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Slavery in the cities the South, 1820-1860 /
Published 1967“…A Galaxy book, GB 209…”
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English romantic poets modern essays in criticism /
Published 1975“…A Galaxy book ; GB35…”
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Fundamentals of radio astronomy : astrophysics /
Published 2019Table of Contents: “…Propagation of radiation -- Continuum emission processes -- Spectral lines -- The cold interstellar medium of the Milky Way -- HII regions and planetary nebulae at radio wavelengths -- Radio emission from stellar objects -- Galaxies at radio wavelengths -- Radio galaxies and quasars -- Cosmic microwave background.…”
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Uncovering student ideas in astronomy 45 formative assessment probes /
Published 2012Table of Contents: “…Dynamic solar system -- section 5. Stars, galaxies, and the universe.…”
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Discovery and classification in astronomy controversy and consensus /
Published 2013Table of Contents: “…: the discovery of the stars themselves; 5. Galaxies, quasars, and clusters: discovery in the realm of the galaxies; Part III. …”
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Voyage across a constellation of information : information literacy in interest-driven learning communities /
Published 2014Table of Contents: “…The affinity space as an information source : the constellation of information -- Information literacy : a mechanism for charting the constellation -- An individual's map to navigating the constellation -- Asynchronous information as a part of the constellation -- Synchronous information as a part of the constellation -- Collective intelligence navigating the constellation -- From a constellation to a galaxy.…”
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The lesbian fantastic a critical study of science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and gothic writings /
Published 2011Table of Contents: “…Introduction : reading lesbians reading fantasy -- Once upon a time : historical backgrounds and contexts -- Here be monsters : lesbian gothic -- In a kingdom far away : lesbian fantasy -- Beyond the known galaxy : lesbian science fiction -- Blurring the lines : mixed genre -- Conclusion : such stuff as dreams are made on.…”
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European and American extreme right groups and the Internet
Published 2013Table of Contents: “…Right wing extremist organizations and the Internet: an introduction -- "Technological", political, and cultural opportunities for the extreme right in the USA and the European countries -- The organizational structure of the (online) galaxy of the European and American extreme right -- Extreme right groups and the Internet: construction of identity and source of mobilization -- Between real and virtual: strategies of action of the extreme right outside the Web -- Challenges and opportunities of the Internet for right wing organizations: conclusion.…”
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The plasma universe
Published 2009Table of Contents: “…Cosmic Plasma Theater: Galaxies, Stars, and Accretion Discs -- Shaping Up -- Going to Extremes -- Discs and Holes -- Jet Propulsion -- In the Firing Line -- 6. …”
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Bayesian methods in cosmology
Published 2010Table of Contents: “…Hendry -- A Bayesian approach to galaxy evolution studies / Stefano Andreon -- Photometric redshift estimation : methods and applications / Ofer Lahav, Filipe B. …”
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Gravitational lensing and microlensing
Published 2002Table of Contents: “…Machine generated contents note: Preface vii -- Chapter 1 Historical introduction 1 -- Chapter 2 The deflection of light 7 -- 2.1 Basics of General Relativity7 -- 2.1.1 Introduction7 -- 2.1.2 Tensors in curved spacetimes 9 -- 2.1.3 Motion of particles 13 -- 2.1.4 The spacetime curvature15 -- 2.1.5 The Einstein equation17 -- 2.1.6 The Schwarzschild metric 18 -- 2.2 The bending of light21 -- 2.2.1 Point-like deflector21 -- 2.2.2 Time delay24 -- 2.2.3 Extended mass distribution25 -- Chapter 3 Gravitational lensing theory 29 -- 3.1 The lens equation29 -- 3.1.1 Point-like lenses 29 -- 3.1.2 Extended lenses33 -- 3.2 The surface brightness conservation 34 -- 3.3 Amplification35 -- 3.4 Caustics and critical lines41 -- 3.5 Fermat's principle42 -- 3.6 Galaxy lens models45 -- 3.6.1 Circularly symmetric lenses45 -- 3.6.2 Non-circularly symmetric lenses50 -- 3.7 The folded sky51 -- 3.8 Folds and cusps58 -- 3.8.1 Magnification near a fold60 -- 3.8.2 Magnification near a cusp62 -- 3.8.3 The binary lens65 -- Chapter 4 Macrolensing results 69 -- 4.1 Lensing of quasars70 -- 4.2 Time delays and Ho74 -- 4.3 Statistical lensing and cosmological parameters78 -- 4.4 Strong lensing by clusters81 -- 4.5 Weak lensing in clusters84 -- 4.6 Cosmic shear87 -- 4.7 Quasar-galaxy correlations94 -- 4.8 Lensing of the Cosmic Microwave Background94 -- Chapter 5 Microlensing I: Basics 99 -- 5.1 The Galaxy in brief100 -- 5.1.1 The thin and thick disks100 -- 5.1.2 Galactic spheroid and bulge101 -- 5.1.3 The dark halo103 -- 5.2 Basic microlensing theoretical tools105 -- 5.2.1 The light curve105 -- 5.2.2 Optical depth107 -- 5.2.3 Event duration distribution108 -- 5.3 Microlensing of unresolved sources114 -- 5.4 Observational searches of microlensing117 -- 5.4.1 Searches towards the Magellanic Clouds118 -- 5.4.2 Searches towards the bulge122 -- Chapter 6 Microlensing II: Beyond the simplest light curve 125 -- 6.1 Binary lenses126 -- 6.1.1 The complex lens equation126 -- 6.1.2 Microlensing by binaries131 -- 6.1.3 Planetary searches136 -- 6.2 Further determinations of the lensing parameters139 -- 6.2.1 Proper motion141 -- 6.2.2 Limb darkening147 -- 6.2.3 Parallax measurements148 -- 6.3 Astrometric microlensing152 -- 6.4 Quasar microlensing156 -- Appendix A Cosmology tools 161 -- A.1 The Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Universe161 -- A.2 The distance scales163 -- A.3 Large scale structures166 -- A.4 Cosmic Microwave Background anisotropies170 -- Bibliography 175 -- Index 189.…”
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Journey of the universe
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Myth, media, and culture in Star wars an anthology /
Published 2012Table of Contents: “…McDowell -- Under the Influence of Akira Kurosawa: The Visual Style of George Lucas / Michael Kaminski -- Balancing the Force: How Media Created by Star Wars Now Defines the Franchise / Crystal Renee White -- "A Long Time Ago on a Newsstand Far, Far Away": The Mythic Comic Book Hero in Marvel Comics' Star Wars / Jon Hogan -- The Jedi Network: Star Wars' Portrayal and Inspirations on the Small Screen / Eric Charles -- Gaming in a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Expanded Worlds, Canon Conflicts, and Simplified Morality of Star Wars Video Games / Seth Sommerfeld -- Quentin Tarantino's Star Wars": Digital Cinema, Media Convergence, and Participatory Culture / Henry Jenkins -- Star Wars and the Technophobic Imagination / Cyrus R. …”
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The chemical evolution of phosphorus : an interdisciplinary approach to astrobiology /
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Reinventing discovery the new era of networked science /
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Patrick Moore's data book of astronomy
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Exploring imaginary worlds : essays on media, structure, and subcreation /
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