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A trumpeter swan family stays close together as the cygnets learn how to feed themselves, honk when predators are nearby, and develop flight feathers. Includes facts about the trumpeter swan, the largest waterfowl in the world.
Rising from the ashes of a devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Erin O'Brien struggles to overcome adversity and a violent rape. Initially working as a "dime a dance" hoofer in the notorious Barbary Coast, sheer determination combined with exquisite beauty enable her rise to nightclub stardom, achieving celebrity status. Good fortune and happiness further multiply when she discovers her soulmate from a previous life in a sensuous, fiery romance. However, Erin's remarkable love affair and career are suddenly stymied by a jealous suitor, who forces her to choose between life, or a tragic, unmerciful death. AFTERLIFE For Erin, "Afterlife," is far more than the traditional vision of Heaven...
The second book in the Cornell Bird Library Series explains how to attract bluebirds and how to establish and operate a bluebird nestbox trail. 175 photos & illustrations.
This book provides a thought-provoking look at how to find, write and sell feature stories. The contributors--outstanding writers, editors, and teachers--offer advice and helpful tips on writing and stalking the feature story. David Finkel writes on the importance of being a reporter, Bob Ehlert on using description effectively, Mimi Sheraton on what it takes to be a good food writer, Kay Mille on the art of interviewing, Richard Cheverton on newspaper hiring practices, and Jim Molnar on travel writing. The volume also covers the ins and outs of doing freelance book reviews, movie criticisms, theater reviews, and fashion writing, and includes examples and targeted exercises to hone one's feature writing skills. ISBN 0-89879-470-6 : $18.95.
This national award winning book, now in its second edition, was developed especially for Master Gardener volunteers and home gardeners and is a primary source for research-based information on gardening and landscaping successfully in North Carolina and the Southeast. A fundamental reference for any seasoned gardener, the North Carolina Extension Gardener Handbook is also written to appeal to beginners just getting their hands dirty. It explains the "why and how" basics of gardening from soils and composting to vegetable gardening and wildlife management. Advice on garden design, preparation, and maintenance covers all types of plantings including lawns, ornamentals, fruits, trees, and cont...
When NBC's first anchorwoman, Jessica Savitch, died at age 36 in a mysterious death-by-drowning car accident it made national headlines. Savitch was a living advertisement for the American dream--beautiful, smart, and successful in the competitive news business. But she was also a woman with secrets. Major motion picture release from Disney in December. Photos.