The Secret Life Of Stars

Author : Lisa Harvey-Smith
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781760761585

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The Secret Life of Stars by Lisa Harvey-Smith Pdf

In The Secret Life of Stars, award-winning astronomer Lisa Harvey-Smith takes us on a cosmic journey to meet some of the weirdest, most extreme, and enigmatic stars in the universe. We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our solar system, but what about Luyten’s Flare, the Rosino-Zwicky Object, or Chanal’s variable star? For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth’s atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood introduction to some of the Galaxy’s most remarkable stars. Written by award-winning astronomer Lisa Harvey-Smith, each chapter explains various different and unusual stars and their amazing characteristics and attributes, from pulsars, blue stragglers, and white dwarfs, to cannibal stars and explosive supernovae. With beautiful chapter illustrations by Eirian Chapman, this book brings to life the remarkable personalities of these stars, reminding readers what a diverse and unpredictable universe we live in and how fortunate we are to live around a stable star, our Sun.

Author : Lisa Harvey-Smith
Publisher : Thames & Hudson Australia
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781760761363

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The Secret Life of Stars by Lisa Harvey-Smith Pdf

Astrophysics made fun!' Pam Melroy, former astronaut and space shuttle commander 'The most enjoyable stroll through the cosmos' Gerry Griffin, former flight director, Apollo Mission Control We all know the Sun, the powerhouse of our solar system, but what about Luyten's Flare, the Rosino-Zwicky Object or Chanal's variable star? For those whose curiosity takes them far beyond Earth's atmosphere, The Secret Life of Stars offers a personal and readily understood introduction to some of the Galaxy's most remarkable stars. Each chapter connects us to the various different and unusual stars and their amazing characteristics and attributes, from pulsars, blue stragglers and white dwarfs to cannibal stars and explosive supernovae. With chapter illustrations by Eirian Chapman, this book brings to life the remarkable personalities of these stars, reminding readers what a diverse and unpredictable universe we live in and how fortunate we are to live around a stable star, our Sun.

Author : Gitz Crazyboy,Jason Eaglespeaker
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Dreams
ISBN : 1543195075

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The Secret of the Stars by Gitz Crazyboy,Jason Eaglespeaker Pdf

A young man's journey to find four fallen stars. After watching the stars falling to earth, he is whisked into the land of dreams where he is told that the discovery of each star will also reveal one of life's many secrets. A voyage that takes him across distant lands, into the realm of dreams, and back again. Ultimately the young man begins to understand the deeper purpose of why he was put on this path and what finding all the stars truly means. A story about the wondrous places your dreams can take you.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Stars
ISBN : OCLC:148236672

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The Secret Lives of Stars by Anonim Pdf

Author : Adrian West
Publisher : Yellow Kite
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1529382076

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The Secret World of Stargazing by Adrian West Pdf

The Secret World of Stargazing is the ultimate guide to set you on your epic journey around the cosmos - it's a simple guide to the skies and makes stargazing fun, easy and enjoyable for all - absolutely no equipment is required! Adrian West, AKA the internet sensation Virtual Astro, will take you through the seasons, showing you exactly what you can spot in the sky throughout the year, whether you're in your back garden or sitting on an exotic beach somewhere! While you're learning how to spot constellations, meteors and comets, you will be switching off your busy mind, sitting still in nature and paying attention to the small details that make up the big picture of life. You'll finish reading this beautiful book and come away with a sense of grounding, connection, knowledge and a whole new appreciation of the sky above and the world outside your own - it will soothe your soul.

Author : Dr. Robert S. Love,Dr. Amanda Love,Dr. Shannon Martin
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781982237882

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The Secret of Life by Dr. Robert S. Love,Dr. Amanda Love,Dr. Shannon Martin Pdf

The Secret of Life reveals the lens through which all decisions can be made for the fullest life expression and experience! By combining ancient wisdom with modern science, we now can design a life which supports our design, our energy, our health and our life experience! Learn how to put on your “Secret Formula Glasses” to see the world in a whole new way and receive all the benefits that come with it! A life free of disease, full of energy and bursting with vibrance!

Author : Carolyn Keene
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780743437240

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The Secret in the Stars by Carolyn Keene Pdf

When Nancy goes stargazing, she catches a comet of an adventure by the tail! Nancy and George are thrilled when Bob “Dr. Stars” Steller, a cool astronomer with a popular radio program, comes to River Heights for the Perseid meteor shower. And Bess goes into orbit when she learns that a Hollywood heartthrob and his girlfriend are also secretly in town. But when Nancy finds Dr. Steller’s van deserted and runs into a hostile rival of the astronomer, she senses a dangerous black hole in the event. Then Dr. Steller finally appears—or is he an optical illusion? As Nancy uncovers more evidence, her suspicions lead her into a sinister scheme moving faster than the speed of light!

Author : Peter Tompkins,Christopher Bird
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780062874429

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The Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins,Christopher Bird Pdf

Explore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. A perennial bestseller. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the rich psychic universe of plants. Now available in a new edition, The Secret Life of Plants explores plants' response to human care and nurturing, their ability to communicate with man, plants' surprising reaction to music, their lie-detection abilities, their creative powers, and much more. Tompkins and Bird's classic book affirms the depth of humanity's relationship with nature and adds special urgency to the cause of protecting the environment that nourishes us.

Author : Scotty Bowers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)
ISBN : 0802120075

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Full Service by Scotty Bowers Pdf

A World War II veteran and Hollywood gas station attendant describes how his good looks and open bisexuality culminated in liaisons with numerous celebrities, providing a chronicle of Hollywood's sexual underground in the 1940s and 1950s.

Author : Michael Seth Starr
Publisher : Applause Theatre & Cinema
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781423473718

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Hiding in Plain Sight by Michael Seth Starr Pdf

Raymond Burr (1917-1993), a film noir regular known for his villainous roles in movies like Rear Window, became one of the most popular stars in television history. He delighted millions of viewers each week in the toprated shows Perry Mason and Ironside, which ran virtually uninterrupted for nearly twenty years.

Author : Matt Green
Publisher : Matt Green
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Celebrity Biographies - The Secret Life Of Whitney Houston - Famous Stars by Matt Green Pdf

Ever wondered how Whitney Houston rose to stardom? One of the most successful and lauded female vocalists of all time honed her powerful and soulful voice in the company of a powerful family of Motown and Gospel music royalty. Born to sing, Whitney Houston received mentorship in the shadows of her talented relatives before exploding onto the music scene to become a music legend in her own right. However, though Houston’s voice had the power to reach angelic heights, her own personal life was plagued with martial difficulty and deep-seeded demons. For more interesting facts you must read the biography. Grab your biography book now!

Author : Jimmy Lavery,Jim Mydlach,Louis Mydlach,Henrietta Tiefenthaler
Publisher : Phoenix Books, Inc.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781597775601

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The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy by Jimmy Lavery,Jim Mydlach,Louis Mydlach,Henrietta Tiefenthaler Pdf

The Secret Life of Siegfried and Roy reveals the touching, little-known story of how two youngsters founded a friendship, a franchise, and a tempestuous on-and-off love affair that would last a lifetime.

Author : Fred Vermorel,Judy Vermorel
Publisher : W H Allen
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Popular music
ISBN : 0863790046

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Starlust by Fred Vermorel,Judy Vermorel Pdf

Author : Shea Ernshaw
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781665900256

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A Wilderness of Stars by Shea Ernshaw Pdf

An illness cursing the land forces seventeen-year-old Vega, the Last Astronomer, to venture across the wilderness to discover the stars message that will save her people.

Author : James Thurber
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781443435611

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The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty by James Thurber Pdf

Walter Mitty, a mild-mannered forty-year-old man, drives into Connecticut with his wife for their weekly shopping trip. Tired of his drab, schedule-driven life, Walter escapes into five elaborate daydreams, and finally becomes the hero he always hoped to be. “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” was originally published in a 1939 issue of The New Yorker. It is considered to be an American classic, and author James Thurber’s masterpiece. It has been adapted for film, first in 1947, and most recently for the 2013 feature film starring Ben Stiller and Kristen Wiig. HarperCollins brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperCollins short stories collection to build your digital library.