For anyone who has tried—and failed—to find the Big Dipper or Orion's Belt, this information-filled reference guide is the perfect introduction to discovering the wonders of the sky. Includes computer-generated maps that simplify identification, a mini-almanac to pinpoint the planets each month as well as advice on buying and using binoculars or a telescope, even a table that explains when to watch for meteor showers.

Introduction to Astronomy: A Complete Guide for the Amateur Astronomer

Science & Math

Shaffer, Rick

Astronomy & Space Science

Gramercy Books

With a comprehensive table outlining when to watch for meteor showers and a special mini-almanac pinpointing the solar and lunar eclipses of the planets, this updated book is the amateur astronomer's essential guide. Fully updated to include the latest information on forthcoming comets.

Your Guide to the Sky

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Lowell House

A guidebook for astronomy includes monthly sky maps and information on telescopes and how to buy them

Baker, Rodney G.

Autocourse Official History: Cart: The First 20 Years, 1979-1998 (Hazleton History)

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Hazleton Pub Ltd

THE Indianapolis "500" is much more than merely the best known automobile race in the world. It is a cherished time-honored institution with a glorious history dating back more than one hundred years. Known to most as, quite simply, "The 500," it has been held every year since 1911, the only exceptions being 1917-18 and 1942-45, during the periods when America was involved in the two world wars. Steeped in tradition, it has meant many things to many people and has played an enormous role in the lives of human beings, perhaps even more so for the spectators and devotees than for the participants themselves. For over half a century, Memorial Day meant either trekking to the track or else ensuring that whatever other activity was planned for the day, a radio would always be within earshot. In more recent decades, settling down in front of the television has been added to the equation, while it is now the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend on which the extravaganza takes place, rather than on Memorial Day itself. But the feeling is the same. For the participants, it has been a nearly 100-year saga of dreams, innovation, ingenuity, bravery, triumph, and tragedy. Paupers became millionaires, young men from small towns and broken homes became international celebrities, and regrettably, some of them gave their lives. The "500" has endured world wars, depressions, recessions, political strife, and negative journalism, and yet it continues to draw massive passionate and emotional crowds, whose loyalty is rewarded with never-to-be-forgotten moments such as the finishes of 2006 and 2011, when Dan Wheldon snatched victory on literally the final turn. This, then, is the story of the Indianapolis 500 and how it came to be. This is the story of more than 100 editions of the race, interspersed with a look at some of the compelling personalities, some little-known facts, an attempt to document the origins of some of the traditions, and perhaps even to dispel a few myths. From Harroun to Franchitti, it's all here…

Autocourse Official Illustrated History of the Indianapolis 500: Includes Tribute to Dan Wheldon

DAVIDSON, Donald

Icon Publishing, Ltd

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Shaffer, Rick. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Shaffer, Rick