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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
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Nearer the Moon
Author: Anaïs Nin
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
She remains torn between three men: Henry Miller, whose detached self-immersion and artistic "impersonality" both attract and repel her; Gonzalo More, a sensitive and attentive but jealous lover who drives her to distraction; and Hugh Guiler, her faithful husband, who provides a calm center for Nin. In addition, a wide circle of family, friends, and admirers makes demands on Nin's time and emotional energy.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
She remains torn between three men: Henry Miller, whose detached self-immersion and artistic "impersonality" both attract and repel her; Gonzalo More, a sensitive and attentive but jealous lover who drives her to distraction; and Hugh Guiler, her faithful husband, who provides a calm center for Nin. In addition, a wide circle of family, friends, and admirers makes demands on Nin's time and emotional energy.
A Nearer Moon
Author: Melanie Crowder
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481441485
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Long ago the dam formed, the lively river turned into a swamp, and the wasting illness came to Luna's village, and now that her little sister is sick Luna will do anything to save her, even offer herself to the creature that lives in the swamp on the day of the nearer moon--a lonely and bitter water sprite who was left behind when her people fled through a door to another world.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1481441485
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Long ago the dam formed, the lively river turned into a swamp, and the wasting illness came to Luna's village, and now that her little sister is sick Luna will do anything to save her, even offer herself to the creature that lives in the swamp on the day of the nearer moon--a lonely and bitter water sprite who was left behind when her people fled through a door to another world.
The Book of the Moon
Author: Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683356020
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The BBC’s “face of space” explores all things lunar in this comprehensive guide to the folklore, facts, and possible futures of our only natural satellite. Have you ever wondered if there are seasons on the moon or if space tourism will ever become widely accessible? So has Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, astronomer and host of the BBC’s docuseries, The Sky at Night. In this lucidly written guide, Aderin-Pocock takes readers on a fascinating lunar journey. Aderin-Pocock begins with a basic overview—unpacking everything from the moon’s topography and composition to its formation and orbit around the Earth. She examines beliefs held by ancient civilizations, the technology that allowed for the first moon landing, a brief history of moongazing, and how the moon has influenced culture throughout the years. Looking to the future, she delves into the pros and cons of continued space travel and exploration. Throughout the book are sidebars, graphs, and charts to enhance the facts as well as black-and-white illustrations of the moon and stars.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683356020
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
The BBC’s “face of space” explores all things lunar in this comprehensive guide to the folklore, facts, and possible futures of our only natural satellite. Have you ever wondered if there are seasons on the moon or if space tourism will ever become widely accessible? So has Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock, astronomer and host of the BBC’s docuseries, The Sky at Night. In this lucidly written guide, Aderin-Pocock takes readers on a fascinating lunar journey. Aderin-Pocock begins with a basic overview—unpacking everything from the moon’s topography and composition to its formation and orbit around the Earth. She examines beliefs held by ancient civilizations, the technology that allowed for the first moon landing, a brief history of moongazing, and how the moon has influenced culture throughout the years. Looking to the future, she delves into the pros and cons of continued space travel and exploration. Throughout the book are sidebars, graphs, and charts to enhance the facts as well as black-and-white illustrations of the moon and stars.
To the Moon!
Author: Jodie Shepherd
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1512425362
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project.
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1512425362
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project.
The International Cyclopaedia
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1044
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The Rev. Irl R. Hicks Almanac ...
Author: Irl Roger Hicks
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Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 598
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Category : Almanacs, American
Languages : en
Pages : 598
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Machinists' Monthly Journal
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Category : Machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 1184
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Category : Machinery
Languages : en
Pages : 1184
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The Practical Teacher
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 630
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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 630
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An Introduction to Astronomy
Author: Denison Olmsted
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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The International Cyclopedia
Author: Harry Thurston Peck
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1026
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Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1026
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