{"product_id":"the-life-and-death-of-stars-hardback-9781107016385","title":"The Life and Death of Stars (Hardback) 9781107016385","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Life and Death of Stars\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplains how stars are born, how they evolve and their ultimate fates, for a broad general audience.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKenneth R. Lang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107016385, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 25 March 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e363 pages, 155 b\/w illus.  32 colour illus.  42 tables\u003cbr\u003e26 x 18.5 x 2.4 cm, 0.91 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'Lang could have titled his book, 'Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Lives of Stars': it is well written, thorough and detailed, but not dense - a fine addition to a personal library - or any library.' SkyNews\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn this well-illustrated text, Kenneth R. Lang explains the life cycle of stars, from the dense molecular clouds that are stellar nurseries to the enigmatic nebulae some stars leave behind in their violent ends. Free of mathematical equations and technical jargon, Lang's lively and accessible text provides physical insights into how stars such as our Sun are born, what fuels them and keeps them bright, how they evolve and the processes by which they eventually die. The book demonstrates the sheer scope and variety of stellar phenomena in the context of the universe as a whole. Boxed focus elements enhance and amplify the discussion for readers looking for more depth. Featuring more than 150 figures, including color plates, The Life and Death of Stars is a modern and up-to-date account of stars written for a broad audience, from armchair astronomers and popular science readers to students and teachers of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of focus elements\u003cbr\u003e List of tables\u003cbr\u003e Preface\u003cbr\u003e 1. Light of the Sun\u003cbr\u003e 2. Gravity and motion\u003cbr\u003e 3. Atomic and sub-atomic particles\u003cbr\u003e 4. Transmutation of the elements\u003cbr\u003e 5. What makes the Sun shine?\u003cbr\u003e 6. The extended solar atmosphere\u003cbr\u003e 7. Comparisons of the Sun with other stars\u003cbr\u003e 8. The lives of stars\u003cbr\u003e 9. The material between stars\u003cbr\u003e 10. New stars arise from the darkness\u003cbr\u003e 11. Stellar end states\u003cbr\u003e 12. A larger, expanding universe\u003cbr\u003e 13. Birth, life, and death of the universe\u003cbr\u003e Quotation references\u003cbr\u003e Author index\u003cbr\u003e Subject index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Theoretical \u0026amp; mathematical astronomy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Theoretical \u0026amp; mathematical astronomy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Theoretical%20\u0026amp;%20mathematical%20astronomy%20%5BPGC%5D%22\"\u003ePGC\u003c\/a\u003e], Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Astronomy, space \u0026amp; time\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Astronomy,%20space%20\u0026amp;%20time%20%5BPG%5D%22\"\u003ePG\u003c\/a\u003e], Mathematics \u0026amp; science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Mathematics \u0026amp; science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Mathematics%20\u0026amp;%20science%20%5BP%5D%22\"\u003eP\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52415679889688,"sku":"9781107016385","price":39.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781107016385i.jpg?v=1784422819","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-life-and-death-of-stars-hardback-9781107016385","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}