Snow In May

Author : Kseniya Melnik
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781627790086

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Snow in May by Kseniya Melnik Pdf

A Minneapolis Star Tribune Best Book of 2014 • Recommended by The New Yorker, The New York Public Library, Alan Cheuse of NPR, Grantland • Shortlisted for the 2014 International Dylan Thomas Prize • Longlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award A "ruminative...lovely...accomplished" (The New York Times Book Review) and "touching" (The Seattle Times) debut collection of stories that "sparkles with the brilliance and charm of Chekhov." (Simon Van Booy, award-winning author of Love Begins in Winter and The Illusion of Separateness) Kseniya Melnik's Snow in May introduces a cast of characters bound by their relationship to the port town of Magadan in Russia's Far East, a former gateway for prisoners assigned to Stalin's forced-labor camps. Comprised of a surprising mix of newly minted professionals, ex-prisoners, intellectuals, musicians, and faithful Party workers, the community is vibrant and resilient and life in Magadan thrives even under the cover of near-perpetual snow. By blending history and fable, each of Melnik's stories transports us somewhere completely new: a married Magadan woman considers a proposition from an Italian footballer in '70s Moscow; an ailing young girl visits a witch doctor's house where nothing is as it seems; a middle-aged dance teacher is entranced by a new student's raw talent; a former Soviet boss tells his granddaughter the story of a thorny friendship; and a woman in 1958 jumps into a marriage with an army officer far too soon. Weaving in and out of the last half of the twentieth century, Snow in May is an inventive, gorgeously rendered, and touching portrait of lives lived on the periphery where, despite their isolation—and perhaps because of it—the most seemingly insignificant moments can be beautiful, haunting, and effervescent.a

Author : Christine Evans
Publisher : Albert Whitman & Company
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780807587430

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Snow Day in May by Christine Evans Pdf

Raven is having the worst week ever. Her best friend Belle has just moved away, and tomorrow is Voices of History Day. Raven and Belle were working on their project together, and now Raven has to present alone—in front of the whole class. But when Raven stumbles upon the Wish Library and asks for school to be canceled, she faces a whole new challenge—and finds that just maybe she had the bravery she needed all along.

Author : Mark Cassino,Jon Nelson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780811879736

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The Story of Snow by Mark Cassino,Jon Nelson Pdf

Breathtaking photography and fascinating facts about snow crystals “will instill appreciation for these tiny, cool objects” in both children and adults (The Washington Post). How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included! “Settle down in a comfy chair. . . . By the end, you’ll be hoping there’s a day when you can follow the careful directions for catching and viewing snow crystals.” —Chicago Tribune “The clear and direct narrative takes readers into the clouds to explain snow-crystal formation...and then zooms in on the actual crystals. Sure to get young scientists outside in the cold.” —Kirkus Reviews “Nature photographer Cassino’s gallery of snow crystals is [a] riveting exhibition.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Technology
ISBN : CORNELL:31924069709289

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English Mechanic and Mirror of Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Tina May Hall
Publisher : Dzanc Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1950539040

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The Snow Collectors by Tina May Hall Pdf

Haunted by the loss of her parents and twin sister at sea, Henna cloisters herself in a Northeastern village where the snow never stops. When she discovers the body of a young woman at the edge of the forest, she's plunged into the mystery of a centuries-old letter regarding one of the most famous stories of Arctic exploration--the Franklin expedition, which disappeared into the ice in 1845. At the center of the mystery is Franklin's wife, the indomitable Lady Jane. Henna's investigation draws her into a gothic landscape of locked towers, dream-like nights of snow and ice, and a crumbling mansion rife with hidden passageways and carrion birds. But it soon becomes clear that someone is watching her--someone who is determined to prevent the truth from coming out. Suspenseful and atmospheric, The Snow Collectors sketches the ghosts of Victorian exploration against the eerie beauty of a world on the edge of environmental collapse.

Author : Andrew Taylor,U.S. Army Snow, Ice, and Permafrost Research Establishment
Publisher : Wilmette, Ill. : Snow, Ice and Permafrost Research Establishment, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Ice crossings
ISBN : UCR:31210018921864

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Snow Compaction by Andrew Taylor,U.S. Army Snow, Ice, and Permafrost Research Establishment Pdf

Author : Kit Peel
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781554983599

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Snow Summer by Kit Peel Pdf

To prevent the world from sinking into eternal winter, Wyn must embrace her hidden power. Massive climate change has caused a winter that will not thaw, and it seems that the forces of nature have turned on humanity itself. But in the sleepy British village of Pateley, one special girl may hold the key to the earth’s survival. Wyn, an orphan, has always known that she is different. Unable to feel the biting cold of wind and snow of Pateley’s endless winter, she does what she can to blend in. But when mysterious figures start to appear in the village, insisting that she may have the power to restore order to the natural world, Wyn must look deep inside herself to face the secrets of her past that she has kept hidden even from herself. From debut author Kit Peel, Snow Summer is an immersive fantasy novel that expertly conveys the beauty of the natural world and its conflict with human development. A powerful allegory for climate change and global warming, it is nevertheless a timeless story, reminiscent of classics of the genre. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.

Author : Malcolm Mellor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1965
Category : Ice prevention
ISBN : MINN:31951D03753663X

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Snow Removal and Ice Control by Malcolm Mellor Pdf

Author : Maurice Meunier,Christophe Ancey,Didier Richard
Publisher : Editions Quae
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2853626547

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Conceptual Approach to the Study of Snow Avalanches by Maurice Meunier,Christophe Ancey,Didier Richard Pdf

Author : Jim Steenburgh
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-13
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781492016809

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Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth by Jim Steenburgh Pdf

Utah has long claimed to have the greatest snow on Earth—the state itself has even trademarked the phrase. In Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth, Jim Steenburgh investigates Wasatch weather, exposing the myths, explaining the reality, and revealing how and why Utah's powder lives up to its reputation. Steenburgh also examines ski and snowboard regions beyond Utah, making this book a meteorological guide to mountain weather and snow climates around the world. Chapters explore mountain weather, avalanches and snow safety, historical accounts of weather events and snow conditions, and the basics of climate and weather forecasting. Steenburgh explains what creates the best snow for skiing and snowboarding in accurate and accessible language and illustrates his points with 150 color photographs, making Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth a helpful tool for planning vacations and staying safe during mountain adventures. Snowriders, weather enthusiasts, meteorologists, students of snow science, and anyone who dreams of deep powder and bluebird skies will want to get their gloves on Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Ice
ISBN : IND:30000098024254

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Bibliography on Snow, Ice and Permafrost, with Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bruce Jamieson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1926497023

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Planning Methods for Assessing and Mitigating Snow Avalanche Risk by Bruce Jamieson Pdf

Author : Lynne Quarmby
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780228005094

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Watermelon Snow by Lynne Quarmby Pdf

Concern about the climate crisis is widespread as humans struggle to navigate life in uncertain times. From the vantage of a schooner full of artists on an adventure in the high Arctic, biologist Lynne Quarmby explains the science that convinced her of an urgent need to act on climate change and recounts how this knowledge - and the fear and panic it elicited - plunged her into unsustainable action, ending in arrests, lawsuits, and a failed electoral campaign on behalf of the Green Party of Canada. Watermelon Snow weaves memoir, microbiology, and artistic antics together with descriptions of a sublime Arctic landscape. At the top of the warming world, Quarmby struggles with burnout and grief while an aerial artist twirls high in the ship's rigging, bearded seals sing mournfully, polar bears prowl, and glaciers crumble into the sea. In a compelling narrative, sorrow and fear are balanced by beauty and wonder. The author's journey back from a life out of balance includes excursions into evolutionary history where her discoveries reveal the heart of human existence. The climate realities are as dark as the Arctic winter, yet this is a book of lightness and generosity. Quarmby's voice, intimate and original, illuminates the science while offering a reminder that much about the human experience is beyond reason. Inspiring and deeply personal, Watermelon Snow is the story of one scientist's rediscovery of what it means to live a good life at a time of increasing desperation about the future.

Author : Manchester
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 774 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112103561004

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The Manchester Municipal Code: Being a Digest of the Local Acts of Parliament, Charters, Commissions, Orders, Bye-laws, Regulations and Public Instructions and Forms in Force Within the City of Manchester by Manchester Pdf

Author : Robert G. Crane
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Climatology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210360819

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Snow Watch '92, Detection Strategies for Snow and Ice by Robert G. Crane Pdf