Lighting The Night

Author : Susan Hughes
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781525309298

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Lights Day and Night by Susan Hughes Pdf

A charming and captivating exploration of the science of light. Where does light come from? How does it work? What is it made of? A girl and her cat find answers to these questions on a summertime journey of scientific discovery. The pair identify loads of examples of light, while exploring many fascinating topics: natural and artificial light; uses of light; opaque, translucent and transparent objects; absorbed, reflected and refracted light; and how the eye sees light. It’s a gentle yet comprehensive introduction to light and all its mysteries. From stars in the sky to fireworks over a lake, our inquisitive guides shine a light on … light!

Author : Catherine Rich,Travis Longcore
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781597265966

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Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting by Catherine Rich,Travis Longcore Pdf

While certain ecological problems associated with artificial night lighting are widely known-for instance, the disorientation of sea turtle hatchlings by beachfront lighting-the vast range of influences on all types of animals and plants is only beginning to be recognized. From nest choice and breeding success of birds to behavioral and physiological changes in salamanders, many organisms are seriously affected by human alterations in natural patterns of light and dark. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting is the first book to consider the environmental effects of the intentional illumination of the night. It brings together leading scientists from around the world to review the state of knowledge on the subject and to describe specific effects that have been observed across a full range of taxonomic groups, including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, and plants. Ecological Consequences of Artificial Night Lighting provides a scientific basis to begin addressing the challenge of conserving the nighttime environment. It cogently demonstrates the vital importance of this until-now neglected topic and is an essential new work for conservation planners, researchers, and anyone concerned with human impacts on the natural world.

Author : Marie Voigt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781471173271

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The Light in the Night by Marie Voigt Pdf

Betty loves her night-time stories, especially the one about Cosmo: a bear that is afraid of the dark. So when Cosmo comes to life, it is the perfect opportunity for Betty to help him overcome his fear and show him the beauty of the night. With a lantern in one hand and Cosmo’s paw in the other, join Betty on a wonderful adventure that will light up every child’s story time!

Author : Paul Bogard
Publisher : Little, Brown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780316228794

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The End of Night by Paul Bogard Pdf

A deeply panoramic tour of the night, from its brightest spots to the darkest skies we have left. A starry night is one of nature's most magical wonders. Yet in our artificially lit world, three-quarters of Americans' eyes never switch to night vision and most of us no longer experience true darkness. In The End of Night, Paul Bogard restores our awareness of the spectacularly primal, wildly dark night sky and how it has influenced the human experience across everything from science to art. From Las Vegas' Luxor Beam -- the brightest single spot on this planet -- to nights so starlit the sky looks like snow, Bogard blends personal narrative, natural history, science, and history to shed light on the importance of darkness -- what we've lost, what we still have, and what we might regain -- and the simple ways we can reduce the brightness of our nights tonight.

Author : William Echikson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Communism
ISBN : IND:30000125916936

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Lighting the Night by William Echikson Pdf

Author : Nicholas Blechman
Publisher : Orchard Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0545462630

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Night Light by Nicholas Blechman Pdf

Count the lights and, through die-cut pages, find out which vehicle they belong to.

Author : Jean Reidy
Publisher : Hyperion
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1423120248

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Light Up the Night by Jean Reidy Pdf

When it’s time to sleep, it’s nice to know there’s a place that’s safe. In a cozy house, in a comfy bed, under a blanket that’s white and red under stars so bright they light up the night in your own little piece of the universe.

Author : Wolfgang Schivelbusch
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995-12-20
Category : History
ISBN : 0520203542

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Disenchanted Night by Wolfgang Schivelbusch Pdf

Wolfgang Schivelbusch tells the story of the development of artificial light in the nineteenth century. Not simply a history of a technology, Disenchanted Night reveals the ways that the technology of artificial illumination helped forge modern consciousness. In his strikingly illustrated and lively narrative, Schivelbusch discusses a range of subjects including the political symbolism of streetlamps, the rise of nightlife and the shopwindow, and the importance of the salon in bourgeois culture.

Author : Terri Blackstock
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780310565925

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Night Light by Terri Blackstock Pdf

Book 2 in a masterful what-if series in which global catastrophe puts a family’s very survival at risk—and both reveals the darkness in human hearts and lights the way to restoration. Survival has become a lifestyle, and technology is a thing of the past as the Branning family learns that the power outage is worldwide. Everyone is desperate. When two young thieves break into the Brannings’ home and clean out the food in their pantry, Jeff Branning tracks them to a filthy apartment and discovers a family of children living alone, stealing to stay alive. Where is their mother? The search for answers uncovers a trail of desperation and murder . . . and for the Brannings, a powerful new purpose that can transform their entire community—and above all, themselves. But how will they do what’s right when so much is going wrong? New York Times bestselling suspense author Terri Blackstock weaves a masterful what-if novel in which global catastrophe reveals the darkness in human hearts—and lights the way to restoration for a self-centered world. Full-length suspense The Restoration series: Book 1: Last Light Book 2: Night Light Book 3: True Light Book 4: Dawn’s Light Includes a note from the author and discussion questions for book clubs

Author : Philip Jose Farmer
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780575119840

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Night of Light by Philip Jose Farmer Pdf

Join John Carmody of Earth on an unforgettable adventure on the weirdest planet in the galaxy. Just when Carmody had given up understanding this weird world and decided simply to accept whatever happened, it was the Night of Light. All the citizens of Dante's Joy slumbered on that night - to awake, if at all, in a world even more bizarre and more unearthly than before...

Author : Amy E Dean
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781592859160

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Night Light by Amy E Dean Pdf

Night Light's quotations, reflections, and simple prayers ease the loneliness, fear, and anxiety that can burden our nights so we can wake up and meet each new day refreshed and inspired. Remember how comforting it felt, as a child, to fall asleep with a night-light glowing in the dark? Our Night Light is a collection of meditations that helps us remember how our Higher Power is like a comforting, ever-present light in our lives. These nightly readings can help us learn to trust the spiritual light within us for strength, comfort, and guidance.

Author : Susan Hughes
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781554539949

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The Island Horse by Susan Hughes Pdf

"Ellie believes that she will live in her little village on the coast of Nova Scotia for always. But when her father gets a job on Sable Island, she must say farewell to her beloved home and her mother's final resting place. Not even the idea of seeing the wild horses that roam the island can ease her pain of leaving. And after arriving on the sandy, windswept crescent of land, Ellie feels adrift and alone ... until one afternoon when she wakens on a dune to find herself looking into the curious eyes of a wild stallion. Little by little, as the days pass, Ellie gets closer to the beautiful chocolate-colored horse. Yet she soon discovers something that could take him away from his home, his herd, and her. Ellie has lost too much already. Will she loose her island horse, too?"--P. [2] of cover.

Author : Lucy Fleming
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1406394696

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Ella's Night Lights by Lucy Fleming Pdf

If you look very carefully at the night sky, you might spot a teeny-tiny sparkle out of the corner of your eye, a whisper of a tinkling trail. That's Ella. Ella has always dreamed of seeing the sunrise. But with her delicate gossamer wings, she can only come out at night. So, when the moon is high, she collects as many shimmering beams of light she can find - a twinkle from a star, the glow from a lamp post. With her light, she guides lost and lonely animals and finds friendship in Fox and Owl. And, together, Ella's animal friends know just how to return her kindness.

Author : Franklyn M. Branley
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1998-01-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780064451710

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Day Light, Night Light by Franklyn M. Branley Pdf

Moonlight is really sunlight! Did you know that the moon doesn't make its own light? Instead, it receives light from the sun and reflects it to us on the Earth. Read and find out about how the sun, the stars and light bulbs make light so we can see.Did you know that moonlight is really sunlight? The moon can't make its own light, so it receives light from the sun and then sends it to us here on the Earth. Any child who's ever wondered about the fascinating properties of light will want to read this classic science title. Readers will even learn how fast light can travel: from the moon to the Earth in less than three seconds! Veteran science author Franklyn M. Branley's lively text and Stacey Schuett's new illustrations combine fun facts and hands-on activities in this accessible introduction to the science of light. Did you know that moonlight is really sunlight? The moon can't make its own light, so it receives light from the sun and then sends it to us here on the Earth. Any child who's ever wondered about the fascinating properties of light will want to read this classic science title. Readers will even learn how fast light can travel: from the moon to the Earth in less than three seconds! Veteran science author Franklyn M. Branley's lively text and Stacey Schuett's new illustrations combine fun facts and hands-on activities in this accessible introduction to the science of light.

Author : Jón Kalman Stefánsson
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063136502

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Summer Light, and Then Comes the Night by Jón Kalman Stefánsson Pdf

A NEW YORK TIMES GLOBETROTTING PICK! Sometimes, in small places, life becomes bigger. SUMMER LIGHT AND THEN COMES THE NIGHT is a profound and playful masterwork from one of Iceland’s most beloved authors that explores the dreams and desires of ordinary people in a rural town. In a village of only four hundred inhabitants, life could seem unremarkable. Yet in this remote town, a new road to the city has change on everyone’s minds. There is the beautiful, elusive Elisabet who cuts a surprisingly svelte path at The Knitting Company. Neighbors Kristin and Kjartan who seem…normal, but for their explosive passion that bewilders even themselves (and ignites the spectacular revenge of Kjartan’s wife). And then the most successful businessman in town decides to ditch his Range Rover and glamorous wife in exchange for Latin books and stargazing. Unexpected, warm, and humorous, Stefansson explores the dreams and desires of these everyday people, and reveals the magic of life in all of its progress, its complacency, its ugliness and, ultimately, beauty. AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE ICELANDIC LITERATURE PRIZE