277 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Impact! -- Miraculous apparitions in the ayre -- Star wounds -- T-rex with a string of pearls -- Asteroid hunters -- Planetary defense -- Asteroid killers -- Asteroid wars -- Epilogue.
Summary
"An historical survey about asteroid hits sustained by Earth and the defenses being prepared against future asteroid-caused catastrophe"-- Provided by publisher.