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Janet Clark

    January 1, 1967
    Viewing and Imaging the Solar System
    Family Perspectives On Home-School Connections And Family Engagement
    Calculate the Orbit of Mars!
    The Sight of Death
    Heaven on Earth
    Blind Faith
    • 2021

      Calculate the Orbit of Mars!

      An Observing Challenge and Historical Adventure

      • 332 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Readers will learn to calculate Mars' orbit through a blend of personal observations and those made by the author. The book integrates historical context with practical analytical techniques, offering a comprehensive approach to understanding the planet's movements. It serves as both a guide and a resource for amateur astronomers and enthusiasts interested in the science of celestial mechanics.

      Calculate the Orbit of Mars!
    • 2018

      Heaven on Earth

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(46)Add rating

      A superbly written and tightly argued appraisal of the political and religious ramifications of one of the fundamental topics in the history of art - the artistic encounter with the transcendent.

      Heaven on Earth
    • 2015

      Frank Auerbach

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Frank Auerbach (b.1931, Berlin) has made some of the most resonant, inventive and perpetually alive paintings, both of people and of the urban landscapes near his studio in Camden Town, London.

      Frank Auerbach
    • 2014

      Viewing and Imaging the Solar System

      A Guide for Amateur Astronomers

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      This guide offers amateur astronomers practical advice on observing and photographing the Solar System. It covers essential techniques for viewing celestial bodies, including planets, moons, and asteroids, while providing insights into the best equipment and settings for imaging. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding celestial mechanics and atmospheric conditions to enhance observational experiences. With tips on planning sessions and interpreting results, it serves as a comprehensive resource for enthusiasts looking to deepen their engagement with the cosmos.

      Viewing and Imaging the Solar System
    • 2012
    • 2011

      Family Perspectives On Home-School Connections And Family Engagement

      A Case Study Of Four Middle Class Latin American Families

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the experiences of four middle-class Latin American families in U.S. public schools, this case study delves into the nuances of school-home connections and family engagement. Through in-depth interviews and observations, it reveals the importance of connectedness for these families while highlighting the complexities of their interactions with schools. By addressing a gap in qualitative research on this demographic, it contributes valuable insights to the literature, framed by critical theory and influenced by the works of Freire and Moll.

      Family Perspectives On Home-School Connections And Family Engagement
    • 2008

      The Sight of Death

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.8(31)Add rating

      Addresses questions such as: Why do we find ourselves returning to certain pictures time and again? What is it we are looking for? And how does our understanding of an image change over time?

      The Sight of Death
    • 2006

      Blind Faith

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The story delves into Lucinda Walters' reliance on her faith as she navigates profound loss, including the death of her daughter Rita. Stepping in to care for her grandsons, she faces the challenges of her son-in-law Mike's alcoholism while seeking solace in her church community. The narrative takes a dark turn when her grandson Jack, who is beginning altar boy training, becomes a victim of manipulation by Father Louis Delanoit, exposing the devastating impact of blind faith and the silence surrounding abuse within the community.

      Blind Faith