I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jacod-Protter. The book assumes, anyway, some prerequistes on applied probability, even if the first two chapters are devoted to fix some of these concepts in view of the later chapters.

Very good introduction to stochastics, 24 Jun 1999
The book fulfils it title - I think it's a very good introduction to this area. It grounds stochastic processes in probability, and is consequently self-contained. The examples and exercises (with worked solutions) really helped me understand the theory.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jacod-Protter. The book assumes, anyway, some prerequistes on applied probability, even if the first two chapters are devoted to fix some of these concepts in view of the later chapters.

Very good introduction to stochastics, 24 Jun 1999
The book fulfils it title - I think it's a very good introduction to this area. It grounds stochastic processes in probability, and is consequently self-contained. The examples and exercises (with worked solutions) really helped me understand the theory.

Wealth of accessible information, 16 Jul 2008
This is a great book. It has loads of really, really good information. It's very up to date and has great coverage of the subject matter.

It's not too in depth for the interested lay person, but it's not so high level as to be unengaging.

There are editions available that come with Starry Night planetarium software, or you can get this yourself quite cheap. There are loads of exercises that are well worth doing, many of which make use of this software.

I bought this book on recommendation, and I'm really glad I did.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jacod-Protter. The book assumes, anyway, some prerequistes on applied probability, even if the first two chapters are devoted to fix some of these concepts in view of the later chapters.

Very good introduction to stochastics, 24 Jun 1999
The book fulfils it title - I think it's a very good introduction to this area. It grounds stochastic processes in probability, and is consequently self-contained. The examples and exercises (with worked solutions) really helped me understand the theory.

Wealth of accessible information, 16 Jul 2008
This is a great book. It has loads of really, really good information. It's very up to date and has great coverage of the subject matter.

It's not too in depth for the interested lay person, but it's not so high level as to be unengaging.

There are editions available that come with Starry Night planetarium software, or you can get this yourself quite cheap. There are loads of exercises that are well worth doing, many of which make use of this software.

I bought this book on recommendation, and I'm really glad I did.

see how good it is, 23 Jul 2007
See from all the reviews how universally good and welcome an impression this book makes on all who try out using it. Once you see it, no other star guide will do.

So it's crazy that Rey's system has not universally caught on. That you can still go to a stargazing talk and find Capella counted as Auriga's foot, which makes no sensible pattern in the sky at all. Rey makes Capella Auriga's eye, and by its virtue of being sensible, Rey's Capella is fixed from an early age as how I will see Capella for life.

Who are the jerks who have continued to produce silly star atlases with sloppy blob-shaped constellations since Rey did his work?

Great book!!! I would recommend this to anyone, 13 Dec 2004
This is a very clearly written book,easy to use and understand. I really enjoy the way this is written and illustrated, with clear diagrams, and often mythological tales, which accompany detailed descriptions and guidleines to finding constellations in both hemispheres. I have remembered lots from it and can now spot quite a few constellations even without the aid of the book. I think this is one of the best books available despite its age, I have never found one better and still love it even after owning a copy for about 15 years.

Superb intro to the night sky., 24 May 2002
This book is the best you will find to introduce you to the night sky and the constellations. It is also the best explanation of celestial mechanics (seasons, tides, phases of the moon, planet movements, etc) I have seen anywhere. I've used this book so much I've had to buy it three times.

The best for beginners!, 06 Feb 2002
What is unique about this books approach is that he connects up the stars in the constellations to look like that which they are supposed to represent. This makes his pictures memorable and fun. After browsing to 30 or 40 titles dealing with same subject, this absolute beginner was convinced of the worthiness of this approach, and the book has stood the test of time ('in the field') for me. Couldn't be more lucid. Not only will you be able to identify constellations, but understand their movements, the seasons, lunar cycles... Maybe not quite enough info. for the anoraks out there, but for children and greensticks like me, I don't know anything better.

Could not agree more - the best star gazing book ever, 08 Nov 2001
Had this book with me in Mexico and longed for it in the Egyptian desert. The absolute one and only star gazing book you will ever need.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jacod-Protter. The book assumes, anyway, some prerequistes on applied probability, even if the first two chapters are devoted to fix some of these concepts in view of the later chapters.

Very good introduction to stochastics, 24 Jun 1999
The book fulfils it title - I think it's a very good introduction to this area. It grounds stochastic processes in probability, and is consequently self-contained. The examples and exercises (with worked solutions) really helped me understand the theory.

Wealth of accessible information, 16 Jul 2008
This is a great book. It has loads of really, really good information. It's very up to date and has great coverage of the subject matter.

It's not too in depth for the interested lay person, but it's not so high level as to be unengaging.

There are editions available that come with Starry Night planetarium software, or you can get this yourself quite cheap. There are loads of exercises that are well worth doing, many of which make use of this software.

I bought this book on recommendation, and I'm really glad I did.

see how good it is, 23 Jul 2007
See from all the reviews how universally good and welcome an impression this book makes on all who try out using it. Once you see it, no other star guide will do.

So it's crazy that Rey's system has not universally caught on. That you can still go to a stargazing talk and find Capella counted as Auriga's foot, which makes no sensible pattern in the sky at all. Rey makes Capella Auriga's eye, and by its virtue of being sensible, Rey's Capella is fixed from an early age as how I will see Capella for life.

Who are the jerks who have continued to produce silly star atlases with sloppy blob-shaped constellations since Rey did his work?

Great book!!! I would recommend this to anyone, 13 Dec 2004
This is a very clearly written book,easy to use and understand. I really enjoy the way this is written and illustrated, with clear diagrams, and often mythological tales, which accompany detailed descriptions and guidleines to finding constellations in both hemispheres. I have remembered lots from it and can now spot quite a few constellations even without the aid of the book. I think this is one of the best books available despite its age, I have never found one better and still love it even after owning a copy for about 15 years.

Superb intro to the night sky., 24 May 2002
This book is the best you will find to introduce you to the night sky and the constellations. It is also the best explanation of celestial mechanics (seasons, tides, phases of the moon, planet movements, etc) I have seen anywhere. I've used this book so much I've had to buy it three times.

The best for beginners!, 06 Feb 2002
What is unique about this books approach is that he connects up the stars in the constellations to look like that which they are supposed to represent. This makes his pictures memorable and fun. After browsing to 30 or 40 titles dealing with same subject, this absolute beginner was convinced of the worthiness of this approach, and the book has stood the test of time ('in the field') for me. Couldn't be more lucid. Not only will you be able to identify constellations, but understand their movements, the seasons, lunar cycles... Maybe not quite enough info. for the anoraks out there, but for children and greensticks like me, I don't know anything better.

Could not agree more - the best star gazing book ever, 08 Nov 2001
Had this book with me in Mexico and longed for it in the Egyptian desert. The absolute one and only star gazing book you will ever need.

Wonderful, 27 Mar 2006
These books have just the right balance of fun and education. They are structured classically and scientifically starting with equipment needed (all very easily obtained), the procedure, what you should observe and ending with an excellent clear explnantion of the science behind the observation. Our two children aged eight and ten are really enjoying using these books. I believe science is fun and unlike 'school-type' curriculum science these books provide a way for children to explore and find out about the world around them for themselves.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jacod-Protter. The book assumes, anyway, some prerequistes on applied probability, even if the first two chapters are devoted to fix some of these concepts in view of the later chapters.

Very good introduction to stochastics, 24 Jun 1999
The book fulfils it title - I think it's a very good introduction to this area. It grounds stochastic processes in probability, and is consequently self-contained. The examples and exercises (with worked solutions) really helped me understand the theory.

Wealth of accessible information, 16 Jul 2008
This is a great book. It has loads of really, really good information. It's very up to date and has great coverage of the subject matter.

It's not too in depth for the interested lay person, but it's not so high level as to be unengaging.

There are editions available that come with Starry Night planetarium software, or you can get this yourself quite cheap. There are loads of exercises that are well worth doing, many of which make use of this software.

I bought this book on recommendation, and I'm really glad I did.

see how good it is, 23 Jul 2007
See from all the reviews how universally good and welcome an impression this book makes on all who try out using it. Once you see it, no other star guide will do.

So it's crazy that Rey's system has not universally caught on. That you can still go to a stargazing talk and find Capella counted as Auriga's foot, which makes no sensible pattern in the sky at all. Rey makes Capella Auriga's eye, and by its virtue of being sensible, Rey's Capella is fixed from an early age as how I will see Capella for life.

Who are the jerks who have continued to produce silly star atlases with sloppy blob-shaped constellations since Rey did his work?

Great book!!! I would recommend this to anyone, 13 Dec 2004
This is a very clearly written book,easy to use and understand. I really enjoy the way this is written and illustrated, with clear diagrams, and often mythological tales, which accompany detailed descriptions and guidleines to finding constellations in both hemispheres. I have remembered lots from it and can now spot quite a few constellations even without the aid of the book. I think this is one of the best books available despite its age, I have never found one better and still love it even after owning a copy for about 15 years.

Superb intro to the night sky., 24 May 2002
This book is the best you will find to introduce you to the night sky and the constellations. It is also the best explanation of celestial mechanics (seasons, tides, phases of the moon, planet movements, etc) I have seen anywhere. I've used this book so much I've had to buy it three times.

The best for beginners!, 06 Feb 2002
What is unique about this books approach is that he connects up the stars in the constellations to look like that which they are supposed to represent. This makes his pictures memorable and fun. After browsing to 30 or 40 titles dealing with same subject, this absolute beginner was convinced of the worthiness of this approach, and the book has stood the test of time ('in the field') for me. Couldn't be more lucid. Not only will you be able to identify constellations, but understand their movements, the seasons, lunar cycles... Maybe not quite enough info. for the anoraks out there, but for children and greensticks like me, I don't know anything better.

Could not agree more - the best star gazing book ever, 08 Nov 2001
Had this book with me in Mexico and longed for it in the Egyptian desert. The absolute one and only star gazing book you will ever need.

Wonderful, 27 Mar 2006
These books have just the right balance of fun and education. They are structured classically and scientifically starting with equipment needed (all very easily obtained), the procedure, what you should observe and ending with an excellent clear explnantion of the science behind the observation. Our two children aged eight and ten are really enjoying using these books. I believe science is fun and unlike 'school-type' curriculum science these books provide a way for children to explore and find out about the world around them for themselves.

A disappointing book for beginners, 08 Apr 2007
Unfortunately this is the only proper textbook for GCSE Astronomy, and its pretty disappointing to say the least.

As a beginner, I find the explanations often unclear and confusing. It takes a while to get used to PM's style of writing, of which, you'll either love or hate.

The diagrams are good, but everything including the photos, is in b & w. The layout could be improved, for example, with subheadings so you don't end up scanning the whole chapter for an explanation.

All in all, a disappointing book and not recommended for beginners.

Fair introduction to astronomy, 21 Jan 2003
Unfortunatly, this is the only book available for astronomy GCSE. The explanations are often unclear and more diagrams would be helpfull. However, this small handicap does not mean the book is completely ununderstandable.

Moore and Lintottýs GCSE Astronomy - A High Recommendation, 04 Oct 2002
As a teacher of science and maths with students ranging in age from 13 to 84, if there's anything I've learned about selecting textbooks, it's this: it is very, very rare that a text comes along that not only presents its subject matter with clarity and wit, but actively engages the imagination and inspires the mind. Moore and Lintott's GCSE Astronomy is just such a text.

The narrative style is friendly, conversational, and inviting; sometimes delightfully playful. The material is extremely accessible without compromising information content or attention to detail. The authors assume no previous experience with astronomy, but avoid the all-too-common errors of tragic over-simplification or stuffy condescension. And, perhaps most importantly of all, it's the kind of book to which one returns, long after one's studies are complete, because it's interesting, it's alive, and it's just so darn fun to read.

I recommend it unreservedly to students, teachers, and anyone who has an ounce curiosity about the world around them.

Astronomy for GCSE by Patrick Moore, 09 Sep 2002
I teach GCSE Astronomy and am disappointed to find so little choice by the way of textbooks. It is great then, that Patrick Moore has written one and by and large it is useful as a teaching tool but I would not buy it for my students as I find there are several problems with it. Though this book covers all the GCSE topics thoroughly, it is a matter of opinion whether you like Patrick Moores style of writing. The book is quite dull and colourless and the prose a little protracted with no clear sections, making it difficult to find a reference point within a chapter. GCSE age students find this textbook very difficult to use and I am not the only teacher of Astronomy to think so. However, it is the only textbook I have found so far that is written for GCSE Astronomy and I am grateful that Patrick Moore appreciated the need for it and is supporting this excellent course.

An excellent and informative Guide to GCSE Astronomy!, 15 Mar 2001
When I first started to read this book I found that the style of writing was excellent. All of the text explained clearly what was going on. The harder mathematics involved was even more clearly explained. The diagrams which accompany most explanations were clear and easy to understand. Overall, this is an excellent introduction to general astronomy and, indeed, GCSE Astronomy. Once again I will thank the authors for producing such a splendid and informative book!

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jacod-Protter. The book assumes, anyway, some prerequistes on applied probability, even if the first two chapters are devoted to fix some of these concepts in view of the later chapters.

Very good introduction to stochastics, 24 Jun 1999
The book fulfils it title - I think it's a very good introduction to this area. It grounds stochastic processes in probability, and is consequently self-contained. The examples and exercises (with worked solutions) really helped me understand the theory.

Wealth of accessible information, 16 Jul 2008
This is a great book. It has loads of really, really good information. It's very up to date and has great coverage of the subject matter.

It's not too in depth for the interested lay person, but it's not so high level as to be unengaging.

There are editions available that come with Starry Night planetarium software, or you can get this yourself quite cheap. There are loads of exercises that are well worth doing, many of which make use of this software.

I bought this book on recommendation, and I'm really glad I did.

see how good it is, 23 Jul 2007
See from all the reviews how universally good and welcome an impression this book makes on all who try out using it. Once you see it, no other star guide will do.

So it's crazy that Rey's system has not universally caught on. That you can still go to a stargazing talk and find Capella counted as Auriga's foot, which makes no sensible pattern in the sky at all. Rey makes Capella Auriga's eye, and by its virtue of being sensible, Rey's Capella is fixed from an early age as how I will see Capella for life.

Who are the jerks who have continued to produce silly star atlases with sloppy blob-shaped constellations since Rey did his work?

Great book!!! I would recommend this to anyone, 13 Dec 2004
This is a very clearly written book,easy to use and understand. I really enjoy the way this is written and illustrated, with clear diagrams, and often mythological tales, which accompany detailed descriptions and guidleines to finding constellations in both hemispheres. I have remembered lots from it and can now spot quite a few constellations even without the aid of the book. I think this is one of the best books available despite its age, I have never found one better and still love it even after owning a copy for about 15 years.

Superb intro to the night sky., 24 May 2002
This book is the best you will find to introduce you to the night sky and the constellations. It is also the best explanation of celestial mechanics (seasons, tides, phases of the moon, planet movements, etc) I have seen anywhere. I've used this book so much I've had to buy it three times.

The best for beginners!, 06 Feb 2002
What is unique about this books approach is that he connects up the stars in the constellations to look like that which they are supposed to represent. This makes his pictures memorable and fun. After browsing to 30 or 40 titles dealing with same subject, this absolute beginner was convinced of the worthiness of this approach, and the book has stood the test of time ('in the field') for me. Couldn't be more lucid. Not only will you be able to identify constellations, but understand their movements, the seasons, lunar cycles... Maybe not quite enough info. for the anoraks out there, but for children and greensticks like me, I don't know anything better.

Could not agree more - the best star gazing book ever, 08 Nov 2001
Had this book with me in Mexico and longed for it in the Egyptian desert. The absolute one and only star gazing book you will ever need.

Wonderful, 27 Mar 2006
These books have just the right balance of fun and education. They are structured classically and scientifically starting with equipment needed (all very easily obtained), the procedure, what you should observe and ending with an excellent clear explnantion of the science behind the observation. Our two children aged eight and ten are really enjoying using these books. I believe science is fun and unlike 'school-type' curriculum science these books provide a way for children to explore and find out about the world around them for themselves.

A disappointing book for beginners, 08 Apr 2007
Unfortunately this is the only proper textbook for GCSE Astronomy, and its pretty disappointing to say the least.

As a beginner, I find the explanations often unclear and confusing. It takes a while to get used to PM's style of writing, of which, you'll either love or hate.

The diagrams are good, but everything including the photos, is in b & w. The layout could be improved, for example, with subheadings so you don't end up scanning the whole chapter for an explanation.

All in all, a disappointing book and not recommended for beginners.

Fair introduction to astronomy, 21 Jan 2003
Unfortunatly, this is the only book available for astronomy GCSE. The explanations are often unclear and more diagrams would be helpfull. However, this small handicap does not mean the book is completely ununderstandable.

Moore and Lintottýs GCSE Astronomy - A High Recommendation, 04 Oct 2002
As a teacher of science and maths with students ranging in age from 13 to 84, if there's anything I've learned about selecting textbooks, it's this: it is very, very rare that a text comes along that not only presents its subject matter with clarity and wit, but actively engages the imagination and inspires the mind. Moore and Lintott's GCSE Astronomy is just such a text.

The narrative style is friendly, conversational, and inviting; sometimes delightfully playful. The material is extremely accessible without compromising information content or attention to detail. The authors assume no previous experience with astronomy, but avoid the all-too-common errors of tragic over-simplification or stuffy condescension. And, perhaps most importantly of all, it's the kind of book to which one returns, long after one's studies are complete, because it's interesting, it's alive, and it's just so darn fun to read.

I recommend it unreservedly to students, teachers, and anyone who has an ounce curiosity about the world around them.

Astronomy for GCSE by Patrick Moore, 09 Sep 2002
I teach GCSE Astronomy and am disappointed to find so little choice by the way of textbooks. It is great then, that Patrick Moore has written one and by and large it is useful as a teaching tool but I would not buy it for my students as I find there are several problems with it. Though this book covers all the GCSE topics thoroughly, it is a matter of opinion whether you like Patrick Moores style of writing. The book is quite dull and colourless and the prose a little protracted with no clear sections, making it difficult to find a reference point within a chapter. GCSE age students find this textbook very difficult to use and I am not the only teacher of Astronomy to think so. However, it is the only textbook I have found so far that is written for GCSE Astronomy and I am grateful that Patrick Moore appreciated the need for it and is supporting this excellent course.

An excellent and informative Guide to GCSE Astronomy!, 15 Mar 2001
When I first started to read this book I found that the style of writing was excellent. All of the text explained clearly what was going on. The harder mathematics involved was even more clearly explained. The diagrams which accompany most explanations were clear and easy to understand. Overall, this is an excellent introduction to general astronomy and, indeed, GCSE Astronomy. Once again I will thank the authors for producing such a splendid and informative book!

A Must have For Every Theoretical Physicist, 19 Mar 2008
Wow! This is the first review of the book in the whole of internet. I got a copy of Steven Weinberg's Cosmology today though Amazon and am happy! Reminds me of the day back in early 2000 when I pre-ordered Weinberg's Supersymmetry and the day I got it was full of intellectual thrills. All the other texts had a very superficial treatment of Supersymmetry and this was also the case with Cosmology - until now, when the biggest physicist in the post-world-war-2 era wrote on the subject!

Any review of Weinberg's texts is far from complete without having to say something about the Preface. The reader will remember the preface of his book on Gravitation and Cosmology where Weinberg tells us how dissatisfied he was with the usual approach to studying Gravitation and how he sees General Relativity as a consequence of constraints imposed by the quantum theory of massless Spin-2 particles. The reason for Weinberg to write the texts on Quantum Field Theory was also spelled out in the preface - he wanted to address a deep question: "Why Quantum Fields?". In the preface of this book, the author tells us that he wanted to share his experience of learning the latest development of Cosmology, since lots has happened in this area recently. Plus of course, he indirectly (and correctly!) points out how incomplete the usual review articles on Cosmology are.

That indeed is true! And this book precisely will help the reader in learning Cosmology in a way where equations are actually derived and not just mentioned with a reference. Usual treatment of cosmology is vague and superficial and in this text the reader will find not only the full derivation but also good explanations.

The book can be divided in 2 parts. In Chapters 1-4 the reader is introduced to topics ranging from the Robertson-Walker metric to the expanding universe to inflation. The reader has to be familiar with General Relativity to start reading this book. There is a small Appendix in the book on GR: however it should be seen as a write-up for establishing conventions. The remainder of the book (Chapters 5-10) consider advanced topics such as anisotropies, growth of structure and multi-field inflation. Weinberg mentions that he did not want to cover speculative topics and this seems to make sense for such a book. (Though I would have loved a section on the Cosmic Anthropic Principle)

To summarize, this is simply the best reference for Cosmology and Weinberg has once again written a text, noboby else could have.


A Must have For Every Theoretical Physicist, 18 Mar 2008
Wow! This is the first review of the book in the whole of internet. I got a copy of Steven Weinberg's Cosmology today though Amazon and am happy! Reminds me of the day back in early 2000 when I pre-ordered Weinberg's Supersymmetry and the day I got it was full of intellectual thrills. All the other texts had a very superficial treatment of Supersymmetry and this was also the case with Cosmology - until now, when the biggest physicist in the post-world-war-2 era wrote on the subject!

Any review of Weinberg's texts is far from complete without having to say something about the Preface. The reader will remember the preface of his book on Gravitation and Cosmology where Weinberg tells us how dissatisfied he was with the usual approach to studying Gravitation and how he sees General Relativity as a consequence of constraints imposed by the quantum theory of massless Spin-2 particles. The reason for Weinberg to write the texts on Quantum Field Theory was also spelled out in the preface - he wanted to address a deep question: "Why Quantum Fields?". In the preface of this book, the author tells us that he wanted to share his experience of learning the latest development of Cosmology, since lots has happened in this area recently. Plus of course, he indirectly (and correctly!) points out how incomplete the usual review articles on Cosmology are.

That indeed is true! And this book precisely will help the reader in learning Cosmology in a way where equations are actually derived and not just mentioned with a reference. Usual treatment of cosmology is vague and superficial and in this text the reader will find not only the full derivation but also good explanations.

The book can be divided in 2 parts. In Chapters 1-4 the reader is introduced to topics ranging from the Robertson-Walker metric to the expanding universe to inflation. The reader has to be familiar with General Relativity to start reading this book. There is a small Appendix in the book on GR: however it should be seen as a write-up for establishing conventions. The remainder of the book (Chapters 5-10) consider advanced topics such as anisotropies, growth of structure and multi-field inflation. Weinberg mentions that he did not want to cover speculative topics and this seems to make sense for such a book. (Though I would have loved a section on the Cosmic Anthropic Principle)

To summarize, this is simply the best reference for Cosmology and Weinberg has once again written a text, noboby else could have.

I learned some new stuff too!, 19 Jan 2008
What a great book! Just enough information for an inquisitive 5 year old and his mum who it seems doesn't always have the answers...until now!

Great illustrations to help understanding and simply put text...my little boy is dipping into this all the time. We look at the stars now in a different light. I'm off to buy some different titles in the same series...can't recommend enough.

Twinkle twinkle!, 05 Nov 2007
Bought this book for our daughter last Christmas, fantastic! Beautiful book, lovely detail and easy to read. Eye catching text and picures - just a great book for young and old.

excellent well written book, 08 Mar 2008
I found this book really well written. Dinah knows her stuff and more importantly how ot teach it to others. The text is easy to follow I'ts a mine of information, any bits you might have difficulty with are exlpained in plain english, there are lots of diagrams and charts, maths is kept to a minimum and the self tests are very good for checking your progress, the star maps at the back of the book are very useful. The only criticism I have is that the photographs appear to be from the original 1978 printing in black and white and low definition, I wouild have expected better in 2008

Very good book, 24 Feb 1999
This book on Astronomy taught me a lot things. Before I read this book I didn't know to much about astronomy but now after i read the book i know a lot! I loved it!

Good diagrams and easy format for the beginner/intermediate, 02 Jul 1998
Dinah's book is a great workbook to use in conjunction with learning astronomy from a larger, more complete text. I have often left a larger text to pull out Dinah's as she gets to the point quicker and helps the reader stay focused. Although she walks you through concepts more clearly and concisely than many larger texts, you often find that you want to know *why* or just more about a particular topic, and in this regard, combining this book with Zeilik's or Arny's works very well.

If you are studying GCSE Astronomy, this is a must!, 17 Aug 2003
One of the main problems with Astronomy books for the GCSE market is that they are either too wordy, too dull or both!

Not this guide, it holds your hand as you plough through the syllabus, with practical help, simple diagrams and good explanations.

Perhaps one criticism, is that it could contain more colour pictures and diagrams than it does, but that would be harsh.

As a teacher using it with 14-16 year olds I think it is excellent. An added bonus is that the author, whose contact details are on the book, also teaches this course so is a source of advice and materials in his own right.

Quite short, 06 Nov 2008
Not a very long or detailed book. I know it is only for children but I was expecting a few more pages. Just the basics in this little book. Some nice photos. A bit about space travel, but not amazing.

Excellent, 20 Sep 2000
An excellent book that children will love and find hard to put down. If your child loves art this will be a fantastic stocking-filler.

Superb support if you know some measure theory, 29 Nov 2005
This book is a boon for the non-mathematician financial quant, providing the reader knows some concepts of measure-theoretic probability. The idea of conditional expectation, which is the backbone of the theory of stochastic processes, is developed in considerable detail, which provides an excellent preparation for the study of martingales, Markov chains and Brownian motion in the subsequent chapters. There are numerous exercises scattered all over the chapters with full solutions at chapter ends. Although it does not provide the level of detail that one would get in a book like Oksendal, it certainly reduces the cost of entry into the difficult world of stochastic analysis for the non-mathematician. The only prerequisite is some knowledge of measure-theoretic ideas like Borel sets and Lebesgue measure.

Solid Introduction to applied probability and stochastics, 09 Feb 2003
I have extensively used this book for a course on stochastic analysis...The exercises and examples really helped to fully understand the theory. I suggest to read it in conjunction with D. Williams book or Jac