Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Includes book reviews and abstracts.
Finding Aster
Author: Dina McQueen
Publisher: First Books
ISBN: 1592995136
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
One woman's journey into motherhood via international adoption. Dina's process begins with major surgery that leaves her unable to bear children. After recovery begins and burgeoning health finds her ready to discover what's next, she and her husband decide to become parents. The journay that began in illness pushes Dina into places she never thought she would go, both within herself as a woman, and outside the world to Africa. Is a must read for all people considering parenthood. Important sections present controversial topics around infertility, overpopulation, and the state of international adoption. In the end, Dina openly expresses a clear and focused voice that choosing adoption to grow a family need not be a last resort. -- taken from back cover.
Publisher: First Books
ISBN: 1592995136
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
One woman's journey into motherhood via international adoption. Dina's process begins with major surgery that leaves her unable to bear children. After recovery begins and burgeoning health finds her ready to discover what's next, she and her husband decide to become parents. The journay that began in illness pushes Dina into places she never thought she would go, both within herself as a woman, and outside the world to Africa. Is a must read for all people considering parenthood. Important sections present controversial topics around infertility, overpopulation, and the state of international adoption. In the end, Dina openly expresses a clear and focused voice that choosing adoption to grow a family need not be a last resort. -- taken from back cover.
False Guard
Author: Merwan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951719296
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Young Mané is full of envy and strength, two essential qualities for someone who wishes to engage in Pankat, a brutal martial art and philosophy for those who practice it. Wandering the greatest Pankat schools in Irap, Mané will quickly prove himself with the advice of Eïam, one of the greatest masters of all time. But will he be able to resist the lure of Féssat, a former student who will try to lead the young man into a life of crime? The rules of life are not always as straightforward as those of a Pankat fight... The story of young warrior full of dreams and confidence hoping to rise to the ranks of celebrity in the popular Pankat competitions. Set in an otherworldly fictional universe, it is hard to pinpoint if this tale qualifies as science-fiction or fantasy, straddling both with ease. Filled with action and fully-realized, animated characters, the story of relationships and responsibility supports the immense amount of blockbuster action, making this less of a "martial arts" tale as much as a tale of morality. Merwan's unique visual style blends aspects of popular manga with American comic art, giving this book a universality that defies comparison.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951719296
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Young Mané is full of envy and strength, two essential qualities for someone who wishes to engage in Pankat, a brutal martial art and philosophy for those who practice it. Wandering the greatest Pankat schools in Irap, Mané will quickly prove himself with the advice of Eïam, one of the greatest masters of all time. But will he be able to resist the lure of Féssat, a former student who will try to lead the young man into a life of crime? The rules of life are not always as straightforward as those of a Pankat fight... The story of young warrior full of dreams and confidence hoping to rise to the ranks of celebrity in the popular Pankat competitions. Set in an otherworldly fictional universe, it is hard to pinpoint if this tale qualifies as science-fiction or fantasy, straddling both with ease. Filled with action and fully-realized, animated characters, the story of relationships and responsibility supports the immense amount of blockbuster action, making this less of a "martial arts" tale as much as a tale of morality. Merwan's unique visual style blends aspects of popular manga with American comic art, giving this book a universality that defies comparison.
Wahcommo (variant Cover)
Brindille
Author: Frederic Brremaud
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951719111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A frail young girl flees a roaring forest fire in the middle of the night desperately taking refuge in a cave where she quickly loses consciousness. She wakes up in a strange, tiny village populated by fairy-like creatures. Her hosts seem intrigued by the sparkles of light that seem to surround her. The village chieftain explains that one of their hunters found her passed out in the forest and brought her back here for treatment. He asks who she is, but she remembers nothing except for a wall and flames. The chief is baffled by her tale as there has not been any fire in the forest lately, and yet the young woman does indeed show signs of burns. Somewhat recovered and dressed in woodland clothes made by the villagers, the young lady asks to meet the hunter who found her in the forest. She asks her savior to take her to where he found her, hoping that seeing the place will restore her memory. But Meliss refuses -- the rules of the village say that only hunters can enter the forest, and all of the sparkles surrounding the girl would catch the eyes of predators living in these woods... What follows is a tale of discovery, magic, tragedy, and adventure, as the girl discovers powers that may or may not be borne of an ancient evil. She befriends a cunning, talking wolf along the way, and together the two set out on a journey that will not soon be easily forgotten. A beautifully illustrated, magical fairy tale sure to appeal to young teens and up, created by the award-winning team behind the world-renowned LOVE series of wordless wildlife graphic novels.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951719111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A frail young girl flees a roaring forest fire in the middle of the night desperately taking refuge in a cave where she quickly loses consciousness. She wakes up in a strange, tiny village populated by fairy-like creatures. Her hosts seem intrigued by the sparkles of light that seem to surround her. The village chieftain explains that one of their hunters found her passed out in the forest and brought her back here for treatment. He asks who she is, but she remembers nothing except for a wall and flames. The chief is baffled by her tale as there has not been any fire in the forest lately, and yet the young woman does indeed show signs of burns. Somewhat recovered and dressed in woodland clothes made by the villagers, the young lady asks to meet the hunter who found her in the forest. She asks her savior to take her to where he found her, hoping that seeing the place will restore her memory. But Meliss refuses -- the rules of the village say that only hunters can enter the forest, and all of the sparkles surrounding the girl would catch the eyes of predators living in these woods... What follows is a tale of discovery, magic, tragedy, and adventure, as the girl discovers powers that may or may not be borne of an ancient evil. She befriends a cunning, talking wolf along the way, and together the two set out on a journey that will not soon be easily forgotten. A beautifully illustrated, magical fairy tale sure to appeal to young teens and up, created by the award-winning team behind the world-renowned LOVE series of wordless wildlife graphic novels.
The Ohio Journal of Science
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Includes book reviews and abstracts.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Includes book reviews and abstracts.
Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club
Author: Torrey Botanical Club
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Botany
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
The Bear House: Scales and Stardust
Author: Meaghan McIsaac
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823446611
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Return to the gritty medieval world of the Bear Highen in this thrilling high fantasy follow-up to The Bear House. The war in the Bear Highen is over. Aster, at thirteen, has defeated her uncle and become the High Queen. Peace is good, but things are still difficult: political challenges confront her, personal challenges stymie her, and the massive Hemoth Bear, symbol of the House of the Bear, is beginning to resist her control. When, during a royal hunt, Aster stumbles on a young girl living in a nest of wyverns, matters become even more complex. Because this girl is not a girl at all. She is a living star, come down from her constellation, on a mission both terrible and glorious. And there is no shortage of those who want to use her cosmic powers for their own ends—rival kings, rival friends, and even three deadly sisters from the plane of demons, one of whom has an offer for Aster she may find it difficult to refuse.... A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823446611
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
Return to the gritty medieval world of the Bear Highen in this thrilling high fantasy follow-up to The Bear House. The war in the Bear Highen is over. Aster, at thirteen, has defeated her uncle and become the High Queen. Peace is good, but things are still difficult: political challenges confront her, personal challenges stymie her, and the massive Hemoth Bear, symbol of the House of the Bear, is beginning to resist her control. When, during a royal hunt, Aster stumbles on a young girl living in a nest of wyverns, matters become even more complex. Because this girl is not a girl at all. She is a living star, come down from her constellation, on a mission both terrible and glorious. And there is no shortage of those who want to use her cosmic powers for their own ends—rival kings, rival friends, and even three deadly sisters from the plane of demons, one of whom has an offer for Aster she may find it difficult to refuse.... A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1904
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1904
Book Description
Environmental Health in Emergencies and Disasters
Author: Ben Wisner
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241545410
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Aimed at practitioners, policymakers and researchers, this volume distills knowledge of environmental health during an emergency or disaster. It draws on results from the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction and experience with sustainable development between the two Earth Summits.
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241545410
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Aimed at practitioners, policymakers and researchers, this volume distills knowledge of environmental health during an emergency or disaster. It draws on results from the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction and experience with sustainable development between the two Earth Summits.
Integrating Disaster Science and Management
Author: Pijush Samui
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128120576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Integrated Disaster Science and Management: Global Case Studies in Mitigation and Recovery bridges the gap between scientific research on natural disasters and the practice of disaster management. It examines natural hazards, including earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis, and uses integrated disaster management techniques, quantitative methods and big data analytics to create early warning models to mitigate impacts of these hazards and reduce the risk of disaster. It also looks at mitigation as part of the recovery process after a disaster, as in the case of the Nepal earthquake. Edited by global experts in disaster management and engineering, the book offers case studies that focus on the critical phases of disaster management. - Identifies advanced techniques and models based on natural disaster science for forecasting disasters and analyzing risk - Offers a holistic approach to the problem of disaster management, including preparation, recovery, and resilience - Includes coverage of social, economic, and environmental impacts on disasters
Publisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0128120576
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Integrated Disaster Science and Management: Global Case Studies in Mitigation and Recovery bridges the gap between scientific research on natural disasters and the practice of disaster management. It examines natural hazards, including earthquakes, landslides and tsunamis, and uses integrated disaster management techniques, quantitative methods and big data analytics to create early warning models to mitigate impacts of these hazards and reduce the risk of disaster. It also looks at mitigation as part of the recovery process after a disaster, as in the case of the Nepal earthquake. Edited by global experts in disaster management and engineering, the book offers case studies that focus on the critical phases of disaster management. - Identifies advanced techniques and models based on natural disaster science for forecasting disasters and analyzing risk - Offers a holistic approach to the problem of disaster management, including preparation, recovery, and resilience - Includes coverage of social, economic, and environmental impacts on disasters