The clouds will put on a pageant for you with their ever-changing shapes and sizes. This book reveals some fascinating science behind these beautiful displays.
In the future, the world is in peril. Global warming has taken its toll, deforestation has wiped out too many forests and there’s worse yet to come. Earth is on its last legs, and the Cloud Watchers of old have disappeared into legacy. Deep in the forest, two environmentally conscious runaways live off grid to do their bit to save the planet. Up in the clouds, the floating airship The Cloud Lab watches over the Earth as best they can. A steamship captain, an old Cloud Watcher, workers in Kew Gardens, and more all watch and wonder what will be the final straw that tips the Earth into chaos. When the Anti-Environmental League forms, an unexpected revolt sets events into motion that cannot be undone. Difficult challenges arise that might just be the planet’s ultimate downfall – unless the world’s population can be roused to save itself.
Britain's countryside offers a host of varied habitats for the walker, the amateur naturalist and the family in search of entertainment for children. This brand new collection of reflections on and activities to do in the countryside from an author passionate about reconnecting both children and adults with nature offers ideas for a range of activities all of which will enhance the reader's enjoyment of and engagement with, the natural world. You'll learn how to watch 'mad' March hares – and whether their boxing matches are for real. You'll discover the best places to see butterflies and how to encourage them in your own garden. Find out how to navigate using just the sun and stars, and the best places to run wild in the country. And take part in some ancient and often inexplicable country rituals including cheese rolling, maypole dancing and wassailing. All the activities are tried and tested by the author and her family and illustrated with stunning photos from their many expeditions. Perfect for adults and children who enjoy climbing, investigating, den building, camping and generally having adventures and new experiences, this book will encourage readers to have fun with nature.
Hundreds of proven hands-on activities, carefully outlined and using inexpensive materials, emphasize learning by doing, encourage creativity, and afford opportunities to develop responsibility. Organized into 19 thematic units (from "Marvelous Me" to "Summertime and the Sun") and correlated to the school-year calendar, the activities cover key curriculum areas such as language arts, math, and science; they also involve art, music, cooking, movement, block play, and role plays. Jargon-free and clearly written, the book is also a great resource for parents. Grades preK-K. 302 pages. Good Year Books. Second Edition.
Inner divinity is the spirit you were born with. It underlies who you are today. By rediscovering your inner divinity, you hold the key to bringing balance, healing, and joy into your life. Author Mara Bishop, an intuitive and shamanic practitioner, shares much of the wisdom she's conveyed to clients over the past decade. Inner Divinity contains seven sections that contain exercises for using the concepts practically. Each section covers an area of life where you will benefit by engaging your sacred intelligence: your relationship with yourself, with other people, and with your environment, your intuition, your spiritual support, your health, and your future. Truly believing and understanding your divine nature is an ongoing process. Inner Divinity shares the personal story and realistic practices of one woman who, through discovering her inner divinity, found peace, power, and a life she loves.
You don't have to climb Mt. Everest or go bungee jumping to be adventurous and full of life. Just by waking up to being alive, breaking old patterns of behavior, trying something new, sharing yourself and expressing yourself fully, you can transform your life into an exciting, fulfilling adventure, each and every day. Hundreds of simple exercises and activities help you find the joy and liveliness in every realm of your life. From health and fitness to relationships, career, home life and your love life, let the adventures begin! -- Take a deep breath just outside your door. What is the smell of the season? If you live in a crowded city, drive out of town to the woods and take your nose for a walk. -- Take your taste buds on an adventure. Instead of the same old supermarket, visit a different one and sample an assortment of unfamiliar foods. -- You don't need to travel overseas to enjoy the experience of your country of choice; take an international food vacation instead. -- Buy breakfast, lunch and dinner at a Japanese market. Visit the German butcher and ask him what he would suggest for dinner. -- Get fresh pasta at an Italian market. Buy a cookbook and learn Hungarian cooking.