Designs Of The Night Sky
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Author | : Diane Glancy |
Publisher | : U of Nebraska Press |
Total Pages | : 145 |
Release | : 2002-12-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0803268297 |
In this innovative novel, a librarian of Cherokee ancestry rekindles and reinvents her Native identity by discovering the rhythm and spark of traditionally told stories in the most unusual places in the modern world. Ada Ronner, a librarian at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, hears books speak and senses their restless flow as they circulate. The same relentless energy and liberation of the story is also felt by Ada as she roller-skates at the Dust Bowl, a local skating rink, floating far ahead of her husband, Ether, a physics professor. Hearing "the old Cherokee voices" when she skates and works in the Manuscript and Rare Book room in the library, Ada grows increasingly aware of the continuing power of Cherokee tradition today. Coming from a culture based in oral tradition, Ada discovers the potentially liberating role of the written word, and she finds her own empowerment as its promulgator and reinventor in the twenty-first century. Designs of the Night Sky moves between the turbulent history of a tribe and the experiences of the survivors of that history still caught in turmoil. Rolling from past to present and present to past, Diane Glancy's story provokes and illumines while it invites us to reconsider the form and effect of Native American stories in today's world.
Author | : Kelsey Oseid |
Publisher | : Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2017-09-26 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0399579532 |
A richly illustrated guide to the myths, histories, and science of the celestial bodies of our solar system, with stories and information about constellations, planets, comets, the northern lights, and more. Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. This beautifully packaged book covers the night sky's most brilliant features--such as the constellations, the moon, the bright stars, and the visible planets--as well as less familiar celestial phenomena like the outer planets, nebulae, and deep space. Adults seeking to recapture the magic of youthful stargazing, younger readers interested in learning about natural history and outer space, and those who appreciate beautiful, hand-painted art will all delight in this charming book.
Author | : Caroline Finnerty |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2015-02-26 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781781999578 |
Author | : Dr. Jason Lisle |
Publisher | : New Leaf Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 241 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0890516413 |
"Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quoatations are from the New King James Version of the Bible."--T.p. verso.
Author | : Alphonso Dunn |
Publisher | : Three Rivers Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 9780997046533 |
Pen & Ink Drawing: A Simple Guide covers the essential aspects of pen and ink drawing and more. It explores basic materials and instruments; fundamental properties of strokes and pen control; key elements of shading; and indispensable techniques for creating vibrant textures. As a bonus, a chapter is devoted to what the author refers to as, the secret Line of Balance. This book is not just written to instruct but also to inspire enthusiasts of pen and ink and drawing as well.
Author | : Bruce LaFontaine |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 52 |
Release | : 2003-05-19 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780486426488 |
Large, double-page illustrations introduce stargazers of all ages to 22 major constellations, among them Aquarius, the water bearer; Orion, the hunter; Gemini, the twins; as well as Canis Major, Taurus, and Leo. Accompanying text relates mythological story behind each constellation's name and identifies its principal stars.
Author | : Babak Tafreshi |
Publisher | : White Lion Publishing |
Total Pages | : 243 |
Release | : 2019-11-19 |
Genre | : Photography |
ISBN | : 1781319138 |
See the full beauty of our night sky revealed as never before in over 200 photographs from around the world. Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape. Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection—many of them previously unseen—to reveal the true splendor of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens. Commentary on the science, astronomy, and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme: Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora, and other wonders Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories
Author | : Rebecca Bond |
Publisher | : HMH Books For Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 43 |
Release | : 2020-09-08 |
Genre | : Beds |
ISBN | : 0544949064 |
Delightful rhymes and charming hand-stitched art celebrate the many ways we sleep across the world. Perfect for a baby shower gift and for fans of This Is How We Do It.
Author | : Lydia Netzer |
Publisher | : Macmillan + ORM |
Total Pages | : 350 |
Release | : 2014-07-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1466847794 |
Lydia Netzer, the award-winning author of Shine Shine Shine, weaves a mind-bending, heart-shattering love story that asks, "Can true love exist if it's been planned from birth?" Like a jewel shimmering in a Midwest skyline, the Toledo Institute of Astronomy is the nation's premier center of astronomical discovery and a beacon of scientific learning for astronomers far and wide. Here, dreamy cosmologist George Dermont mines the stars to prove the existence of God. Here, Irene Sparks, an unsentimental scientist, creates black holes in captivity. George and Irene are on a collision course with love, destiny and fate. They have everything in common: both are ambitious, both passionate about science, both lonely and yearning for connection. The air seems to hum when they're together. But George and Irene's attraction was not written in the stars. In fact their mothers, friends since childhood, raised them separately to become each other's soulmates. When that long-secret plan triggers unintended consequences, the two astronomers must discover the truth about their destinies, and unravel the mystery of what Toledo holds for them—together or, perhaps, apart. Lydia Netzer combines a gift for character and big-hearted storytelling, with a sure hand for science and a vision of a city transformed by its unique celestial position, exploring the conflicts of fate and determinism, and asking how much of life is under our control and what is pre-ordained in the heavens in her novel How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky.
Author | : Stuart Atkinson |
Publisher | : Laurence King Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-04-27 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781510230552 |