Astronomical charts and atlases Books
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris 1974 With Tables
Book SynopsisA reference guide to astrology.
£6.79
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris With Tables of
Book SynopsisA reference guide to astrology.
£6.79
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris 1976 With Tables
Book SynopsisA reference guide to astrology.
£6.30
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets
Book SynopsisA reference guide to astrology.
£6.79
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris 1982 With Tables
Book SynopsisA reference guide to astrology.
£6.79
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets
Book Synopsis
£6.79
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets
Book SynopsisAs interest in astrology continues to grow, so too have the sales of this accurate working tool. Raphael's Ephemeris continues to fill the astrologer's everyday need for pocket reference and is used extensively by professionals and students alike. The Ephemeris is widely recognised in its classic livery and should be displayed by general bookshops, specialised New Age shops and, of course, in every astrology outlet. Longitudes of all the planets for every day of the year. Tables of Houses for London, Liverpool and New York. Complete Lunar and Planetary Aspectarian together with all the necessary data for casting horoscopes North and South of the Equator.
£6.79
W Foulsham & Co Ltd Raphaels Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets
Book SynopsisUseful for the astrologer preparing birth charts, this book contains daily longitudes of all the planets, tables of houses for London, Liverpool and New York, as well as a complete lunar and planetary aspectarian.
£6.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc The Destinies of the Stars
Book SynopsisIn The Destinies of the Stars the evolution of the stars and planets are traced through the spiral nebula, the gaseous stars, the sun, the worlds to be, Jupiter and Saturn, the world, to the final destiny of all, the dead planets, Mercury and Mars.
£58.39
Profile Books Ltd A Scheme of Heaven: Astrology and the Birth of
Book SynopsisDespite a resurgence in popularity, horoscopes are generally considered to be pseudoscience today - but they were once a cutting-edge scientific tool. In this ingenious work of history, data scientist Alexander Boxer examines a treasure trove of esoteric classical sources to expose the deep imaginative framework by which - for millennia - we made sense of our fates. Astrology, he argues, was the ancient world's most ambitious applied mathematics problem, a grand data-analysis enterprise sustained by some of history's most brilliant minds, from Ptolemy to al-Kindi to Kepler. A Scheme of Heaven explores the wonderful subtleties of astrological ideas. Telling the stories of their inventors and most influential exponents, Boxer puts them through their paces using modern data sets - finding that the methods of today's scientists are often uncomfortably close to those of astrology's ancient sages.Trade ReviewWith Boxer's thought-provoking offering of playful experiments and vibrant historical anecdotes, A Scheme of Heaven will entice even the most ardent sceptic. -- Madeleine Pollard * FT *Unusual and refreshing ... Boxer's work is far from a rehabilitation of the 'wretched science'. He takes it for granted that, in a strict and contemporary sense, astrology is bullshit. From there, he proceeds to draw out the impressive conceptual and psychological legacy of astrology in modern scientific thinking. He suggests - without ever labouring the point - that we may wish to keep an eye on whether other more respectable modern sciences, data science in particular, may also sometimes incline towards bullshit. But just as important, in Boxer's hands astrology is a playground. Whether he is recreating ancient star charts or performing statistical tests on astrological claims, he does it because it's fun -- Claire Hall * LRB *Enthusiastic, level-headed and with a good turn of phrase, [Boxer] leads his readers on an exhilarating trajectory. -- Andrew Lycett * Mail on Sunday *Boxer takes a lively, non-judgemental approach in this intellectual history, tracing astrology back to its beginnings in ancient Egypt to its modern day renaissance, taking in 'astrosexuality', Henry VIII's birth horoscope, personality traits and new-age thinkers along the way. Essential reading for anyone interested in going beyond their horoscope. -- Francesca Carington * Tatler *Wide-ranging and full of peculiar nuggets of information ... This is a book about a very human aspect of astrology - our desire to understand our fate - and its history, as well as the fallibility of data analysis, which is often far more subjective than it might seem at first glance. -- Fiona Lensvelt * Times *A delightful and utterly fascinating work of intellectual history. -- Joshua Foer, author of Moonwalking with EinsteinThrough striking diagrams and accessible explanations, Boxer shows us the impressive range of technology the ancients developed for tapping into astrology's predictive powers. This book demonstrates how impactful astrology is in everyday life-not through the influence of the stars, but rather through the deep scientific and cultural legacy that it so richly explores. -- Janelle Shane, author of You Look Like A Thing and I Love Youa masterful synthesis-science, history, legends, literature, and an eye-opening exploration of the human penchant for pattern recognition. The book is full of wit and refreshing insight. I'll never look at a horoscope-or the night sky-in quite the same way again. -- David Baron, author of American EclipseBoxer is a champion of intrepid thought. His learned book demonstrates how much we stand to gain by studying topics that just may be a little bit true. And a little truth, as Boxer shows, can change everything. -- Mitch Horowitz, PEN Award-winning author of Occult AmericaA fresh and original introduction to astrology's long history and deep cultural reach. Open and inquisitive, Boxer combines the critical perspective of a modern data scientist with a historian's sympathetic eye for telling detail. The result is a vivid and unique delight -- Stephen Johnston, University of OxfordEducated in both the humanities and the sciences, Boxer is uniquely qualified to guide his readers into a fascinating story of mathematical complexity. The overarching theme of our human destiny is inspirational. -- Norman Austin, Emeritus Professor of Classics, University of ArizonaAstrologers as the first and most ambitious quants and data scientists? Alexander Boxer's remarkable book reveals astrology's mathematical, scientific, historical, philosophical, and literary roots. He shows that astrology is not only an indispensable part of science history, but also springs from the same mixture of motives: the desire to control the world and to wonder about it. -- Robert P. Crease, author of The Workshop and the WorldA Scheme of Heaven is wide-ranging and full of peculiar nuggets of information ... This is a book about a very human aspect of astrology - our desire to understand our fate - and its history, as well as the fallibility of data analysis, which is often far more subjective than it might seem at first glance. -- Fiona Lensvelt * the Times *A Scheme of Heaven will make you fall in love with astrology, even as it extinguishes any niggling suspicion that it might actually work -- Simon Ings * Spectator *Fascinating ... his entertaining book explains fallacies that have given astrology unmerited credibility ... he also reveals how equivalent sloppiness may distort data science today. -- Jonathon Keats * New Scientist *
£11.69
Octopus Publishing Group Moon Power: Empowerment through cyclical living
Book SynopsisThe Moon is not just a static piece of cosmic matter in our night sky, but a dynamic living being. Throughout her journey around the Earth which takes about 29.5 days she shows us her different faces, growing from a silver sliver in the sky to an awe-inspiring illuminated sphere, before returning to darkness again. She changes colour and moves through a variety of star constellations reflecting the energies at play each day. The Moon gives us a map to a cyclical way of living; the blueprint for a life that breathes in harmony with the rhythm of the natural world around us. She teaches us about the importance of embracing quiet and reflective times as much as celebrating the times we experience life in its fullest expression. She informs us when to plant the seeds of our dreams and when to take stock and harvest what we have been growing. What will you discover about yourself when you tune into the moon?
£10.44
Unbound The Almanac
Book SynopsisThe Almanac revives the tradition of the rural almanac, connecting you with the months and seasons via moon-gazing, foraging, feast days, seasonal eating, meteor-spotting and gardening. Award-winning gardener and food writer Lia Leendertz shares the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each moment of the year.Trade Review"A richly layered book of events, celebrations and everyday information that together create a beautiful, fascinating resource . . . In the single month I’ve had my hands on it, the book has quietly “worked”." * Telegraph *"The perfect companion to the seasons." -- India Knight"An absolute beauty of a book." -- Cerys Matthews, BBC 6 Music"Beautifully written, this pocket-sized guide is a labour of love and will remind you to appreciate little moments throughout the year." * Garden's Illustrated *"Elegant . . . an ideal stocking filler." * English Garden *
£13.33
TAJ Books Ltd Atlas of the Skies
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£11.69
Wooden Books Mayan and Other Ancient Calendars
Book SynopsisEver since humans first began to count, people have clocked days, moons and years, tried to make sense of them in terms of each other, and formed calendars to order their lives. In an amazing leap, the ancient Maya managed to synchronize all the visible planets too. In this tiny guide to ancient calendars, Geoff Stray explains the difference between lunar and solar calendars, the importance of precession, and reveals for the very first time the secret of the Long Count. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.
£7.79
Lanasta Astronavigation: From Columbus to William
Book SynopsisTaking the height of the poleFor the sixteenth century navigator this meant finding your latitude. Five centuries ago, to the year, the first nautical handbooks on celestial navigation appeared in print with declination tables written for 1517-1520. They explained how you can find your position taking the height of the sun or the Pole Star. And which course to steer to find your port. These are techniques that have proven their value through the centuries. In this book Siebren van der Werf and Dick Huges revive this format for the modern sailor, who has a sextant and an accurate clock. There are modern declination tables for four years, 2017-2020, but which may also be used for at least twelve years, without significant loss of accuracy. Also tables that give the length of the day light period, the time between sunrise and sunset. They let you find your longitude, which in the sixteenth century was not really possible. And of course there is the "Regiment of the North Star" in a new and user-friendly version. The story of a Trans-Atlantic crossing of Dick Huges, where he used celestial navigation, at first out of necessity, later by passion, illustrates the procedures.
£19.16
