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Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

1989, Zoology Journals, Smithsonian Institution, Contributions to Zoology, Number 477, 33 p., very good paper.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Investigating Art, History, and Literature with Astronomy: Determining Time, Place, and Other Hidden Details Linked to the Stars (Springer Praxis Books) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First edition (issued simultaneously by Bantam in paperback). Extremities worn, spine cocked, about very good in a fair to good only dust jacket with some loss of the spine and extremities, split on front joint. Contributors include Tillie Olson, Tim Reynolds, Arno Karlen, Helen Rowland, Sarellen M. Wuest, George Starbuck, Frederick Conn, Mihal Rey, Larry Rubin, Anthony W. Harris, Philip Levine (not the English one), Paul Petrie, Rex Worthington, Donald M. Fiene, Margery McKinny, Clancy Carlile, James Leigh, David Madden, and Thomas M. Livingston. Scarce.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 330 pages. 9.26x6.11x9.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First edition (issued simultaneously by Bantam in paperback). Moderate wear at corners and spine ends, near fine in a price-clipped, very good dust jacket with small chips and tears, and a sunned spine. Contributors include Tillie Olson, Tim Reynolds, Arno Karlen, Helen Rowland, Sarellen M. Wuest, George Starbuck, Frederick Conn, Mihal Rey, Larry Rubin, Anthony W. Harris, Philip Levine (not the English one), Paul Petrie, Rex Worthington, Donald M. Fiene, Margery McKinny, Clancy Carlile, James Leigh, David Madden, and Thomas M. Livingston. Scarce.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New.

Zustand: NEW.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 333 pages. 9.25x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 355 pages. 9.50x6.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - Many mysteries in art, history, and literature can be solved using 'celestial sleuthing,' including calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects in paintings. In addition to helping to crack difficult cases, such studies spark our imagination and provide a better understanding of the skies. This book shows how weather archives, vintage maps, historical letters and diaries, military records, and site visits aid the work.For each artwork, historical event, or literary passage influenced by astronomy, there is a different kind of mystery to be solved. For example, how can the position of the Sun and Moon determine the date and time of famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh and Caspar David Friedrich How can astronomy determine a precise date for a work by Wassily Kandinsky, a painter best-known for abstract works with geometrical shapes and dramatic colors What important battle of ancient history caused a design change with a crescent Moon added to the silver tetradrachms of Athens In what season did Sappho write her iconic work, 'The Midnight Poem' Did observers actually report five Moons simultaneously in the sky during the time of King John, as recorded in lines from Shakespeare's play Follow these exciting investigations with Donald Olson, a master 'Celestial Sleuth,' as he tracks down the truth and helps unravel mysteries as far back as ancient history and as recent as World War II.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Celestial Sleuthing | More Mysteries in Art, History, and Literature | Donald W. Olson | Taschenbuch | xxv | Englisch | 2026 | Springer | EAN 9783032099884 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - How can shadows determine the date and time of a painting by Johannes Vermeer How did the Moon and tides cause the loss of King John's crown jewels In his newest book, Professor Olson, author of Celestial Sleuth and Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth, explores how astronomical clues can uncover fascinating new details about art, history, and literature. He begins with an accessible introduction to amateur 'celestial sleuthing,' showing how to use your astronomical knowledge, software, archives, vintage maps, historical letters and diaries, military records, and other resources to investigate the past.Follow along as Professor Olson then explores twenty real-world cases where astronomy has helped answer unresolved questions or correct longstanding interpretations about an event. Examples involve artists such as Vermeer, Monet, and O'Keeffe; the historical exploits of Alexander the Great, the desert travels of the Death Valley '49ers, and ameeting between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill in Marrakech; and literary works by Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Longfellow.Packed with dozens of full-color illustrations, this book will enrich your knowledge of the past and equip you with all the tools you'll need to become a celestial sleuth yourself.'Many people have a passion for art, or world history, or great literature, or even astronomy - but seldom in all these things at once. This remarkable book by Donald Olson of Texas State University will put you in touch with such seemingly unrelated endeavors. It will open your eyes and broaden your mind as little else could.'Roger W. Sinnott, Sky & Telescope.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Celestial Sleuth | Using Astronomy to Solve Mysteries in Art, History and Literature | Donald W. Olson | Taschenbuch | Springer Praxis Books | xvii | Englisch | 2013 | Springer | EAN 9781461484028 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - For a general audience interested in solving mysteries in art, history, and literature using the methods of science, 'forensic astronomy' is a thrilling new field of exploration. Astronomical calculations are the basis of the studies, which have the advantage of bringing to readers both evocative images and a better understanding of the skies. Weather facts, volcano studies, topography, tides, historical letters and diaries, famous paintings, military records, and the friendly assistance of experts in related fields add variety, depth, and interest to the work. The chosen topics are selected for their wide public recognition and intrigue, involving artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Edvard Munch, and Ansel Adams; historical events such as the Battle of Marathon, the death of Julius Caesar, the American Revolution, and World War II; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Joyce, and Mary Shelley. This book sets out to answer these mysteries indicated with the means and expertise of astronomy, opening the door to a richer experience of human culture and its relationship with nature. Each subject is carefully analyzed. As an example using the study of sky paintings by Vincent van Gogh, the analytical method would include: - computer calculations of historical skies above France in the 19th century - finding and quoting the clues found in translations of original letters by Van Gogh - making site visits to France to determine the precise locations when Van Gogh set up his easel and what celestial objects are depicted. For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there would be a different kind of mystery to be solved. As an example: - How can the phase of the Moon and time of moonrise help to explain a turning point of the American Civil War - the fatal wounding of Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville in 1863 For each literary reference to astronomy, itwas determined which celestial objects were being described and making an argument that the author is describing an actual event. For example, what was the date of the moonlit scene when Mary Shelley first had the idea for her novel 'Frankenstein 'These and more fun riddles will enchant and delight the fan of art and astronomy.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - From the author of 'Celestial Sleuth' (2014), yet moremysteries in art, history, and literature are solved by calculating phases of the Moon, determining the positions of the planets and stars, and identifying celestial objects in paintings. In addition to helping to crack difficult cases, these studies spark our imagination and provide a better understanding of the skies. Weather archives, vintage maps, tides, historical letters and diaries, military records and the assistance of experts in related fields help with this work.For each historical event influenced by astronomy, there is a different kind of mystery to be solved. How did the changing tidesaffect an army's battle plans How did the phases of the moon affect how an artist painted a landscape Follow these exciting investigations with a master 'celestial sleuth' as he tracks down the truth and helps unravel mysteries as far back as the Middle Ages and as recent as the iconic 1945 photograph of a kiss inTimes Square on VJ Day.Topics or 'cases' pursued were chosen for their wide public recognition and intrigue and involve artists such as Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet; historical events such as the campaigns of Braveheart in Scotland and battles in World War II and the Korean War; and literary authors such as Chaucer, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Byron, and Edgar Allan Poe.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Further Adventures of the Celestial Sleuth | Using Astronomy to Solve More Mysteries in Art, History, and Literature | Donald W. Olson | Taschenbuch | Springer Praxis Books | xiv | Englisch | 2018 | Springer | EAN 9783319703190 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. First edition. Octavo. Stapled wrappers with screenprinted cover with price sticker, rubbed, very good. Magazine limited edition to just 500 copies in honor of Jim Lowell. Contributors include Charles Bukowski, Jonathan Williams, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Denise Levertow, Charles Olson, Robert Lowell, Guy Davenport, R. Wolter, Mitchell Goodman, Russell Atkins, Marvin Malone, William Wantling, Jacob Leed, T.L. Kryss, Dwight Macdonald, Paul Carroll, Carol Woideck, d.a. Levy, Douglas Casement, George Dowden, Hubert Selby, Jr., Mike Murphy, Franklin W.W. Osinski, Geoffrey Cook, Kent Taylor, D.R Wagner, Donald Cauble, J.M. Edelstein, James Laughlin, Brown Miller, Philip Kaplan, Gilbert Sorrentino, Felix Pollak, Michael McClure, Dave Cunliffe, Ron Caplan, Carl Weissner, David W. Harris, Walter Lowenfels, John Cornillion, Allen De Loach, Jasper Wood, and Walter R. Keller.

Softcover. Zustand: Fine. First edition. Octavo. Stapled wrappers with screenprinted cover with price sticker, lightly rubbed and bumped, about fine. Magazine limited edition to just 500 copies in defense of Jim Lowell, owner of the Asphodel Book Store, who was arrested along with D.A. Levy on obscenity charges. Contributors include Charles Bukowski, Jonathan Williams, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Denise Levertov, Charles Olson, Robert Lowell, Guy Davenport, R. Wolter, Mitchell Goodman, Russell Atkins, Marvin Malone, William Wantling, Jacob Leed, T.L. Kryss, Dwight Macdonald, Paul Carroll, Carol Woideck, Levy, Douglas Casement, George Dowden, Hubert Selby, Jr., Mike Murphy, Franklin W.W. Osinski, Geoffrey Cook, Kent Taylor, D.R Wagner, Donald Cauble, J.M. Edelstein, James Laughlin, Brown Miller, Philip Kaplan, Gilbert Sorrentino, Felix Pollak, Michael McClure, Dave Cunliffe, Ron Caplan, Carl Weissner, David W. Harris, Walter Lowenfels, John Cornillion, Allen De Loach, Jasper Wood, and Walter R. Keller.