Star light, star bright, even dinosaurs say good night. And as they slowly fall asleep, dinosaurs don't make a peep.

The only thing we can be absolutely sure of is our own consciousness. But what is consciousness? Is it a property that is unique to humans or do we share it with other life forms? Or is the philosophical doctrine of panpsychism correct--are stars and the entire Universe conscious in some sense? Early chapters in this book examine the prehistory, mythology, and history of this topic. Arguments are presented from the viewpoints of shamans, philosophers, poets, quantum physicists, and novelists. A simple "toy" model of panpsychism is then presented, in which a universal field of proto-consciousness interacts with molecular bonds via the vacuum fluctuation pressure of the Casimir effect. It is shown how this model is in congruence with an anomaly in stellar motions called "Parenago's discontinuity." Cool, redder, less massive stars such as the Sun apparently circle the center of the galaxy faster than their hotter, bluer, more massive sisters. This discontinuity occurs at the point in the stellar distribution where molecules begin to appear in stellar spectra. Observations of main sequence stars out to ~260 light years and giant stars out to >1000 light years using the ESA Hipparcos space observatory support the reality and nonlocality of Parenago's discontinuity. Local, more conventional explanations for this phenomena are not supported by observations of other galaxies and spiral arms of the Milky Way. If position and kinematics data for ~1 billion stars currently being obtained by the new ESA Gaia space observatory demonstrate that Parenago's discontinuity is a galaxy-wide phenomenon, the hypothesis that anomalistic star motion is due to stellar volition, as described by philosopher/author Olaf Stapledon in his classic novel Star Maker, will be strengthened, as previously discussed by the author in the peer-reviewed journal JBIS.Other observational support for panpsychism is considered as are future observational data that could support or falsify the hypothesis. It is not impossible that panpsychism is emerging from the realm of philosophy as a new subdivision of observational astronomy. Ramifications of this are that simple models of universal proto-consciousness may be subject to inductive tests using current and future space observatories.

VERSE & RHYMES. Children and adults will fall in love with the adorable illustrations and sweet verse in these charming versions of the classic children's rhymes. Ages 0+

Miranda Stevens and her horse Starlight take a pack trip into the Rocky Mountains, a fire, trouble at the races, and other breath-taking adventures.

When you see a shooting star dance across the nighttime sky, you must close your eyes and make a wish...what will YOU wish for?

A child counts down to sleep by observing the world around, from ten silent houses to one lone swan.

An immensely pleasurable biography of two interwoven, tragic figures: John Keats and F. Scott Fitzgerald In this radiant dual biography, Jonathan Bate explores the fascinating parallel lives of John Keats and F. Scott Fitzgerald, writers who worked separately—on different continents, a century apart, in distinct genres—but whose lives uncannily echoed. Not only was Fitzgerald profoundly influenced by Keats, titling Tender is the Night and other works from the poet’s lines, but the two shared similar fates: both died young, loved to drink, were plagued by tuberculosis, were haunted by their first love, and wrote into a new decade of release, experimentation, and decadence. Both were outsiders and Romantics, longing for the past as they sped blazingly into the future. Using Plutarch’s ancient model of “parallel lives,” Jonathan Bate recasts the inspired lives of two of the greatest and best-known Romantic writers. Commemorating both the bicentenary of Keats’ death and the centenary of the Roaring Twenties, this is a moving exploration of literary influence.

New York Times bestselling author Catherine Anderson presents an emotionally compelling story about the hard as nails, fiercely loyal Harrigan family. Faking her own death to escape her murderous husband, Rainie Hall takes refuge in the rural community of Crystal Falls, Oregon, where she starts work as a bookkeeper on a horse ranch run by rugged, dangerously good-looking Parker Harrigan. Parker’s word is his honor, and he can’t tolerate liars. When he realizes that Rainie hasn’t been truthful with him, he’s furious, then concerned. Clearly she’s a woman in trouble and if she’ll trust him, he’ll do right by her. But as their attraction blossoms into a deep and thrilling passion, Rainie fears that her mere presence could jeopardize everything the Harrigan family holds dear....

“HURRY. PLEASE HURRY. THEY’RE SHOOTING AT ME! THEY’RE TRYING TO KILL ME!” ***************** Company politics and the good ol’ boy network slam Connor Phillips against the “glass ceiling.” Just the impetus she needs to move on. As the new Executive Senior Associate with the law firm of Martin, Dubois and Associates, Connor’s first client is Franklin Hayes III, owner and CEO of EnviroLogical Solutions. The attraction between them is immediate and intense, but one thing stands in the way. Someone’s trying to sabotage his company. Leading with his mind instead of his heart, Franklin mounts a “no holds barred” campaign to find the guilty party. Erroneously, he surmises that Connor has both the opportunity and the motive. Along the way, they fall passionately in love. A love marred by distrust, mystery and intrigue. Connor wants Franklin’s trust and love, but most of all, to prove her innocence. Before they can fully cultivate the explosive passion they’ve found in each other’s arms, the sabotage attempt escalates. Connor is kidnapped. Locked inside her mind are secrets that are worth millions. Someone’s willing to risk murder to get them. This first novel by Dr. Idelia Phillips is the culmination of two years of reflection, research, and inspiration from friends and colleagues.

An adaptation of the classic Nursery Rhyme "Star Light, Star Bright"