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An accomplished mathematician and astronomer, Joseph Harris describes how to use globes and orreries to solve astronomical equations as well as gives us an overview of the solar system. As one of the first modern era textbooks on the use of globes and astronomy in general, this work is highly regarded by scientists and mathematicians alike.
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Joseph "Joe" Harris received a scholarship to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, and was inducted into the Georgia Institute of Technology Hall of Fame in 2000.After graduating from Georgia Tech, Joe was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 7th round, in 1974. Also drafted that year was the legendary Walter "Sweetness: Payton!In the NFL, Joe had the honor of playing with players such as: Willie Harper, Archie Reese, Freddie Solomon, Cedric Hardeman, Al Collins, and "The Juice" O.J. Simpson.He also played for the Los Angeles Rams where he stayed from 1978 to 1983. This time playing with legends like Chuck Muncie, Jim Marshall, Ted Brown, Fred McNeil, Nat Wright, Drew Hill, Kent Hill, Wendell Tyler, Billy Waddy, Cullen Bryant and a host of others.Joe was blessed with the skills and abilities to play in SUPERBOWL XIV.
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