Download or read book Snake Surprise written by JE Fison and published by Ford Street Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-07 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a boat is close to crashing into the yacht that is Mimi's home, the kids head out in a dinghy to avert disaster. They find that the boat's driver - rather than being a ghost - has been poisoned. And Jack, Lachlan and Mimi are off on an adventure that they never saw coming, involving saving koalas, seeing pet snakes and the promise of a lifetime of pancakes.
Download or read book Secrets of Snakes written by David A. Steen and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-23 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals. From giant rattlesnakes to mating dances, there are dozens of myths and misconceptions about snakes. In Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths, wildlife biologist David Steen tackles the most frequently asked questions and clears up prevailing myths. In a conversational style with a bit of humor, Steen presents the relevant biology and natural history of snakes, making the latest scientific research accessible to a general audience. When addressing myths about snakes, he explains how researchers use the scientific method to explain which parts of the myth are biologically plausible and which are not. Steen also takes a close look at conventional wisdom and common advice about snakes. For example, people are told they can distinguish coralsnakes from non-venomous mimics by remembering the rhyme, “red on black, friend of Jack, red on yellow, kill a fellow,” but this tip is only relevant to coralsnakes and two mimics living in the southeastern United States, and it does not always work with other species or in other countries. Enhanced by more than 100 stunning color photographs and three original drawings, Secrets of Snakes: The Science beyond the Myths encourages readers to learn about the snakes around them and introduces them to how scientists use the scientific method and critical thinking to learn about the natural world. Number Sixty-one: W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series
Download or read book Surprise Me written by Sophie Kinsella and published by Dial Press. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes a witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most “Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.”—Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your Lover After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and they communicate so seamlessly they finish each other’s sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it’s casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years . . . and panic sets in. They decide to bring surprises into their marriage to keep it fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me—from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to sexy photo shoots—mishaps arise, with disastrous and comical results. Gradually, surprises turn to shocking truths. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other at all. With a colorful cast of eccentric characters, razor-sharp observations, and her signature wit and charm, Sophie Kinsella presents a humorous yet moving portrait of a marriage—its intricacies, comforts, and complications. Surprise Me reveals that hidden layers in a close relationship are often yet to be discovered. Praise for Surprise Me “Genuinely funny.”—The New York Times Book Review “A delightful take on the mixed blessings of marital longevity.”—People “Unexpected and wholly satisfying.”—USA Today “In her signature fashion, Sophie Kinsella brings a cast of quirky, funny characters to this new work. [She] keeps the laughs coming. . . . Readers will follow the story with bated breath as the couple struggle to make their marriage right after everything they thought they knew about each other proves wrong.”—Library Journal “Heartfelt . . . What at first seems like a light novel about familiar woes turns into a deeper story about trust, family, and perception.”—Publishers Weekly “Winsome and zesty, Kinsella’s latest delivers all the hallmarks her many fans have come to expect.”—Booklist “Pure fun . . . a hilariously moving look at marriage and the power of mixing things up.”—Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Awesome Snake Science written by Cindy Blobaum and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cobras and copperheads to pythons and boas, all types of snakes are covered in this book of 40 science experiments, art projects, and games that help budding herpetologists gain a greater appreciation for these slithering reptiles. Activities include making foldable fangs to learn how snakes' teeth and jaws work together; simulating cytotoxic snake venom while making a tasty snack using an everyday enzyme found in pineapp≤ and mimicking the sound a rattlesnake makes using a rubber band, a paper clip, and an envelope. Engaging, simple, and safe experiments teach kids about the biology of snakes, such as how they use their tongues and nostrils to detect smells, how they are cold-blooded and sensitive to subtle changes in temperature, and how they can detect the slightest vibrations or tremors. Kids do not need a snake for any of the activities and will delight in all the strange snake facts and gross-out projects such as Snake Stink--where they create their own signature stink and test how well it repels potential predators. Did you know... Snakes do not need to be coiled to strike. They can strike from any position, even underwater! Cobras and coachwhips are two of the few snakes that can move in a straight line forward while keeping their upper body raised off the ground Snake venom can actually help humans too: a blood pressure medicine was developed from the venom of a Brazilian pit viper, and over 60 other treatments have been created from snake venoms
Download or read book Kuki Shuzo written by Michael F. Marra and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2004-04-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kuki Shûzô (1888–1941), one of Japan’s most original thinkers of the twentieth century, is best known for his interpretations of Western Continental philosophy. His works on and of poetry are less well known but equally illuminating. During his eight years studying in Europe in the 1920s, Kuki spent time in Paris, where he wrote several collections of poetry and many short poems in the tanka style. Included in this volume are these Paris poems as well as other verses that Kuki appended to a long essay on poetry, "Rhymes in Japanese Poetry," written in 1931. Included as well are translations of two of Kuki’s major critical essays on poetry, "The Genealogy of Feelings: A Guide to Poetry" (1938) and "The Metaphysics of Literature" (1940). Michael Marra, one of the West’s foremost authorities on modern Japanese aesthetics, prefaces his translations with an important essay that gives an account of the current state of Kuki studies in English and presents an intriguing and original interpretation of Kuki’s writings. Marra argues that there is an unresolved tension in Kuki’s thought between a desire to overcome the rigid schemes of metaphysics, garnered from his knowledge of French and German philosophy, on the one hand, and a constant hesitation to let those schemes go, which is expressed in his verse.
Download or read book America s Snake written by Ted Levin and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ominous rattle of the timber rattlesnake is a chilling shorthand for imminent danger, and a reminder of the countless ways that nature can suddenly snuff us out. Though they're found in thirty-one states, and near many major cities, in contemporary America timber rattlesnakes are creatures mostly of imagination and innate fear. Levin takes us from labs where the secrets of the snake's evolutionary history are being unlocked to far-flung habitats to explore the painful struggles involved in protecting and preserving its natural world.
Download or read book Her written by Eduardo D'Angel Vallecillo and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is for every woman in the world with no exceptions of color, shape, size, race, or religion, for every woman was created with the same love GodaEUR(tm)s love. I hope this book gives you a little bit of guidance, comfort, and a sprinkle of wisdom. You are wonderfully and perfectly made by the hand of God. aEURoeI praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full wellaEUR (Psalm 139:14). You are beautiful in His sight no man could add any value to you because you are worth far more than rubies. aEURoeShe is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with heraEUR (Proverbs 3:15). May the Lord enlighten your understanding to help you see how unique you were created to be. No matter what you might think of yourself nor what others might have said contrary to GodaEUR(tm)s Word, in all reality, you were created in GodaEUR(tm)s image. Believe only in what GodaEUR(tm)s Word says about you nothing else matters. Opinions of people could destroy and mislead you, but GodaEUR(tm)s Word is truth and will lead you to great victories and a beautiful future. Trust in GodaEUR(tm)s timing. Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NIV) says, aEURoeHe has made everything beautiful in its time.aEUR God desires to give you nothing but the best if you believe it declare these scriptures over yourself. Psalm 103:5 (NIV) says, aEURoeHe fills my life with good things.aEUR No matter what, trust God. Proverbs 3:5aEUR"6 (NIV) says, aEURoeTrust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight.aEUR People will let you down and disappoint you, but remember, God will never leave you; He will bless you if you walk hand in hand with Him. He loves you so much and desires an intimate relationship with you. The 1 Corinthians 1:9 (NIV) says, aEURoeGod, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.aEUR He is faithful!
Download or read book The Splendid Spotted Snake written by Alexander Wilensky and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-29 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s a marvel! Every time you turn the page the little snake grows bigger. And it’s a book that teaches colors: with every page his spots change color. Amazing! But how does it work??? Using a unique Magic Ribbon format invented by the authors, The Splendid Spotted Snake follows the adventures of a little spotted snake made out of sturdy, polka-dotted cloth ribbon. When Yellow Snake was born, he had bright red spots. But then he grew . . . His new spots were blue. Not only does the little snake double in size, his spots also change color! Red to blue to purple to orange and more, it’s an enchanting lesson in learning colors. And for little kids and parents alike, a true page-turner—because with every turn of the page the little snake grows and changes. And look for it: a wonderful, gratifying surprise ending.
Download or read book Mother s Day Surprise written by Stephen Krensky and published by Marshall Cavendish. This book was released on 2010 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A snake dreams up an unusual Mothers Day gift
Download or read book Puzzlements Predicaments of the Bible written by Howard Books and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-08-19 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a new world of biblical adventure and excitement through this entertaining collection of stories. There are many trivia games in society today -- from radio programs and board games to online quizzes and contests. People love those little-known facts that most of the time escape our attention. Puzzlements & Predicaments of the Bible takes great truths of Scripture and translates them into easily learned tidbits of information in an innovative manner. This book will keep readers wanting more as they cover sections, such as "Curious Crimes," "Baffling Behavior," "Sinister Schemes," "Momentous Miracles," and "Exceptional Escapes," as well as chapters titled "The Night Stalker," "A Donkey's Tale," "Dead Man Walking," "Grapes of Wrath," and "A Wife Unmourned." Riveting and compelling, these tales will entertain and inform without fail. Puzzlements & Predicaments of the Bible's fresh approach to the Bible reveals a variety of facts and stories that will have the words jumping off the page, alternately surprising and sobering readers as they are brought to a better understanding of God's Word.
Download or read book Down the Line written by Michael Panckridge and published by Ford Street Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Calibri} Mitchell Grady has done it again. He is the Legend of Cricket. Surely Travis Fisk, the school thug who’ll do whatever it takes to win, won’t let him win three events in a row. What will he try this time? For the first time Mitch and Luci are pitted directly against their friends. It’s one thing to play your enemies and win, but how does it feel to beat your friends? It’s not all fair play when the stakes are high.
Download or read book The Thirty Six Stratagems written by Junfu Dai and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Thirty-Six Stratagems is a widely known book in China that is a concise summary of military tactics and strategies. By illustrating tactics used in warfare with examples from Go games, Dai Junfu shows, that many of these ideas can also be found in the game of Go. Dai Junfu chose board positions from his own games played against top European players, as well as top professional games from Asia and Europe. The Thirty-Six Stratagems was published as a series in the European Go Journal and was highly appreciated by its readers, many of whom considered it their favourite chapter. This book provides a broad panoramic view of the rich history of Chinese warfare. The reader gains an insight in the higher levels of Go fighting while learning about the traditional Chinese culture and oriental thought.
Download or read book Kristo written by Andrew Datsiouk and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2011-01-06 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three hundred years ago, a bloodthirsty and power-hungry leader came to power. He was called Dezmortthe head of a merciless army of rats who devoured and destroyed every new civilization they could find. One such civilization was known as Kretonia, with its residents called the Burning Tails. True to character, Dezmort conquered this peaceful city and exiled its population. The Burning Tails were sent underground, beneath a mountain. If they attempted escape, they would be killed. To avoid extinction, the Burning Tail race made do with what they had beneath the mountain. Years passed, and soon the Burning Tails built a successful society, beyond the reach of the sun. They multiplied and were fruitful for decades, until even the elders forgot about the world above. Now, a young Burning Tail named Kristo grows curious about the world beyond the borders of his underground home. Kristo will unknowingly change his civilization forever, escaping the darkness and stepping into the light. But are the Burning Tails ready to return to the surface? And what of Dezmorts army of rats? Do they still stand outside, waiting to crush the beautiful Burning Tails? It will take bravery to escape the mountain prison, and young Kristo might be the one to do it.
Download or read book God And Bible written by Antony F. Campbell, SJ and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Better Past written by Lynn Dawson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lynn Edward Dawson's book is a true saga of the dauntless men and women of the Dugger Family. Through hard work and perseverance they prevailed over the hardship and challenges of their raw new land. Every person and event in this broad book is drawn from actual history and woven into the powerful story that was America's westward expansion.
Download or read book Black Snake s Crazy Love written by Liu ShaoBai and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 1115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Siro is an ink snake that is trying to climb from three thousand to four thousand years heroine cold tea is a kind of higher harmfulness in human when a day is not afraid of ground not afraid of modern black female meet a don t know what to call the mouth under the mercy ink snake elder brother will how when a cold-blooded selfish self-confessed world the worst inksnake brother meet a more than he also mad also proud of the black woman human what will happen
Download or read book Emotion Theory The Routledge Comprehensive Guide written by Andrea Scarantino and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 1011 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide is the first interdisciplinary reference resource which authoritatively takes stock of the progress made both in the philosophy of emotions and in affective science from Ancient Greece to today. A two-volume landmark publication, it provides an overview of emotion theory unrivaled in terms of its comprehensiveness, accessibility and systematicity. Comprising 62 chapters by 101 leading emotion theorists in philosophy, classics, psychology, biology, psychiatry, neuroscience and sociology, the collection is organized as follows: Volume I: Part I: History of Emotion Theory (10 chapters) Part II: Contemporary Theories of Emotions (10 chapters) Part III: The Elements of Emotion Theory (7 chapters) Volume II: Part IV: Nature and Functions of 35 Specific Emotions (22 chapters) Part V: Challenges Facing Emotion Theory (13 chapters) Special Elicitors of Emotions Emotions and Their Relations to Other Elements of Mental Architecture Emotions in Children, Animals and Groups Normative Aspects of Emotions Most of the major themes of contemporary emotion theory are covered in their historical, philosophical, and scientific dimensions. This collection will be essential reading for students and researchers in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, sociology, anthropology, political science, and history for decades to come.
