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Author : Françoise Sagan
Publisher : New York : E.P. Dutton
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (62 download)
Download or read book The Wonderful Clouds written by Françoise Sagan and published by New York : E.P. Dutton. This book was released on 1962 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Elly MacKay
Publisher : Tundra Books
ISBN 13 : 0735266964
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (352 download)
Download or read book In the Clouds written by Elly MacKay and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A luminous journey into the sky for daydreamers and cloud enthusiasts big and small, from renowned paper-diorama artist Elly MacKay. A bored and curious little girl wishes for a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day. But a friendly bird soon whisks her off for an adventure in the sky, where she can contemplate questions both scientific and philosophical in nature: how do clouds float? Or carry the rain? Where do they go when they disappear? Are there clouds on other planets? Do they have memories? Have they ever seen a girl like her? This dreamy picture book from the inimitable Elly MacKay features her trademark stunning, light-infused spreads that beautifully capture the wondrousness of clouds and the power of nature to inspire and stimulate imaginations.
Author : John Durham Peters
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022625397X
Total Pages : 419 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (262 download)
Download or read book The Marvelous Clouds written by John Durham Peters and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-06-19 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An ambitious re-writing—a re-synthesis, even—of concepts of media and culture . . . It is nothing less than an attempt at a history of Being.” —Los Angeles Review of Books When we speak of clouds these days, it is as likely that we mean data clouds or network clouds as cumulus or stratus. In their sharing of the term, both kinds of clouds reveal an essential truth: that the natural world and the technological world are not so distinct. In The Marvelous Clouds, John Durham Peters argues that though we often think of media as environments, the reverse is just as true—environments are media. Peters defines media expansively as elements that compose the human world. Drawing from ideas implicit in media philosophy, Peters argues that media are more than carriers of messages: they are the very infrastructures combining nature and culture that allow human life to thrive. Through an encyclopedic array of examples from the oceans to the skies, The Marvelous Clouds reveals the long prehistory of so-called new media. Digital media, Peters argues, are an extension of early practices tied to the establishment of civilization such as mastering fire, building calendars, reading the stars, creating language, and establishing religions. New media do not take us into uncharted waters, but rather confront us with the deepest and oldest questions of society and ecology: how to manage the relations people have with themselves, others, and the natural world. A wide-ranging meditation on the many means we have employed to cope with the struggles of existence—from navigation to farming, meteorology to Google—The Marvelous Clouds shows how media lie at the very heart of our interactions with the world around us.
Author : Melissa Sarno
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 1524720100
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)
Download or read book Just Under the Clouds written by Melissa Sarno and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you still have a home if you don't have a house? In the spirit of The Truth About Jellyfish and Fish in a Tree comes a stunning debut about a family struggling to find something lasting when everything feels so fleeting. Always think in threes and you'll never fall, Cora's father told her when she was a little girl. Two feet, one hand. Two hands, one foot. That was all Cora needed to know to climb the trees of Brooklyn. But now Cora is a middle schooler, a big sister, and homeless. Her mother is trying to hold the family together after her father's death, and Cora must look after her sister, Adare, who's just different, their mother insists. Quick to smile, Adare hates wearing shoes, rarely speaks, and appears untroubled by the question Cora can't help but ask: How will she find a place to call home? After their room at the shelter is ransacked, Cora's mother looks to an old friend for help, and Cora finally finds what she has been looking for: Ailanthus altissima, the "tree of heaven," which can grow in even the worst conditions. It sets her on a path to discover a deeper truth about where she really belongs. Just Under the Clouds will take root in your heart and blossom long after you've turned the last page. "[A] heartbreaking yet hopeful story of a family searching for a place to belong." --Publishers Weekly "[A] thought provoking debut about the meaning of home and the importance of family."--Horn Book Magazine
Author : Laura Sobiech
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 9781400226726
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Clouds written by Laura Sobiech and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Mother's Prayer, a Son's Goodbye, and a Song that Moved the World
Author : Thomas Locker
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780152045968
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (459 download)
Download or read book Cloud Dance written by Thomas Locker and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2003 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes clouds of many shapes and sizes that drift and dance across the sky.
Author : Eric Pinder
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467138487
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (671 download)
Download or read book Cat in the Clouds written by Eric Pinder and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale familiar to 1,000s of New Hampshire school children told and illustrated by locals Eric Pinder & T.B.R. Walsh. Stray cat Nin drifts from house to house until he meets a meteorologist named Mark. Then Nin begins his greatest journey yet--to the top of Mount Washington. Follow Nin to a land where the wind howls, snow swirls and wild bears roam. At the Mount Washington Observatory, Nin learns that the best friends--and a wonderful home--can be found anywhere, even high above the clouds.
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780806978796
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (787 download)
Download or read book Kids' Book of Clouds & Sky written by and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction to the sky and how it is affected by weather in a question and answer format.
Author : Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307907341
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (79 download)
Download or read book The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds written by Alexander McCall Smith and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2012-10-23 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ISABEL DALHOUSIE - Book 9 Nothing captures the charm of Edinburgh like the bestselling Isabel Dalhousie series of novels featuring the insatiably curious philosopher and woman detective. Whether investigating a case or a problem of philosophy, the indefatigable Isabel Dalhousie, one of fiction’s most richly developed amateur detectives, is always ready to pursue the answers to all of life’s questions, large and small. In this latest installment of Alexander McCall Smith’s endearing Isabel Dalhousie series, the Edinburgh philosopher and amateur sleuth answers an unexpected appeal from a wealthy Scottish collector who has been robbed of a valuable painting. One afternoon over coffee at Cat’s delicatessen, a friend of Isabel’s shares a call for help from Duncan Munrowe. Crafty thieves have stolen a prized painting from his collection, a work by the celebrated French artist Nicolas Poussin that was earmarked for donation to the Scottish National Gallery. Munrowe has been approached by the thieves and hopes that Isabel will assist him in recovering the painting. Never one to refuse an appeal, she agrees, and discovers that the thieves may be closer to the owner than he ever would have expected. Against the backdrop of this intriguing case, Isabel copes with life’s issues, large and small. She and Jamie have begun to suspect that their three-year-old son, Charlie, might be a budding mathematical genius. What should be done about it? Then there is the question of whether Isabel should help a young couple who want to move in together—against the wishes of the girl’s parents. The boyfriend is hoping Isabel might intercede. As she wrestles with these problems, Isabel finds herself tested as a parent, a philosopher and a friend. But, as always, she manages to use the right combination of good sense, quick wits and a kind heart to come to the right solution, proving once again why Isabel Dalhousie has become one of Alexander McCall Smith’s most beloved characters. This ebook edition includes a Reading Group Guide
Author : Chloe Aridjis
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 144811344X
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (481 download)
Download or read book Book of Clouds written by Chloe Aridjis and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-10-31 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tatiana, a young Mexican woman, is adrift in Berlin. Choosing a life of solitude, she takes a job transcribing notes for the reclusive Doktor Weiss. Through him she meets 'ant illustrator turned meteorologist' Jonas, a Berliner who has used clouds and the sky's constant shape-shifting as his escape from reality. As their three paths intersect and merge, the contours of all their worlds begins to change...
Author : Valerie Bodden
Publisher : Creative Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780898127218
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (272 download)
Download or read book Our Wonderful Weather: Clouds written by Valerie Bodden and published by Creative Paperbacks. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This five-book series is the perfect way to introduce early readers to the science, history, and forms of weather. Clear text and stunning photos are paired within a reader-friendly design to explain the ways that winds, temperatures, and precipitation affect our lives. Each title concludes with an activity for more meteorological exploration.
Author : Richard Hamblyn
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1780237707
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)
Download or read book Clouds written by Richard Hamblyn and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clouds have been objects of delight and fascination throughout human history, their fleeting magnificence and endless variety having inspired scientists and daydreamers alike. Described by Aristophanes as “the patron goddesses of idle men,” clouds and the ever-changing patterns they create have long symbolized the restlessness and unpredictability of nature, and yet they are also the source of life-giving rains. In this book, Richard Hamblyn examines clouds in their cultural, historic, and scientific contexts, exploring their prevalence in our skies as well as in our literature, art, and music. As Hamblyn shows, clouds function not only as a crucial means of circulating water around the globe but also as a finely tuned thermostat regulating the planet’s temperature. He discusses the many different kinds of clouds, from high, scattered cirrus clouds to the plump thought-bubbles of cumulus clouds, even exploring man-made clouds and clouds on other planets. He also shows how clouds have featured as meaningful symbols in human culture, whether as ominous portents of coming calamities or as ethereal figures giving shape to the heavens, whether in Wordsworth’s poetry or today’s tech speak. Comprehensive yet compact, cogent and beautifully illustrated, this is the ultimate guidebook to those shapeshifters of the sky.
Author : Joan Scala
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997424607
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (246 download)
Download or read book The Magic in Clouds written by Joan Scala and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you seen the magic clouds can do? "The Magic in Clouds" is a fresh and unique new addition to children's picture books. The book utilizes actual untouched photos of clouds that have morphed and formed into a myriad of recognizable shapes. The author leads children to these recognizable shapes through engaging, lyrical verse in combination with whimsical illustrations. "Magic" is intended to fire a child's imagination by opening his/her mind to the unlimited possible shapes clouds can assume. The Magic in Clouds transports the reader to a seemingly endless variety of locales in search of new magic being created by the clouds. From a city block to the North Pole to the jungles of Africa, see if you can discover what the clouds have formed in the sky as you let your imagination soar among and with the clouds. The child can take the book outside to uncover new magic and continue to play the game with family, friends, or by themselves, anywhere clouds are found gathering. It is great fun to discover your very own Magic in the Clouds. It is simply magical! "Up in the clouds there's always something new. Whatever is next...you may need a clue."
Author : Richard Hamblyn
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 : 9780715332818
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (328 download)
Download or read book Extraordinary Clouds written by Richard Hamblyn and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2009-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of some of the most startling and unusual cloud formations, from the uniform streaks of 'cloud streets' to the odd bulbous 'lenticularis' that are commonly mistaken for UFOs.|Discover the amazing and unexpected world of clouds with this inspiring collection of images. Clouds present us with an ongoing visual exhibition that transforms the sky into a constantly changing, mood-altering display of light, shade, volume and colour. Richard Hamblyn, acclaimed author, offers a selection of some of the most startling and unusual cloud formations, accompanied by Hamblyn's entertaining and informative explanation of how the cloud was formed and the conditions in which a similar one might occur. The images use satellite photography of clouds from above as well as ground-based pictures and the collection demonstrates the most unexpected and seemingly impossible patterns that can be created by the natural cycles of the weather. Extraordinary Clouds is divided into five distinct chapters: Clouds from the Air - Whether seen from a mountain summit, an airplane window or an orbiting satellite on the fringes of space, our atmosphere can exhibit some surprising characteristics when viewed from above. Vortex clouds, fallstreak holes, Jetstream cirrus, and cloud streets are just some of the cloud formations captured from the air in this chapter. Strange Shapes - Clouds come in a wide variety of distinctive shapes and some of them can be very strange indeed. From roll clouds and decaying altocumulus to swirling cirrocumulus and the odd bulbous lenticularis that are commonly mistaken for UFOs. Optical Effects - Clouds refract and diffract sunlight into vivid displays of colour and this section is devoted to the most beautiful of these cloud-induced light effects, from the pastel shades of iridescence and colourful rainbows to the bright flames of sun pillars and crepuscular rays. Theatrical Skies - Great atmospheric dramas are in continuous production all around the world: severe supercell thunderstorms, tornadic lightning strikes, violent dust storms, and a glorious fallstreak hole at sunset all feature in this striking chapter. Man-made Clouds - The impact of human activity has made its mark on every corner of our planet including the atmosphere, and throughout this chapter you will recognize a variety of these man-made clouds in the sky: fumulus clouds from industrial cooling towers, contrails from aircrafts, a noctilucent rocket trail, wing clouds, and pyrocumulus formed after man-made fires, or erupting volcanoes and forest fires. Produced in association with the Met Office - the world's premier weather forecasting bureau - who have written the Foreword for the book, Extraordinary Clouds celebrates the cloud formations and atmospheric phenomena that are completely our of the ordinary, from the merest wisp of a fleeting dust devil to the tops of thunderstorms visible from space.
Author : Claire Keane
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698401794
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (984 download)
Download or read book Once Upon a Cloud written by Claire Keane and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh from her work on Frozen and Tangled, Claire Keane brings her legendary talent to her debut picture book about finding the right present for someone you love. Celeste wants to give her mother something special—but what? Her search takes her up into the skies, where she meets the stars, the moon and the sun, but she still doesn’t find the heartfelt present she’s been looking for. At the end of her journey, Celeste sees it—the perfect gift! Chosen with care and wrapped with love, it’s just what Celeste was hoping to find. In this story about finding unexpected inspiration and giving from the heart, Claire Keane invites readers on a magical journey through the clouds. The result is a visually stunning book that really and truly is the perfect gift.
Author : Mackenzie Ford
Publisher : Anchor
ISBN 13 : 0307456161
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Clouds Beneath the Sun written by Mackenzie Ford and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenya, 1961. When Natalie Nelson’s plane lands at a remote airstrip in the Serengeti, she knows she’s run just about as far as she can from home. Trained as an archeologist, she accepted an invitation to join a famous excavating team in order to escape England and the painful memories of her past. But before she can get her bearings, the dig is surrounded by controversy involving the local Maasai people, and Natalie is swept up in a passionate affair that threatens to spark even more violence and turmoil. The startling beauty of Africa, the tension of looming social upheaval, and the dizzying highs of a doomed love affair are all captured brilliantly in this extraordinary and utterly unforgettable novel.
Author : Ellen Brazer
Publisher : Tcj Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780615311401
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (114 download)
Download or read book Clouds Across the Sun written by Ellen Brazer and published by Tcj Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the end of WWII, Hitler charged a group of his most trusted and brilliant comrades with a mission-educate your progeny and then elevate them to positions of power throughout the world. Steeped in fact, and meticulously researched, Clouds Across the Sunis the story of just one of these children. From Naples, Florida, New York City, and Washington D.C. to Israel and then the killing grounds of Vilnius, Poland (Lithuania) this story is one of great romance, discovery, redemption, and enlightenment as Jotto Wells unravels the intrigue surrounding a plan to take over the government of the United States."
