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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,...
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The last of his clan to come home to Big Sky, Montana, Laramie Cardwell wasn't planning to spend the holidays chasing an elusive cat burglar. He's stunned to discover that the masked, black-clad figure he tackles to the snowy ground is a woman. After a distracting and sizzling kiss, she flees Laramie, who's knocked senseless by the culprit. Even though he manages to hold on to the stash in the melee, the sexy thief single-handedly steals Laramie's...
3) Stars
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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From an award-winning author, astronomer, and anthropologist, an exploration of the scientific and cultural significance of the mesmerizing cosmic display.
Since the first humans looked up and saw the sun swallowed by darkness, our species has been captivated by solar eclipses. Astronomer and anthropologist Anthony Aveni explains the history and culture surrounding solar eclipses, from prehistoric Stonehenge to Babylonian creation myths, to a confirmation...
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Have fun exploring the stars with close-up views of space objects right from your own backyard!
Take the mystery and struggle out of discovering new worlds. With hands-on tips, tricks, and instructions, this book allows you to unleash the full power of your small telescope and view amazing space objects right from your own backyard, including:
• Saturn's Rings
• Jupiter's Moons
• Apollo 11's Landing Site
• Orion Nebula
• Andromeda Galaxy
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¿Has pensado que las galaxias medusa se llaman así por su enorme parecido con las medusas que viven en los océanos? ¿Que la telaraña cósmica es similar a los pólipos de pensamiento marino? ¿O que las pléyades son muy similares a un banco de sardinas? El espacio exterior y las profundidades marinas son fronteras naturales que siempre han despertado la curiosidad de los seres humanos. Son universos que cautivan nuestra imaginación y nos interpelan...
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Follow an epic animal race, a quest for a disembodied hand, and an emu egg hunt in constellation stories from diverse cultures
We can see love, betrayal, and friendship in the heavens, if we know where to look. A world expert on cultural understandings of cosmology, Anthony Aveni provides an unconventional atlas of the night sky, introducing readers to tales beloved for generations. The constellations included are not only your typical Greek and...
14) The Universe
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Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell. We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now discovered thousands of alien planets, and that's barely a fraction of the worlds that are out there. And, there are more stars in the Universe than grains of...
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In this sweetly humorous book, Stella and her brother, Sam, explore the wonders of the natural world. A vast luminous sky, the sun, the stars, and the rising moon form the backdrop for their nocturnal expedition. As they encounter raccoons, fireflies, tree frogs, and bats, Sam wonders if the moon can swim, if the sun wears pajamas, or if he can catch shooting stars with his butterfly net. Stella, as always, has an answer for every question. Marie-Louise...
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