Author : Howard Rigsby
Publisher :
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 32,66 MB
Release : 2012-06-01
Category :
ISBN : 9781258408596
A Publisher's Editor And His Wife Buy An Ancient Hudson Valley House And Discover It Is Haunted By The Survivors Of Its Bloody Past.
Author : Michelle Shocklee
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 28,59 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1496446070
Sixteen-year-old Lorena Leland's dreams of a rich and fulfilling life as a writer are dashed when the stock market crashes in 1929. Seven years into the Great Depression, Rena's banker father has retreated into the bottle, her sister is married to a lazy charlatan and gambler, and Rena is an unemployed newspaper reporter. Eager for any writing job, Rena accepts a position interviewing former slaves for the Federal Writers' Project. There, she meets Frankie Washington, a 101-year-old woman whose honest yet tragic past captivates Rena. As Frankie recounts her life as a slave, Rena is horrified to learn of all the older woman has endured--especially because Rena's ancestors owned slaves. While Frankie's story challenges Rena's preconceptions about slavery, it also connects the two women whose lives are otherwise separated by age, race, and circumstances. But will this bond of respect, admiration, and friendship be broken by a revelation neither woman sees coming?
Author : Suzanne McCourt
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 15,26 MB
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1922330558
A vivid, immersive, historical saga from beloved Australian author Suzanne McCourt.
Author : Kimberly Earl-Weicht
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 12,73 MB
Release : 2021-12-03
Category :
ISBN : 9781667803586
In this heartwarming memoir, Kimberly Earl-Weicht shares her joys and sorrows through a string of unexpected life events, including tragic loss. Despite it all, God's grace and blessings abound as prayers are answered in a way she would have never imagined.
Author : Juliette Huxley
Publisher :
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 37,11 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author : William Trelease
Publisher :
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 28,73 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Shrubs
ISBN :
Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 20,61 MB
Release : 2017-04-18
Category :
ISBN : 1616896175
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Author : Jeffrey G. Meyer
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780618068913
Explains the historical stories behind such famous American trees as Johnny Appleseed's apple tree, Amelia Earhart's sugar maple, George Washington's tulip poplar, and the Gettysburg Address honey locust.
Author : Wolf Erlbruch
Publisher : Gecko Press (Tm)
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 28,61 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1877467146
In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Death, Duck and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt and enchant readers of all ages. Simple, warm, and witty, this book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and life-affirming.
Author : Michael Sullivan
Publisher : Pomegranate
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780764927584
Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.
