A Shower of Stars

A Shower of Stars
Author: John J. Pullen
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780811700757

Traces the stormy history of the Medal of Honour through the solving of a 'mystery' that surrounded the 28th Maine and the selection of medals it received in 1865.

Shower of Stars

Shower of Stars
Author: Nancy Herkness
Publisher: Berkley
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2004
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780425197110

Journalist Charlie Berlund nabs herself an interview with handsome meteorite hunter Jack Lanett. It's supposed to be strictly business, but once they meet, a starry-eyed Charlie has more in mind than just a hot story. Original.

"Shower of Stars" Dream & Book

Author: Peter Lamborn Wilson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 298
Release: 1996
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

A tradition of intentional and initiatic dreaming connects the sufism of Ibn Arabi and the Owaysi Order, medieval Kabbala, Taoist scriptures, Afro-Brazilian spirit-cults, Siberian shamanism, and early Christian "angel alphabets." This book deals with specific methods for inducing prophetic or "veridical" dreams, because this book has a purpose: the experimental achievement of non-ordinary consciousness through autonomous openings ("Initiations") to the world of the imagination

Never Shower in a Thunderstorm

Never Shower in a Thunderstorm
Author: Anahad O'Connor
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2007-05-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1429916079

The New York Times's intrepid health reporter investigates the truth about sex, eating, exercise, and other health conundrums For more than two years, the New York Times's science and health columnist Anahad O'Connor has tracked down the facts, fictions, and occasional fuzziness of old wives' tales, conventional-wisdom cures, and other medical mysteries. Now in this lively and fun book, he opens up his case files to disclose the experts' answers on everything, from which of your bad habits you can indulge (yo-yo dieting does not mess up your metabolism and sitting too close to the television does not hurt your eyes) to what foods actually pack the punch advertised (you can lay off the beet juice!). A compendium of answers to the curious and nagging questions of how to keep healthy, Never Shower in a Thunderstorm will provide guidance and amusement to anyone who has ever wondered if the mosquitoes really are attacking her more than everyone else. (Yes, they are.)

The Ultimate Bridal Shower Idea Book

The Ultimate Bridal Shower Idea Book
Author: Sharon Naylor Toris
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2013-04-10
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 030749845X

Want to plan the perfect—and most original—shower for the bride-to-be? Or maybe you're having a co-ed shower for the future newlyweds! Either way, inside this must-have party guide, you'll discover fabulous ideas for everything from creating the perfect guest list and invitations to great party games, unique themes, and fun favors, as well as basic essentials for any kind of shower. You'll also learn how to incorporate elements of the bride's or couple's life to make the shower more personal. Your shower will be talked about for years to come when . . . -Guests dress like their favorite diva at the DIVA PARTY -The bride gets a newly decorated room during PICK A ROOM, ANY ROOM -Everyone enjoys a day of pampering at the LAP OF LUXURY shower -Guys and gals experience "Bourbon Street" at the MARDI GRAS shower -And so much more!

Star Showers

Star Showers
Author: Melody Mews
Publisher: Little Simon
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534463607

Itty helps fix the mixed-up wishes of Lollyland in this fourth Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter book. A star shower is a once-in-a-lifetime event for the animals and creatures of Lollyland! As Itty Bitty Princess Kitty learns, a star shower means that everyone has the chance to wish upon a star and release it back into the sky. Then their wish is granted! But things go very wrong when a huge gust of wind causes all the wishes to get mixed up! Will Itty be able to help fix the problem? And will Lollyland’s wishes ever come true? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Itty Bitty Princess Kitty chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

The Night the Stars Fell

The Night the Stars Fell
Author: Sally Crum
Publisher: Irie Books
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2018-06-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781515417163

After midnight on November 12, 1833, a clear black sky offered a backdrop for one of the most spectacular sights ever recorded. That night millions of stars seemed to fall from the sky. Was it the end of the world? Fifteen color and b/w illustrations plus historical images are included with a poetic text.

There's an Owl in the Shower

There's an Owl in the Shower
Author: Jean Craighead George
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1997-03-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064406822

Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead. The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved. Award-winning nature writer jean Craighead George tells a heartwarming story about a family and their love affair with a special little owl.

The Stuff Between the Stars

The Stuff Between the Stars
Author: Sandra Nickel
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-03-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781419736261

An inspired biographical picture book about a female astronomer who makes huge discoveries about the mysteries of the night sky and changed the way we look at the universe Vera Rubin was one of the astronomers who discovered and named dark matter, the thing that keeps the universe hanging together. Throughout her career she was never taken seriously as a scientist because she was one of the only female astronomers at that time, but she didn't let that stop her. She made groundbreaking and incredibly significant discoveries that scientists have only recently been able to really appreciate--and she changed the way that we look at the universe. A stunning portrait of a little-known trailblazer, The Stuff Between the Stars tells Vera's story and inspires the youngest readers who are just starting to look up at the stars.

Take a Shower, Show Up on Time, and Don't Steal Anything

Take a Shower, Show Up on Time, and Don't Steal Anything
Author: Dave Ryan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-05-22
Genre: Adulthood
ISBN: 9781940014586

The perfect manual on how to be an adult. Filled with pearls of wisdom that will save you from catching a bad case of foot-in-mouth disease, this is a book that every twenty-something should swear by, and every fifty-something should keep close.