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Drunk mom : a memoir

Bydlowska, Jowita.



Date Published:2013

Pruning simplified : a visual guide to 50 trees and shrubs

Bradley, Steve, 1949-,


"A Quarto book." Includes index. Why prune? -- Equipment -- Basic techniques -- Directory of plants -- Special features. Paying a professional to prune your trees and shrubs is an unnecessary expense. You can tackle most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified shows you exactly how to do it. This useful guide offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. Profiles of the 50 most popular trees and shrubs--including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, and more--include illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure you make the right cut the first time.
Date Published:2019

"A Quarto book." Includes index. Why prune? -- Equipment -- Basic techniques -- Directory of plants -- Special features. Paying a professional to prune your trees and shrubs is an unnecessary expense. You can tackle most trees and shrubs on your own, and Pruning Simplified shows you exactly how to do it. This useful guide offers expert advice on the best tools for the job, specific details on when to prune, and clear instructions on how to prune. Profiles of the 50 most popular trees and shrubs--including azaleas, camellias, clematis, hydrangeas, and more--include illustrated, easy-to-follow instructions that will ensure you make the right cut the first time.

Date Published:2019

Cass Turnbull's guide to pruning : what, when, where & how to prune for a more beautiful garden

Turnbull, Cass, 1951-2017-


An updated edition of the illustrated guide to pruning is organized around common types of plants, including evergreen and deciduous shrubs, bamboos and tea roses, rhododendrons, camellia wisteria and other vines, and tree species from dogwoods to weeping cherries.
Date Published:2012

All things cease to appear

Brundage, Elizabeth.


Upstate New York. George Clare comes home from his position as an art teacher at a private college to find his wife killed and their three-year-old daughter alone. George is the immediate suspect, and a persistent cop is stymied at every turn in proving him a heartless murderer. Three teenage brothers who previously lived in the house become entangled in the investigation. But behind one crime there are others, and more than twenty years will pass before a hard kind of justice is finally served.
Date Published:2016

Upstate New York. George Clare comes home from his position as an art teacher at a private college to find his wife killed and their three-year-old daughter alone. George is the immediate suspect, and a persistent cop is stymied at every turn in proving him a heartless murderer. Three teenage brothers who previously lived in the house become entangled in the investigation. But behind one crime there are others, and more than twenty years will pass before a hard kind of justice is finally served.

Date Published:2016

The pruning book

Reich, Lee.


This award-winning reference has been meticulously updated to include a wealth of new information and enhanced illustrations that make it an indispensable addition to any gardener's library. Why prune? -- Tools of the trade -- Plant response to pruning -- Deciduous ornamental bushes -- Deciduous ornamental trees -- Evergreen trees and bushes -- Ornamental vines -- Edible fruits and nuts -- Houseplants -- Herbaceous plants -- Pollarding -- Pleaching -- Topiary -- Standards -- Mowing -- Bonsai -- Espalier. Whether you're a professional gardener, an experienced landscaper, or pruning for the very first time, The Pruning Book equips you with everything you need to master this essential gardening skill. Transform your garden into a thriving oasis with healthy, beautifully pruned plants. Key Features: Expert Insights: Renowned author Lee Reich shares expert advice on the latest pruning techniques, providing valuable insights on new plants and the best practices to ensure healthy growth. Comprehensive Guidance: From humble houseplants to exotic specimens, Reich covers all aspects of pruning, detailing the dos and don'ts to help you make the right cut every time. Clear Instructions: With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll demystify even the most complex pruning strategies. Learn about precise timing and exact techniques necessary for achieving beautiful forms in your plants. Diverse Plant Coverage: The book includes detailed guidance on pruning a wide range of plants, from ornamental trees and shrubs to topiaries and bonsai. Visual Support: Benefit from 250 vibrant photos and 135 detailed drawings that illustrate techniques and showcase results, making the information accessible and engaging.
Date Published:2010

This award-winning reference has been meticulously updated to include a wealth of new information and enhanced illustrations that make it an indispensable addition to any gardener's library. Why prune? -- Tools of the trade -- Plant response to pruning -- Deciduous ornamental bushes -- Deciduous ornamental trees -- Evergreen trees and bushes -- Ornamental vines -- Edible fruits and nuts -- Houseplants -- Herbaceous plants -- Pollarding -- Pleaching -- Topiary -- Standards -- Mowing -- Bonsai -- Espalier. Whether you're a professional gardener, an experienced landscaper, or pruning for the very first time, The Pruning Book equips you with everything you need to master this essential gardening skill. Transform your garden into a thriving oasis with healthy, beautifully pruned plants. Key Features: Expert Insights: Renowned author Lee Reich shares expert advice on the latest pruning techniques, providing valuable insights on new plants and the best practices to ensure healthy growth. Comprehensive Guidance: From humble houseplants to exotic specimens, Reich covers all aspects of pruning, detailing the dos and don'ts to help you make the right cut every time. Clear Instructions: With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll demystify even the most complex pruning strategies. Learn about precise timing and exact techniques necessary for achieving beautiful forms in your plants. Diverse Plant Coverage: The book includes detailed guidance on pruning a wide range of plants, from ornamental trees and shrubs to topiaries and bonsai. Visual Support: Benefit from 250 vibrant photos and 135 detailed drawings that illustrate techniques and showcase results, making the information accessible and engaging.

Date Published:2010

Magic Tree House : #1 Dinosaurs before dark

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"A First stepping stone book." Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic treehouse, which whisks them back to an ancient time zone where they see live dinosaurs.
Date Published:1992

Magic Tree House : #2 The knight at dawn

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"A First stepping stone book." Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie use the magic treehouse to travel back to the Middle Ages, where they explore a castle and are helped by a mysterious knight.
Date Published:1993

Magic Tree House : #3 Mummies in the morning

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"A First stepping stone book." Jack and his younger sister take a trip in their tree house back to ancient Egypt, where they help a queen's mummy continue her voyage to the Next Life.
Date Published:1993

Magic Tree House : #4 Pirates past noon. #4, Pirates past noon.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


It's a treasure trove of trouble! Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps—and ruthless pirates! Will they discover a buried treasure? Or will they be forced to walk the plank?
Date Published:1994

Magic Tree House : #5 Night of the ninjas. #5, Night of the Ninjas.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


Have you ever met a real live ninja? Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a ninja master. Will they learn the secrets of the ninja? Or will the evil samurai warriors get them first?
Date Published:1995

Magic Tree House : #6 Afternoon on the amazon. #6, Afternoon on the Amazon.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


The Ice Age is very cool…for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of cave people and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure—not even a saber-toothed tiger!
Date Published:1995

Magic Tree House : #7 Sunset of the sabertooth. #7, Sunset of the sabertooth.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


The Ice Age is very cool…for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of cave people and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure—not even a saber-toothed tiger!
Date Published:1996

Magic Tree House : #8 Midnight on the moon. #8, Midnight on the moon.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


Three …two…one…BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon—and the future. Their mission? To find the last "M" thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? And why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange?
Date Published:1996

Magic Tree House : #9 Dolphins at daybreak

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"A first stepping stone book." It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when the Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean. Luckily, they find a mini-submarine on a coral reef. Unluckily, they are about to meet a giant octopus and one very hungry shark. Will the dolphins save the day? Or are Jack and Annie doomed to be dinner?
Date Published:1997

Magic Tree House : #10 Ghost town at sundown. #10, Ghost town at sundown.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


Is this town HAUNTED? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House whisks them to the Wild West. But before they can say "Boo!" they rush headlong into an adventure filled with horse thieves, a lost colt, rattlesnakes, and a cowboy named Slim. Will Jack and Annie have time to solve the next Tree House Riddle? The answer may depend on a ghost!
Date Published:1997

Magic Tree House : #11 Lions at lunchtime

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"A stepping stone book." "Where are the lions?" Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior. Jack hopes any lions will just stay away. Jack is about to be very disappointed...
Date Published:1998

Magic Tree House : #12 Polar bears past bedtime

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"A Stepping Stone book." It's icicle city when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie to the frozen Arctic. Luckily, a seal hunter on a dogsled lends them warm clothes. Unluckily, they get stuck on cracking ice. Will the giant polar bear save them? Or will Jack and Annie become frozen dinners?
Date Published:1998

Magic Tree House : #15 Viking ships at sunrise. #15, Viking ships at sunrise.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


"Beware of Vikings!" warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage for Jack and Annie to succeed in Viking Ships at Sunrise.
Date Published:1998

Magic Tree House : #16 Hour of the olympics. #16, Hour of the Olympics.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


No girls allowed at the Olympic Games! That's the rule when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to ancient Greece. But when Annie tells jack to go to the games without her, he knows she's up to something. Will Annie find a way to see the games? Or will she get herself—and Jack—into Olympic-size trouble? Find out in Hour of the Olympics.
Date Published:1998

Magic Tree House : #17 Tonight on the titanic. #17, Tonight on the Titanic.

Osborne, Mary Pope.


Titanic trouble! Jack and Annie are in for an exciting, scary, and sad adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the decks of the Titanic. Is there anything they can do to help the ill-fated ship? Will they be able to save anyone? Will they be able to save themselves?
Date Published:1999