Download or read book Against a Peacock Sky written by Monica Connell and published by Eland Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of two years spent as a house guest in remote Nepal, in a village a ten days' walk from the nearest road.
Download or read book Against a Peacock Sky written by Monica Connell and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Forever Sky written by Thomas D. Peacock and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brothers look to the stars and spin stories, some inspired by Uncle, some of their own making. The best one involves their grandmother and her place in the forever sky.
Download or read book How the Stars Fell Into the Sky written by Jerrie Oughton and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1992 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the Navaho legend that explains the patterns of the stars in the sky.
Download or read book Against the Sky written by Kat Martin and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times-Bestselling Author: A man and woman face down kidnappers and killers in the northern wilderness in this tale of romantic suspense. Detective Nick Brodie works at keeping the perps off the streets of Anchorage 24/7. Nick has never backed down from danger, but after the horrors he’s seen, he’s definitely in need of a break. Samantha Hollis never thought she’d meet anyone like Nick, especially in a place like Las Vegas. But after one reckless, passionate night, she discovers the charismatic stranger is everything she wants in a man. But can he ever be anything more than a one-night stand? When Nick invites her to Alaska, Samantha decides to find out, never guessing the depths she’ll discover in him or the tangle of murder, kidnapping, and danger about to engulf them both . . . “I love her books.” —Linda Lael Miller, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Country Strong
Download or read book Blue Kansas Sky written by Michael Bishop and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sonny Peacock comes of age in this poignant tale set in the Kansas heartland of the early 1960s. 'Apartheid, Superstrings, and Mordecai Thubana' is set in 1980s Pretoria, South Africa, where a black man's quest for the 'Theory of Everything' is juxtaposed against the inhumanity of apartheid. In 'Cri de Coeur', aboard a 21st century generation wheel ship, agrogeologist and poet Dr Abel Gwiazda and his Down's-syndrome son Dean travel on course for a new home in Epsilon Eridani. In the final novella, 'Death and Designation Among the Asadi', reprinted here for the first time in 20 years, ethnologist Egan Chaney's private journals of his studies of the alien Asadi are the centrepiece of the story.
Download or read book A Peacock Among Pigeons written by Tyler Curry and published by Mascot Books. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you can't fit in, you have to learn to stand out.
Download or read book Grizzly Years written by Doug Peacock and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For nearly twenty years, alone and unarmed, author Doug Peacock traversed the rugged mountains of Montana and Wyoming tracking the magnificent grizzly. His thrilling narrative takes us into the bear's habitat, where we observe directly this majestic animal's behavior, from hunting strategies, mating patterns, and denning habits to social hierarchy and methods of communication. As Peacock tracks the bears, his story turns into a thrilling narrative about the breaking down of suspicion between man and beast in the wild.
Download or read book The Edge of the Sky written by Roberto Trotta and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the big bang to black holes, from dark matter to dark energy, from the origins of the universe to its ultimate destiny, The Edge of the Sky tells the story of the most important discoveries and mysteries in modern cosmology—with a twist. The book’s lexicon is limited to the thousand most common words in the English language, excluding physics, energy, galaxy, or even universe. Through the eyes of a fictional scientist (Student-People) hunting for dark matter with one of the biggest telescopes (Big-Seers) on Earth (Home-World), cosmologist Roberto Trotta explores the most important ideas about our universe (All-there-is) in language simple enough for anyone to understand. A unique blend of literary experimentation and science popularization, this delightful book is a perfect gift for any aspiring astronomer. The Edge of the Sky tells the story of the universe on a human scale, and the result is out of this world.
Download or read book Hemlock written by Kathleen Peacock and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans of Maggie Stiefvater and the hit television show True Blood will flock to this first book in the supernatural mystery series set in a town where werewolves live in plain sight. Mackenzie Dobson's life has been turned upside down since she vowed to hunt her best friend Amy's killer: a white werewolf. Lupine syndrome—also known as the werewolf virus—is on the rise across the country, and bloodlust is not easy to control. But it soon becomes clear that dangerous secrets are lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, Mac's hometown—and she is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her in grave danger. Kathleen Peacock's thrilling debut novel provides readers with a mystery that Kimberly Derting, author of The Body Finder, calls "clever and frightening," while Sophie Jordan, New York Times bestselling author of Firelight, raves: "Forget every werewolf book you've ever read. This one breaks the mold."
Download or read book The Paper Garden written by Molly Peacock and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life and accomplishments of septuagenarian artist Mary Delany, describing her invention of the art of collage late in life after two heart-breaking marriages, in an account that also evaluates the roles of her relationships with such figures as Jonathan Swift, the Duchess of Portland and King George III. 35,000 first printing.
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Nepal written by Dave Reed and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 633 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in ePub format. The Rough Guide to Nepal is the most passionate and knowledgeable guidebook to this inspiring country. It offers an insider's guide to Kathmandu, from its Tantric temples to its lively bar scene. It details all the finest Himalayan treks, with practical, up-to-date and expert advice on when and where to go, and what to take. It covers all the National Parks, offering advice and information on everything from tracking wildlife to hiring elephants. Dedicated chapters are devoted to mountain biking, white water rafting, and other adventure sports, and there is unrivaled detail on Buddhism, Hinduism, and the many ethnic groups that make Nepal a unique destination. For ex-pats and visitors alike, the advice on health and cultural etiquette is second to none. The Rough Guide to Nepal also contains scores of detailed maps that have been checked by hand on the ground, covering everything from Pokhara and the Chitwan National Park to the Everest Base Camp trek. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Nepal.
Download or read book Nepal written by Josie Elias and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Nepal. All books of the critically-acclaimed Cultures of the World® series ensure an immersive experience by offering vibrant photographs with descriptive nonfiction narratives, and interactive activities such as creating an authentic traditional dish from an easy-to-follow recipe. Copious maps and detailed timelines present the past and present of the country, while exploration of the art and architecture help your readers to understand why diversity is the spice of Life.
Download or read book Where the Blue Begins written by Christopher Morley and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Necromancers written by Robert Hugh Benson and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Trial of Reuben Crandall, M.D." is a book about one of the most important court trials which boosted the abolitionist moods in the United States. Reuben Crandall was a physician arrested in Washington, D.C., on August 10, 1835, on charges of "inciting slaves and free blacks to revolt." Although a jury found him innocent of all charges, he was still imprisoned, which led to increased support for abolitionism.
Download or read book Where the Blue Begins written by Christopher Morley and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Where the Blue Begins' by Christopher Morley takes readers on a remarkable journey alongside Mr. Gissing, an extraordinary dog, as he embarks on a soul-stirring quest for truth, divinity, and the profound purpose of existence. This tale transcends mere storytelling, weaving together elements of philosophy, religion, humor, and profound insights.
