Catalog Search Results
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Steel resolve: Mary Cardwell Savage never meant to send that letter to her ex, Chase Steele. How could she know her words would bring the gorgeous cowboy back to Big Sky, Montana--with an unstable and dangerous stalker following close behind? Now Chase wants to prove that their love deserves a second chance. And this time, nothing will keep him from his heart's desire...not even a killer.
Crime scene at Cardwell Ranch: Dana Cardwell hoped never to...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Iron will: Hank Savage has always believed his old girlfriend was murdered. Now he's come home to Cardwell Ranch and, with the help of PI Frankie Brewster, is determined to find the killer. Trying to keep their feelings at bay, Hank and Frankie quickly learn that every lead reveals a life steeped in secrets--and danger. And that someone from Hank's past will do anything to keep the truth from being revealed.
Justice at Cardwell Ranch: Six years ago,...
4) Stars
Author
Language
English
Description
This eBook is best viewed on a color device.
Enjoy the wonders of the heavens and understand more fully, what you see. This Stars Golden Guide shows you how with 150 full-color illustrations, including:
Charts of the major constellations
Tables to help locate the planets
Up-to-date explanations of meteors, comets, eclipses, and other celestial objects
Ideal for classroom use, to take along on vacations, and for use at home.
Author
Language
English
Description
This eBook is best viewed on a color device.
Filled with practical information for the amateur astronomer, this Sky Observer's Golden Guide explains:
-How to select and use binoculars and telescopes
-How to best observe stars, the moon, planets, comets, meteors, and other celestial objects
-How to use star charts
Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, charts, and tables, this guide is recommended by leading astronomers.
Author
Language
English
Description
Do you know which types of clouds signal severe weather? Or, have you ever wondered how clouds form in the first place? Discover tons of fascinating information about different cloud families, unique cloud characteristics, optical phenomena, from rainbows to light crystals. Filled with beautiful photography and remarkable details about each cloud's composition, appearance, cause, and more, Know Your Clouds is a must-have pocket guide for readers of...
Author
Language
Español
Description
El cosmos de cristal de los antiguos griegos, el mar sobre el cielo de la Edad Media, los mensajes secretos ocultos en la luz de las estrellas.
- Con historias emocionantes e ilustraciones espectaculares, este extraordinario atlas explora la fascinación que la humanidad siempre ha sentido por los cielos a través del tiempo y las culturas.
- Una extraordinaria crónica de imaginación y descubrimiento cósmicos.
Con multitud de datos e imágenes...
Author
Language
English
Description
Stargazing is among the most peaceful and inspiring outdoor activities. Night Sky, the award-winning book by Jonathan Poppele, makes it more fun than ever! Take a simple approach to finding 62 constellations by focusing on one constellation at a time, instead of attempting to study dizzying charts. Start with the easy-to-find constellations during each season and work toward the more difficult ones. Better yet, you'll learn how to locate any constellation...
Author
Language
English
Description
On August 21, a remarkable event will occur over Wyoming. A rare total eclipse will pass directly over the Cowboy State. If you are planning to view the total eclipse in Wyoming, you need the Wyoming Total Eclipse Guide.
This book has everything you need to know about viewing and photographing the eclipse across the state. In it, you will find some of the secret locations locals know.
Where should you watch the eclipse from? How will you find these...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"This book introduces readers to the science behind the sky. Students learn about the makeup of the atmosphere and the different wavelengths of light. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." --
Author
Language
English
Description
For almost thirty years, Merrill Gilfillan has written outdoor columns devoted primarily to describing and creating moods about the world of nature. These columns are informed by a rural background and field notes from more than sixty years of outdoor experience. In Gilfillan's words, 'Observation is more of the mind than of vision; our attitude is the secret of original observation. I choose the subjective approach to outdoor enjoyment. I did this...
Author
Language
Español
Description
Esta serie de entregas de Astronomía de Bolsillo, incluida en la Colección Biblioteca Comunidad UIS: Un libro para todos, es una iniciativa de la Escuela de Física de la Universidad Industrial de Santander para divulgar la Astronomía y la Astrofísica como complemento impreso al proyecto de convergencia de medios (microprogramas radiales, blog y microblog) transmitidos diariamente por las emisoras UIS retransmitidos a través de varias emisoras...
Author
Language
English
Description
The first part of this book describes the different kinds of rocks, soil and mountains found on our planet, and explores how they came into being. This section deals with the depths of the earth, and the long ages of time. In contrast, the second part examines the heights of our universe, in the movement of the sun, moon and stars. These bodies give us our sense of day, month and year. Throughout, Kovacs links the phenomena he's describing with human...
Author
Language
English
Description
Is there anything more wondrous and alluring than the night sky? You've seen the stars, and you know about the constellations--but there's so much more to discover! George Moromisato's magnificent full-color guide introduces you to 101 amazing sights, from Saturn's famous rings to the Andromeda Galaxy. Learn what to look for and when and where to find it! This astronomy book is perfect for beginners, so many objects can be seen with the unaided eye...
Author
Language
English
Description
An inspiration to amateur and professional astronomers alike, the Yearbook of Astronomy warrants a place on the bookshelf of all sky watchers and stargazers. Maintaining its appealing style and presentation, the Yearbook of Astronomy 2019 contains an authoritative set of sky charts and comprehensive jargon-free monthly sky notes to enable backyard astronomers everywhere to plan their viewing of the years eclipses, comets, meteor showers and deep sky...
Author
Language
English
Description
Star charts, step-by-step projects, photos, and more.
With fully illustrated star charts, gorgeous astrophotography, and step-by-step project instruction, this is the only guide you need to navigate the night (and day) sky. Learn about the phases of the moon, how to conduct your own deep-sky observations, how the universe is expanding, our search for life on other planets, meteors vs. meteorites, sunspots and solar flares, best eclipse-viewing techniques-everything...
Author
Language
English
Description
Nicolas Camille Flammarion FRAS (1842–1925) was a French author and astronomer. A prolific writer, he produced over fifty books including science fiction novels, works on astronomy, and works on physical research. This volume contains a collection of vintage articles written by Flammarion on the subject of astronomy, originally appearing in various publications including "Les Distances des Toiles in La Nature", "La Natur", and "Popular Science Monthly"....
Author
Language
English
Description
"Night and Moonlight" is an 1863 essay by American essayist Henry David Thoreau that explores the moon and its place in literary tradition. Henry David Thoreau (1817—1862) was an American poet, philosopher, and essayist most famous for his book "Walden" and his essay "Civil Disobedience", which advocated disobedience against unjust governments and influenced such notable figures as Mahatma Gandhi, Leo Tolstoy, and Martin Luther King Jr. His corpus...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Hours From the Night" is a fantastic collection of classic essays by a variety of famous writers all connected through a common theme: night time. Including essays from such prolific writers as Charles Dickens and Andrew Lang, this collection will appeal to night owls and literature lovers with a penchant for the nocturnal.
Contents include:
"Night Walks, by Charles Dickens", "Night and Moonlight, by Henry David Thoreau", "On Lying Awake at Night,...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request