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Biology: Concepts & Connections with Student CD-ROM

24 reviews
Neil A. Campbell, Jane B. Reece, ...

Benjamin Cummings, 2005

Good introductory biology text
This is a great text for anyone taking an introductory college-level biology course. The writing style is simple and easy to understand, unlike many other science textbooks. Despite being very easy to read, it contains a good amount of information.

The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting and Pruning Techniques

37 reviews
Tracy DiSabato-Aust

Timber Press, Incorporated, 2006

My new gardening bible
As a fairly new gardener I discovered this book at the library last year and it is wonderful. It really gets into how and when to pinch and prune (and what these terms mean) plants which I now realize is such an important part of how your flowers will look when they bloom...The author mostly talks about tried and true perennials, but we see them in a whole new light, you can control the height of ...

Heat Lightning (Virgil Flowers)
John Sandford

Putnam Adult, 2008

Fresh from his “spectacular” (Cleveland Plain Dealer ) debut in Dark of the Moon , investigator Virgil Flowers takes on a puzzling—and most alarming—case, in the new book from the #1 bestselling author . John Sandford’s introduction of Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension investigator Virgil Flowers was an immediate critical and popular success: “laser-sharp characters and a plot that’s fast and surprising” (Cleveland Plain Dealer ); ...

Dark of the Moon

79 reviews
John Sandford

Putnam Adult, 2007

John Sandford Does it Again with Phantom Prey
Phantom Prey is an excellent book. As always, John Sandford has you sitting on the edge of your seat as you read this book. I could not put it down and read the book through the night. Absolutely worth a lost night of sleep! Check it out, because you won't regret getting this book!

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel

575 reviews
Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

Wow! A wonderfully rich story- my highest recommendation.
I looked at some of the other reviews before writing this. I saw that there were 2 or so out of the 20 or so total that I looked at which were negative. I can't believe anyone wouldn't find this book to be incredible. I know we all have different tastes and all but please- it is just one of those amazing stories that anyone could relate to- life, love, the bonds of friendship, struggles, and ...

McGee & Stuckey's Bountiful Container: Create Container Gardens of Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible ...

45 reviews
Rose Marie Nichols McGee, Maggie Stuckey

Workman Publishing Company, 2002

Fantastic!!!!
This is truly a fantastic book, easy to follow for a gardening novice like me. I had no idea so many wonderful fruits, veggies, etc. could be grown in containers on my balcony and now I've got a nice crop of strawberries ripening, flourishing tomato and squash plants, different kinds of basil, mint, chives, pansies, dwarf sunflowers--you name it. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested ...

Second Nature: A Gardener's Education

23 reviews
Michael Pollan

Grove Press, 2003

Lawn Mowing et al
Pollans description of what is a green thumb and the sysiphean art of mowing reminded me how therapeutic gardening can be and why it cures depression. Thank you Michael for making me look at my roses in a totally different way. You will love this book if you tend to think in pictures and love the art and hard work of gardening.

Flowers for Algernon: Student Edition

434 reviews
Daniel Keyes

Harvest Books, 2004

I read this as a child
I read this as a child and just seeing the book again brought such memories of how it affected me. I highly recommend this book. I will definately read it again. It is very thought provoking and emotional.

You've Been Warned

368 reviews
James Patterson, Howard Roughan

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

I liked this book!
I enjoyed this book. It was different from other Patterson books I've read, like Lifeguard, Honeymoom, Cross Books. I did figure it out half way through the story, but parts of ending were still surprising. I have to say I definately enjoyed it.

Botany in a Day: The Patterns Method of Plant Identification

6 reviews
Thomas J. Elpel

HOPS Press, LLC, 2004

Wonderful book for intuitive understanding of the subject
In the opening chapter, this book presents a wonderful simplified story of the evolution of plants, from a single cell to modern complex flowers. Both children and adults can gain a unique, intuitive understanding of this process from this explanation. My compliments to the author. He describes each plant family with interesting anecdotes and high quality line drawings. It's the first plant ...

The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life: Volume 2 (Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life)

15 reviews
Drunvalo Melchizedek

Light Technology Publications, 2000

Powerful Information
Before reading the 2 volumes, I knew about 20% of what was in it. But the other 80% is spectaular. It has and still is the most powerful 2 part book I have ever read, and has changed my consciousness and how I look at life.

Newcomb's Wildflower Guide

37 reviews
Lawrence Newcomb

Little, Brown and Company, 1989

RI Master Gardener Advanced Education
As the RI Master Gardener Advanced Education Coordinator, I have used this book for two years in workshops delivered to our membership. The "Locator Key" and identification system is easy to use (easier than using the weed identification systems) and the drawings and descriptions are clear. Would recommend to anyone interested in identifying wildflowers or "weeds."

Fabulous Parties: Food and Flowers for Elegant Entertaining

7 reviews
Mark Held, Richard David, ...

Ryland Peters & Small, 2008

Proud to be friends with all the authors!
So many people ask me why I don't use several different vendors. Here is the reason why...Just look through this book! Mark and Richard have spoiled me and my clients with the most beautiful, chic, creative flowers and decor possible. Peggy's menu's are always unique, presented with love and style and honestly beyond delicious (is that possible?). Together with the flowers and food my events are ...

How to Find Flower Fairies

12 reviews
Cicely Mary Barker

Warne, 2007

Pop-Up book
This is a beautiful, but somewhat fragile1book -- probably more satisfying for girls than boys. Make sure thr recipient is old enough to handle it without tearing it.

Greenhouse Gardener's Companion: Growing Food and Flowers in Your Greenhouse or Sunspace

30 reviews
Shane Smith

Fulcrum Publishing, 2000

The best book for experienced gardeners new to greenhouses
Actually the title says it all. I wish I had time to read lots of books about greenhouse gardening but I don't. An experienced gardener, I'm new to greenhouse gardening and struck gold when I bought this book. It isn't dumbed down and is fast and fun to read. The book doesn't begin at square one but does explain the important differences between gardening in an outside garden and a ...

Sunset Western Garden Book

89 reviews

Sunset Books, 2007

Wonderful Reference Manual
I am loving this book....is there anything it doesn't cover? I think if I can grow it hear in the west it will be in this book. Great addition to my library!

Worms Eat My Garbage: How to Set Up and Maintain a Worm Composting System

18 reviews
Mary Appelhof

Flower Press, 1997

Good Instructions
This book had very compete instructions on the worm composting system. In fact, it was so good, that after reading it, I decided that the amount of care they would need was more than I wanted to take on.

The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life: Volume 1 (Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life)

56 reviews
Drunvalo Melchizedek

Light Technology Publications, 1999

"Buckle up for this ride"
Wow, where to start? This book is really "out there", it is for the open minded individual. Drunvalo tries to show you by many means, the truth that he found, through sacred history of Egypt, sacred geometry, mathematics, music, several different spiritual traditions. What he did was no easy task, so for that I'll say the book was very well written and very well done. He tried to explain the ...

Tasha Tudor's Garden

14 reviews
Tovah Martin

Houghton Mifflin, 1994

a journey to the past
Looking at Tasha Tudor's Garden is like taking a journey to another century, surrounded by beauty and peace. Tasha herself wears 19th century clothes, including petticoats, shawls, and head kerchiefs and lives in an antique-appearing house, going about her life with what seems to be a minimal of technology. The photographs that capture her seeing to the goats in the barn in winter, carrying a ...

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers--E: Eastern Region - Revised Edition ...

22 reviews
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

Knopf, 2001

Awesome
This is well worth the purchase. The photographs are beautiful and all are linked to the description of the flowers.

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