Collins, P.D.B., Martin, A.D., Squires, E.J., eds. Particle Physics and Cosmology. John Wiley & Sons / Wiley-Interscience, 1989. First Printing. 496 pp. Hardcover in dustjacket. Clean, firmly bound; minimal shelfwear. An excellent copy. Provides an introduction to particle theory and cosmology "that goes beyond their respective standard models, presented in the most simple and accessible terms possible" while assuming that the reader "has at least some familiarity with quantum field theory, elementary particle theory, general relativity, and astrophysics." Explores the "grand unification theories," describes composite models of the fundamental particles and provides an introduction of the notion of a "supersymmetry." Also included are an introduction to general relativity from the perspective of the gauge theory, a look at the higher-dimensional "Kaluza-Klein" theories, a review of superstring theory, a presentation on extremely high energies, an introduction to the hot big bang cosmology, a coverage of inflation, a discussion of the possibility of a universe with many spatial dimensions, and an account of some of the naturally occurring astrophysical sources of very high energy particles and their relevance to particle physics. $45.00
Cox, Donald W. and James H. Chestek. Doomsday Asteroid: Can We Survive? Prometheus Books, 1996. First. 23.5 cm, 338 pp. Very good+ in near fine dustjacket. Not quite the piece of exploitation you'd think, judging by the title. Discusses the threats & potential benefits of asteroids. $14.00
Lightman, Alan. Time for the Stars. Viking, 1992. First Printing. 124 pp. Hardcover in dustjacket. Little ink writing on front endpaper; very good condition overall. Based on a report of the National Academy of Science's Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee assessubg the state of American astronomy and recommending initiatives. $8.00
Menzel, D.H., et al. Stellar Interiors. London: Chapman & Hall, 1963. First. 317 pp. Very good in worn dustjacket with a few large chips. Volume 6 in the International Astrophysics Series. $13.50