Constellation

The stars and constellations are among the few remaining objects that appear to us just as they appeared to our distant ancestors. From anywhere on Earth, a person may view the celestial panorama simply by stepping outside at night and gazing upward. This nonfiction narrative presents the tales of the 48 classical constellations, compiled from literature spanning a thousand years from Homer to Claudius Ptolemy. These age-old tales have captured the human imagination from ancient times to the present.

Indy Jackson is a stubborn space pirate with two goals in life: keep her father's underground operation alive and hunt down his murderer. When Indy is framed for an alien massacre, she is forced to go on the run to clear her name and attempt something dozens of professionals before her have failed to achieve: find Constellation, the Sector's fabled battlecruiser. Believed to be destroyed in the last Great War, Constellation is the only warship capable of defending the Sector against its mightiest enemy, the Blood Empire.

Tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time. Space opera and romance on a grand scale in a galaxy full of interstellar trading clans.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the night sky, sharing the fascinating stories behind Orion, Taurus, and other constellations. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have told stories about the stars--tales of brave heroes, mysterious monsters, faithful friends, and epic journeys.

Constellations are countless tales enshrined in the sky; they tell us of gods, heroes and symbols dear to ancient peoples. The first zodiac dates back to the time of Sumerians and Babylonians, but the stars were also of great importance to the Egyptians, Indians, Chinese and, not least, the Greeks. For our ancestors, the night sky became a big book overflowing with incredible adventures: let's discover them together! Meet Myths collection offers simple and compelling books to discover mythology from all over the world. Suggested age: 12 years or more About the author: Mila Fois dedicated ...

Anthony Marra transports us to a snow-covered village in Chechnya, where eight-year-old Havaa watches from the woods as Russian soldiers abduct her father in the middle of the night, accusing him of aiding Chechen rebels. Across the road their lifelong neighbor and family friend Akhmed has also been watching, fearing the worst when the soldiers set fire to Havaa’s house. But when he finds her hiding in the forest with a strange blue suitcase, he makes a decision that will forever change their lives. He will seek refuge at the abandoned hospital where the sole remaining doctor, Sonja Rabina, treats the wounded.

Did you know there are 88 constellations in the night sky? Which one looks like a hunter? Find out more in Constellations.

He was the highly decorated Battle Commander who won the Slave War. Power hungry bureaucrats want him dead. They didn’t send enough ships… The Slave War lasted a thousand years. Oman Lim destroyed the enemy with uncanny skill and battlefield ingenuity. Now, power hungry bureaucrats are afraid he will interfere with their arrogant pursuit of greed, power and control. Sending him on a death mission was easy. Having him die there? Not so... His keen and unconventional battle tactics make it difficult to kill him at every turn. They were fearful of his skill and ability. They had a right to...

Independent Baptist Pastor Duncan N. deWatters guides the reader through the Scripture, showing how God used specific stars in the heavens as markers and prophecy to exalt His Son, Jesus Christ and predict His birth and, ultimately, His return for His People. In a day when new "prophets" are appearing every year, saying the Lord is here, or the Lord is there, Pastor deWatters goes to the Old Book and shows the Christian reader how to discern what is Scriptural and what is nonsense in "End Times" ministries.

Novalise has until the end of Midsummer to marry, but when fate binds her to a male who wants nothing to do with her, she finds herself uncertain of what to do—choose a husband on her own or let her brother decide for her. When a notorious assassin arrives with a tempting solution to her problem, Novalise strikes a bargain in hopes of winning her mate's heart.

In the night sky of the Planet Jarufan, there is a constellation known as the Warrior. One star in particular is sacred to the Jarufani people. It is the centerpiece of the most significant prophecy in their religion. Humans know this star as Earth’s Sun. The United Earth Alliance and the Jarufani Commonwealth remain in a cold war and skirmishes are becoming more and more frequent. The Planet Placido has become the main hub for criminals and spies going back and forth between UEA and Jarufani territory.

A primer on the Family Constellations philosophy and its core principles that will inspire and empower listeners to take ownership of their lives.

Are you passionate about building thriving and inclusive communities? Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of people around you? Look no further than "Community Development Frameworks: Building Thriving and Inclusive Communities." This comprehensive guide is specifically crafted for individuals actively involved in community development and planning, regardless of their level of experience. Whether you are a beginner or an expert in leading groups, this book offers practical insights and frameworks that can be readily applied to your own community development projects. The ...

Dream Constellation is an all-night-long soundscape created by sound therapy composer Rich Lucano. Composed to cocoon you in ambient soundscapes and gentle orchestral waves, specially designed to help you relax, fall asleep and stay asleep. Press play to take a gentle sonic journey through the stars.

We treat the body as an afterthought, until it no longer can be. Until the pain or the pleasure is too great. Sinéad Gleeson's life has been marked by terrible illness, including leukemia and debilitating arthritis. As a child, she bathed in the springs of Lourdes, ever hopeful that her body would cooperate, ever looking forward to the day when she could take her body for granted. But just as she turns inward to explore her own pain, and then the marvel of recovery, and then the arrival of her greatest joys—falling in love, becoming a mother—she turns her gaze outward.

Ever since her troubled mother abandoned her, Trix McCabe has preferred to stay on the move. But when she lands with her long-lost relatives, she finds out that the McCabe women have talents like her own that defy explanation: pies that cure all ills, palm-reading that never misses the mark, knowledge of secrets that have never been told. Before long, Trix feels like she might finally have found somewhere she belongs. But when her past comes back to haunt her, she’ll have to decide whether to take a chance on this new life...or keep running from the one she’s always known.

Thirty-three shorter tales of the Liaden Universe® brought together for the first time in two mega-volumes. Seventeen tales to start with in Volume One! The nationally bestselling Liaden Universe® novels are treasured by space opera aficionados for their wit, world-building, strong characterizations, tender romance, and edge-of-the-chair action.

En este libro la doctora Ingala Robl aborda el tema de las constelaciones familiares, ahora con un enfoque especial en la pareja. Éste es un libro sanador y esperanzador, tanto para aquellos que tienen problemas con su pareja, como para aquellos que siguen solos y necesitan saber qué es lo que deben trabajar para encontrar a ese alguien que están buscando.

Five years after the Kinjal incident, the United Earth Alliance and the Jarufani Commonwealth are still recovering from their heavy losses. In the aftermath, Laskvo terrorist groups have emerged from the fringes and are gaining momentum. In an effort to create a less volatile environment, the UEA is sending a delegation to the Planet Shakar to try and win over a long time ally of the Jarufani. They are also sending an expeditionary group to a remote planet in an attempt to unlock ancient secrets that could change the balance of power in the galaxy. Veteran operative Conrad R.

Con ayuda de las constelaciones familiares, Ingala Robl revela aquello que obstaculiza la prosperidad y presenta una solución. Ya sea que se trate de un negocio individual, familiar o una gran empresa, este libro ayuda a relacionar nuestra profesión con nuestra vocación o misión en la vida, a mejorar su calidad para alcanzar el bienestar físico y emocional, y a encontrar la unión entre las dos. El éxito financiero no siempre es resultado de trabajar arduamente. Hay personas capaces de generar prosperidad con un mínimo esfuerzo, mientras que otras nunca lo consiguen.