Measuring the Universe: The Historical Quest to Quantify Space by Kitty Ferguson ISBN 13: 9780747221326

Headline Publishing Group. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Headline Book Publishing Ltd, 1999. First edition. Paperback. Very Good. She describes complex ideas in terms that a non specialist can both understand and enjoy. She also wrote a biography of Stephen Hawking. Nice and tight, clean pages and minimal shelf wear. AB9

London: Headline, 1999. Cloth, xiv, 306 pages, [8] pages of plates, illustrations, portraits; 18 cm. Tight, clean copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. A fine copy of the first printing. "This informative text tells the story of how man has attempted to measure distance in space, ranging from early experiments in working out the circumference of the earth, through estimates of distance to the nearest stars, to developments in theories as to what is beyond the observable universe." - Publisher.. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 12mo. Collectible.

Headline Book Publishing. Hardcover. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 03/11/1999

Hardback. Very Good.

Hardback. Acceptable.

London: Headline,1999.. 1st. ed. "Some of the best scientific definitions, analogies, simple explanations." Pp. 306. 30. b/w. illustrations, 8 b/w. photographs. P/b. coloured illustrated cover. VG.

Headline, 11/03/1999 00:00:01. hardcover. Acceptable. 3.0457 in x 17.5127 in x 12.6904 in. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy but cover is bit warped due to storage damage.