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Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"From Shawnee Chief to Top Brass, this guide to over 60 varieties of peonies presents an eclectic selection of specimens-from those with the best visual appearance and the most fragrant perfume, to those that are easiest to grow and produce the best cutting flowers. With commentary on each bloom, easy-to-follow growing advice, and glorious photography, Peonies will appeal to anyone who appreciates the romance of the majestic peony."
Author
Language
English
Description
"First published nearly 50 years ago, A Child is Born, broke - and continues to break- astonishing new ground by bringing to life the magic of conception, pregnancy, and brith. Deep inside a woman's body, a miracle occurs. An egg and a sperm meet and a new human being is created. Through the unique photographs of Lennart Nilsson, we see the fascinating process of fertilization unfold and watch as an embryo develops from a tiny cluster of cells into...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Aircraft chronicles the dramatic story of manned flight in stunning visual detail. With more than 800 iconic aircraft, trailblazing engines, famous manufacturers, and the people and technology behind the world's most advanced flying machines, this is the ultimate guide to the amazing history of aviation.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
How Not to Kill Your Houseplant helps you create an oasis of happy, flourishing houseplants.--
Do you have a "black thumb? Does just looking at plants cause them to wither and die? Peerless offers advice on keeping houseplants alive, even if you're horticulturally challenged. She shows you how to create an oasis of happy flourishing houseplants, and even give suggestions for different areas of your house.--
Author
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"Includes 350 extraordinary images (many of them previously unpublished) featuring a wide and diverse range of subjects: Nicole Kidman, Serena Williams, Pina Bausch, RuPaul, Cate Blanchett, Lady Gaga, Matthew Barney, Kate Moss, Natalia Vodianova, Rihanna, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Karl Lagerfeld, Nancy Pelosi. With a foreward by Anna Wintour." -- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The Designer Within pulls back the curtain to reveal the process of interior design from interior designer John McClain. McClain's candid and humorous look into the entire design process, from conception to completion, will allow anyone to find the designer within themselves, and ultimately create the home of their dreams. This isn't a book about how to create a look for less, but rather a book with a detailed breakdown of professionally designed...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A pictorial tour of the world's most innovative new gardens includes the Tree Museum in Rapperswill, Switzerland; the Aloe Farm in Hartbeespoort, South Africa; Ichiyaga Forest in Tokyo, Japan; and Mordecai Children's Garden in Denver, Colorado.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2025]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title takes an in-depth look at voting rights in the US, particularly examining when certain groups of people won the right to vote. Special features expand on the text and highlight why voting is important"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the Grief Club-a place where one human who experienced a terrible loss, Janine Kwoh, is at the door to welcome other humans who are grieving. It is not an instruction manual, or a step-by-step playbook, or a memoir. It is, rather, a fresh, empathetic approach to all of the surprising, confusing, brutal, funny, and downright bizarre parts of grief. Combining her own experiences with grief-the author's partner died when both were in their...
12) Are you big?
Author
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Potter
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Quality matters. Just as a home's foundation should be built to stand the test of time, so, too, should the furniture, objects, and elements of our rooms speak to an enduring sense of beauty and comfort. They should outlast trends and our loving day-to-day use. But how does one recognize quality and judge whether something is well made? Christiane Lemieux set out to answer this question by interviewing the world's greatest experts. Weaving together...
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"From morning to night and from the forest to the desert, what do frogs do all day? In this short book, celebrated biologist Marty Crump shows readers exactly how frogs spend their time. Each chapter covers a single frog during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different species from around the globe. At midnight in Indonesia, we hear the rustle of leaves above. It's not a bird, but Wallace's flying frog, using its webbed feet and emerald-green...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Originally published in 2000 with endorsements from E.O. Wilson and Jane Goodall, Clare Walker Leslie's Keeping a Nature Journal was at the forefront of the nature observation and journaling movement. Leslie's approach has long been acclaimed for its accessible style of teaching people to see, witness, and appreciate the wonders of nature, and her classic guide is still used by individuals, groups, and educators ranging from elementary school teachers...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"It takes all kinds of people to make a world, the expression goes. But maybe it really takes only two kinds. People who put ketchup on their fries, and people who put the ketchup on the side. People who squeeze gently from the bottom, and people who manhandle the toothpaste tube. 2 Kinds of People is the interactive visual personality quiz that's as much fun as a game. It works by showing two illustrations side by side. If you and your partner pick...
20) Into the light
Author
Publisher
Hirmer Verlag GmbH
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Since earliest times the colour white has exerted a powerful fascination on Man for its purity, glistening brightness, magic and symbolism. Fascinated by the power of the colour white, Tom Jacobi travelled seven continents and photographed breathtaking landscapes which reveal a timeless power and offer space for contemplation.
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