Geology and Astronomy (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Geology and Astronomy (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

The first part of this book describes the different kinds of rocks, soil and mountains found on our planet, and explores how they came into being. This section deals with the depths of the earth, and the long ages of time. In contrast, the second part examines the heights of our universe, in the

Botany (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Charles Kovacs characterizes different plants, from fungi, algae and lichens, to the lily and rose families. He describes the parts of each plant and their growth cycle. It is recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Classes 5 and 6 (age

Fingerprints Of The Gods (Hancock Graham)(Paperback / softback)

Exploring the past with hi-tech tools of modern archaeology, geology and astronomy, Hancock exposes an eerie network of connections between Egyptian pyramids, Andean temples, spherical geometry, and astro-navigation. He makes claim for a lost civilization that flourished during the last ice age

Ancient Mythologies: India, Persia, Babylon, Egypt (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Ancient Greece (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

A retelling of Greek mythology and ancient history as recommended for Steiner-Waldorf curriculum Class 5-6 (age 10-12). This welcome new addition to Charles Kovacs' work contains legendary stories of mythical heroes and historic figures from the dawn of western civilization. Through the fearless

Muscles and Bones: Waldorf Education Resources (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

This is an overview of human physiology and anatomy, including health and hygiene. A resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers of Classes 7 and 8 (age

The Spiritual Background to Christian Festivals (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Looks at how Christian festivals fit into the structure and rhythms of the earth and the cosmos. The rhythms of the earth can be seen in, for example, the daily cycle of day and night, or in the changing seasons. Rudolf Steiner spoke about how Christian festivals such as Easter, Whitsun and

The Human Being and the Animal World (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

This is a resource book for teaching about animals in comparison to human beings. It is recommended for Classes 4 and 5 (age 9 to 11) in the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum. Charles Kovacs taught in Edinburgh so there is a Scottish flavor to the animals discussed in the first half of the book, including

Parsifal: And the Search for the Grail (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

Parsifal (or Sir Percival) was a Knight of King Arthur. His story is told by the troubadours of France and Germany, notably Chr tien de Troyes and Wolfram von Eschenbach. The Parsifal story stands between the past age that looked for secrets of the spirit and the coming age that was going to search

The Handy Astronomy Answer Book (Liu Charles)(Paperback)

Unraveling the Mysteries of the Night Sky. Fact-filled and image-rich guide to the principles of astronomy, its history, a host of fun facts, and helpful tips for the backyard or budding astronomers! We look to the heavens and wonder in awe. Shooting stars, constellations, planets, galaxies, and

Astronomy and Spiritual Science: The Astronomical Letters of Elisabeth Vreede (Vreede Elisabeth)(Paperback)

ASTRONOMY AND SPIRITUAL SCIENCE collects writings on astronomy by Dr. Elizabeth Vreede and is a fascinating compendium of scientific and spiritual knowledge. Between September 1927 and August 1930, Dr. Vreede wrote a monthly 'letter,' available by subscription, about both modern astronomy and

The Age of Revolution (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

An overview of world history from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries, including the French, American and Industrial Revolutions. Kovacs chooses pertinent stories which create a tapestry showing the development of humankind from medieval times, when every person had their place in the hierarchy

Astronomy for Young and Old: A Beginner's Guide to the Visible Sky (Kraul Walter)(Paperback)

Astronomy, especially naked-eye astronomy, is a wonderful way for children and young people to engage with the world and universe around them. Many children quickly become fascinated with stars, planets and comets, learning skills that also help them develop generally. This book is a perfect

Understanding Geology Banded Set (Pupil's and Workbook) (Webster D)(Paperback / softback)

Understanding Geology is a thoroughly practical, lively and comprehensive introducation to the subject of

The Geology of the Canary Islands (Troll Valentin R.)(Paperback)

The Geology of the Canary Islands provides a concise overview of the geology and volcanology of the Canary Islands, along with 27 carefully planned day excursions comprising trips on all of the islands. Each stop includes a description on how to approach a site and where to park with GPS locations

OCR Geology for A Level and AS (Davies Stephen)(Paperback / softback)

Written by experienced Geology authors and teachers, this inspiring student book has been endorsed by OCR to support AS and A Level Geology specifications and provides a thorough explanation of the geological knowledge required for any study of the subject at this

Roadside Geology of Northern and Central California (Alt David)(Paperback)

California's geology makes headlines when faults shift, volcanoes puff steam, and coastal bluffs fall into the sea. The latest edition of this popular book explores the state's recent rumblings and tremulous past with the aid of full color illustrations. Spectacular photographs showcase multihued

Yearbook of Astronomy 2020 (Jones Brian)(Paperback)

Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, Yearbook of Astronomy 2020 contains comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes and an authoritative set of sky charts to enable backyard astronomers and sky-gazers everywhere to plan their viewing of the year's eclipses, comets, meteor showers and

New Forest - Geology and Fossils (Barnet James)(Paperback / softback)

This book is intended to be the most complete and up-to-date guide to the geology and fossils of the New Forest, providing a wealth of information of interest to both the amateur fossil collector and the professional geologist. It includes some 200 field photographs, palaeogeographic maps,

Women Scientists in Astronomy and Space (Dickmann Nancy)(Paperback / softback)

Radio and Radar Astronomy Projects for Beginners (Arnold Steven)(Paperback)

Radio and radar astronomy often mystify the majority of amateur astronomers, yet they can offer greatly expanded knowledge of the sky. This book provides an all-encompassing introduction to observing in the radio spectrum, containing everything a newcomer needs to get started.Written by a

The Apocalypse in Rudolf Steiner's Lecture Series (Kovacs Charles)(Paperback)

In 1908, Rudolf Steiner gave a series of lectures about the Book of Revelation. He showed that the messages to the seven churches and the unsealing of the seven seals should be understood as references to initiation. In this light, the great images of the Apocalypse take on new meaning. As well as

Atlas of Structural Geology (Mukherjee Soumyajit)(Paperback)

This second edition of Atlas of Structural Geology features a broad and inclusive range of high-quality mesoscale and microscale full-color photographs, descriptions, and captions related to the deformation of rocks and geologic structures. It is a multicontributed, comprehensive reference that

Environmental Geology: An Earth Systems Approach (Merritts Dorothy)(Paperback)

Become better informed of the connected nature of environmental geology and the multidimensional processes of the Earth through the case studies, conceptual explanations, and relevant presentation of material found in Environmental