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  • Worlds Without End

    Exoplanets, Habitability, and the Future of Humanity

    by Chris Impey ...
    The science of finding habitable planets beyond our solar system and the prospects for establishing human civilization away from our ever-less-habitable planetary home.Winner of the 2026 Lewis Thomas PrizeWinner of the 2025 Cosmos PrizePlanet Earth, it turns out, may not be the best of all possible worlds—and lately humanity has been carelessly depleting resources, decimating species, and ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • Beyond

    Our Future in Space

    by Chris Impey ...
    “Expansive and enlightening. . . . Impey packs his prose with wonderful anecdotes and weird factoids.”—New York Times Book ReviewHuman exploration has been an unceasing engine of technological progress, from the first homo sapiens to leave our African cradle to a future in which mankind promises to settle another world. Beyond tells the epic story of humanity leaving home—and how humans will soon ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • How It Began: A Time-Traveler's Guide to the Universe

    A Time-Traveler's Guide to the Universe

    by Chris Impey ...
    “Impey combines the vision of a practicing scientist with the voice of a gifted storyteller.”—Dava SobelIn this vibrant, eye-opening tour of milestones in the history of our universe, Chris Impey guides us through space and time, leading us from the familiar sights of the night sky to the dazzlingly strange aftermath of the Big Bang.What if we could look into space and see not only our place in ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • How It Ends

    From You to the Universe

    by Chris Impey ...
    “Remarkably upbeat, and imbued with wit, wisdom and a palpable sense of awe over our universe.”—Tucson WeeklyMost of us are aware of our own mortality, but few among us know what science, with insights yielded from groundbreaking new research, has to say about endings on a larger scale. Enter astronomer Chris Impey, who chronicles the death of the whole shebang: individual, species, bio- sphere, ... Read more

    $13.69 USD

  • Einstein's Monsters

    The Life and Times of Black Holes

    by Chris Impey ...
    “[A] skillfully told history of the quest to find black holes.” —Manjit Kumar, Financial TimesBlack holes are the best-known and least-understood objects in the universe. In Einstein’s Monsters, distinguished astronomer Chris Impey takes readers on a vivid tour of these enigmatic giants. He weaves a fascinating tale out of the fiendishly complex math of black holes and the colorful history of ... Read more

    $12.39 USD

  • Astronomy Education Volume 1

    Evidence-based instruction for introductory courses

    by Travis Rector, Erik Brogt, Erin Galyen, Adrienne Gauthier, Edward Prather, Colin Wallace, Douglas Duncan, Kevin Lee, Michelle Nichols, Christine Shupla, Steven Kortenkamp, Matthew Wenger, Wayne Schlingman, Patrick Durrell, Mark SubbaRao, Andrew Puckett, Michelle Wooten, Nicole Vogt, Kim Coble, Caty Pilachowski, Laura Trouille, Thomas Nelson, Julie Feldt, John Keller, Marc Buie, Carie Cardamone, Bethany Cobb Kung, Karen Masters, Kate Meredith, Kelly Borden, Patricia Udomprasert, Alyssa Goodman, Ned Ladd, Stella Offner, Harry Houghton, Erin Johnson, Susan Sunbury, Julia Plummer, Erika Wright, Philip Sadler, Philip Rosenfield, Curtis Wong, Janelle Bailey, Rica French, Bryan Mendez, Angela Speck ...
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    Astronomy is a popular subject for non-science majors in the United States, often representing a last formal exposure to science. Research has demonstrated the efficacy of active learning, but college astronomy instructors are often unaware of the tools and methods they can use to increase student comprehension and engagement. This is particularly true of two-year college instructors and faculty ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • Astronomy Education, Volume 2

    Best practices for online learning environments

    by Melody Buckner, Stephanie Tammen, Josie Strahle, Adrienne Gauthier, Anthony Crider, Paul Francis, Pamela Gay, Chris Mead, Ariel Anbar, Lev Horodyskyj, Donald Bratton, Andrew Fraknoi ...
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    Astronomy is a popular subject for non-science majors in the United States, often representing a last formal exposure to science. Online learning environments are increasingly important in the landscapes of higher education and lifelong learning. The number of students taking online classes is growing, and more instructors are being asked to take their teaching online. This practical guide is ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • The Living Cosmos

    Our Search for Life in the Universe

    by Chris Impey ...
    Considering the development of life on Earth, the existence of life in extreme environments and the potential for life elsewhere in the Universe, this book gives a fascinating insight into our place in the Universe. Chris Impey leads the reader through the history, from the Copernican revolution to the emergence of the field of astrobiology – the study of life in the cosmos. He examines how life ... Read more

    $33.69 USD

  • Imagining Other Worlds

    Explorations in Astronomy and Culture

    Edited by Nicholas Campion, Chris Impey ...
    This anthology brings together chapters from astronomers, historians and writers who are inspired by the sky, and who originally gathered at the conference on the Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena at London’s Gresham College in 2015. Its topics range from the representation and exploration of the sky in the arts, architecture and literature, and from the ancient world to the digital age. ... Read more

    $25.69 USD

  • Encountering Life in the Universe

    Ethical Foundations and Social Implications of Astrobiology

    Edited by Chris Impey, Anna H. Spitz, William Stoeger ...
    Are we alone in the universe? Are the planets our playground to treat as we will, or do we have a responsibility to other creatures who may inhabit or use them? Do we have a right to dump trash in space or leave vehicles on Mars or the moon? How should we interact with other life forms?Encountering Life in the Universe examines the intersection of scientific research and society to further explore ... Read more

    $28.79 USD

  • Frontiers of Astrobiology

    Edited by José Funes, Chris Impey, Jonathan Lunine ...
    Astrobiology is an exciting interdisciplinary field that seeks to answer one of the most important and profound questions: are we alone? In this volume, leading international experts explore the frontiers of astrobiology, investigating the latest research questions that will fascinate a wide interdisciplinary audience at all levels. What is the earliest evidence for life on Earth? Where are the ... Read more

    $39.39 USD

  • Talking about Life

    Conversations on Astrobiology

    Edited by Chris Impey ...
    With over 500 planets now known to exist beyond the Solar System, spacecraft heading for Mars, and the ongoing search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this timely book explores current ideas about the search for life in the Universe. It contains candid interviews with dozens of astronomers, geologists, biologists, and writers about the origin and range of terrestrial life and likely sites for ... Read more

    $45.99 USD