Stretch To The Sun

Author : Carrie A. Pearson
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781580897716

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Stretch to the Sun by Carrie A. Pearson Pdf

"Visually appealing and ­enjoyable to read aloud, this book is a ­versatile introduction to redwood trees and forest conservation." —School Library Journal Step into the magical, but true, world of a coast redwood forest -- one of nature's most diverse environments. Experience the life of one tiny tree as it survives despite all odds and grows generation by generation into the tallest tree on earth today. A recipient of a silver Eureka! Award from the California Reading Association for outstanding nonfiction. A children's book about how a once tiny seedling, deep in the forest of Redwood National Park, that was protected by the animals and plants that surrounded it, stretched toward the sun to become the tallest known tree on earth. It survived ecological and human threats and flourished for over 1200 years. Logging in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries depleted the coastal redwood population significantly. But the creation of northern California's Redwood National Park in 1968 helped to save some of the ancient trees, like this one. The tree was discovered by tall tree scientists in 2006, but in the hopes to keep the tree safe, its exact location is kept secret. Susan Swan’s eye-catching illustrations are made of found objects and hand-painted papers bringing a natural depth and texture to the story. Peppered with impressive facts about trees and extensive backmatter, Pearson proves that every tree has a story to tell.

Author : Carrie A. Pearson
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781632896315

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Stretch to the Sun by Carrie A. Pearson Pdf

In this children's picture book, discover the tallest tree on earth! It is located in Redwood National Park in northern California and is more than twelve hundred years old and about 380 feet tall—and still climbing! A children's book about how a once tiny seedling, deep in the forest of Redwood National Park, that was protected by the animals and plants that surrounded it, stretched toward the sun to become the tallest known tree on earth. It survived ecological and human threats and flourished for over 1200 years. Logging in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries depleted the coastal redwood population significantly. But the creation of Redwood National Park in 1968 helped to save some of the ancient trees, like this one. The tree was discovered by tall tree scientists in 2006, but in the hopes to keep the tree safe, its exact location is kept secret. Susan Swan’s eye-catching illustrations are made of found objects and hand-painted papers bringing a natural depth and texture to the story. Peppered with impressive facts about trees and extensive backmatter, Pearson proves that every tree has a story to tell.

Author : Stephen Childress,Andrew D. Gilbert
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540447788

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Stretch, Twist, Fold: The Fast Dynamo by Stephen Childress,Andrew D. Gilbert Pdf

The study of the magnetic fields of the Earth and Sun, as well as those of other planets, stars, and galaxies, has a long history and a rich and varied literature, including in recent years a number of review articles and books dedicated to the dynamo theories of these fields. Against this background of work, some explanation of the scope and purpose of the present monograph, and of the presentation and organization of the material, is therefore needed. Dynamo theory offers an explanation of natural magnetism as a phenomenon of magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), the dynamics governing the evolution and interaction of motions of an electrically conducting fluid and electromagnetic fields. A natural starting point for a dynamo theory assumes the fluid motion to be a given vector field, without regard for the origin of the forces which drive it. The resulting kinematic dynamo theory is, in the non-relativistic case, a linear advection-diffusion problem for the magnetic field. This kinematic theory, while far simpler than its magnetohydrodynamic counterpart, remains a formidable analytical problem since the interesting solutions lack the easiest symmetries. Much ofthe research has focused on the simplest acceptable flows and especially on cases where the smoothing effect of diffusion can be exploited. A close analog is the advection and diffusion of a scalar field by laminar flows, the diffusion being measured by an appropriate Peclet number. This work has succeeded in establishing dynamo action as an attractive candidate for astrophysical magnetism.

Author : Paul Nam
Publisher : Paul Nam
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Learn How To Stretch: For Better Movement And Health by Paul Nam Pdf

The human body is composed of skeletal muscle that is designed for movement. As we age, we move less and this can cause tight muscles and stiff joints. Stretching is an activity anyone can do regardless of age and physical fitness. It can be done at your home, office, or even at the park on a nice day. The benefits of stretching are increased flexibility, mobility, blood flow, and reduced stress. Welcome to Learn How To Stretch: For Better Movement And Health. Follow Paul as he guides you step-by-step through the basic stretches and routines. This book will feature the following chapters: * Muscle summaries * Why you should stretch * Water and hydration * Static stretching * Dynamic stretching * Guidelines for stretching * Stretch exercises * Stretch routines * Sun salutation stretch flow Are you confused with all of the other information out there? This book will teach you the right way to stretch.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Religious education
ISBN : NYPL:33433074969407

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The Sunday School Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Sue Watts
Publisher : Author House
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-29
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781467005722

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Home Stretch by Sue Watts Pdf

This book triggers laughing out loud, turning to spinal shivers as the gripping drama of Alma and Will's stories unfolds. A fascinating and emotional true-life story packaged in a fun filled holiday diary with detective elements. Discover how an uneasy truce between a mother and son is threatened when a visiting friend accidentally unlocks secrets that have poisoned their lives. Discover too how the visitor, Sue, draws on her own life experiences to help troubled friends come to terms with their harrowing past, on a paradoxically hilarious yet traumatic joint holiday. Wefound much to admire in HomeStretch Juliet Pickering, AP Watt & Co. Literary Agents, London Lively and well written Henry Dunow, Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary Agency, New York very competent and compelling Lee Brown, Assistant Editor, Tindal Street Press, Birmingham

Author : Paul Mason
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472936448

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Swimming For Triathlon And Open Water by Paul Mason Pdf

Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water. The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills to help you build a simple, effective front crawl style. This means you use less energy and swim further in comfort than ever before. Ideal for open-water swims and for longer-distance pool-based swimming. As well as technique, find advice about how to train for an event, on-the-day preparations, what happens during a swim, the psychological side of open-water swimming, race tactics, nutrition and equipment.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 522 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Fisheries
ISBN : MINN:31951T00225503Y

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Indian Journal of Fisheries by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Douillard
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780307803085

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Body, Mind, and Sport by John Douillard Pdf

Until recently, the effortless "Zone" of peak performance was only within the reach of serious athletes. Now, with Body, Mind, and Sport, anyone can reach the Zone, regardless of fitness level. Designed to accommodate a variety of individual fitness needs, the Body, Mind, and Sport program is split into two levels. Level 1 is for non-athletes who want to improve overall fitness; Level 2 is for those who want to train for competitive or recreational purposes. Your own unique mind-body type is taken into account to guide you in achieving your personal best without stress or strain. In this revised and updated edition of Body, Mind, and Sport, fitness expert and trainer John Douillard outlines a program in which your individual seasonal constitution-Winter, Spring, or Summer-determines what exercises or sports are best suited to your mind-body type and what foods you should eat for optimum results. Using the Body, Mind, and Sport approach you can decrease heart and breath rates while improving both fitness and performance. Dozens of world-class athletes, including Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King, have used John Douillard's expert breathing techniques, dietary recommendations, and seasonally balanced workouts. Now you can, too!

Author : Jim Wharton,Phil Wharton
Publisher : Harmony
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781984822680

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The Whartons' Stretch Book by Jim Wharton,Phil Wharton Pdf

Introducing Active-Isolated Stretching, the revolutionary yet remarkably simple flexibility program—featuring 59 stretches for over 55 different sports and everyday activities! Whether you’re a serious competitor or weekend warrior, you know that proper stretching before and after your workout can improve your performance, increase your flexibility, help prevent injury, and make you feel better. But did you know that the traditional way of stretching—lock your knees, bounce, hold, hurt, hold longer—actually makes muscles tighter and more prone to injury? There’s a new and better way to stretch: Active-Isolated Stretching. And with The Whartons’ Stretch Book, the method used successfully by scores of professional, amateur, and Olympic athletes is now available to everyone. This groundbreaking technique, developed by researchers, coaches, and trainers, and pioneered by Jim and Phil Wharton, is your new exercise prescription. The routine is simple: First, you prepare to stretch one isolated muscle at a time. Then you actively contract the muscle opposite the isolated muscle, which will then relax in preparation for its stretch. You stretch it gently and quickly—for no more than two seconds—and release it before it goes into its protective contraction. Then you repeat. Simple, but the results are outstanding. The Whartons’ Stretch Book explains it all. Part I contains the Active-Isolated Stretch Catalog, with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow stretches for each of five body zones, from neck and shoulders to trunk, arms, and legs—over fifty stretches in all. Part II offers specific stretching prescriptions for over fifty-five sports and activities, from running, tennis, track, and aerobics to skiing, skating, and swimming. You’ll also find advice on stretching for daily activities such as driving, working at a desk, lifting, and keyboarding. Part III discusses stretching for life, with specific recommendations for expectant mothers and older athletes. It also includes specific stretching exercises that could help you avoid unnecessary surgery. Give Active-Isolated Stretching a try for three weeks. You’ll never go back to your old stretching routines again.

Author : Charles Randall
Publisher : Charles Randall International
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781890379339

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The Encyclopedia of Window and Bed Coverings by Charles Randall Pdf

Completely updated and revised: the latest in window & bed covering ideas, and now with an extensive Bed Covering section, The Encyclopedia Window & Bed Coverings is Charles Randall's newest creation based upon his original masterwork: The Encyclopedia of Window Fashions. This new book continues the tradition of blending historical, classic and contemporary offerings. The Encyclopedia of Window & Bed Coverings is a must have for interior designers, homeowners, and decorating enthusiasts alike. With more full-color and black & white illustrations than ever before, this book presents countless combinations of window and bedding treatments for any room in the home: from a simple rod pocket curtain to a period style masterpiece. 304 pages of cost-saving ideas, yardage calculations and fullness charts, you will quickly see why this book has not only become the industry standard for window decor inspiration, but also the world's best-selling window decorating book.

Author : James H Littlefield
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595218264

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Fatal Stretch by James H Littlefield Pdf

An active vacation from a pleasant retirement? That's how Nick and Sarah pictured their friend Rita's yoga retreat on Maui—until a fellow-student suffers a cruel death while helpless in an extreme stretch, and Rita, accused of criminal negligence, suddenly becomes deeply withdrawn and…well, downright spooky! Back home on the casual coast of Northern California's Monterey Bay, the pace heats up quickly as Rita is attacked, Sarah feels compelled to help, and bizarre stories of a brutal act and deadly vengeance surface unexpectedly to complicate the equation. Trouble enough for an ex-teacher and a nurse, but throw in a wannabe hitman with a sexy girlfriend who's stoked on surfers and dreams of shooting documentary videos, a grief-crazed widower, a mysterious attorney, a greedy yogi, an opportunistic surfer, and a German Shepard, and you've got a nasty stew that's about to boil over into murderous action. Danger prowls Santa Cruz County and the quiet streets of Aptos, but before they can save Rita, they'll first have to answer the big one: How crazy is she?! And if yoga's so good for the body and surfing's so much fun, why are people dying? Why are Nick and Sarah so stressed-out? And why does this stuff keep happening to them?! Who says life's fair or retirement's easy?—No wimps allowed!

Author : James Ferguson,Ebenezer Henderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1867
Category : Astronomers
ISBN : WISC:89097318141

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Life of James Ferguson, F.R.S. by James Ferguson,Ebenezer Henderson Pdf

Author : Hilde Raske
Publisher : Rudolf Steiner Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-05-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781855846609

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The Language of Color in the First Goetheanum by Hilde Raske Pdf

Rudolf Steiner’s architectural masterpiece, the double-domed building known as the first Goetheanum, featured decorated ceilings that were designed and partly painted by Steiner himself, utilizing vegetable colors and a new layering technique. Steiner emphasized that he was seeking a new artistic conception based on a conscious understanding of the nature of color. Contemporaries report the extraordinary effect of the domed ceilings’ paintings combined with the multicolored light emanating from the engraved glass windows. The cupolas depicted the creation and ages of the world, the initiators of the various cultural epochs and the figure of Christ. Tragically, the ‘complete work of art’ that was the first Goetheanum burned down on New Year’s Eve 1922 – so today we can only get an impression of the lost paintings and windows from Rudolf Steiner’s pastel sketches and drawings and a handful of photographs. In this lavish volume, the result of decades of research and study, Hilde Raske provides a detailed examination of the artistic work on the two cupolas, including Rudolf Steiner’s draft sketches and his written and verbal statements. Featuring 30 color and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, this printing is a high-quality facsimile of the long out-of-print original edition from 1983.

Author : Denis Gray
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491757291

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A Long Stretch of Blue by Denis Gray Pdf

Arfel Booker is a great young blues musician in the 1940s South. One night, after playing a blues gig in a new town, a beautiful woman takes him back to her log cabin to make love. In the morning (after blacking out from too much liquor), he awakens to an unwelcome surprise. Instead of the woman, an unfamiliar white man is in the bed, and the man’s throat has been slashed with Arfel’s knife. Arfel knows he’s been framed, so he makes a run for it and heads north by hopping trains. Once a safe distance from the southern town, Arfel makes the acquaintance of Lemontree Johnson, a fellow blues man who helps to reestablish Arfel’s music and him. Despite this spot of good luck, Arfel’s troubles are far from over. Lemontree is the only person who knows the truth about Arfel’s run from the south and his current state as suspected murderer. All seems lost when a bounty hunter arrives looking for Arfel. Who was that strange murdered white man, and how will Arfel Booker escape the long arm of the law this time?