An excellent discussion of why Pluto was demoted from Planet to Dwarf Planet.
The only updated and most comprehensive book on the subject to date.
Poems on the Sri Lankan jungles, Veddahs and other inhabitants
An intriguing account of the hunting of Man-eating Tigers in India.
A semi-biographical novel based on the life of the Veddah outlaw Tissahamy of Sri Lanka.
A very interesting and informative account of the Jungles of Sri Lanka and their wildlige, inhabitants etc.
This is the story of the discovery of dwarf planet Eris and its role in demotion of Pluto from Planet to Dwarf Planer.
This book was my introduction to serious marine biology. It deals briefly with the physical and geographic aspects of the ses. The various groups are treated in detail and extensive references are provided to thise wishing to explore some aspects in detail. The index is especially comprehensive. The book is illustrated with line drawings and black-and-white plates.
A profusely illustrated volume dealing with the reef fishes of the Maldives. The photographs are excellent an the text brief but reasonably comprehensive
This is an excellent introduction to the history of fishes. The volume is well-illustrated. It has a glossary and is indexed
How on earth can a mere mortal like myself either review or rate this monumental work by a great genius?
This is a miscellany culled from Ashbrook's "Astronomical Scrapbook" series which appeared in the Sky & Telescope magazine. There is much information here on (mainly) lesser-known astronomers, eccentrics, telescopes and fascinating background information on a colourful variety of individuals involved in astronomy. A fascinating read.
This is, In my opinion, the best book on meteors, metorites etc. The authors explain the subject in detail, describing the various types of meteorites. The volume is copiously illustrated. I you only want one book on the subject, this is it
This is an excellent volume on the History of the telescope by a well-known astronomer. The volume traces the origin, evolution and development of this most essential astronomical instrument. The book is written in a lively and interesting style.
An excellent volume giving information on telescope optics for Astronomers. Some parts are technical and require an elementary knowledge of physics and mathematics. All round a very useful work.