Arctic Sky

Author : Joan Mettauer
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781460249284

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Diamonds in an Arctic Sky by Joan Mettauer Pdf

A grieving young mother and recovering alcoholic, Andi Nowak flees high above Canada's Arctic Circle seeking peace and solace, but instead finds intrigue, danger and romance. Haunted by memories of her daughter, Andi ventures north to the remote town of Inuvik and a challenging career at Tuktu Aviation. The discovery of a rich kimberlite pipe near the small community creates a diamond-mining frenzy, and more flying for Tuktu. When Andi discovers that their Twin Otter aircraft are being used for unauthorized purposes, her queries to the flight crew are first nonchalantly, and later violently, dismissed. Andi enlists the aid of her new friend, local gallery owner and dog-sledding enthusiast, North Ruben. Together they plot a scheme to trace the aircraft's mysterious movements, but their plan backfires with devastating - and deadly - results. Fear and anger spark Andi's ravaged emotions, and although she resists, her friendship with North heats with passion she never thought possible....

Author : John MacDonald,Royal Ontario Museum,Nunavut Research Institute
Publisher : Royal Ontario Museum
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 0888544278

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The Arctic Sky by John MacDonald,Royal Ontario Museum,Nunavut Research Institute Pdf

An exploration of the arctic sky--its constellations, legends and mythology, the sun, moon, planets, and 'shooting stars, ' as well as atmospheric phenomena such as aurora borealis. Combining interviews with the Inuit elders and the historical records of arctic explorers and other keen observers, The Arctic Sky is a guided tour of the arctic universe.

Author : John MacDonald,Royal Ontario Museum,Nunavut Research Institute
Publisher : Royal Ontario Museum
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN : 0888544278

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The Arctic Sky by John MacDonald,Royal Ontario Museum,Nunavut Research Institute Pdf

An exploration of the arctic sky -- its constellations, legends and mythology, the sun, moon, planets, and 'shooting stars, ' as well as atmospheric phenomena such as aurora borealis. Combining interviews with the Inuit elders and the historical records of arctic explorers and other keen observers, The Arctic Sky is a guided tour of the arctic universe.

Author : Wallace R. Hansen
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 089096579X

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Greenland's Icy Fury by Wallace R. Hansen Pdf

Hitler's Nazis as well as the Allies knew that Greenland's white expanse was a virtual weather factory that played a key role in the day-to-day weather of the North Atlantic shipping lanes and the battlefields of western Europe. Ironically, few people today even realize that American troops were stationed in Greenland during World War II or what obscure role these troops played.

Author : Vladyana Krykorka
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-09
Category : Birds
ISBN : 1554513448

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Arctic Sky by Vladyana Krykorka Pdf

Vladyana Krykorka brings the arctic world to life with her signature illustration style. This board book focuses on a particular aspect of arctic wildlife—often showing a mother with her young—and pairs lovely watercolor paintings with simple and expressive language. Arctic Sky introduces young readers to birds, such as swooping owls and graceful, gliding swans. Young readers will love the innovative, sturdy fold-out format, which allows the books to be read over and over or to be hung on a wall as standalone pieces of art. Also available in a boxed set along with the other two books in the series. Boxed set $17.95 978-1-55451-345-1

Author : Edward Livermore Burlingame,Robert Bridges,Alfred Sheppard Dashiell,Harlan Logan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : American periodicals
ISBN : UCD:31175003836957

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Scribner's Magazine by Edward Livermore Burlingame,Robert Bridges,Alfred Sheppard Dashiell,Harlan Logan Pdf

Author : K. R. Krishna
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000729344

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The Agricultural Sky by K. R. Krishna Pdf

"The agricultural sky" is a dominant natural entity that has influenced, interacted with, and guided the evolution of crops, farming practices, and cropping systems. The sky—and all its components—above and near agricultural areas is an important aspect of an agricultural enterprise—as important as soils, water, and crop species. The blue sky above crops that is seemingly clear, tranquil or sometimes filled with clouds, is really a repository of a large number of gases, mineral or organic particulate matter, dust, mist, turbulent wind, innumerable species of micro-organisms, tiny biotic flora/fauna, seeds, insects, etc. The agrarian sky supports complex interactions of biotic and abiotic aspects with perhaps immediate and/or delayed influence on crops sown on the ground. This volume helps us to better understand the importance of the sky above crop fields, with the goal to encourage revolutionary agronomic procedures that lead to higher yield. It is a comprehensive treatise on the agriculture sky, covering basic definitions, limits, and explanations about atmospheric layers like troposphere, stratosphere, and the phyllosphere. The volume addresses the nutrient dynamics in the sky and their relevance to crop productivity. It looks at both natural biotic and manmade abiotic factors in the sky and how they affect what goes on below, such as from dust storms, at cloudy and/or windy locations, and from high-altitude jet streams. The author discusses wind and solar power generation in the agrarian sky and explores aeroponics to revolutionize crop production. The volume delves into several types of aerial robots, employing AI and other technology, to provide aerial spectral data that are capable of analyzing procedures, soil conditions, irrigation, insect pests, weed detection, herbicide application, soil fertility, and much more. The book includes examples from the North American Great Plains, Pampas of Argentina, Sahelian production zones of West Africa, Indo-Gangetic Plains, etc. This eye-opening book, The Agricultural Sky: A Concept to Revolutionize Farming, will be useful to students and professors in universities as well as to researchers in industry dealing with aerial aspects of farming.

Author : Daniel Merkur
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0815307837

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Becoming Half Hidden by Daniel Merkur Pdf

First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Gábor Horváth
Publisher : Springer
Page : 652 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642547188

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Polarized Light and Polarization Vision in Animal Sciences by Gábor Horváth Pdf

This book covers advances made since the 2004 Springer volume “Polarized Light in Animal Vision” edited by Horvath and Varju, but also provides reviews and synopses of some areas. Part I examines polarization sensitivity across many animal taxa including vertebrates and invertebrates and details both terrestrial and aquatic life. Part II is devoted to the description of polarized light in nature and explores how the physics of light must be taken into account when understanding how polarized light is detected by the visual system. This includes underwater polarization due to scattering; polarization patterns reflected from freshwater bodies; polarization characteristics of forest canopies; normal and anomalous polarization patterns of the skies; skylight polarization transmitted through Snell’s window and both linearly and circularly polarized signals produced by terrestrial and aquatic animals. This Part also examines polarized “light pollution” induced by anthropogenic factors such as reflection off asphalt surfaces, glass panes, car bodies, and other man-made structures that are now known to form ecological traps for polarotactic insects. Part III surveys some of the practical applications of polarization vision including polarization-based traps for biting insects, ground-based polarimetric cloud detectors and an historical examination of the navigational abilities of Viking seafarers using the sky polarization compass. The deterrent qualities of ungulate pelage to polarization-sensitive biting insects is also examined in this section.

Author : Carolyn Mallory
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1772272191

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Painted Skies by Carolyn Mallory Pdf

Leslie and her friend, Oolipika learn about the northern lights.

Author : Jennifer Niven
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780786870974

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The Ice Master by Jennifer Niven Pdf

The Karluk set out in 1913 in search of an undiscovered continent, with the largest scientific staff ever sent into the Arctic. Soon after, winter had begun, they were blown off course by polar storms, the ship became imprisoned in ice, and the expedition was abandoned by its leader. Hundreds of miles from civilization, the castaways had no choice but to find solid ground as they struggled against starvation, snow blindness, disease, exposure--and each other. After almost twelve months battling the elements, twelve survivors were rescued, thanks to the heroic efforts of their captain, Bartlett, the Ice Master, who traveled by foot across the ice and through Siberia to find help. Drawing on the diaries of those who were rescued and those who perished, Jennifer Niven re-creates with astonishing accuracy the ill-fated journey and the crews desperate attempts to find a way home.

Author : Phyllis Hostmeyer
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452277813

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Tools Students Need to Be Skillful Writers by Phyllis Hostmeyer Pdf

Build stronger writers one sentence at a time. Imagine a classroom full of enthusiastic student writers, capable of reviewing their own work with a critical eye, then crafting a polished, convincing piece. This is possible, if you take writing instruction down to its basic building block—a solid sentence—and advance from there. Phyllis Hostmeyer can show you how with Tools Students Need to Be Skillful Writers, your blueprint for effective writing instruction and unit development. Packed with lessons across grades 3-12, this indispensable handbook features: A variety of sentence patterns presented in a logical sequence An explanation of each pattern’s structure and conventions Reinforcement activities and sample sentences for each pattern Activities to develop the essential instructional vocabulary. Along the way, all students, including English language learners, will gain the fluency and automaticity they need as we equip them with the college and career-readiness skills so central to the Common Core.

Author : John Milton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0025147097

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The First Four Books of the Paradise Lost. With Notes Critical and Explanatory, Selected and Original, for the Use of Schools. By J. R. Major. (A Critique Upon the Paradise Lost, by Mr. Addison [abridged].). by John Milton Pdf

Author : John Milton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1835
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:600002269

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The first four books of Milton's Paradise lost, with notes, by J.R. Major by John Milton Pdf

Author : John Milton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0017866321

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Milton's Paradise Lost, with notes, critical and explanatory, original and selected, by J. R. Major by John Milton Pdf