To Touch the Stars
To Touch the Stars

Author: Jessica Ruston

Publisher: Review

Published: 2010-11-11

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0755370333

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From the acclaimed author of Luxury, comes a journey into an extravagant world of wealth, glamour and secret scandals. Jessica Ruston's To Touch the Stars is the perfect read for fans of Tasmina Perry's The Pool House. 'The sort of book you never want to end. Intriguing, atmospheric and utterly mesmerising' - Penny Vincenzi Renowned for style, glamour and sophistication, Cavalley's creates the most luxurious millinery in the world. Talented and beautiful, Violet Cavalley has poured her heart and soul into building her multi-million-pound business and raising her three adored children. But behind the Cavalley family's gilded façade lies a streak of darkness. Darkness that now threatens to destroy them all... What readers are saying about Touch the Stars: 'Ruston creates a complete world of lavish luxury for the Cavalley's yet the secrets behind them were unguessable' 'The layers of the story have been carefully laid so that every revelation raises a further question' 'It will have you entranced until the last page'

Touch the Stars (The Keeping Secrets Series, Book 4)
Touch the Stars (The Keeping Secrets Series, Book 4)

Author: Pamela Browning

Publisher: ePublishing Works!

Published: 2013-06-20

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 1614174385

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High-wire walker Stephen Martinovic dreams of reuniting the Amazing Andrassys. But is he a fool for wanting to touch the stars with the beautiful Julie Andrassy? Julie vowed to never walk the wire again. She alone knows what really happened that night over the Superdome. Before love can become a dangerous balancing act, Julie reveals the secret in her heart. And waits for life to come crashing down around her. REVIEWS: "...characters are warm and human with unique personalities and endearing quirks." ~Romantic Times THE KEEPING SECRETS SERIES, in order Ever Since Eve Through Eyes of Love Sunshine and Shadows Touch the Stars THE BEACH BACHELORS SERIES, in order The Beach Bachelors Boxset (Sea of Gold, Touch of Gold, and Sands of Gold) Interior Designs Cherished Beginnings

Touch the Brightest Star
Touch the Brightest Star

Author: Christie Matheson

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

Published: 2015-05-26

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780062274472

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This interactive bedtime story proves nighttime isn't scary at all. The gentle journey from sunset to sunrise shows even the youngest children the magic of the nighttime sky—and lets them make magic happen! A companion to the popular and acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. What happens while you're sleeping? With lush, beautiful watercolors and cut-paper collage, Christie Matheson reveals the magic of the nighttime sky, using the same kinds of toddler-perfect interactive elements as her acclaimed Tap the Magic Tree. Wave good-bye to the sun, gently press the firefly, make a wish on a star, rub the owls on their heads, and . . . shhhh. No two readings of this book will be the same. That along with the gentle, soothing rhythm, makes Touch the Brightest Star a bedtime winner—no matter how many times you and your child read it. “This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the very youngest children, who will also enjoy its imagination-fueled and child-powered interactivity.”—The Horn Book

Touch, second edition
Touch, second edition

Author: Tiffany Field

Publisher: MIT Press

Published: 2014-10-10

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 026252659X

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Why we need a daily dose of touch: an investigation of the effects of touch on our physical and mental well-being. Although the therapeutic benefits of touch have become increasingly clear, American society, claims Tiffany Field, is dangerously touch-deprived. Many schools have “no touch” policies; the isolating effects of Internet-driven work and life can leave us hungry for tactile experience. In this book Field explains why we may need a daily dose of touch. The first sensory input in life comes from the sense of touch while a baby is still in the womb, and touch continues to be the primary means of learning about the world throughout infancy and well into childhood. Touch is critical, too, for adults' physical and mental health. Field describes studies showing that touch therapy can benefit everyone, from premature infants to children with asthma to patients with conditions that range from cancer to eating disorders. This second edition of Touch, revised and updated with the latest research, reports on new studies that show the role of touch in early development, in communication (including the reading of others' emotions), in personal relationships, and even in sports. It describes the physiological and biological effects of touch, including areas of the brain affected by touch, and the effects of massage therapy on prematurity, attentiveness, depression, pain, and immune functions. Touch has been shown to have positive effects on growth, brain waves, breathing, and heart rate, and to decrease stress and anxiety. As Field makes clear, we enforce our society's touch taboo at our peril.

Heaven's Touch
Heaven's Touch

Author: James B. Kaler

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2009-08-09

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0691129460

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"As you gaze into the starry sky, you might feel isolated from the Universe around you - but you're not. This book reveals the startling ways life on Earth is touched by our cosmic environment, and demonstrates why without such contact, life itself wouldn't be possible." "Heaven's Touch embarks on an unforgettable journey across the cosmos, beginning in near space with a look at the gentle ebb and flow of lunar and solar tides. Acclaimed astronomer James Kaler describes their subtle effects on our world and also explores the Sun's more potent influences, such as solar storms that cause auroras, give comets their tails, and knock out power grids on Earth. He ventures across the Solar System to consider how the planets can act to produce climate change, even global disaster. Kaler shows how Jupiter's gravity can throw asteroids toward potentially devastating collision with Earth, and how even our whole Galaxy might hurl comet storms at us. He then takes us into deepest space to describe the cosmic rays launched at us from exploding stars, and considers not just how these exploders might harm us, but how they also join together in the creation of stars and how they serve to populate the Universe with the very building blocks of life." --Book Jacket.

The Touch Book
The Touch Book

Author: Nicola Edwards

Publisher: Tiger Tales

Published: 2021-03-23

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13: 1680106562

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Inspired by the Montessori method of education this tactile book of textures engages children with the natural world through touch and encourages children to interact imaginatively with their environment. In this touch and feel book of textures, children can squish the sea sponge, scrape the rough tree bark, and touch the sheep's fluffy fleece while learning about the natural world around them. My World is an engaging series inspired by the Montessori method of education where each title features hands-on, practical learning. Enthusiastic young learners can explore many exciting topics presented in creative, unique formats.

Feed Matisse's Fish
Feed Matisse's Fish

Author: Julie Appel

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9781402735684

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Invites young readers to touch twentieth-century paintings, including Matisse's "Goldfish," Grant Wood's "American Gothic," and Chagall's "Birthday." On board pages.

Look to the Stars
Look to the Stars

Author: Buzz Aldrin

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-05-14

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0399247211

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Buzz Aldrin takes readers on a journey through the history of space exploration. As one of a handful of astronauts to have walked on the moon, Buzz Aldrin has a unique perspective of space. And he serves as an amazing guide as he introduces us to the pioneers of space. From Copernicus to the Wright brothers, from the Apollo program to dreams of future travel, he reminds us that mankind has always looked to the stars. Buzz's informative, kid-friendly text is paired with beautifully detailed illustrations by renowned illustrator Wendell Minor, and offers the perfect introduction to everything space related, including the development of the first rockets, America?s space race with Russia, details of all the Apollo missions, and the space station. Aldrin and Minor collaborated on the bestselling Reaching for the Moon and now they reach beyond that book to give young readers a concise look at the whole history of space exploration. Each spread provides a wonderful jumping-off point for young readers, and will no doubt inspire them to look to the stars themselves.

Eyes that Speak to the Stars
Eyes that Speak to the Stars

Author: Joanna Ho

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781955675581

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A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend's drawing of them. After talking to his father, the boy realizes that his eyes rise to the skies and speak to the stars, shine like sunlit rays, and glimpse trails of light from those who came before-in fact, his eyes are like his father's, his agong's, and his little brother's, and they are visionary. Inspired by the men in his family, he recognizes his own power and strength from within. This extraordinary picture book redefines what it means to be truly you.

Krazydad Two Not Touch Volume 1: 360 Star Battle Puzzles to Preserve Your Sanity in These Trying Times
Krazydad Two Not Touch Volume 1: 360 Star Battle Puzzles to Preserve Your Sanity in These Trying Times

Author: Jim Bumgardner

Publisher: Krazydad Two Not Touch

Published: 2020-07-27

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 9781946855367

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From krazydad, constructor of the wildly popular and addictive puzzles published in The New York Times as Two Not Touch, here are 360 of your favorite Star Battle puzzles. These puzzles will provide a healthy diversion for you in these challenging times, and help you make it to the other side with your sanity intact! Includes an instructive and pithy tutorial.