The Heart Of A Comet

Author : Pages Matam
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-15
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781949342161

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The Heart Of A Comet by Pages Matam Pdf

The Heart of a Comet is a collection of poems and short stories offering the tale of Comet, who fell from the sky unto an unfamiliar plane of existence. On his quest to return home, he has many life-altering encounters with people and places that completely change his perspective of what it means to love and to live. Through this series of truths, the lines between dreams and reality so often blur, this creates a new mosaic to an ultimate revelation: the internal lesson of the true meaning of purpose. What are we here for? Why do we experience the things that we do, and why do we react to them in the ways that we do? All questions posed with seemingly infinite answers. In this conceptual miscellany, author Pages Matam touches on topics of immigrant experience to fatherhood and love in all of its beautiful but also often tragic and traumatic faces. As the tale unfolds, we become swallowed by a self reflective journey with a destination that could only be sought from one's own soul searching heart...the Heart of a Comet.

Author : Gregory Benford
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:222015385

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Heart of the Comet by Gregory Benford Pdf

Author : Gregory Benford,David Brin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 098491546X

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Heart of the Comet by Gregory Benford,David Brin Pdf

A group of men and women, from a shattered society, ride a ball of ice through the solar system in search of a future.

Author : Gregory Benford,David Brin
Publisher : Spectra
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Halley's comet
ISBN : 0553258397

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Heart of the Comet by Gregory Benford,David Brin Pdf

The first collaboration between the Nebula Award-winning authors of Timescape and Startide Rising, Heart of the Comet is a breathtaking novel about a handful of men and women who ride a cold, hurtling ball of ice to a distant, unknowable future. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : George Bishop (Jr.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Adolescence
ISBN : 9780345516008

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The Night of the Comet by George Bishop (Jr.) Pdf

Fourteen-year-old Alan Broussard is swept up in his science teacher father's community-wide comet-watching activities, which illuminate for the young teen his father's inadequacies, his mother's unhappiness, and his own loss of innocence.

Author : Gregory Benford
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1987-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0785774386

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Heart of the Comet by Gregory Benford Pdf

A group of men and women from a shattered society, ride a ball of ice through the solar system in search of a future.

Author : Steven Wolf,Lynette Padwa
Publisher : Algonquin Books
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781616201869

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Comet's Tale by Steven Wolf,Lynette Padwa Pdf

Comet’s Tale is a story about a friendship between two former winners, both a little down on their luck, who together stage a remarkable comeback. A former hard-driving attorney, Steven Wolf has reluctantly left his job and family and moved to Arizona for its warm winter climate. There he is drawn to a local group that rescues abused racing greyhounds. Although he can barely take care of himself because of a spinal condition, Wolf adopts Comet, an elegant cinnamon-striped racer. Or does Comet adopt Wolf? In Comet’s Tale we follow their funny and moving journey as Wolf teaches Comet to be a service dog. With her boundless enthusiasm and regal manners, Comet attracts new friends to Wolf’s isolated world. And finally, she plays a crucial role in restoring his health, saving his marriage, and broadening his definition of success.

Author : W. E. B. Du Bois
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781513298344

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The Comet by W. E. B. Du Bois Pdf

The Comet (1920) is a science fiction story by W. E. B. Du Bois. Written while the author was using his role at The Crisis, the official magazine of the NAACP, to publish emerging black artists of the Harlem Renaissance, The Comet is a pioneering work of speculative fiction which imagines a catastrophic event not only decimating New York City, but bringing an abrupt end to white supremacy. “How silent the street was! Not a soul was stirring, and yet it was high-noon—Wall Street? Broadway? He glanced almost wildly up and down, then across the street, and as he looked, a sickening horror froze in his limbs.” Sent to the vault to retrieve some old records, bank messenger Jim Davis emerges to find a city descended into chaos. A comet has passed overhead, spewing toxic fumes into the atmosphere. All of lower Manhattan seems frozen in time. It takes him a few moments to see the bodies, piled into doorways and strewn about the eerily quiet streets. When he comes to his senses, he finds a wealthy woman asking for help. Soon, it becomes clear that they could very well be the last living people in the planet, that the fate of civilization depends on their ability to come together, not as black and white, but as two human beings. But how far will this acknowledgment take them? With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of W. E. B. Du Bois’ The Comet is a classic work of African American literature reimagined for modern readers.

Author : Carl Sagan,Ann Druyan
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780307801050

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Comet by Carl Sagan,Ann Druyan Pdf

What are these graceful visitors to our skies? We now know that they bring both life and death and teach us about our origins. Comet begins with a breathtaking journey through space astride a comet. Pulitzer Prize-winning astronomer Carl Sagan, author of Cosmos and Contact, and writer Ann Druyan explore the origin, nature, and future of comets, and the exotic myths and portents attached to them. The authors show how comets have spurred some of the great discoveries in the history of science and raise intriguing questions about these brilliant visitors from the interstellar dark. Were the fates of the dinosaurs and the origins of humans tied to the wanderings of a comet? Are comets the building blocks from which worlds are formed? Lavishly illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned full-color paintings, Comet is an enthralling adventure, indispensable for anyone who has ever gazed up at the heavens and wondered why. Praise for Comet "Simply the best." —The Times of London "Fascinating, evocative, inspiring." —The Washington Post "Comet humanizes science. A beautiful, interesting book." —United Press International "Masterful . . . science, poetry, and imagination." —The Atlanta Journal & Constitution

Author : Scott Roos
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595306602

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Katya's Comet by Scott Roos Pdf

Once Scott Roos embraced his wife Nancy's vision to adopt an older child in need, the couple embarked on a roller coaster ride of international adoption. While the process was challenging and downright discouraging at times, they persevered with strength derived from heart-sourced guidance to overcome many obstacles, doubts, and fears. The joyous outcome, Katya, provided a gift of love and inspiration to their three biological children, extended family, friends, teachers, and strangers who Katya touched along her incredible journey. From a probable dead-end in a rural Russian orphanage, to a hopeful life in an American family, Katya's Comet exposes the emotions, people, places, cultures, and logistics that the couple encountered along the way. While Katya's Comet provides useful insights and references for international adoption, in a broader sense, it motivates you to seek a selfless vision with the promise of experiencing the ripples of joy that inevitably result when you drop your proverbial stone into the enormous pond of human need. Scott's firsthand experience uniquely qualifies him to share this touching story. His down-to-earth writing style and heartfelt open sharing is positively engaging.

Author : Sandra McDonald
Publisher : Lethe Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781590210949

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Diana Comet and Other Improbable Stories by Sandra McDonald Pdf

"A beautiful adventuress from the ancient city of New Dalli sets off to reclaim her missing lover. What secrets does she hide beneath her silk skirts? A gay cowboy flees the Great War in search of true love and the elusive undead poet Whit Waltman, but at what cost? A talking statue sends an abused boy spinning through a great metropolis, dodging pirates and search for a home. On these quests, you will meet macho firefighters, tiny fairies, collapsible musicians, lady devils and vengeful sea witches.""--Cover, p. [4].

Author : SERGEI. LEBEDEV
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1800249241

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YEAR OF THE COMET. by SERGEI. LEBEDEV Pdf

Author : Deborah Marcero
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250845108

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Haylee and Comet: A Tale of Cosmic Friendship by Deborah Marcero Pdf

In the warm and wonderful tradition of emerging reader series about friendship like Frog and Toad and Elephant and Piggie, comes Deborah Marcero's Haylee and Comet, a book about a secret wish, a girl named Haylee, and a cosmic friendship. Haylee and Comet share one simple wish: a friend. And as with all great best-friendships, the universe brings them together in the right place at the right time. With each adventure, Haylee and Comet learn about what it takes to grow a strong and long-lasting friendship: accepting their differences, discovering the things they share, communicating with honesty, and being open to forgiveness. And just maybe, there'll be some surprises along the way.

Author : Ronald Stoyan
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107093492

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Atlas of Great Comets by Ronald Stoyan Pdf

A stunning reference on thirty of the greatest comets that have been witnessed and documented since the Middle Ages. Supported by a wealth of images, the broad historical context and modern scientific interpretation are explored for each Great Comet, providing an invaluable resource for all astronomy enthusiasts.

Author : Helen Sedgwick
Publisher : Random House
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781473524804

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The Comet Seekers by Helen Sedgwick Pdf

Two lives. One night sky. Róisín and François first meet in the snowy white expanse of Antarctica, searching for a comet overhead. While Róisín grew up in a tiny village in Ireland, ablaze with a passion for science and the skies, François was raised by his restless young mother, who dreamt of new worlds but was unable to turn her back on her past. As we loop back through their lives we see their paths cross as they come closer and closer to this moment, brought together by the infinite possibilities of the night sky.