Author : Afrodite Stathi
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,74 MB
Release : 2022-09-02
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1666754668
This book is a journey into the heart and mind of a poor devil, consisting of 150 poems that talk about afterlife, dying and living again, God, human, animals and nature. She experiences a self-exploration that stands as a spiritual journey which travels us through words to dreams, thoughts, and surreality. The secret is that the poor devil is now a black flower that speaks, uttering the hope that this life form be the last.
Author : Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 14,47 MB
Release : 2011-08-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0345525566
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it’s been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings. Now eighteen and emancipated from the system with nowhere to go, Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger has her questioning what’s been missing in her life. And when she’s forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it’s worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more. Praise for The Language of Flowers "Instantly enchanting . . . [Diffenbaugh] is the best new writer of the year."—Elle “I would like to hand Vanessa Diffenbaugh a bouquet of bouvardia (enthusiasm), gladiolus (you pierce my heart) and lisianthus (appreciation). In this original and brilliant first novel, Diffenbaugh has united her fascination with the language of flowers—a long-forgotten and mysterious way of communication—with her firsthand knowledge of the travails of the foster-care system. . . . This novel is both enchanting and cruel, full of beauty and anger. Diffenbaugh is a talented writer and a mesmerizing storyteller. She includes a flower dictionary in case we want to use the language ourselves. And there is one more sprig I should add to her bouquet: a single pink carnation (I will never forget you).”—Washington Post "A fascinating debut . . . Diffenbaugh clearly knows both the human heart and her plants, and she keeps us rooting for the damaged Victoria."—O Magazine "Diffenbaugh effortlessly spins this enchanting tale, making even her prickly protagonist impossible not to love."—Entertainment Weekly
Author : Afrodite Stathi
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 41,37 MB
Release : 2022-09-02
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 1666754684
This book is a journey into the heart and mind of a poor devil, consisting of 150 poems that talk about afterlife, dying and living again, God, human, animals and nature. She experiences a self-exploration that stands as a spiritual journey which travels us through words to dreams, thoughts, and surreality. The secret is that the poor devil is now a black flower that speaks, uttering the hope that this life form be the last.
Author : Dena Seiferling
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 21,71 MB
Release : 2022-05-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0735270546
An adopted bumblebee learns the language of flowers from her floral family in this enchanting picture book, inspired by floriography, that celebrates one of nature's most important relationships. Deep within a magical meadow, some lonely flowers receive a very special gift: a baby bumblebee in need. The flowers name her Beatrice, they care for her and help her find her wings. And as she grows older, Beatrice learns the language of her floral family — messages of kindness and appreciation that she delivers between them. With each sweet word, the flowers bloom until the meadow becomes so big that Beatrice needs help delivering her messages and decides to set out in search of her own kind. But this little bee’s quest takes her beyond the safety of the meadow and into the dangerous swamp the flowers have warned her about, a swamp inhabited by strange plants with snapping jaws and terrible teeth . . . will these prickly plants let her pass? Could they just be in need of a little sweetness themselves? A gently fanciful tale of the miracle of pollination and the important relationship between flowers and bees, this sweetly affirming story, inspired by the Victorian practice of floriography, suggests the secret to flourishing is kindness and appreciation.
Author : Victoria Langland
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 16,14 MB
Release : 2013-05-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0822395614
Speaking of Flowers is an innovative study of student activism during Brazil's military dictatorship (1964–85) and an examination of the very notion of student activism, which changed dramatically in response to the student protests of 1968. Looking into what made students engage in national political affairs as students, rather than through other means, Victoria Langland traces a gradual, uneven shift in how they constructed, defended, and redefined their right to political participation, from emphasizing class, race, and gender privileges to organizing around other institutional and symbolic forms of political authority. Embodying Cold War political and gendered tensions, Brazil's increasingly violent military government mounted fierce challenges to student political activity just as students were beginning to see themselves as representing an otherwise demobilized civil society. By challenging the students' political legitimacy at a pivotal moment, the dictatorship helped to ignite the student protests that exploded in 1968. In her attentive exploration of the years after 1968, Langland analyzes what the demonstrations of that year meant to later generations of Brazilian students, revealing how student activists mobilized collective memories in their subsequent political struggles.
Author : John Green
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 38,73 MB
Release : 2004-01-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486430355
Attractive, accurately rendered collection of 30 floral beauties, with brief captions describing what each flower symbolizes. Includes the anemone (anticipation), buttercup (riches), red rose (romantic love), carnation (fidelity), poppy (extravagance), and 25 others. A treat for coloring book fans, flower lovers, and gardening enthusiasts.
Author : Mandy Kirkby
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 15,63 MB
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0345532864
“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.” Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the historical, literary, and cultural significance of flowers with a whole new generation. With lavish illustrations, a dual dictionary of flora and meanings, and suggestions for creating expressive arrangements, this keepsake is the perfect compendium for everyone who has ever given or received a bouquet.
Author : Dorothea Tanning
Publisher : George Braziller
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 45,62 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Twelve imaginary blooms on twelve canvases - one for each
Author : S. Theresa Dietz
Publisher : Wellfleet
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1577152832
The Complete Language of Flowers is a comprehensive and definitive dictionary/reference presenting the history, symbolic meaning, and visual depiction of 1,001 flowers and botanicals from around the world in one volume—now in a pocket-size edition for easy, on-the-go reference.
Author : Samantha Gray
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 28,5 MB
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781800651937
This beautifully-illustrated gift book reveals the hidden meanings of over 50 popular flowers. Did you know that the type of flowers you give can speak volumes? The Secret Language of Flowers is a fascinating insight into the Victorian tradition of using flowers to convey secret messages in a society where feelings often had to be suppressed. Samantha Gray reveals how over 50 blooms acquired their meanings in folklore and how they became the language of courtship, love, friendship, beauty, and more—discover how lily of the valley symbolizes the return of happiness, how bluebells stand for constancy and everlasting love, and how daffodils represent high regard and chivalry. With stunning illustrations by artist Sarah Perkins that capture all of the beauty of flowers, this is an exceptionally lovely and fascinating gift book.
