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1) The darkness manifesto: on light pollution, night ecology, and the ancient rhythms that sustain life
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In the tradition of Why We Sleep and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent and insightful look at the hidden impact of light pollution, and a passionate appeal to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. How much light is too much light? Satellite pictures show our planet as a brightly glowing orb, and in our era of constant illumination, light pollution has become a major issue. The world's flora...
2) Light
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Edition
1st American ed.
Language
English
Description
A guide to the origins, principles, and historical study of light.
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
xxix, 322 pages : illustrations, map, genealogical table, portraits ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Family history begins with missing persons," Alison Light writes in Common People. We wonder about those we've lost, and those we never knew, about the long skein that led to us, and to here, and to now. So we start exploring.
Most of us, however, give up a few generations back. We run into a gap, get embarrassed by a ne'er-do-well, or simply find our ancestors are less glamorous than we'd hoped. That didn't stop Alison Light: in the last weeks...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
August 2017.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
vi, 261 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"'Zapped' tells the story of all the light we cannot see, tracing microwaves, X-rays, gamma rays, radio waves, infrared, ultraviolet, and other forms of radiation from their historic, world-altering discoveries in the nineteenth century to their central role in modern life. Along the way, Berman sets the record straight on the health costs (and benefits) of radiation and explores the consequences of our newest technologies"--Front flap of dust jacket....
Author
Series
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Standing tall on the colorful clay cliffs of Martha's Vineyard, Gay Head Lighthouse has provided safe passage to seafarers since 1799. The steadfast tower marks a dangerous and heavily traveled passage between the island and mainland known as Devil's Bridge. Being the first lighthouse on the Vineyard, Gay Head Light has a rich and varied history filled with stories of inspirational lighthouse keepers, disastrous shipwrecks and even mysterious deaths....
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"The wonder of light has fascinated readers for ages. Walter Wick's mesmerizing photographs paired with simple yet fascinating text and scientific observations help readers understand the secrets and complexity of light. You will learn what light is made of and how it fits alongside everything else in the world. Walter introduces readers into the mystery behind incandescence, light waves, the color spectrum and iridescence as well how we perceive...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This engaging title introduces readers to the science of light waves. Relatable examples, accessible text, and a creative design challenge help readers discover the properties of light waves and their essential role in seeing our world"--
11) Light
Author
Series
Publisher
J. Messner
Pub. Date
c1991
Physical Desc
136 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
A series of easy-to-perform experiments designed to illuminate the mysterious properties and nature of light.
12) Amazing light
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
xiv, 282 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Delving into mythology, religion, philosophy, painting, and science, 'Light' captures the wonder and awe of humanity's study of light across three millennia of discovery"--Front jacket flap.
Author
Publisher
Blue Sky Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains how all life on the Earth depends, directly or indirectly, on light from the sun, and describes how all ocean life, from the tiniest plankton to great whales, including the creatures in the darkest depths, form a web that uses sunshine.
17) Light
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the properties of light. Features include several photographic pages, a glossary, additional resource list, and an index"--
Author
Publisher
HarperOne
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
FIRST EDITION.
Physical Desc
200 pages ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Offers advice for finding spirituality in times of darkness, questioning the traditional association of darkness with evil and danger, and suggesting that being in the dark may lead to greater spiritual growth.
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