Firefly Planisphere Deluxe: For Latitudes between 40 deg and 60 deg North -- Stars to Magnitude 5.5 -- Equinox 2000.0 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is probably the best planisphere I have (I have 3) and very usable. It is usable both as a desk top study/planning tool and also out in the field. The front side of the planisphere that contains the sky mask is more suited for indoors use. The color-coded stars and red constellation lines are impossible to see in the dark with a red flashlight. However, this side is eminently suitable as a desk top planning tool given the tremendous wealth of detail and info.
The back side of the planisphere is unmasked and contains a very detailed sky map mainly for Norhern hemisphere users. This is blue-tone printed and is usable in the dark and the details show up well under a red flash light. An extra bonus are detailed markings of double stars, variable stars, all the Messier objects and selected NGC objects, such as the double cluster. The large size of the planisphere might be ergonomically inconvenient in the field and a little dorky looking, but hey it's virtually a star atlas with all the fabulous detail! After using this planisphere for a while, I picked up some of my others and they just look juvenile. I've gotten spoilt! I would say the next most decent planisphere is one of David Chandler's ( I like the distortion-free flip side Southern view option of his).

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A professional-level tool for observing the night sky.

The large 15 inch Firefly Planisphere Deluxe is a practical tool for accurately locating night sky phenomena at any time of the year. Constructed of sturdy plastic, simply turn the disks to line up the month and date, and the clear top panel reveals the actual positions of the stars. It is also useful for locating planets, stars, constellations, globular clusters, nebula and galaxies at any particular time.

The planisphere is charted by the month, day, hour and minute, so it can be used to plan future viewings. The planisphere also calculates the time of sunrise and sunset for any specific day.

An easy-to-read 24-page companion book describes how to adjust and use the planisphere. The book and planisphere are packaged in a convenient boxed set.

The Firefly Planisphere Deluxe is an indispensable tool for astronomers of all ages.
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Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry/Pamphlets Review

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(More customer reviews)the book is written in the vain of comparative religion and philosophy as perceived in the mid 1800's and was intended to enlighten members of the scottish rite freemasonry as to what the degrees they went through should bring to mind..each chapter was to represent a degree..each degree was about a year of time of learning and study on the members part..many members never made it to the highest ranks but only to the 14th..it is definitely a hard read but well worth the time, effort and money involved in the pursuit of knowledge, both current and archaic..remember that latin and hebrew were subject that were taught in the 1800's in the schools and is used throughout the book.

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The teachings of these Readings are not sacramental, sofar as they go beyond the realm of Morality into those of otherdomains of Thought and Truth. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Riteuses the word Dogma in its true sense, of doctrine, or teaching; andis not dogmatic in the odious sense of that term. Everyone is entirelyfree to reject and dissent from whatsoever herein may seem to him tobe untrue or unsound. It is only required of him that he shall weighwhat is taught, and give it fair hearing and unprejudiced judgment. Ofcourse, the ancient theosophic and philosophic speculations are notembodied as part of the doctrines of the Rite; but because it is ofinterest and profit to know what the Ancient Intellect thought uponthese subjects, and because nothing so conclusively proves the radicaldifference between our human and the animal nature, as the capacity ofthe human mind to entertain such speculations in regard to itself andthe Deity.Contents: Apprentice; Fellow-craft; Master; Secret Master;Perfect Master; Intimate Secretary; Provost and Judge; Intendant ofthe Building; Elu of the Nine; Elu of the Fifteen; Elu of the Twelve;Master Architect; Royal Arch of Solomon; Perfect Elu; Knight of theEast; Prince of Jerusalem; Knight of the East and West; Knight RoseCroix; pontiff; Master of the Symbolic Lodge; Noachite or PrussianKnight; Knight of the Royal Axe or Prince of Liabanus; Chief of theTabernacle; Prince of the Tabernacle; Knight of the Brazen Serpent;Prince of Mercy; Knight Commander of the Temple; Knight of the Sun orPrince Adept; Scottish Knight of St. Andrew; Knight Kadosh; InspectorInquisitor; Master of the Royal Secret. If you read only one book onFreemasonry, this is it!

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Planisphere (Astronomy) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm very happy with this item. Very good quality versus price. It's a good start point for the beginner astronomer.

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An essential item of equipment for beginners and experienced observers, Philip's Planisphere enables the user to locate stars, constellations and planets, and work out sunrise and sunset times for every day of the year. Simply turn the oval panel to the required date and time to reveal the whole sky visible from your location. This brand new edition of the Philip's Southern Planisphere is larger, clearer and easier to use, while remaining lightweight and portable. The new map, drawn by renowned celestial cartographer Wil Tirion, shows stars down to magnitude 4 (stars visible with the naked eye), as well as many deep-sky objects. On the back of the planisphere are tables giving the positions of the four visible planets - Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn - for every month until 2012. The Southern 35[degrees] Planisphere is suitable for use in Australia, New Zealand, southern Africa and Southern America.

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Law in a Flash 1st Year Law Set: 6 Packs of Flashcards and Book Review

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(More customer reviews)Whether you are studying for the bar or simply trying to survive your first year of law school these flash cards can be an invaluable study aid for the basic topics.
Why only 4 stars and not 5? Easy, they are just a little too simplistic. Using them can help you survive, but to thrive you will still have to do a lot of work on your own.

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Full Circle: 360°'s Of Life Review

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(More customer reviews)A drive down a dusty road to modern day southwestern ranch life, Full Circle is the story of a cowman's struggle with a severe injury, ensuing medical events and the trials and tribulations of modern day ranching and family life. The book gives the reader a realistic view of cowman character, dialog and situations. In a style reminiscent of a blend of Erskine Caldwell works and the TV series Dallas, the Full Circle develops an uplifting story of injury, recovery, medical advances and family sacrifice.

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An aging cowboy with the spirit of a college fullback sustainslife threatening injuries during the spring roundup.He fights to regain his mobility, however, his injuries are far too severe for normal therapy.It will take a miracle for him to regain even a portion of the strength he once had. Would it ever be possible for him to return to his cowboy life? As he struggles to regain normality, unprecedented medical procedures are developed offering him hope for his future.However, this does not come without sacrifice. Follow Levi and his family as they struggle to bring normality back into their lives.

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Child Stars, Vol. 8: Corey Haim and Corey Feldman Review

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(More customer reviews)It really is a stretch to call this a 'book'. It is a pamphlet sized word for word reproduction of Wikipedia entries on films which star Corey Haim and Corey Feldman. There is literally not a single reference or source which is not from Wikipedia. Its annoying that this was not disclosed on the product page, in fact, it is downright deceitful. "Six Degrees Books" is seeking to profit by deceiving readers into paying money for something that is free on the internet.

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Nobody better represents the phenomenon of the child star better than Corey Haim and Corey Feldman.The "Two Coreys" were the heartthrobs of millions of girls in the '80s and early '90s.Haim rose to fame with his parts in "Lucas" and "Silver Bullet," while Feldman rose to fame with his roles in "Gremlins" and "Stand By Me."The two achieved super-stardom when they started appearing opposite each other, namely with the cult hit "The Lost Boys."They started in other hits together like "License to Drive" and "Dream and Little Dream," but shortly thereafter their careers started to derail and drugs took over for Haim. Read all about the rise and fall of the "Two Coreys" in this edition of "Child Stars."Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added.We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge.

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The Best Graduate Programs: Humanities and Social Sciences, 2nd Edition (Best Graduate Programs Humanities & Social Sciences) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm currently researching graduate programs in archaeology andfound this book to be absolutely no help. It only had six pagesdevoted to graduate programs in archaeology without any descriptions as to the programs offered, backgrouns of the professors or even department heads. I did notice that there was much more detail in the sections relating to other programs, however, for archaeology it was wasted.

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This updated Second Edition of The Best Graduate Programs: Humanities and Social Sciences simplifies the process of finding and getting into the right program. Only The Princeton Review combines the hard facts about more than 600 top programs with the revealing results of a survey of more than 1,700 currently enrolled students. Included here are profiles of master's and doctoral programs in:African StudiesAmerican StudiesAnthropologyArchaeologyArt HistoryAsian StudiesClassicsComparative LiteratureEconomicsEnglishFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryInternational RelationsItalianLinguisticsMusicPhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologyReligionSociologySlavic StudiesSpanishWomen's Studiesand many more--More Than Just Facts and FiguresNot only do we tell you all about the top programs, we explain everything you need to know about the grad school experience before you make the commitment: how to choose a school and get admitted, which professional societies to join, how to get the maximum amount of financial aid, and, most important, how to survive graduate school.

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