A highly visual introduction explains the basic concepts of astronomy and gives advice on the best methods and equipment for observation, including binoculars and telescopes. Each of the planets in the Solar System is described and illustrated in detail, with images taken from space probes as well as from the ground, showing them as you can expect to see them. More than 160 star charts were made especially for this book by the Royal Greenwich Observatory....

Provides an insider's look at the game, discussing such topics as playing fields; equipment; rules; offensive and defensive players; children's, school, and college play.

"Discover how to turn a typical suburban property into a food-growing machine in The Tiny But Mighty Farm. Feed your family and maybe even turn a profit." -- Provided by publisher.

Few companies have rallied their employees to participate in a corporate vision that creates a worldwide story of business success. Now, for the first time, Joseph A. Michelli, a Starbucks outsider, has been given access to the Starbucks experience, offering you an in-depth look at every level of the company. This book offers a rare blend of boardroom strategies, employee motivation tips, community involvement, and customer satisfaction-for a full-bodied...

An updated edition of a popular resource includes troubleshooting sections to quickly identify common problems, websites, and phone numbers of bicycle-parts manufacturers.