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The Odds Of Lightning
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Author : Jocelyn Davies
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2016-09-20
The Odds Of Lightning written by Jocelyn Davies and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-20 with JUVENILE FICTION categories.
"The night before their SATs, four former best friends get struck by a magical bolt of lightning that gives them special powers and sends them on an all-night adventure throughout New York City"--
The Odds Of Lightning
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Author : Jocelyn Davies
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Release Date : 2017-08-29
The Odds Of Lightning written by Jocelyn Davies and has been published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-29 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
A bolt of lightning inspires an incredible adventure in this charming, magical realism story that takes four teens on an all-night journey through the streets of New York City. Extraordinary things happen when we least expect them. Tiny, Lu, Will and Nathaniel used to be best friends. Then life-defining events the summer before high school tore them apart. Now, three years later, they hardly talk anymore. Nathaniel has become obsessed with winning the prestigious science scholarship that his genius older brother once won. Will has risen from anonymity to popular soccer star. Lu grew into a brash, impetuous actress. And shy, poetic Tiny has slowly been fading away. But fate weaves their lives together again the night before the SATs, during a wild thunderstorm that threatens to shut down New York City. And lightning strikes. Before they know what's hit them, the four teens embark on an epic all-night adventure to follow their dreams, fall in and out of love, reconcile the past, and overcome the fears that have been driving them since that one lost summer. And by the time the sun rises, odds are they’ll discover that there’s a fine line between science and magic, and that the mysteries of love and friendship can’t be explained.
The Book Of Odds
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Author : Amram Shapiro
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2014-01-21
The Book Of Odds written by Amram Shapiro and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-21 with Reference categories.
From the popular Book of Odds website, this stylish and accessible reference book offers a fascinating peek at the probabilities that govern every aspect of human life Did you know that your odds of dying from drowning are higher than the odds of meeting your mate on a blind date? That the odds a child has seen Internet porn are the same as the odds a person is right-handed? That nearly one in three adults believes in UFOs and nearly one in six has reported seeing one? Drawing from a rigorously researched trove of more than 400,000 statements of probability, based on the most accurate and current data available, The Book of Odds is a graphic reference source for stats on the everyday, the odd, and the outrageous—from sex and marriage, health and disease, beliefs and fears, to wealth, addiction, entertainment, and civic life. What emerges from this colorful and captivating volume is a rich portrait of who we are and how we live today.
Struck By Lightning
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Author : Jeffrey S. Rosenthal
language : en
Publisher: Granta Books
Release Date : 2008
Struck By Lightning written by Jeffrey S. Rosenthal and has been published by Granta Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Mathematical statistics categories.
"Human beings have long been both fascinated and appalled by randomness. On the one hand, we love the thrill of a surprise party or the freedom of not knowing what tomorrow will bring. We are inexplicably delighted by strange coincidences and striking similarities. But we also hate uncertainty's dark side. From cancer to bird flu, diseases may strike with no apparent pattern. Terrorists attack, airplanes crash, bridges collapse, and we never know if we'll be that one-in-a-million statistic. In this entertaining look at the world of probabilities, Jeffrey Rosenthal, maths professor and improvisational comedian, explains the mechanics of randomness in fields as diverse as poker hands, email spam, crime statistics, opinion polls and lottery jackpots"--Publisher website.
Out Of The Blue
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Author : John Friedman
language : en
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Date : 2008-05-20
Out Of The Blue written by John Friedman and has been published by Delacorte Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The odds of being hit by lightning each year are only about 1 in 750,000 in the U.S. And yet this rare phenomenon has inspired both fear and fascination for thousands of years. In this groundbreaking, brilliantly researched book, journalist John S. Friedman probes lightning’s scientific, spiritual, and cultural roots. Blending vibrant history with riveting first-hand accounts of those who have clashed with lightning and lived to tell about it, Out of the Blue charts an extraordinary journey across the ages that explores our awe and dread in the face of one of nature’s most fearsome spectacles. Herman Melville called it “God’s burning finger.” The ancient Romans feared it as the wrath of God. Today we have a more scientific understanding, so why our eternal fascination with lightning? Out of the Blue attempts to understand this towering force of nature, exploring the changing perceptions of lightning from the earliest civilizations through Ben Franklin’s revolutionary experiments to the hair-raising adventures of storm chasers like David Hoadley, who’s been chronicling extreme weather for half a century. And Friedman describes one of the most treacherous rescues ever attempted in American mountain climbing. Friedman profiles a Virginia ranger who was struck by lightning seven times—and dubbed the human lightning rod—along with scores of others who tell astonishing tales of rescue and survival. And he charts lightning’s profound, life-altering effects on the emotional and spiritual lives of its victims. Combining captivating fact with thrilling personal stories, Out of the Blue tells a remarkable true tale of fate and coincidence, discovery and divine retribution, science and superstition. As entertaining as it is informative, it is a book for outdoor adventurers, sports enthusiasts, science and weather buffs, nature lovers, and anyone who has ever been awed or frightened by the sight of lightning.
The Lightning Queen
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Author : Laura Resau
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Release Date : 2015-10-27
The Lightning Queen written by Laura Resau and has been published by Scholastic Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-27 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
A stunningly rendered mystical novel, set in the remote mountains of Mexico in the 1950s, illuminates the power of an unlikely friendship that blends cultures, magic, and possibilities.
When Lightning Strikes
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Author : Michele Cameron
language : en
Publisher: Genesis Press, Inc.
Release Date : 2009-08-19
When Lightning Strikes written by Michele Cameron and has been published by Genesis Press, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-19 with Fiction categories.
When Lightning Strikes! How often do you get a true love in your life? Grace Foxfire was blessed with finding true love with Livingston Lockhart, but when a tragedy strikes, she loses all hope. As she works through her grief, she looks at her play brother Jethro Newman with new eyes and realizes that the childhood love that they've always shared has blossomed into the rare love men and women find. . .but is she woman enough to take a chance on love for the second time? To have one great love is as exciting as the act of lightning striking, but to have two great loves in a lifetime is a rarity.
The Color Of Lightning
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Author : Paulette Jiles
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-06
The Color Of Lightning written by Paulette Jiles and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-06 with Fiction categories.
“Meticulously researched and beautifully crafted.... This is glorious work.” — Washington Post “A gripping, deeply relevant book.” — New York Times Book Review From Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Enemy Women and Stormy Weather, comes a stirring work of fiction set on the untamed Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. One of only twelve books longlisted for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize—one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards—The Color of Lightning is a beautifully rendered and unforgettable re-examination of one of the darkest periods in U.S. history.
Lightning In A Bottle
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Author : David Minter
language : en
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Release Date : 2007-12-01
Lightning In A Bottle written by David Minter and has been published by Sourcebooks, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-01 with Business & Economics categories.
"You will never look at 'new ideas' the same way again." —H. Wayne Huizenga, founder and former chairman and CEO of Blockbuster Inc. "I would strongly suggest that all marketers read this book before they decide to launch a new product, line extension or enter a new line of business." —Mark R. Goldston, chairman and CEO, United Online, Inc., which includes NetZero, Juno, Classmates and MyPoints.com brands David Minter and Michael Reid know innovation. For more than 25 years, they have contributed to the growth of such companies as Blockbuster, Dole, Viacom, Sony and Einstein Bagels. Lightning in a Bottle presents Minter and Reid's simple seven-step system for creating ideas that work—one that improves new-product success rates from the standard one in 10 to one in two or better. Lightning in a Bottle also explains the top 10 reasons ideas fail, plus the dirty secrets of the research world, such as: Why focus groups don't work for new products How market segmentation is often a sham Why brainstorming in not effective in creating great new products In the tradition of Execution and Good to Great, Lightning in a Bottle is the new must-have guide for business leaders.
Blue Sky Lightning
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Author : Jeff Kuhn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-12-04
Blue Sky Lightning written by Jeff Kuhn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-04 with Self-Help categories.
"Jeff Kuhn survived the unthinkable: burns on over 80 percent of his body and a rare neurological muscular disease. Despite it all, Jeff found the courage to keep moving on. In Blue Sky Lightning, he shares his unbelievable journey through trauma and what those experiences taught him. You are not alone. Your mental fortitude is stronger than you think. Small victories make huge differences. Unconditional love lives in unexpected places (sometimes, even in non-human hearts). And, as long as the odds are not zero, you can win. Blue Sky Lightning is a beacon of hope for the hopeless, a call to share your own inspiring story, and proof that anyone can overcome even the most dire catastrophies." -- back cover.