Perseus is an outstanding case in which to study the physics of relativistic plasma and thermal gas, and the interplay between galactic nuclei and galaxy clusters. Ground and space observatories have recently provided some ground-breaking insights into the Perseus system, from a detailed image of a jet launched in the vicinity of a supermassive black hole, through VLBI, to an unexpected degree of turbulence in the cluster core, constrained by high energy resolution in x-rays. While preparing for the next generation observatories that will allow readers to address these questions in other systems, this volume provides some first steps in exploring topics relating to particle acceleration, energy transport between large and small scales and the role of magnetic fields in the launch of relativistic jets. Chapters deal with the latest results covering theory, observations, and numerical simulations, spanning a wide range in physical scales and energy ranges.
Video game music has been permeating popular culture for over forty years. Now, reaching billions of listeners, game music encompasses a diverse spectrum of musical materials and practices. This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of video game music by a diverse group of scholars and industry professionals. The chapters and summaries consolidate existing knowledge and present tools for readers to engage with the music in new ways. Many popular games are analysed, including Super Mario Galaxy, Bastion, The Last of Us, Kentucky Route Zero and the Katamari, Gran Turismo and Tales series. Topics include chiptunes, compositional processes, localization, history and game music concerts. The book also engages with other disciplines such as psychology, music analysis, business strategy and critical theory, and will prove an equally valuable resource for readers active in the industry, composers or designers, and music students and scholars.
The gas and dust between the stars emit across the electromagnetic spectrum and are found in a range of physical conditions from diffuse plasmas to cold, dense molecules. Through their study we see how quantum processes shape the structure of our Galaxy and fluid mechanics sets the stellar mass scale. The Interstellar Medium is a very broad subject with layers of complexity, a long history and a steady flow of new results. This comprehensive yet accessible textbook provides a self-contained one-semester course for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students. It is written in a style that students can follow by themselves and allows instructors to use class time to go deeper into the details or show applications to current research. It makes extensive use of publicly accessible data to illustrate specific points and to encourage students to learn by performing their own analyses.
A massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling. It is the era of the High Republic and Republic expansion is at its height. As trusted guardians of peace, the renowned Jedi protect the Republic and shine their light on those exploring the darkest reaches of the galaxy. (c) & TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTD Copyright (c) 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
Build 11 of the strangest, deadliest, most awesome aliens in the galaxy. There are ten pages of stickers to help you build a giant alien that floats through the clouds, trailing tentacles that crackle
Discover 23 of the bravest, most powerful superheroes in the galaxy with this awesome colouring book. From human flamethrowers and weather manipulators, to shadowy shapeshifters and deadly ninjas, use your pens to colour capes, wings, masks and more as you bring each hero to life. Includes stats boxes for each hero's powers, strength and skill.
Galactic dynamics is fundamental to understanding the formation of galaxies, their internal evolution and their current structure. While galactic dynamics has traditionally focused on the evolution of the stellar components of galaxies, studies over the past two decades have shown that all aspects of galaxy evolution are strongly influenced by the interplay between the dynamics of stars, gas, and dark matter. IAU Symposium 353, is the first major symposium in more than a decade focused on the dynamics of galaxies and stellar systems, covering the recent explosion in the availability of kinematical data both for individual stars in the Milky Way and wide field line-of-sight kinematics for large samples of external galaxies. These proceedings describe recent developments that aim to transform our understanding of the dynamics, structure, formation and evolution of our own host galaxy, the Milky Way, as well as galaxies in the universe at large.
Blast off to outer space with this colourful collection of picture, word and number puzzles. Entertaining activities include cracking an alien code, finding routes through galaxy mazes, spot the diffe
Escape into space with the conclusion to the action-packed duology that began with The Infinity Files, perfect for fans of Doctor Who, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Aurora Cycle. "Action-packed, joyously futuristic." Armadillo"After so many years of bleak dystopias it's a pleasure to witness the return of space opera to YA." The Irish Times Get in. Get out.Keep to the task. Leave no one behind. Ash Yang is the youngest ever Guardian of the Infinity Files, responsible for the universe's most powerful and dangerous artefacts.And whether her planet-hopping missions take her to crumbling space ports, volcanic disasters or cloud cities, her new team - loyal Ezra, tech-genius Amara and daring Trik - have got her back. But when a ruthless enemy tracks them across the galaxies, Ash must protect not just her team and their home, but the whole universe.
9781409599166 Peep Inside the Sea (硬頁翻翻書)Peep under chunky flaps and through holes in the pages to discover hungry sharks, giant whales, deep-sea jellyfish and even a shy sea dragon. Simple text gives information for young readers, and flaps and peep holes encourage their exploration of the marvellous underwater world.9781409599159 Peep Inside the Jungle (硬頁翻翻書)A very simple non-fiction, lift-the-flap book for small children, packed with holes to peek through, flaps to peek beneath and snippets of factual information about what happens in the heart of the jungle. Ever-popular series.9781409599142 Peep Inside Space (硬頁翻翻書)Peep inside this lift-the-flap information book and explore the vast and wonderful universe. Drifting through the twinkling stars and visiting the moon, readers will feel like astronauts exploring the galaxy themselves.9781409582038 Peep Inside the Dinosaurs (硬頁翻翻書)A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction book to introduce children to dinosaurs for the very first time.Ch
Finalist in the Richard & Judy Galaxy British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 2008!Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page.Helps very young children d
A brand-new book of Star Wars Origami, following in the footsteps of the original bestseller. Here are all-new origami figures to fold, featuring characters, spaceships, and more from the recent Star
This special and unusual atlas is a marriage of science and art like no other.Our universe is brimming with secrets, and surprising curiosities. Here readers will learn the answers to all the questions they've asked themselves:What does the Sun look like from different planets in our galaxy? Why doesn't the Moon always appear the same? What is the largest river on Earth? And the highest mountain?In Geo-Graphics, our world becomes transformed by acclaimed artist Regina Giménez, into 96 pages of gorgeous shapes and colors. Planets and stars, continents and islands, rivers and lakes, volcanos and hurricanes . here they are presented as circles, polygons, lines, spirals, and accompanying facts that explain the world around us.This special and unusual atlas is a marriage of science and art like no other.
The end is nigh kill the Creator and restore peace. Easy, right? Not so much. THE GALAXY IS WRECKEDA COCKTAIL OF WARLORDS, PIRATES, AND TINPOT DICTATORS, STIRRED TO A FRENZY BY AN ALCOHOLIC FORMER PROPHET. TAKE A SIP AND GET WASTED. This is it! The end of one of the most celebrated comics of the last decade. As the galactic war intensifies, Legion returns to the scene. He has a plan to kill the Creator and finally restore peace. But in order for it to work, Molly will have to betray the very person shes spent so long teaching how to trust again. This final volume collects issues #21-25
