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1) Being There
Author
Publisher
Grove Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
A quirky, brilliant novel starring Chauncey Gardiner, an enigmatic man who rises from nowhere to become a media phenomenon -- "a fabulous creature of our age" ( Newsweek ). One of the most beloved novels by the New York Times -bestselling and National Book Award-winning author of The Painted Bird and Pinball , Being There is the story of a mysterious man who finds himself at the center of Wall Street and Washington power -- including his role as a...
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Women are at the forefront of garden design and the horticultural world. This work ranges from the virgins perched on turf seats in medieval illuminations and the weeding women of the Tudor royal garden to queens who introduced new plants to Britain and herb wives who had to dodge accusations of witchcraft because of their arcane knowledge.
Author
Language
English
Description
James Nealy is haunted by irrational fears and inescapable compulsions. A successful software developer, he's thrown himself into a new goal -- to finally conquer the noise in his mind. And he has a plan. He'll confront his darkest fears and build something beautiful: a garden. When he meets Tilly Silverberg, he knows she holds the key, even if she doesn't think so. After her husband's death gardening became Tilly's livelihood and her salvation....
Author
Publisher
The History Press
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
A follow up to "Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs", this collection of stories looks at the heroes and villains of the gardening world. It talks about: how Heron of Alexandria surprised unwelcome visitors to his garden in the ancient times by squirting water over them from his newly invented fountain; the story of the garden gnome; and more.
5) Cherish Hard
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh kicks off her new Hard Play contemporary romance series with a sizzling story that ll leave you smiling Sailor Bishop has only one goal for his future to create a successful landscaping business. No distractions allowed. Then he comes face-to-face and lips-to-lips with a woman who blushes like an innocent and kisses like pure sin. sa Rain craves a man who will cherish her, aches to create a loving...
Author
Series
Publisher
HQN Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Welcome back to charming Blue Arrow Lake as temptation sizzles in a glittering new romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Christie Ridgway Blue-collar landscaper Brett Walker has no interest in the Hollywood vacationers flocking to his hometown in the California mountains. But the scarred ex-soldier does have a duty to protect Blue Arrow Lake -- and the family ski resort -- from a serial burglar. So when he suspects a break-in, he takes action...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A treasure trove of Bunny Mellon's garden design philosophy and advice from her personal archive. Garden Secrets of Bunny Mellon is for anyone who has enjoyed time spent in a garden, from aspiring garden makers to those who manage large estates. This collection is comprised of extracts from Bunny's own writings and garden notes, as well as photographs and drawings from her archive. Chapters are organized by Atmosphere (sky, horizon, shadows), Climate,...
Author
Publisher
MIRA Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"2021 winner of the Philip K. Dick Award A 2020 The Rumpus Book Club Selection "Blends a rural thriller and speculative realism into what could be called dystopian noir.... Profoundly moving." -- Library Journal , starred review In an endless winter, she carries seeds of hope Wylodine comes from a world of paranoia and poverty -- her family grows marijuana illegally, and life has always been a battle. Now she's been left behind to tend the crop alone....
9) Stray
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
Epic, rewarding, and provocative, Elissa Sussmans original fairy tale tells the story of Aislynn, a princess who misbehaves and must give up her royal trappings and enter a life of service as a fairy godmother. Booklist wrote, Sussman delightfully mixed dystopian tension with retold fairy tales, and the result is something wholly original. A cross between The Handmaids Tale and Wicked, with a dash of Grimm and Disney thrown in, this original fairy...
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