Download or read book The Light in the Dark written by Horatio Clare and published by Elliott & Thompson. This book was released on 2020-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As November stubs out the glow of autumn and the days tighten into shorter hours, winter's occupation begins. Preparing for winter has its own rhythms, as old as our exchanges with the land. Of all the seasons, it draws us together. But winter can be tough. It is a time of introspection, of looking inwards. Seasonal sadness; winter blues; depression--such feelings are widespread in the darker months. But by looking outwards, by being in and observing nature, we can appreciate its rhythms. We can learn to see and celebrate winter in all its shadows and lights. In this moving and lyrical evocation of a British winter and the feelings it inspires, Horatio Clare raises a torch against the darkness, illuminating the blackest corners of the season, and delving into memory and myth to explore the powerful hold that winter has on us. By learning to see, we can find the magic, the light that burns bright at the heart of winter: spring will come again.

Download or read book Winter Lights written by Anna Grossnickle Hines and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rich, luminous fabrics. Eleven miles of thread. An uncountable number of stitches. Clear, sparkling words. With these ingredients Anna Grossnickle Hines celebrates the lights that brighten the darkest season of our year. In poems and quilts she captures each heartening glow and flicker, from the moon and aurora borealis to the holiday lights of Santa Lucia, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Chinese New Year to one lone candle and a hidden flashlight in the deep, dark night.

Download or read book Dark Winter written by John L. Casey and published by Humanix Books. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change has been a perplexing problem for years. In Dark Winter, author John L. Casey, a former White House national space policy advisor, NASA headquarters consultant, and space shuttle engineer tells the truth about ominous changes taking place in the climate and the Sun. Casey’s research into the Sun’s activity, which began almost a decade ago, resulted in discovery of a solar cycle that is now reversing from its global warming phase to that of dangerous global cooling for the next thirty years or more. This new cold climate will dramatically impact the world’s citizens. In Dark Winter, he provides evidence of the following: The end of global warming The beginning of a “solar hibernation,” a historic reduction in the energy output of the Sun A long-term drop in Earth’s temperatures The start of the next climate change to decades of dangerously cold weather The high probability of record earthquakes and volcanic eruptions A sobering look at Earth’s future, Dark Winter predicts worldwide, crop-destroying cold; food shortages and riots in the United States and abroad; significant global loss of life; and social, political, and economic upheaval.

Download or read book In the Winter Dark written by Tim Winton and published by Penguin Group Australia. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim Winton's classic novella about the insidious grip of fear. In the Winter Dark is spellbinding. Night falls. In a lonely valley called the Sink, four people prepare for a quiet evening. Then in his orchard, Murray Jaccob sees a moving shadow. Across the swamp, his neighbour Ronnie watches her lover leave and feels her baby roll inside her. And on the verandah of the Stubbses' house, a small dog is torn screaming from its leash by something unseen. Nothing will ever be the same again. ‘Hair-raising vision . . . the pulse quickens, the spine chills.’ Weekend Australian 'A brooding story . . . tense and intense, at once a suspense thriller and a moral fable of a creature flung up from the deepest recesses of the mind . . . Like black glass, the novel throws back reflections of our own image.' The Age ‘This is Winton at his most disciplined, most distilled – it’s an unforgettable story, told with the simplicity that only a consummate artist can achieve.’ Sun Herald ‘You won’t be able to put it down.’ The Advertiser (Adelaide)

Download or read book Our Story Begins written by Tobias Wolff and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2009-04-07 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of stories—twenty-one classics followed by ten potent new stories—displays Tobias Wolff's exquisite gifts over a quarter century.

Download or read book The Shortest Day written by Susan Cooper and published by Candlewick. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this seasonal treasure, Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper’s beloved poem heralds the winter solstice, illuminated by Caldecott Honoree Carson Ellis’s strikingly resonant illustrations. So the shortest day came, and the year died . . . As the sun set on the shortest day of the year, early people would gather to prepare for the long night ahead. They built fires and lit candles. They played music, bringing their own light to the darkness, while wondering if the sun would ever rise again. Written for a theatrical production that has become a ritual in itself, Susan Cooper’s poem "The Shortest Day" captures the magic behind the returning of the light, the yearning for traditions that connect us with generations that have gone before — and the hope for peace that we carry into the future. Richly illustrated by Carson Ellis with a universality that spans the centuries, this beautiful book evokes the joy and community found in the ongoing mystery of life when we celebrate light, thankfulness, and festivity at a time of rebirth. Welcome Yule!

Download or read book Once Upon a Winter Solstice written by Karma Cloud and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once Upon a Winter Solstice is an instant classic for a new generation of Earth Centered families and children longing to reconnect with the cycles of Life. It is a tale of Dark and Light, Day and Night, Death and Rebirth that teaches readers about the seasons, solstices and equinoxes. It reminds children that Life is a process and the process is the purpose. It helps all to remember to slow down and celebrate the sacredness of Earth's cycles through both the Darkness and the Light along the journey of becoming one's Self deeply connected to our Source, Mother Earth.

Download or read book Pieces written by Anna Grossnickle Hines and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003-08-05 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pieces of the seasons appear and disappear in a patchwork pattern making up a year.

Download or read book The Dark Winter written by Flint Maxwell and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-29 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you survive the cold?After the initial series of summer blizzards, the snowfall has decreased, but the temperatures continue to drop, the icy wind still blows, and with each passing day, the darkness lasts longer and longer.It is in the darkness the monsters thrive.Confined to the lake house and having no communication with the outside world, Grady and the others live every day in fear, questioning what the future holds. Will the snow melt? Will the sun ever rise? Can the wraiths be defeated?But as the days turn to weeks, no answers come.Soon, the survivors' supplies lessen, and rather they're ready to or not, they must venture out into the snowy wasteland.They must fight.That is, if they want to continue to survive.Follow Grady, Stone, Eleanor, Mikey, and Helga in the terrifying second book of the WHITEOUT series!

Download or read book Silent Sparks written by Sara Lewis and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative, entertaining, and beautifully illustrated look at the beloved firefly For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways—and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list. A passionate exploration of one of the world's most charismatic and admired insects, Silent Sparks will inspire us to reconnect with the natural world.

Download or read book Winter s Darkness written by Reto Koller and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-27 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After her mother's death Emily Dahl and her father move to a remote corner of Northern Norway. Devastated by grief, the darkness and cold in this secluded part of the world put Emily's nerves to the test. One day she explores an old, abandoned house where she finds a diary. Curious, she starts reading, only to soon discover the incredible story of a little girl named Mari. Every page uncovers more of Mari's tragic life. Emily wants to find out about Mari so she turns to her neighbor, Loar. From him she learns that Mari vanished without trace twenty years ago. With the help of the diary Emily tries to get to the bottom of Mari's secret, until one day she finds herself face to face with a girl in a white nightgown who claims that her name is Mari.

Download or read book Winter Dark written by Alex Callister and published by Bookouture. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She thought she was finally safe. She was wrong. ‘Wow! Double wow!! Triple wow!!!... in my top books for 2020.’ B for Book Review ***** ‘I could not put it down!’ Goodreads reviewer ***** ‘Nail-biting.’ Goodreads reviewer ***** ‘I didn't get a chance to breathe.’ Goodreads reviewer ***** The #1 Bestselling Audible Thriller of the Year. A desperate girl held captive somewhere in the city, her liquid brown eyes pleading with the camera as the clock tick-tick-ticks down. An agent with a broken past, who has seen what happens when the counter hits zero. It took the last one three days to die while the world watched. This killer is never late, and he never breaks his promises. But how do you catch someone who could be anyone – who only speaks through the eyes of his terrified victims and never leaves a trace? To catch a killer with no face, you have to become faceless yourself… A pulse-racing thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. For fans of Sandra Brown, Willow Rose and Mary Burton. Please note: this book contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Download or read book Running for the Hills written by Horatio Clare and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-03-11 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part adventure story, and part study of the natural world, this is an evocative and vividly written memoir of a childhood on a remote sheep farm in Wales.

Download or read book Wicked Deeds on a Winter s Night written by Kresley Cole and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grieving over the loss of his love, werewolf Bowen MacRieve enjoys a passionate encounter with his enemy, the witch Mariketa the Awaited, but when sinister forces threaten her life, Bowen must use all his skills to keep her alive.

Download or read book Intuitive Witchcraft written by Astrea Taylor and published by Llewellyn Publications. This book was released on 2020-04-08 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Astrea Taylor provides the tools and techniques you need to build your intuition and witchcraft together, uniting them in a practice that allows you to follow your heart and spirit. Featuring exercises, examples, activities, and rituals, this book helps you find your magical path--intuitively--based on personal experience. Celebrate the truth of who you are and embrace the wisdom of your inner voice with this inspiring guide. Beginners and advanced practitioners alike can use Intuitive Witchcraft to manifest their desires in an intuitive way and find greater energy and willpower to harness the enormous magical potential within. Featuring insights from some of the best writers, thinkers, and leaders in their fields, this book helps you become your most empowered self.

Download or read book Secrets of Winter written by Carron Brown and published by Ivy Kids. This book was released on 2017-08-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is hidden in the world around us? For ages 3 and up, the uniquely designed Shine-A-Light series of books uncovers the facts behind a diverse range of places and topics through hidden images that are revealed by light. First, view a full-colour scene and read about what is pictured - but what else is there? Shine a torch behind the page, or hold it up to the light, to reveal what is hidden. Turn the page to read fun facts about the hidden image in black and white. A world of surprises awaits! Meet some amazing animals and learn how they adapt to winter! From the bears in their lairs and the foxes in their dens, to the squirrels and birds in the treetops, discover nature's secrets about the animals and plants that live in and around a snow-covered forest. Then hold each page up to a bright light to reveal a hidden image! A wonderful first introduction to nature in winter with a unique design that adds a whole new dimension of enjoyment for children. A fun and innovative non-fiction title for your child's bookshelf. Other titles in the 'Shine-A-Light' series: Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Rainforest Shine-A-Light: Secrets of the Vegetable Garden Shine-A-Light: Secrets of our Earth

Download or read book Swan written by Mary Oliver and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-13 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widely regarded as the "rock star" of American poetry, Mary Oliver is a writer whose words have long had the power to move countless readers. Regularly topping the national poetry best-seller list and drawing thousands to her sold-out readings across the coutnry, Oliver is unparalleled in her impact. As noted in the Los Angeles Times, so many "go to her for solace, regeneration and inspiration" that it is not surprising Vice President Joe Biden chose to read one of her poems during the 9/11 remembrance at Ground Zero. Few poets express the complexities of human experience as skillfully as Mary Oliver. This volume, Oliver's twenty-first book of poetry, contains all new poems on her classic themes. Here, readers will find the deep spiritual sustenance that imbues her writing on nature, love, mortality, and grief. As always, Oliver is an accomplished guide to the rarest and most exquisite insights of the natural world. Ranking "among the finest poets the English language has ever produced," according to the Weekly Standard, Oliver offers us lyrics of great depth and beauty that continue her lifelong work of loving the world.