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Annales d'Astrophysique, 1956. Journal. Good. No Binding. ORIGINAL reprint/offprint/Extrait of journal article; no covers issued; small chips along gutter where disbound from larger p… More...

Annales d'Astrophysique, 1956. Journal. Good. No Binding. ORIGINAL reprint/offprint/Extrait of journal article; no covers issued; small chips along gutter where disbound from larger publication; browning of leaves; o/w in good condition. ., Annales d'Astrophysique, 1956, 2.5, Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.3000 in x 5.9000 in x 4.4000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear ., Scholastic Inc., 2014-01-01, 2.5, Annales de Geophysique, 1957. Journal. Good. No Binding. ORIGINAL reprint/offprint/Extrait of journal article; no covers issued; small chips along gutter where disbound from larger publication; o/w in good condition. ., Annales de Geophysique, 1957, 2.5, Observatoire de Haute-Provence, 1953. Journal. Good. No Binding. ORIGINAL reprint/offprint/Extrait of journal article; no covers issued; small chips along gutter where disbound from larger publication; browning of leaves; o/w in good condition. ., Observatoire de Haute-Provence, 1953, 2.5, Book has some marks on the Title page. The cover has creases, small tears and rips. No other writing has been observed throughout the book., Harvest House Publishers, 1999, 2.5, Comptes rendus des seances de l'Academie des Sciences., 1961. Journal. Good. No Binding. ORIGINAL reprint/offprint/Extrait of journal article; no covers issued; small chips along gutter where disbound from larger publication; o/w in good condition. ., Comptes rendus des seances de l'Academie des Sciences., 1961, 2.5, Fifth Planet by Fred & Geoffrey HoyleA Fawcett Gold Medal Book - Fawcett Publications, Inc., Greenwich, CT - copyright 1963#T2243Paperback4 1/4 x 7 inches, 192 pagesFifth Planet is a science fiction novel written by astrophysicist Sir Fred Hoyle and his son Geoffrey Hoyle.Another star is due to pass close to the sun, close enough for conventional spacecraft to reach it. The first planets observed are four gas giants, but then an inner 'Fifth Planet' is found. Signs of chlorophyll are detected, suggesting that it supports life. Rival Soviet and US expeditions are launched to visit it. (The world balance as it existed in 1963 is assumed to be still in place.)One important aspect of the plot is that the Soviet expedition includes the first woman in space. This fictional milestone was eclipsed by reality soon after publication, when Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on Vostok 6 in June 1963.-------------------------------SynopsisA planetary system, consisting of a star and five planets, is travelling through our galaxy and will pass close to Earth. The four largest planets are gaseous, but the fifth, named Achilles, appears capable of supporting life. Two rival expeditions - one Anglo-American and one Russian - set out to land on Achilles and explore its mysteries. But almost from the moment of their arrival things begin to go terribly wrong ... and when they return to Earth, something not human will be coming back with them. One of the most exciting novels by world-renowned scientist Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) and Geoffrey Hoyle, "Fifth Planet" (1963) is a thrilling science fiction tale that ranks alongside Hoyle's masterpiece "The Black Cloud." 'An exciting book for all science fiction enthusiasts ... will leave the reader wondering about our future life on earth.' - "Evening Journal" 'Fred Hoyle, a celebrated astronomer, is a man of vast imagination ... the story is sharp, clear and full of suspense.' - "Washington (D.C.) Evening Star" 'A mature performance ... the best so far from the Hoyle stable.' - "Sunday Times"------------------------Sir Fred Hoyle FRS (24 June 1915 20 August 2001) was an English astronomer noted primarily for the theory of stellar nucleosynthesis, but also for his often controversial stances on other scientific mattersin particular his rejection of the "Big Bang" theory, a term coined by him on BBC radio, and his promotion of panspermia as the origin of life on Earth. While Hoyle is well-regarded for his works on nucleosynthesis and science popularisation, his career is also noted for the controversial positions he held on a wide range of scientific issues, often in direct opposition to the prevailing theories supported by the majority of the scientific community. He spent most of his working life at the Institute of Astronomy at Cambridge and served as its director for six years. He was a writer of science fiction, and co-authored twelve books with his son, Geoffrey Hoyle.-----------------------------Geoffrey Hoyle (born 1942) is an English science fiction writer, best known for the works which he co-wrote with his father, the astronomer Sir Fred Hoyle. About half of Fred Hoyle's science fiction works were co-written with his son.He was educated at Bryanston School in Dorset, and then entered Cambridge where he read Economics. After 1964, Hoyle worked in London in the field of modern communications and the film/television industry. Unlike his father, he is not a scientist, and contributed to the more "human" side of their novels however, he did work as a "scientific advisor" to some series such as Timeslip.In 2010, his book 2010: Living in the Future was popularised by a blog which compared Hoyle's 38-year-old predictions with the reality of modern life. This led to a Facebook campaign to track down Hoyle and talk to him about his visions., Fawcett Publications, Inc., 1963, 0, TarcherPerigee, 2001-10-01. Paperback. Acceptable. 0.9016 in x 8.2008 in x 5.4016 in. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket., TarcherPerigee, 2001-10-01, 2.5, Summit Books. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Summit Books, 2.5, Charlesbridge. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Charlesbridge, 2.5, Scholastic Paperbacks. Paperback. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Scholastic Paperbacks, 2.5, Charles Pr Pub. Paperback. POOR. Noticeably used book. Heavy wear to cover. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Possible ex library copy, with all the markings/stickers of that library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included., Charles Pr Pub, 1, Payback Pub, 1996-08-01. Hardcover. Good. 1.0000 in x 8.2000 in x 5.7000 in., Payback Pub, 1996-08-01, 2.5, Pfeiffer. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Pfeiffer, 2.5<

ISBN: 9780470259436

Pfeiffer. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library c… More...

Pfeiffer. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included., Pfeiffer, 2.5<

ISBN: 9780470259436

Pfeiffer. Hardcover. VERY GOOD. Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Possible clean ex-library copy, w… More...

Pfeiffer. Hardcover. VERY GOOD. Light rubbing wear to cover, spine and page edges. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamp(s)., Pfeiffer, 3<