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      • Astronomy, space & time

        Look at the stars

        by Grupo Astrófilo Lariano

        * A true guide from heaven, extending (if necessary) to the southern hemisphere, the most explored today. * Stars, nebulae, galaxies, supernovae, variable and double stars, etc. He knows the wonders of the universe not only by having read the description of it, but by having seen them with his own eyes, following the precise indications that he will find in the text and on the maps. * The origin of the constellations: the history of the most famous groups of stars * The various celestial objects: their origins and physical characteristics. * The characteristics of the sky in the different seasons of the year. * Constellations and objects visible in the spring months, summer, autumn, winter and in the southern skies. * Stellar alignments: an indispensable instrument for orient yourself in the sky. * Photos of the most spectacular celestial objects. With tables and data to recognize them. * A book that broadens your horizons from Earth to infinity, from your window to the depths of the universe. The Astrófilo Lariano Group of Como, in Italy, has been collecting for twenty-five years the observations from more than one hundred passionate astronomy partners. These experiences have led to the organization of innumerable informative meetings in schools, libraries, cultural circles and universities. In addition to publishing a newsletter, some of its partners regularly contribute to specialized magazines and newspapers. In Editorial De Vecchi he has published Practical Astronomy Course, a manual that complements what is explained in this book.

      • Biology, life sciences

        All the parrots in the world

        by Gianni Ravazzi

        * Parrots, with their magnificent coloring and incredible hues, are one of the most fascinating creatures in nature. The splendor of colors and shapes is linked to a lively character, a remarkable intelligence and a marked sociability, qualities that have always called the attention of human beings * This work describes in detail all the species that are recognized and classified today, with detailed information about their natural habitat, behavior in nature and geographical distribution. * It is also completed with practical information on the breeding of these birds, cages and accessories, types of feeding in captivity, prevention and treatment of diseases, reproduction and weaning of chicks ... A clear and exhaustive book, with abundant illustrations, which cannot be missing in the library of a good hobbyist

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