Higher Education | Physics & Astronomy
Introduction to the Interstellar Medium
Molecular Astrophysics
Jonathan P. Williams
Ideal for advanced students, this comprehensive overview of molecular astrophysics bridges physics, astronomy, and physical chemistry.
A comprehensive yet accessible textbook introducing the nature of the rarefied matter that pervades the space between stars. February 2021 244 x 170 mm 218pp HB, EB, CO 978-1-108-48080-2 Hardback £39.99 / US$49.99 P
A. G. G. M. Tielens
February 2021 244 x 170 mm 664pp 16 colour illus. HB, EB, CO 978-1-107-16928-9 Hardback £69.99 / US$89.99 P
The Observation and Analysis of Stellar Photospheres Fourth edition David F. Gray
A rigorous, engaging advanced textbook on stellar atmospheres: from equipment and observational techniques to analysis and applications. December 2021 244 x 170 mm c.550pp PB, HE 978-1-00-907801-6 Paperback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
Stars and Stellar Processes Mike Guidry
Presents the physics of stars in relation to modern topics such as neutrino oscillations, supernovae, black holes, and gravitational waves. February 2019 246 x 189 mm 572pp 253 b/w illus. HB, EB, HE 978-1-107-19788-6 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics Second edition Bradley W. Carroll and Dale A. Ostlie
A comprehensive and engaging textbook, covering the entire astrophysics curriculum in one volume. September 2017 246 x 189 mm 1359pp HB, EB, HE 978-1-108-42216-1 Hardback £74.99 / US$101.99 X
COSMOLOGY, RELATIVITY AND GRAVITATION
Gravity’s Fatal Attraction Black Holes in the Universe Third edition Mitchell Begelman Martin Rees
This lavishly illustrated text, by two leading experts, presents all the current evidence for black holes and their cosmic context.
Introduction to Galaxy Formation and Evolution From Primordial Gas to Present-Day Galaxies Andrea Cimatti Filippo Fraternali Carlo Nipoti
A comprehensive examination of nearly fourteen billion years of galaxy formation and evolution, from primordial gas to presentday galaxies. October 2019 246 x 189 mm 582pp 245 b/w illus. HB, EB 978-1-107-13476-8 Hardback £54.99 / US$69.99 X
Gravity An Introduction to Einstein’s General Relativity James B. Hartle
Best-selling, accessible physicsfirst introduction to GR uses minimal new mathematics and begins with the essential physical applications. June 2021 234 x 191 mm 602pp HB, HE 978-1-316-51754-3 Hardback £44.99 / US$59.99 X
November 2020 246 x 189 mm 350pp PB, EB, HE 978-1-108-81905-3 Paperback £24.99 / US$31.99 X
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