Stanley, a planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University, approaches her topic with the generous enthusiasm of a nature guide taking visitors on a field trip....'I hope I've been able to portray how wondrous the inner worlds of planets are,' Stanley writes modestly near the end of her book. Hope achieved.—American Scientist
Engrossing and lively....A great introduction to the subject, with enough up-to-date detail to ensure that even readers with some background in the subject will find something new.—BBC Sky at Night
Next time you look up at a colourful auroral display in the ionosphere, give a thought to the Earth's molten iron core that makes the shimmering light show possible. As Sabine Stanley explains in What's Hidden Inside Planets?, there is quite a lot going on beneath the surface—from the processes controlling the carbon cycle to those responsible for earthquakes and volcanoes. The book is written in an entertaining and accessible way, with plenty of food metaphors and quirky facts.—Nature Astronomy
[A] sparkling book....The strength of Stanley's work lies in her engaging, conversational, almost conspiratorial writing style.—Physics World
Well-woven and surprisingly evocative.—How It Works
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BN ID: | 2940160391120 |
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Publisher: | HighBridge Company |
Publication date: | 01/30/2024 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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