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Biografier giver dig adgang til ægte livsfortællinger og skæbner, der har sat deres præg på verden. Her finder du bøger om både nulevende og historiske personer - fra de magtfulde til de misforståede, fra kendte navne til hverdagens helte. Vores udvalg rummer inspirerende historier om mod, passion og vilje, hvor virkelighedens stemmer får plads. Uanset om du søger en biografi med indhold til samlingen, en rørende gave eller blot ønsker at læse om mennesker, der har ændret verden, er der masser at vælge imellem. Find din næste biografi hos WilliamDam.dk og oplev fortællinger, der berører og sætter sig fast.
This book contains short biographies of Galileo, Newton, Herschel, Huggins, Hale, Eddington, Shapley and Hubble - eight astronomers who broke with traditions and defined the cosmos as we know it now.
This is a full-length biography of Edward Emerson Barnard, and tells the remarkable tale of endurance and achievement of one of the leading astronomers of the late nineteenth century. Beautifully illustrated throughout, it includes many photographs of comets and the Milky Way.
This book explores Brahe's wide range of activities which encompass much more than his reputed role of astronomer. Christianson broadens this singular perspective by portraying Brahe as Platonic philosopher, Paracelsian chemist, Ovidian poet and devoted family man.
Fred Hoyle was a remarkable scientist, and made an immense contribution to solving many important problems in astronomy. This book found its basis in a meeting that was held in recognition of his work, and contains chapters by many of Hoyle's scientific collaborators.
Bill Cassidy has led meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic for many years. His searches have resulted in the collection of thousands of... Læs mere
Simon Newcomb (1835–1903) was an astronomer and mathematician. This autobiography, first published in 1903, focuses on his astronomical studies, and also provides... Læs mere
The Herschels discussed in this biography are Sir William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and William's son Sir John Herschel. Their lives and achievements are examined... Læs mere
This book is the first thorough and overdue biography of one of the giants of science in the twentieth century, Jan Hendrik Oort.
Acclaimed as the greatest woman astronomer of all time, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin received many awards for her outstanding scientific... Læs mere