Lightning Through The Clouds

Author : Mark Sanagan
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 147732058X
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lightning through the Clouds written by Mark Sanagan and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2020-05-03 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lightning through the Clouds is the first English-language life-and-times biography of ‘Izz al-Din al-Qassam, a preeminent figure who helped to reshape the political and religious landscape of the region. A Syrian-born, Egyptian-educated cleric, he went from the battlefields of World War I to join the anticolonialist fight against the French in Syria. Sentenced to be executed by the French military, he managed to escape to Palestine, where he became an increasingly popular presence, moved by the plight of the poor and disenfranchised. Outraged by British rule and the encroachment of Zionism, he formed a secret society to resist the colonization of Palestine first by the British and then by Jewish immigrants from Europe, once again taking up arms and advocating for a moral, political, and military jihad as the only solution. His death at the hands of Palestine Police in 1935 drew thousands to his funeral and sparked the 1936–1939 Arab Revolt. His influence continues to be felt in the region; for example, the military wing of the Palestinian Hamas organization is named the ‘Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Al-Qassam is either revered or reviled, depending on the observers’ perspective, but he is without doubt a fascinating and historically significant individual whose influence on the past, and our present, makes this examination of his life both important and timely.

Author : Kristin Sterling
Publisher : Lerner Publications ™
ISBN 13 : 1541502892
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book It's Cloudy Today written by Kristin Sterling and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clouds drift and float. They move above Earth. Sometimes they are white and puffy. Sometimes they are dark and cover the sky. What happens when the weather is cloudy? Read this book to find out! Learn all about kinds of weather in the What’s the Weather Like? series - part of the Lightning Bolt BooksTM collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt BooksTM bring nonfiction topics to life!

Author : Belinda Jensen
Publisher : Millbrook Press
ISBN 13 : 1467797510
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Party for Clouds written by Belinda Jensen and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bel and her cousin, Dylan, explore the topic of thunderstorms, learning about thunder, lightning, and how they are formed"--

Author : Mark [VNV] Sanagan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781477321423
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lightning Through the Clouds written by Mark [VNV] Sanagan and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Dennis Mersereau
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 168051556X
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Skies Above written by Dennis Mersereau and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Skies Above explains nearly any and everything weather-related...enlightening and a worthwhile source" -- Portland Book Review 2022 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medalist in Nature/Environment Full-color photography and illustrations Details seasonal events, from Nor’easters and northern lights to fire whirls and tornadoes Sidebars dive into fascinating facts, quirky phenomena, historic weather events, myths, and more Written by self-professed weather geek Dennis Mersereau, The Skies Above is designed to inspire equal parts amazement and curiosity. Accessible science, illuminating illustrations, and stunning photography bring the meteorological world to life. From basics such as weather fronts and types of precipitation to more unusual occurrences like polar vortexes, meteor showers, solar eclipses, and the spectacular mammatus clouds that signify a supercell thunderstorm, Mersereau tracks key phenomena across the seasons and demystifies celestial events visible to the naked eye but still enigmatic to most. He also delves into how climate change affects weather, forecasts, and other events, such as devastating wildfires and historic hurricanes churning across the Atlantic Ocean. The Skies Above provides readers with a deeper understanding of the processes and events that fill our skies, which not only soothes the anxiety produced by raucous storms, but instills a stronger and more meaningful appreciation of the beauty of days both stormy and calm.

Author : Elly MacKay
Publisher : Tundra Books
ISBN 13 : 0735266964
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In the Clouds written by Elly MacKay and published by Tundra Books. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A luminous journey into the sky for daydreamers and cloud enthusiasts big and small, from renowned paper-diorama artist Elly MacKay. A bored and curious little girl wishes for a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day. But a friendly bird soon whisks her off for an adventure in the sky, where she can contemplate questions both scientific and philosophical in nature: how do clouds float? Or carry the rain? Where do they go when they disappear? Are there clouds on other planets? Do they have memories? Have they ever seen a girl like her? This dreamy picture book from the inimitable Elly MacKay features her trademark stunning, light-infused spreads that beautifully capture the wondrousness of clouds and the power of nature to inspire and stimulate imaginations.

Author : Mark Sanagan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781477320570
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lightning Through the Clouds written by Mark Sanagan and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : June Preszler
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9780736867542
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Where Does Lightning Come From? written by June Preszler and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2007 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From sunny days to fierce thunderstorms, weather is always changing. But what causes clouds, rain, and lightning? Look inside to discover more about amazing weather.

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Publisher : Sterling
ISBN 13 : 9781402728068
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kids' Book of Clouds and Sky written by and published by Sterling. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The question-and-answer format will appeal to general browsers. This volume...will provide enjoyment...and...prove helpful."--School Library Journal "A gentle introduction to the wonderful world of science."--Science Scope "The photography is great....would be a nice addition to a classroom science library."--Science Books & Films Illustrated with hundreds of captivating photographs, and written in a kid-friendly style, this informative guide answers the dozen of questions children ask about the sky and weather. They'll learn about humidity, fog, and storms; get an introduction to cloud types, and find out if it's true that you can tell direction from the sun. And there's much more too, including information on clouds mistaken for flying saucers, and celestial phenomena such as shooting stars and the Aurora Borealis. A wonderful resource for meteorology-minded kids!

Author : Mike Graf
Publisher : Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN 13 : 9781410934444
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How Does a Cloud Become a Thunderstorm? written by Mike Graf and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how a clouds are formed and changed into thunderstorms, the causes of lightning, what happens when lightning strikes, and how to stay safe during a storm.