The Sun : A Biography

Author: David Whitehouse

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Price : 27.95 AUD
ISBN : 9780470092972
Publisher : wiley
Imprint : wiley
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Weight (g) : 0.382
Publication date : 09 December 2005
Dimensions : 197mm X 180mm X 18mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
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Author : David Whitehouse
Bind : Paperback
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Pages : 344
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This is a comprehensive biography of the sun, written by leading BBC journalist David Whitehouse. Since man first became conscious he has sought to understand the nature of the sun; he has worshipped it, been inspired to produce great art about it, researched it and even died for it.

Reviews

..."Reading this...immensely entertaining work of pop science makes us aware of ...the power of the sun..." (The Herald - Glasgow, 8th January 2005)

..."Whitehouse appears to have explored every possible avenue, and I can only guess at the enormous amount of research this must have required..." (New Scientist, 29th January 2005)

.".. a staggering range of content ... offering a plethora of facts and a fascinating read..." (Good Book Guide, February 2005)