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The Glass Universe: The Hidden History Of The Women Who Took The
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`A biographical orrery - intricate, complex and fascinating` The Observer`A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines and twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves` The Economist1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science
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`A biographical orrery
- intricate, complex & fascinating` The Observer`A peerless intellectual biography. The Glass Universe shines & twinkles as brightly as the stars themselves` The Economist 1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel returns with a captivating, little-known true story of women in science

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New York - A United States State. Commonly known as the Big Apple
Glass - A solid, typically transparent. Brittle and used in windows. The first patent granted in the UK was for Glass.
History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.
Universe - Every matter and space, thought to be around 10 billion years old.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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