Sun Slowly Rises


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Bible readings, reflections and prayers for the days of Holy Week, and a large section of resources. Contributors include Alastair McIntosh, Alison Swinfen, Ian M Fraser, Elaine Gisbourne, David Rhodes, Peter Millar, Stephen Wright, Bonnie Thurston, Nicola Slee, Brian Quail and other members, associates and friends of the Iona Community.




The Sun Also Rises


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The Sun, the Earth, and Near-earth Space


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" ... Concise explanations and descriptions - easily read and readily understood - of what we know of the chain of events and processes that connect the Sun to the Earth, with special emphasis on space weather and Sun-Climate."--Dear Reader.




Cosmic Queries


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In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world's most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast. In these illuminating pages, illustrated with dazzling photos and revealing graphics, Tyson and co-author James Trefil, a renowned physicist and science popularizer, take on the big questions that humanity has been posing for millennia--How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? Are we alone?--and provide answers based on the most current data, observations, and theories. Populated with paradigm-shifting discoveries that help explain the building blocks of astrophysics, this relatable and entertaining book will engage and inspire readers of all ages, bring sophisticated concepts within reach, and offer a window into the complexities of the cosmos. or all who loved National Geographic's StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson, Cosmos: Possible Worlds, and Space Atlas, this new book will take them on more journeys into the wonders of the universe and beyond.




The World's Advance


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Writings from the Sand, Volume 1


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Collects the author's works offering a view of the culture and people of French Algeria rarely seen by outsiders.




My Experiments with Family


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Our life begins with a family. Family which enables us to live in society. Teaches us to face the whole world. But till date no one had thought that because of family our world can become like hell. So today the family is standing at a similar stage. Where everyone is abusing the word family by living separately. And have accepted defeat that now we cannot be united. But despite so many fights, there is one thing that attracts us towards each other like a magnet. He is the love of our heart who does not understand the contradictory thoughts of our mind and despite so much fighting, keeps pleading within us to stay with our loved ones. But our mind does not search for any way to unite this family, on the contrary, it creates new paths in which our family becomes more entangled, and the chances of it becoming united starts decreasing many times more. This book has appeared before you as a plea from the same heart, which tries to present to you the thoughts of your heart through some imaginary stories. And inspires you to do some experiments in the family so that our family can understand the love juice in that heart, and be able to give it a chance to come out. These are some such stories which keep happening in the families around us every day. Along with this, there are also some imaginary characters who will guide us in this serious situation and give us the understanding to remain patient even in difficult situations.




101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up


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Be an adventurous kid! Conquer a rock wall, go ziplining, create a geocache at your favorite nature hangout, camp without a tent. Most importantly, get your hands dirty. 101 Outdoor Adventures to Have Before You Grow Up offers up season-by-season activities, games, and challenges to get kids in the outdoors and loving it. With a striking visual style meant for big kids, this is the perfect book for that middle-age group who aren’t little anymore, but haven’t yet hit those teenage years. Winner of the 2019 National Outdoor Book Award for Children's Books.