In Part 1, the book describes the very latest thinking on solar physics in (mostly non-mathematical) detail, incorporating the latest results from research concerning the structure and behaviour of the Sun. There is particular emphasis on the surface features visible from the Earth, and how these are the result of the extraordinary processes that are taking place within the Sun. In Part 2, the book details the techniques for observing and imaging the Sun with commercially-available equipment. The many recent advances in optical equipment now allow amateur astronomers to observe phenomena that until recently could only be seen with the extremely expensive equipment available at universities and research observatories – notably H-alpha and Calcium-K telescopes. This is a completely up-to-date solar observing book, while providing the science background necessary for an understanding of the observations with the latest equipment. It also features the most complete solar observing and imaging guide available.
“Observing the Sun” is for amateur astronomers at all three levels: beginning, intermediate, and advanced. The beginning observer is often trying to find a niche or define a specific interest in his hobby, and the content of this book will spark that interest in solar observing because of the focus on the dynamics of the Sun. Intermediate and advanced observers will find the book invaluable in identifying features (through photos, charts, diagrams) in a logical, orderly fashion and then guiding the observer to interpret the observations. Because the Sun is a dynamic celestial body in constant flux, astronomers rarely know for certain what awaits them at the eyepiece. All features of the Sun are transient and sometimes rather fleeting. Given the number of features and the complex life cycles of some, it can be a challenging hobby. “Observing the Sun” provides essential illustrations, charts, and diagrams that depict the forms and life cycles of the numerous features visible on the Sun.
Solo fino a vent’anni fa, un filmato dell’attività cromosferica della nostra stella, dell’evoluzione di una protuberanza o di un gruppo di macchie, era prerogativa dell’astronomo professionista, dotato di un telescopio di buon diametro sito in un Osservatorio solare d’alta quota. Ai nostri giorni, i progressi dell’elettronica e dell’informatica mettono l’astrofilo nelle condizioni di realizzarlo da sé, con un telescopio amatoriale e un’economica webcam. Questo libro, mentre aggiorna l’astrofilo sulle più recenti tecniche nello studio del Sole, rappresenta un ottimo trattato sulla nostra stella, sul suo funzionamento, sulle fenomenologie che interessano la sua atmosfera. Lo stile è divulgativo, ma rigoroso. I consigli osservativi sono frutto di una ventennale esperienza dell’autore quale membro del Sunspot Program dell’AAVSO.
Child Speak Out was written to expose the unspoken, ignored and overlooked harsh realities that effect and have effected many women today. By bringing light to the shadowy crevices that encase the secrets of mankind it provides a means of healing for people with similar stories by legitmiing their complaints and letting them know others have walked down that same path and not only survived but became stronger. Some of the things described in this book might be disturbing, but they were a way of life.In Child Speak Out Josie, the main characer, experienced multiple forms of abuse but escaped reality by daydreaming and transporting her mind to a mythical place of peace and happiness while her body remained to suffer the injustices rained upon her.Her unrelenting belief that things did not have to be that way gave her the resolve to use the pent up pressure of silence as fuel to jumpstart the dying battery of her spirit and will to survive.At times while juggling the weight of dealing with mental illnesses, physical and verbal abuse while growing up poor in the south made her feel as if God didn't give her enough hands. The pain and suffering transitioned with age so as she grew so did her problems. From father to husband the men in her life made her feel depressed and worthless so she was afraid to speak on it.Child Speak Out is more just a book, it is a siren blaring to all whose ears have been trained to hear pain and suffer in silence. This book will allow them to gather their strength and fight back to reclaim their hidden voice because tomorrow's sorrows can be prevented today. All ears are not deaf so as long as we are willing to speak eventually we will be heard.There are many ways to "speak" and the written word is just as powerful as the spoken word so for those who can't verbally express themselves Child Speak Out also includes poetry to express pain through verse, motivate, and inspire those to be heard
Monsieur l'abbe Victor-Alexandre Jamey, vicaire general aux missions d'Afrique / par Aurelien MariotteDate de l'edition originale: 1875Sujet de l'ouvrage: Jamey, Victor-Alexandre, abbeAppartient a l'ensemble documentaire: FrancComt1Ce livre est la reproduction fidele d'une oeuvre publiee avant 1920 et fait partie d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande editee par Hachette Livre, dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec la Bibliotheque nationale de France, offrant l'opportunite d'acceder a des ouvrages anciens et souvent rares issus des fonds patrimoniaux de la BnF.Les oeuvres faisant partie de cette collection ont ete numerisees par la BnF et sont presentes sur Gallica, sa bibliotheque numerique.En entreprenant de redonner vie a ces ouvrages au travers d'une collection de livres reimprimes a la demande, nous leur donnons la possibilite de rencontrer un public elargi et participons a la transmission de connaissances et de savoirs parfois difficilement accessibles.Nous avons cherche a concilier la reproduction fidele d'un livre ancien a partir de sa version numerisee avec le souci d'un confort de lecture optimal. Nous esperons que les ouvrages de cette nouvelle collection vous apporteront entiere satisfaction.Pour plus d'informations, rendez-vous sur www.hachettebnf.fr
James L. Grant has sold dozens of short stories to a variety of magazines for over a decade. Collected here are fourteen tales of dark humor, terrible desire, and weirdness abounding. Includes the previously published stories from the now defunct collection "Digging Up Corpses," such as "Dogs", "Blues Jam", and "It Won't Grow Back", along with four new stories added, including one novella titled "Flocks."
THE writer would bring before the public the narrative of his life while in bondage, which is substantially true in all its details. The painful wrongs inflicted then and now have caused the writer, though many years have passed, to take up the publication of this narrative of himself. There are many incidents and characters described in this narrative personally known to the writer, which make him anxious to put forth some effort, however humble it may be, to ameliorate the condition of his now suffering people, in order that the facts may confirm the truthful saying: "My people will be styled a nation yet, and also claim their nationality." For this they have fought and suffered hundreds of years in servitude and bondage. It is a fact which ought to thrill the heart of every American citizen to see the interest they take in learning; the untiring exertions they make to overcome every obstacle, even death itself to acquire it. It is what God has promised: "To be a God to the faithful and to their seed after them." The writer hopes not to weary your patience in reviewing his narrative, which is fraught with so many exciting scenes. It is the duty of men to occupy places of power and trust, therefore our rulers, above all others, ought to be holy and devoted men .] There are, however, some found in every age of the world who believe in freedom of thought and speech; and many who are untiring in their efforts to secure the future well-being of those entrusted to their care; it affords the most powerful argument to influence the minds of some. It is believed that no one who reads attentively, and reflects seriously, will doubt that the time is near at hand, which is spoken of by God: "Ye shall let my people go free." Now the great revolution seems to me to have come; now is the time for us to act in trying to save that which was lost; in stimulating them to education; and in building homes and schoolhouses for their children, that they may become honorable and respectable citizens of the States to which they have acceded. We want earnest laborers amongst us, for those who are instructing my people are few and far between; and we have been deprived of education by the hand of slavery and servitude, which has been brought upon us by the slave-holder. I feel it is the duty of the people to take up our cause, and instruct wherever they can. Our ignorance, which is often spoken of, and for which we are not to blame, is caused by this ill, slavery; and the whipping post was resorted to if any attempt was made to learn the alphabet. I can say in the fullness of my heart that there is no darkness equal to this, not even the Egyptian darkness which is spoken of by missionaries now laboring in foreign lands. I only pray to hope on, and on, that God may appear in our behalf, and let the sun of civilization and education be extended among my people until it shall reach from sea to sea, and from land to land. Then shall Ethiopia stretch forth her hand unto God and call you blessed. I thank God for what I have seen and experienced so far in regard to the amelioration of our condition as a people. I hardly expect to see the completion of the act of liberty which was commenced by our most earnest friend, Senator Sumner. "See to the Civil Rights Bill; don't let it fail," were among his last words to his associate who stood beside the dying senator. This volume speaks of our earnest desire for more liberty and rights as a free people, and that our children may enjoy that of which we have been deprived. Never was the effectiveness of our Christian instrumentalities in other lands more dependent than now upon the vigorous and progressive development of Christian principles at home. As we are entering upon a new decade our thoughts go back to 1861; and what a period is this to review
