Book Description
Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.
Author : Milton D. Heifetz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 12,83 MB
Release : 2004-02-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780521544153
Easy-to-use guide to the constellations of the night sky and their myths and legends.
Author : Robert Stawell Ball
Publisher :
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 26,77 MB
Release : 1905
Category : Astronomy
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Author : Sandra Newman
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 16,48 MB
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 080214683X
“This electrifying novel of love, creativity and madness moves between Elizabethan England and 21st-century New York.” —The Guardian A New York Times Notable Book of the Year New York, late summer, 2000. A party in a spacious Manhattan apartment, hosted by a wealthy young activist. Dozens of idealistic twenty-somethings have impassioned conversations over takeout dumplings and champagne. The evening shines with the heady optimism of a progressive new millennium. A young man, Ben, meets a young woman, Kate—and they begin to fall in love. Kate lives with her head in the clouds, so at first Ben isn’t that concerned when she tells him about the recurring dream she’s had since childhood. In the dream, she’s transported to the past, where she lives a second life as Emilia, the mistress of a nobleman in Elizabethan England. But for Kate, the dream becomes increasingly real, to the point where it threatens to overwhelm her life. And soon she’s waking from it to find the world changed—pictures on her wall she doesn’t recognize, new buildings in the neighborhood that have sprung up overnight. As Kate tries to make sense of what’s happening, Ben worries the woman he’s fallen in love with is losing her grip on reality. Both intoxicating and thought-provoking, The Heavens is a powerful reminder of the consequences of our actions, a poignant testament to how the people we love are destined to change, and a masterful exploration of the power of dreams. “Heady and elegant.” —The New York Times Book Review “A complex, unmissable work from a writer who deserves wide acclaim.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Author : Jean Slatter
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,71 MB
Release : 2010-09-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1577317386
Whether you realize it or not, you play a part in the divine plan of creation. Once you recognize this, you can gain access to the immense power in the universe. It’s simple: when you engage the right celestial helpers, anything becomes possible. In Hiring the Heavens, Jean Slatter shares how she learned to hire the Heavens and offers a fresh, revitalized way of bringing spirituality back into your everyday life. Whether the task is large or small, whether you want to manifest your dreams, find a soul mate, improve your finances, or simply get through your days without stress and worry, the Heavens are ready to help. With their assistance, you become cocreator and codirector of your life, experiencing more joy and more serendipity every day.
Author : Milton D. Heifetz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 40,39 MB
Release : 2017-02-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1108184162
What is that star called? Where is the Great Bear? A Walk through the Heavens is a beautiful guide to the pathways in the night sky, and which answers these questions and more. Written for complete beginners, this book introduces the reader to the patterns of the northern hemisphere's sky in a clear and memorable way. Its simplified maps and clear instructions make it easy to find the main constellations and identify the bright stars within them. This fourth edition adds color and a map of the Moon to its successful formula. Ancient myths and legends of the sky, some thousands of years old, are retold to add to the wonder and mystery of the stars. No equipment is needed to use this practical guide, just the naked eye and clear dark skies above - simply look up, relax and enjoy this journey across the sky.
Author : Radosław Grześkowiak
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 42,36 MB
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9004547282
This book is available in open access thanks to the generous support of the Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań This is the first monographic study of the reception of Herman Hugo's emblem book Pia desideria (1624) in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. It discusses ten different translations and adaptations, showing how the engravings, elegies and exegetical extracts of the original edition were used by Polish-speaking authors. Attention is also given to the reception of the engravings in paintings. Furthermore, the author examines the reasons for the book's popularity, proving that it was determined by the interest of women who did not know Latin, yet constituted the most important target group for the numerous and varied Polish adaptations.
Author : Joseph Radabaugh
Publisher : Joseph Radabaugh
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 32,98 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780962958823
Author : Sir Robert Stawell Ball
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 17,32 MB
Release : 1955
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Author : Hubert J. Bernhard
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 1959
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Author : Harriet Beinfield
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 2013-12-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0804151733
“Comprehensive, encyclopedic, and lucid, this book is a must for all practitioners of the healing arts who want to broaden their understanding. Readers interested in the role of herbs and foods in healing will also find much to learn here, as I have. . . . A fine work.”—Annemarie Colbin, author of Food and Healing The promise and mystery of Chinese medicine has intrigued and fascinated Westerners ever since the “Bamboo Curtain” was lifted in the early 1970s. Now, in Between Heaven and Earth, two of the foremost American educators and healers in the Chinese medical profession demystify this centuries-old approach to health. Harriet Beinfeld and Efrem Korngold, pioneers in the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine in the United States for over eighteen years, explain the philosophy behind Chinese medicine, how it works and what it can do. Combining Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities in a unique blend that is relevant today, Between Heaven and Earth addresses three vital areas of Chinese medicine—theory, therapy, and types—to present a comprehensive, yet understandable guide to this ancient system. Whether you are a patient with an aggravating complaint or a curious intellectual seeker, Between Heaven and Earth opens the door to a vast storehouse of knowledge that bridges the gap between mind and body, theory and practice, professional and self-care, East and West. “Groundbreaking . . . Here at last is a complete and readable guide to Chinese medicine.”—San Francisco Chronicle