Download or read book A Very Short History of Life on Earth written by Henry Gee and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Royal Society's Science Book of the Year "[A]n exuberant romp through evolution, like a modern-day Willy Wonka of genetic space. Gee’s grand tour enthusiastically details the narrative underlying life’s erratic and often whimsical exploration of biological form and function.” —Adrian Woolfson, The Washington Post In the tradition of Richard Dawkins, Bill Bryson, and Simon Winchester—An entertaining and uniquely informed narration of Life's life story. In the beginning, Earth was an inhospitably alien place—in constant chemical flux, covered with churning seas, crafting its landscape through incessant volcanic eruptions. Amid all this tumult and disaster, life began. The earliest living things were no more than membranes stretched across microscopic gaps in rocks, where boiling hot jets of mineral-rich water gushed out from cracks in the ocean floor. Although these membranes were leaky, the environment within them became different from the raging maelstrom beyond. These havens of order slowly refined the generation of energy, using it to form membrane-bound bubbles that were mostly-faithful copies of their parents—a foamy lather of soap-bubble cells standing as tiny clenched fists, defiant against the lifeless world. Life on this planet has continued in much the same way for millennia, adapting to literally every conceivable setback that living organisms could encounter and thriving, from these humblest beginnings to the thrilling and unlikely story of ourselves. In A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth, Henry Gee zips through the last 4.6 billion years with infectious enthusiasm and intellectual rigor. Drawing on the very latest scientific understanding and writing in a clear, accessible style, he tells an enlightening tale of survival and persistence that illuminates the delicate balance within which life has always existed.

Download or read book Henry s Amazing Imagination written by Nancy L. Carlson and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Henry's imagination gets mixed up with the truth during show and tell, his teacher suggests that he write and illustrate his own stories.

Download or read book Henry s Amazing Machine written by Dayle Ann Dodds and published by Melanie Kroupa Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Henry finally finds a purpose for the "Incredible, Amazing Machine" that he built.

Download or read book Dust Grooves written by Eilon Paz and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

Download or read book One Little Bag An Amazing Journey written by Henry Cole and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An evocative wordless picture book that is a loving tribute to mindful living on our precious planet. * "Beautifully effective." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Deeply profound... compelling... emotionally resonant." -- School Library Journal, starred review* "Elevating the life of an ephemeral object to the time scale of love across generations." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review From a tall tree growing in the forest--to the checkout counter at the grocery store--one little bag finds its way into the hands of a young boy on the eve of his first day of school. And so begins an incredible journey of one little bag that is usedand reusedand reused again. In a three-generation family, the bag is transporter of objects and keeper of memories. And when Grandfather comes to the end of his life, the family finds a meaningful new way for the battered, but much-loved little bag to continue its journey in the circle of life.

Download or read book The Power of the Other written by Henry Cloud and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert on the psychology of leadership and the bestselling author of Integrity, Necessary Endings, and Boundaries For Leaders identifies the critical ingredient for personal and professional wellbeing. Most leadership coaching focuses on helping leaders build their skills and knowledge and close performance gaps. These are necessary, but not sufficient. Using evidence from neuroscience and his work with leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud shows that the best performers draw on another vital resource: personal and professional relationships that fuel growth and help them surpass current limits. Popular wisdom suggests that we should not allow others to have power over us, but the reality is that they do, for better or for worse. Consider the boss who diminishes you through cutting remarks versus one who challenges you to get better. Or the colleague who always seeks the limelight versus the one who gives you the confidence to finish a difficult project. Or the spouse who is honest and supportive versus the one who resents your success. No matter how talented, intelligent, or experienced, the greatest leaders share one commonality: the power of the others in their lives. Combining engaging case studies, persuasive findings from cutting-edge brain research, and examples from his consulting practice, Dr. Cloud argues that whether you’re a Navy SEAL or a corporate executive, outstanding performance depends on having the right kind of connections to fuel personal growth and minimize toxic associations and their effects. Presenting a dynamic model of the impact these different kinds of connections produce, Dr. Cloud shows readers how to get more from themselves by drawing on the strength and expertise of others. You don’t have a choice whether or not others have power in your life, but you can choose what kinds of relationships you want.

Download or read book A Friend for Henry written by Jenn Bailey and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Classroom Six, second left down the hall, Henry has been on the lookout for a friend. A friend who shares. A friend who listens. Maybe even a friend who likes things to stay the same and all in order, as Henry does. But on a day full of too close and too loud, when nothing seems to go right, will Henry ever find a friend—or will a friend find him? With insight and warmth, this heartfelt story from the perspective of a boy on the autism spectrum celebrates the everyday magic of friendship.

Download or read book Peace Dancer written by Roy Henry Vickers and published by Harbour Publishing. This book was released on 2016-05-28 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The children of the Tsimshian village of Kitkatla love to play at being hunters, eager for their turn to join the grown-ups. But when they capture and mistreat a crow, the Chief of the Heavens, angered at their disrespect, brings down a powerful storm. The rain floods the Earth and villagers have no choice but to abandon their homes and flee to their canoes. As the seas rise, the villagers tie themselves to the top of Anchor Mountain, where they pray for days on end and promise to teach their children to value all life. The storm stops and the waters recede. From that point on, the villagers appoint a chief to perform the Peace Dance at every potlatch and, with it, pass on the story of the flood and the importance of respect. With eighteen new illustrations from Roy Henry Vickers and exceptional narrative, Peace Dancer will delight readers of all ages and add to the collection of global flood stories.

Download or read book Greenwood Gone written by Sioux Roslawski and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Greenwood District, Oklahoma, 1921: Twelve-year-old Henry Simmons has lived his entire life in Greenwood, Oklahoma, a district north of Tulsa. He's loved by his parents and neighbors, annoyed by his little sister and protected by his community, full of hard-working, successful colored people like his mother and daddy. People call Greenwood "Black Wall Street," and Henry plans to grow up there until he becomes a famous writer or baseball player-or both. Sure, he's seen racism firsthand when he goes with his daddy to the white side of Tulsa. But for most of his life, as long as his friends and neighbors stay in Greenwood, the white residents of Tulsa don't cause too much trouble.Until May 31, 1921. That's the night Henry's life changed forever. His family's life changed forever. The entire town of Greenwood changed forever-all because 19-year-old Dick Rowland, a black shoeshiner working in Tulsa, is accused of assaulting a white, female elevator operator. That accusation and Dick's arrest turn into twelve hours of terror for Greenwood residents. And Henry and his family are right in the middle of the chaos.For these twelve hours, Henry, his mother, and his younger sister Livvie watch white men and women destroy their neighborhood while they miss Daddy, who went to help Dick. Sometimes, Henry, Mama, and Livvie hide; sometimes, they flee; and always, they are shocked by the terrifying behavior of their fellow human beings. Read Greenwood Gone: Henry's Story for Henry's account of one of the most horrible massacres in U.S. history-all because of hatred.Can love win even a small victory in the face of hate? Henry will find out. Please note: All of the author's proceeds from Greenwood Gone: Henry's Story will be donated to the city of Greenwood to be used in a way the residents feel is currently helpful. The publisher will also be making regular donations from the proceeds of the book.

Download or read book The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar written by Roald Dahl and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-05-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven superb short stories from the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is coming soon to Netflix! Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A clever mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins. "All the tales are entrancing inventions." —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book More Than Lust written by L.L. McLane and published by Author House. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More Than Lust lives up to its title with actually being more than lust. This book is more than the typical love story. It goes to the lives of a group of friends and through the years they grow apart. Friendships are tested, relationships are broken, and even siblings are grueling. Does happily ever after exist?

Download or read book Henry the Conqueror written by C. M. Huls and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hate grows in the bosom of a powerless boy for those who abused him and denied him the very thing he deserved. Betrayed by the very people he trusted, but now on his own, he survives them and anyone who dares cross blades with him, expressing the rage and madness that consumes him. But things will turn to an unexpected road that once seemed impossible and will shed peace into his life. Finally, someone will come to love him and give him what he has been looking for his whole life. But when events and people from his past come to haunt him, he has a decision to make and a lesson to learn.

Download or read book Andrew Henry s Meadow written by Doris Burn and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-07-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic reissued for a new generation Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's an inventor. But when Andrew Henry's family doesn't appreciate him or his inventions, he decides it's time to run away. Many children in the neighborhood feel the same way and follow him to his meadow, where he builds each of his friends a unique house of their very own. But in town the families miss their children and do everything they can to find them. And the kids realize that it feels a little lonely out in the meadow without their parents. Just as relevant today as it was in 1967, this is a heart-warming story about children who want to feel special and appreciated for who they are. With a new jacket and expanded trim size, Andrew Henry is ready to enchant the next generation of kids.

Download or read book The Great Henry Hopendower written by Justin Roberts and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Henry Hopendower, a young magician-in-training, sets off to find magic, thinking back on the helpful guidance of his grandpa.

Download or read book The Gioconda Smile written by Aldous Huxley and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Cowboy Deputy The Cowboy s Secret Twins written by Carla Cassidy and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COWBOY DEPUTY “There was something in that clearing.” An unknown darkness walks the streets of Black Rock. With a killer at large, Deputy Benjamin Grayson knows that an elderly man’s claims of a supernatural phenomenon won’t help matters. Yet what he doesn’t know is that summoning the man’s only relative will make her a target...one in need of his protection. Edie Burnett comes to the sleepy Kansas town for her grandfather’s sake—not to let down her guard for a handsome lawman. But Benjamin seems determined to prove that her hard-knock life has been void of friendship, passion and security for too long. She wants to be safe in his arms, but when danger closes in she may not get the chance.... THE COWBOY’S SECRET TWINS “Threaten me, but don’t dare threaten my sons.” One cold December night, Henry James Randolf III wanted to escape. His money, his heritage, his lonely life. But when the blizzard drove the sexy Melissa Monroe into his arms he made sure to avoid that trap, too. A year later, when she shows up at his Texas ranch with adorable twin boys, he can’t believe his eyes. The boys look just like him. Was their night of passion a premeditated snare or a Christmas surprise? But when shots ring out, his instincts take over. He’ll stop at nothing to keep Melissa and the boys safe. And he just may recognize where his true wealth lies, if it isn’t too late for them all.

Download or read book The Supervillain High Boxed Set written by Gerhard Gehrke and published by Lucas Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You thought starting at a new school was hard. For Brendan it meant a fresh start far away from his supervillain father. But Dutchman Springs Academy has its own secrets, and some of the students and staff are not what they seem. Now all in one volume, check out the complete first three novels in the hit Supervillain High Series. If you like dark YA adventures, you’ll love the tale of Brendan and his group of friends as they face down dangers within the walls of the school and from worlds beyond!