Eon / Paul K. Strother and Elso S. Barghoorn -- Microbial landscapes: Abu Dhabi and Shark Bay / Stjepko Golubic -- Symbiosis and the origin of protists / Lynn Margulis -- The antiquity of life: from life's origin to the end of the Lipalian Period / Mark McMenamin.

Subjects: Evolution (Biology); Evolution.; Biosphere.;

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The black speculative arts movement : black futurity, art+design / by Anderson, Reynaldo,1964-editor,contributor.; Fluker, Clinton R.,editor,contributor.; Thomas, Sheree R.,writer of foreword.; Kelly, Natasha A.,contributor.; Campbell, Iain,(Research assistant),contributor.; Taylor, Toniesha L.,contributor.; Jennings, John,1970-contributor.; Morris, Susana M.,1980-contributor.; Okoro, Dike,contributor.; Bâ, Souleymane,contributor.; Robinson, Stacey,1972-contributor.; Francis, Sherese,contributor.; Cobb, Dariel,contributor.; Steinskog, Erik,contributor.; Utley, Ebony A.,contributor.; Johnson, Amber,1980-contributor.; Van Veen, Tobias C.(Tobias Christopher),1978-contributor.; Bennet, Wriply Marie,contributor.; Fielder, Tim,contributor.; Jumanji, Jessi,contributor.; Maya, Sheeba,contributor.; VerCetty, Quentin,contributor.; Lexington Books,publisher.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."The Black Speculative Arts Movement: Black Futurity, Art+Design is a 21st century statement on the intersection of the future of African people with art, culture, technology, and politics. This collection enters the global debate on the emerging field of Afrofuturism studies with an international array of scholars and artists contributing to the discussion of Black futurity in the 21st century. The contributors analyze and respond to the invisibility or mischaracterization of Black people in the popular imagination, in science fiction, and in philosophies of history."--

Subjects: Afrofuturism.; African American art; Art, American; Futurism (Art);

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