Robert Burnham Livres

Offers comprehensive coverage of the numerous celestial objects outside our solar system

Portuguese eyewitness accounts of the Peninsular War published for the first time in English.

Compiled by a renowned Napoleonic historian, this is the first major study of the best-known unit in Wellington's Army.

This 224-page title is a geo-tourist's guide to the geological wonders of North America. Numerous informative essays describe the country's most spectacular rockscapes, from Niagara Falls to the Yosemite National Park in California. Background features explain such formations as geological hot spots, badlands and kettle ponds, while travel tips provide selected information on touring, lodging and camping facilities. The work is lavishly illustrated with more than 250 spectacular photographs as well as 19 specially commissioned maps.

Like the authors previous book, The British Army Against Napoleon, Charging Against Wellington draws heavily on primary sources, manuals, memoirs, and regimental histories to bring to life the officers and men of the regiments that fought.

Volume II of this comprehensive three-part guide to the thousands of celestial objects outside our solar system ranges from Chamaeleon through Orion. Objects are grouped according to constellation, and their definitions feature names, coordinates, classifications, and physical descriptions. Additional notes offer fascinating historical information. Hundreds of visual aids. 1977 edition.

Offers comprehensive coverage of the numerous celestial objects outside our solar system

The perfect guide for anyone interested in stargazing for the first time, Exploring the Starry Sky features large, colorful, user-friendly star maps and includes simple directions for finding all of the major stars and constellations visible from the northern hemisphere. Two star charts display the major sights to be seen from suburban or rural locations, for each season, and more detailed maps spotlight special regions of interest. Robert Burnham has been an amateur astronomer since the mid-1950s. He has been a senior editory of Astronomy magazine and is the author of many books and CD-ROMS, including Comet Hale-Bopp: Find and Enjoy the Great Comet (Cambridge, 1997) Comet Explorer, and Great Comets (Cambridge, 2000).

Focusing on the Napier brothers' firsthand experiences during the Peninsular War, the book presents their private letters written from the frontlines, capturing the brutality of battle and the camaraderie among them. It highlights their unique perspectives on military life, family dynamics, and political issues of the time. By revealing their relationships with senior officers and their critiques of military decisions, the narrative offers a fresh viewpoint on the war, challenging established beliefs and enriching the understanding of both the Napiers and the broader historical context.

The narrative follows a soldier's transition from war-torn Southeast Asia to a nursing career in rural Arkansas, grappling with haunting memories while navigating the challenges of nursing school and the demands of the ER. As he finds solace in a local church and forms a bond with a mother and daughter, he learns that being an ER nurse is about identity rather than profession. The author, Robert Burnham, brings his extensive experience in emergency care, having worked across several states and internationally, enriching the story with authentic insights into the nursing field.