books: night journal ...     books:       The Darkness Is Light Enough: The Field Journal of a Night Naturalist1 review Chris Ferris Ecco Press, 1988 A must-have book, especially for those who love badgers! Chris Ferris (a nom de plume) is very possibly Britain's best naturalist writer. This book distills four years of her experience as observer and, eventually, protectress of the wildlife in the woods near her English country home. As she becomes closer to the badgers, owls and foxes -- many of which develop an extraordinary trust in her -- Ferris also has several dangerous run-ins with ...             Out of the Night: Writings from Death Row2 reviews New Clarion Press, 1994 Wonderful front cover painting. Incisive documentary A must-see cover design by Terence Kelleher. This one feature sets the book in a whole world of its own. I challenge anyone to read the contents, and not cry, and not consider their outlook changed.             Good Night Officially: The Pacific War Letters of a Destroyer Sailor (Reville Book)2 reviews James Orvill Raines Texas A&M University Press, 2000 Real life on a tin can (destroyer) in the South Pacific. Orvill Raines was my friend. We were together from the time the ship was commissioned 4/3/44 until he died on April 6, 1945 at Okinawa. Ray Ellen (his wife) kept these letters and when I first contacted her in 1990 she mentioned them to me and offered them to the HOWORTH VETS. We published them at our own expense. Williams McBride took the War Diary AND Letters/Memories and completed the ...             Leaf Bird Days & Firefly Nights: Personal Renewal Through Nature Journaling3 reviews Beverly J. Letchworth Pen Central Press, 2001 Leaf Bird Days & Firefly Nights In this book, author Beverly J. Letchworth takes you on a journaling trip through nature. Sharing with you helpful tips and things to observe, she keeps each page brimming with pelasure. As in the March 8th entry, Leaf Bird. She brings to life the excitement of seeing a bird she thinks is a hawk. She spots the bird in a tree while doing other chores, and quickly reaches for her binoculars to ...             Into the Long Dark Night (The Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister #6)2 reviews Michael Phillips, Judith Pella Bethany House Publishers, 1992 Excellent! This book was outstanding...I couldn't put it down...literatly. I had to keep reading and I loved every word of it! Corrie discovers God in a much more personal way and it gives an in-depth look and brings much more meaning to the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was made more personal, and Corrie related to him in a way I've never heard spoken. An above excellent book...a must-read!             Arabian Nights: Tales from the Thousand and One Nights (Penguin audiobooks)7 reviews Penguin Audiobooks, 1995 Fantastic Tales This book is a selection of the choicest tales from the Thousand and One Nights. The translator, N.J. Dawood, also translated the Koran for the Penguin Classics series. Dawood explains in the introduction that the first of these tales appeared in a written form around 850 C.E., in a book called, "A Thousand Legends." More tales, of lesser quality, were added over the years until an anonymous ...             How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Doll: 8" Long128 reviews Jane Yolen MerryMakers, 2003 Buy this book in hardcover, not as a board book! We got a couple of books in the Dinosaurs series as board books from my coworker, and overall my daughter (22 months at the time of this review) liked them, but the hardcovers are simply gorgeous with large, detailed and brilliant pictures. I got this book in the library, and Anna wanted to read it several times in a row (not to mention every night since then). I plan to assemble the whole series ...             Arabian Nights33 reviews Husain Haddawy W W Norton & Co Inc, 1990 Excellent Translation Excellent translation, from the oldest known manuscript of the tales. True to the original, it captures not just the letter, but the spirit of the text. Clearly, Haddawy is a talented writer on his own accord. A very good place to discover Arab culture as well.             Days and Nights of Love and War3 reviews Eduardo Galeano Pluto Press, 2000 A gorgeous book --- heart-wrenching and inspiring. This book is for anyone immersed in the human condition, waging a war internally and silently stuggling externally. Galeano's collection of thoughts and essays and stories stirs the emotions of the reader and forces them to consider the entirety of the Latin American canon of literature as a formidable one. It encompasses genres such as autobiography, biography, testimony, prose, and short ...             Journal Buddies: A Girl's Journal for Sharing and Celebrating Magnificence8 reviews Jill Schoenberg Girma Blue Sky at Night Publishing, 2005 A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient! The Mom's Choice Awards® honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, ...             When the Sun Was a Winged Bird (True Journal of an Alcoholic's Wife2 reviews Lily Night Protea Publishing Company, 2000 A POWERFUL STORY! This book was given to me by a dear friend who has lived through the devastation of losing a loved one to alcoholism. While reading the book, I was finally able to see the disease through the eyes of my friend. This is a powerful story of unconditional love that conjures up a whirlwind of emotions for the reader. Excellent!             Nice Night's Entertainment1 review Barry Humphries Wm Collins & Sons & Co, 1982 ...And a good day's read! This fantastic collection of Humphries' satirical monolgues spanning over three decades is essential reading for his fans. See the birth of Mrs Everage as a 1956 housewife offering accomodation to Olympian athletes and read her early tips on interior decoration. Relive the time when Sandy Stone was a working husband having a 'bit of strife parking the vehicle' on a Saturday morning and witness ...             Boredom by Day, Death by Night: An Iraq War Journal12 reviews Seth A. Conner Tripping Light Press, 2007 Inside look......... Every American should read this little gem of a book. It is written by a young man who chose to join the Marine Corps and go to war for his country. It is insightful and is as much about the war raging in Seth as it is the war raging in Iraq. His "enemies within" were as great as the enemies he was fighting against in the desert of Iraq. I believe the majority of our men and women in today's ...             40 Days and 40 Nights: Taking Time Out for Self-Discovery5 reviews Ilene Segalove Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2004 Wonderful Journal for Self-Discovery I had this book for three years and had not used it. While in India for one month, I decided to give the book a try. It was the best journal to write in at the best time possible. It helped to change my life. I absolutely love it! The questions are thought provoking and there are a few things that you might not want to write about. You will find some of the questions a little tough to answer, but ...             Acquainted with the Night : Excursions Through the World After Dark4 reviews Christopher Dewdney Bloomsbury USA, 2004 Magic Journey from Dusk to Dawn This highly unusual examination of the phases of night will ensure that never again will you be oblivious of them. The author begins with the three stages of twilight---civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight, and ends with first light, the beginning of dawn. In between he takes you through all the phases humans have assigned to the hours: dinner hour, children's ...             The Lovecraft Letters Vol 1: Mysteries of Time & Spirit: Letters of H.P. Lovecraft & Donald Wandrei3 reviews H. P. Lovecraft, Donald Wandrei Night Shade Books, 2002 Fantastic glimpse into the life of Lovecraft! This must surely be one of the most fascinating books published on Lovecraft in a very long time. The book contains nearly all of the correspondance between him and Donald Wandrei, a horror/sci-fi writer in his own right, as well as upcoming co-founder of Arkham House. What makes this volume particular fascinating, is that it not only contains Lovecrafts letters, but also Wandreis, making this ...             When Night Falls, Kric! Krac!: Haitian Folktales1 review Liliane Nerette Louis Libraries Unlimited, 1999 The book was interesting, funny, and hard to put down. Louis brings the to the traditional storyteller's art a tout-a-fait- modern touch!As an educator, I found When Night Falls,Kric!Krac! a valuable resource for my classroom. As a reader, I was mesmerized by the exotic, interesting, and often hilarious folktales. LOVED IT, AND HAD TROUBLE PUTTING IT DOWN!             Journal Buddies: A Boy's Journal for Discovering and Sharing Excellence1 review Jill Schoenberg Blue Sky at Night Publishing, 2007 A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient! The Mom's Choice Awards® honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, ...             The Night Journal25 reviews Elizabeth Crook Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 Small Book Club We tried this book for our small club, and have thoroughly enjoyed it. Well written...good character development...a good story.             Day/Night Journal1 review Artworks Artworks, 1998 Incredible Personal Journal This journal offers you the opportunity to record when you are writing your thoughts...night or day. It is a beautiful spiral bound book with dark cream paper. 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