This fascinating book draws together a wealth of diverse material on the much-trusted (and rarely disputed) phenomenon we know as the calendar. From the fundamentals of astronomy to the world's ancient time-keeping schemes, to the development of the modern-day calendar, to the precise calculation of when specific dates occur (as in how one arrives at the date for Easter Sunday), this is a skillful yet approachable discussion of the calendar from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. Readers will even learn how to perform experiments and calculations for themselves by using such basic techniques as stargazing and simple mathematics.

Mapping Time: The Calendar and Its History

History

Richards, E. G.

World

Oxford University Press

This fascinating book fully addresses a topic of much general interest by drawing together a wealth of diverse material on the much-trusted (and rarely disputed) phenomenon we know as the calendar. From the fundamentals of astronomy to the world's ancient time-keeping schemes, from the development of the modern-day calendar to the precise calculation of what happens when (as in, how does one arrive at the date for Easter Sunday?), this is a skillful yet approachable discussion of the calendar from both the historical and contemporary perspectives. Readers will even learn how to perform experiments and calculations for themselves by using such basic techniques as stargazing and simple mathematics.

Mapping Time : The Calendar

Science & Math

Astronomy & Space Science

A practical guide to establishing woodlands, to all aspects of woodland management and the harvesting and marketing of woodland produce. The book is aimed at farmers who are thinking of creating new woods and managing existing farm woods. The different aims of woodland management are explained including wood production, nature conservation, amenity and sporting. The all important question of choice of species is fully covered with lists of trees for different end uses. The management of woodland at different ages is fully explained

Trees As a Farm Crop

Aaron, J. R.

Savage, G. F. D. A.

Williams, M. R. W.

Biological Sciences

Wiley/Blackwell

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