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Books with author Peter Wartman

  • The Adventures of Charles Darwin

    Peter Ward

    Paperback (Cambridge University Press, Oct. 31, 1986)
    The cabin boy, George Carter, describes Darwin's experiences and scientific explorations during the sea voyage of the Beagle
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  • The Adventures of Charles Darwin

    Peter Ward

    Hardcover (Cambridge University Press, Aug. 31, 1982)
    The cabin boy, George Carter, describes Darwin's experiences and scientific explorations during the sea voyage of the Beagle
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  • Dragon Horse

    Peter Ward

    Paperback (Doubleday UK, April 21, 2009)
    Set in ancient China, two brothers fight the classic battle between good and evil as the Shadow-without-name attempts to break free from eternal imprisonment by utilizing the strength and power of the famed dragon horses. Rokshan and An-Lushan are drawn into this centuries-old struggle, along with a young girl destined to become the Spellweaver of her nomadic tribe. As An-Lushan is pulled towards the dark, Rokshan must embark upon a dangerous journey and learn the innermost secrets of the dragons.
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  • Life as We Do Not Know It: The NASA Search for

    Peter Ward

    Paperback (Penguin (Non-Classics), Feb. 27, 2007)
    An engrossing and revelatory first look at the search for alien life—on Earth and beyond For the past twenty years, Peter Ward has been at the forefront of popular science writing, with books such as the influential and controversial Rare Earth. In Life as We Do Not Know It, Ward, with his signature blend of eloquence, humor, and learned insight, vividly details the latest scientific findings, cutting-edge research, and intrepid new theories on the subject of alien life and the possible extraterrestrial origins of life on Earth. In lucid, entertaining, and bold prose, Peter Ward once again challenges our notions of life on earth (and beyond).
  • Wizard Study Guide The Life of Galileo

    Peter Whitman

    Paperback (Wizard Books, Oct. 23, 2002)
    Looks at the novel "The life of Galileo" by Brecht. The guide includes a biographical profile of Brecht; explanations of genre, structure and style; a chapter by chapter synopsis; and examples of essay responses. Written specifically to assist students for the 1998 VCE.
  • Dragon Horse

    Peter Ward

    Paperback (Corgi, Sept. 14, 2009)
    Set in ancient China, two brothers fight the classic battle between good and evil as the Shadow-without-name attempts to break free from eternal imprisonment by utilizing the strength and power of the famed dragon horses. Rokshan and An-Lushan are drawn into this centuries-old struggle, along with a young girl destined to become the Spellweaver of her nomadic tribe. As An-Lushan is pulled towards the dark, Rokshan must embark upon a dangerous journey and learn the innermost secrets of the dragons.
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