When the Sun Disappeared

When the Sun Disappeared
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Total Pages : 94
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ISBN-10 : 1716956021
ISBN-13 : 9781716956027
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis When the Sun Disappeared by : Sabriyah Richardson

Life is a endless party for Rainey Rich, the sixteen year old lives a rather glamorous life in the small suburban town of Silver Roads, Kansas she had it made, great family, great friends, great school everything is sunshine and rainbows headed into the summer. That is until the sudden and unexpected passing of one of her best friends Sonny Clark rattles the Silver Roads community and leaves a permanent gray cloud over Rainey's head. Rainey now finds herself trying to honor Sonny's legacy, navigate her own personal relationships all while dealing with her own healing process and dwindling mental health. With the help of her family, friends and newfound therapist Rainey navigates this difficult process all while trying to make her way out of the clouds and darkness Sonny's death has left her in, she's left constantly questioning will she ever see the sun again?

The Sun, the Earth, and Near-earth Space

The Sun, the Earth, and Near-earth Space
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Publisher : Government Printing Office
Total Pages : 316
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ISBN-10 : 0160838088
ISBN-13 : 9780160838088
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis The Sun, the Earth, and Near-earth Space by : John A. Eddy

" ... Concise explanations and descriptions - easily read and readily understood - of what we know of the chain of events and processes that connect the Sun to the Earth, with special emphasis on space weather and Sun-Climate."--Dear Reader.

A PAIL OF AIR

A PAIL OF AIR
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Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Total Pages : 18
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis A PAIL OF AIR by : FRITZ LEIBER

Pretty soon I was feeling my familiar way through the thirty or so blankets and rugs Pa has got hung around to slow down the escape of air from the Nest, and I wasn't quite so scared. I began to hear the tick-ticking of the clocks in the Nest and knew I was getting back into air, because there's no sound outside in the vacuum, of course. But my mind was still crawly and uneasy as I pushed through the last blankets — ..FROM THE BOOK..

The Day the Sun Wouldn't Get Out of Bed

The Day the Sun Wouldn't Get Out of Bed
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Total Pages : 24
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ISBN-10 : 9798590965649
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Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis The Day the Sun Wouldn't Get Out of Bed by : Ewain Black

We can all have mornings when we don't feel like getting out of our beds. But what if its the Sun that doesn't want to get up? And how angry will this make the Moon? This charming story tells a tale of two old friends who have been rising and falling for a very long time. The Day the Sun Wouldn't Get Out of Bed, looks at the idea of friendship and consolation as well as how to keep going when things get a bit tough. It will bring comfort to children and parents alike.The amusing storyline, with beautiful illustrations, is written in rhyme, which is helpful for young ones that are just starting out on their reading journey.The first in its series, all of Deep Breath Publications books are designed to create a chance to reflect and open up conversations about relationships, looking out for one another and looking after yourself.

How We Disappeared

How We Disappeared
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Publisher : Harlequin
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : 9781488051302
ISBN-13 : 1488051305
Rating : 4/5 (02 Downloads)

Synopsis How We Disappeared by : Jing-Jing Lee

A twenty-first–century twelve-year-old seeks the truth behind his grandmother’s trauma in this moving novel of family, love, memory, and the toll of war. Singapore, 1942. As Japanese troops sweep down Malaysia and into Singapore, a village is ransacked, leaving only two survivors and one tiny child. In a neighboring village, seventeen-year-old Wang Di is strapped into the back of a troop carrier and shipped off to a Japanese military brothel where she is forced into sexual slavery as a “comfort woman.” After sixty years of silence, what she saw and experienced still haunts her. In the year 2000, twelve-year-old Kevin is sitting beside his ailing grandmother when he overhears a mumbled confession. He sets out to discover the truth, wherever it might lead, setting in motion a chain of events he never could have foreseen. Weaving together two timelines and two very big secrets, this stunning debut opens a window on a little-known period of history, revealing the strength and bravery shown by numerous women in the face of terrible cruelty. Drawing in part on her family’s experiences, Jing-Jing Lee has crafted a profoundly moving, unforgettable novel about human resilience, the bonds of family and the courage it takes to confront the past. Perfect for fans of Pachinko and We Were the Lucky Ones. Praise for How We Disappeared A Library Journal Emerging Stars Pick “This is a brilliant, heart-breaking story with an unforgettable image of how women were silenced and disappeared by both war and culture.” —Xinran, author of The Good Women of China “An exquisite mystery, an enthralling novel. Equally touching and intriguing.” —Eoin Dempsey, author of White Rose, Black Forest “A beautifully written, suspenseful story of redemption and healing.” —Booklist, starred review “A . . . story about memory, trauma and ultimately love, How We Disappeared explores the impact of the Japanese invasion of Singapore on the local people, in particular on the hellishly misnamed “Comfort Women.”“ —New York Times

The World Without Us

The World Without Us
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 436
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ISBN-10 : 0312427905
ISBN-13 : 9780312427900
Rating : 4/5 (05 Downloads)

Synopsis The World Without Us by : Alan Weisman

A penetrating take on how our planet would respond without the relentless pressure of the human presence

Gravity

Gravity
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 605
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ISBN-10 : 9781316517543
ISBN-13 : 1316517543
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Gravity by : James B. Hartle

Best-selling, accessible physics-first introduction to GR uses minimal new mathematics and begins with the essential physical applications.

Disappeared

Disappeared
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 9780545945844
ISBN-13 : 0545945844
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Disappeared by : Francisco X. Stork

You've never seen a Francisco X. Stork novel like this before! A missing girl, a determined reporter, and a young man on the brink combine for a powerful story of suspense and survival. Four Months AgoSara Zapata's best friend disappeared, kidnapped by the web of criminals who terrorize Juarez.Four Hours AgoSara received a death threat -- and with it, a clue to the place where her friend is locked away.Four Weeks AgoEmiliano Zapata fell in love with Perla Rubi, who will never be his so long as he's poor.Four Minutes AgoEmiliano got the chance to make more money than he ever dreamed -- just by joining the web.In the next four days, Sara and Emiliano will each face impossible choices, between life and justice, friends and family, truth and love. But when the web closes in on Sara, only one path remains for the siblings: the way across the desert to the United States.

Disappeared

Disappeared
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Publisher : Oceanview Publishing
Total Pages : 314
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ISBN-10 : 9781608094899
ISBN-13 : 1608094898
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Disappeared by : Bonnar Spring

These two sisters are about to be permanently "disappeared" Julie Welch's sister, Fay Lariviere, disappears from their hotel in Morocco. Although she leaves a note that she'll be back in two days, Fay doesn't return. Julie's anger shifts to worry—and to fear when she discovers a stalker. Then, an attack meant for Julie kills another woman. Searching Fay's luggage and quizzing the hotel staff, Julie discovers Fay's destination—a remote village in the Saharan desert. Convinced her sister is in danger and propelled by her own jeopardy, Julie rushes to warn Fay. By the time she reaches the village, Julie finds that Fay has traveled deeper into the desert. With a villager as guide, Julie follows—only to be stranded in the Sahara when the guide abandons her. Julie is eventually reunited with Fay—in a prison cell—and learns the reasons for Fay's secrecy. Although furious at Fay's deception and weak from her desert ordeal, Julie knows they must work together. The sisters, ensnared in a web of dangerous lies and about to be permanently "disappeared", pit their wits against soldiers and desert in a fight for their lives. Perfect for fans of Tana French and Martin Cruz Smith

Lagartija Y El Sol

Lagartija Y El Sol
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Publisher : Turtleback Books
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0613857089
ISBN-13 : 9780613857086
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Lagartija Y El Sol by : Alma Flor Ada

When the sun disappears from ancient Mexico, a little lizard refuses to give up her quest to bring back light and warmth to everyone. Full color.