Adventures with the Wife in Space

Author: Neil Perryman
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780571298112
Category : Doctor Who (Television program : 1963-1989)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In January 2011, Neil Perryman set out on an insane quest to make his wife watch every episode of Doctor Who from the very beginning, even the ones that didn't exist anymore. In doing so, he accidentally created an Internet phenomenon, a blog called 'Adventures with the Wife in Space'. There were tears and laughter. This title goes behind the scenes of this wildly successful blog to tell the story of one fan's lifelong obsession with Doctor Who and his decision to share his passion with the woman he loves.

To the Moon!

Author: Jodie Shepherd
Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
ISBN: 1512425362
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
Neil's imagination takes him on a trip to the moon. Join him as he explores mountains and hills, spots a famous astronaut's footprints, and collects space rocks for his science project.

Hunt the Space-Witch!

Author: Robert Silverberg
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 150401426X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

Book Description
Space opera at its best—wild and fast and furious, as only Robert Silverberg could write it As a young man, Robert Silverberg was a science fiction prodigy, turning out top-flight stories in the blink of an eye. Though written quickly, Silverberg’s early prose already showed evidence of the literary and imaginative qualities that would make him a giant in the field. In “Slaves of the Star Giants,” electrician Lloyd Harkins finds himself transported from 1956 into a desolate far-future Earth ruled by monstrous aliens. And in the gripping title story, a spacer named Barsac risks his life and sanity to free a friend from the clutches of an evil cult—by joining the cult himself. Filled with slam-bang action and dazzling speculation, these seven novellas pay eloquent homage to the Golden Age of science fiction and anticipate the groundbreaking work that has become Silverberg’s legacy.

The Adventures of Nanny Piggins

Author: R. A. Spratt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316230987
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Three children and their hilariously subversive nanny pig embark on zany adventures in this award-winning middle grade debut illustrated by Caldecott winnter Dan Santat. The three Green children are cared for by a nanny pig. Yes, a pig--a fabulously sassy and impeccably dressed pig, as a matter of fact! With her insatiable urge to eat chocolate (and feed chocolate to everyone she loves), her high-flying spirit, and her unending sense of fun, Nanny Piggins takes Derrick, Samantha, and Michael on a year of surprises, yummy treats, and adventures they'll never forget. It's no surprise that Booklist proclaimed, "Mary Poppins, move over--or get shoved out of the way." Nanny Piggins is a refreshing and dynamic addition to favorite classic nannies: Amelia Bedelia, Mrs. Piggle Wiggle, and, of course, Mary Poppins. Read more books in the series: Nanny Piggins and the Wicked Plan and Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion.

Doodle Adventures: The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs!

Author: Mike Lowery
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761187197
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Draw your way through the story! Doodle Adventures: The Search for the Slimy Space Slugs! is a lighthearted fantasy where the reader first draws him- or herself into the story, and then continues by following prompts and adding more illustrations and doodles. Set in space, the book invites the reader to join Carl, a duck and member of a super-secret international group of explorers, on a journey in search of a very important grail-like object. The book is sturdy paper over board with beautiful cream paper—perfect for defacing! And by the end, the reader will have co-written a tale to return to again and again, and show off to family and friends.

Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine

Author: Alan P. Lightman
Publisher: Pantheon
ISBN: 1101871865
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
In this meditation on religion and science, Lightman explores the tension between our yearning for permanence and certainty, and the modern scientific discoveries that demonstrate the impermanent and uncertain nature of the world. As a physicist, he has always held a scientific view of the world. But one summer evening, while looking at the stars from a small boat at sea he was overcome by the sensation that he was merging with a grand and eternal unity, a hint of something absolute and immaterial. This is his exploration of these seemingly contradictory impulses, and the journey along the different paths of religion and science that become part of his quest. -- adapted from publisher info.

The Unwalled City

Author: Xu Xi
Publisher: Typhoon Media Ltd
ISBN: 988195343X
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Xu Xi, one of Hong Kong's preeminent novelists, examines the lives of four of the city's residents amid the tension and uncertainties leading up to the 1997 handover to China.

Adventures in the Skin Trade

Author: Dylan Thomas
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811202022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Thomas's unfinished novel of a Welsh boy's adventures in London is accompanied by twenty short stories.

The Sun Is a Compass

Author: Caroline Van Hemert
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
ISBN: 0316414433
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel

Adventures in Outer Space Film Guide

Author: Terry Rowan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329621719
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Movies that deal with adventures in outer space and beyond. The people who starred in and production personal on every level, who made these far out films possible. Star Trek and Star Wars sagas, with an extensive look at these science of heavenly bodoes and other interesting facts on rockets into space. Don.t forget the Aliens that are out there!