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Watching Earth from Space: How Surveillance Helps Us -- and Harms Us
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Watching Earth from Space: How Surveillance Helps Us -- and Harms UsWatching Earth from Space: How Surveillance Helps Us -- and Harms Us

Our planet is constantly monitored by hundreds of space-borne instruments. This book describes the technology of those instruments and the sciences that provide useful information from them. It also discusses the political implications of space-borne monitoring. From the moment satellites were launched into orbit their ability to see what was happening on a global scale was appreciated — and feared. This well researched book strives to answer such diverse questions as: Are satellites really a threat to individual privacy?
 
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Tags: satellites, space-borne, instruments, strives, answer, Watching, Harms
Illuminati: The World Is Stranger Than You Think (Roleplaying Game)
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Illuminati: The World Is Stranger Than You Think (Roleplaying Game)Illuminati: The World Is Stranger Than You Think (Roleplaying Game)

The Secret Masters have denied all knowledge of the various conspiracy theories put forth in the new GURPS Illuminati.

"To begin with, we don't even exist," said a spokesman. "The Illuminati are a myth." He went on to deny specifically...

 
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Tags: Illuminati, Control, satellites, Orbital, cruise, Roleplaying, Think, Stranger, World
Atlas of the Galilean Satellites
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Atlas of the Galilean SatellitesAtlas of the Galilean Satellites

Complete color global maps and high-resolution mosaics of Jupiter's four large moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto - are compiled for the first time in this important atlas. Featuring images taken from the recent Galileo mission, this atlas is a comprehensive mapping reference guide for researchers.
 
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Tags: atlas, mission, comprehensive, Galileo, recent, Satellites, Atlas, Galilean
Space Exploration For Dummies
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Space Exploration For Dummies

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Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space

Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early astronomers to the International Space Station. You'll learn about the first satellites, rockets, and people in space; explore space programs around the world; and ponder the controversial question: Why continue to explore space?

 
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Tags: Space Exploration, Dummies, space, explore, guide, satellites, rockets, space