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Ever since Sappho planted roses at the shrine of Aphrodite, no flower has captured the imagination in quite the same way. In this book Jennifer Potter shows what gives this most fragrant flower its potency in societies around the world.
Turn a shady yard into a sumptuous garden Shade is one of the most common garden situations homeowner’s have, but with the right plant knowledge, you can triumph over challenging areas and learn to embrace shade as an opportunity instead of an obstacle. Glorious Shade celebrates the benefits of shade and shows you how to make the most of it. This information-rich, hardworking guide is packed with everything you need to successfully garden in the shadiest corners of a yard. You'll learn how to determine what type of shade you have and how to choose the right plants for the space. The book also shares the techniques, design and maintenance tips that are key to growing a successful shade garden. Stunning color photographs offer design inspiration and reveal the beauty of shade-loving plants.
Another strong, satisfying novel, full of rich storytelling, by the author of the favourite THE TEA ROSE. An epic tale of secret love and hidden passions. It is 1900 and the dangerous streets of East London are no place for a well-bred woman. But India Selwyn Jones is headstrong: she has trained as one of a new breed, a woman doctor, and is determined to practice where the need is greatest. It is in these grim streets where India meets - and saves the life of - London's most notorious gangster, Sid Malone. Hard, violent, devastatingly attractive, Malone is the opposite of India's cool, aristocratic fiance. though Malone represents all she despises, India finds herself unwillingly drawn ever ...
In 1906, sixteen-year-old Mattie, determined to attend college and be a writer against the wishes of her father and fiance, takes a job at a summer inn where she discovers the truth about the death of a guest. Based on a true story.
NEW SCHOOL CHECKLIST: Purple hair, ripped jeans, leather jacket, scowl. NEW SCHOOL MINDSCREW: A secret academy for 'gifted' students. And Brynn just got a private invitation to the mysterious club.Learning about her psychic abilities from the quirky guidance counselor was the first challenge. Keeping the strange Mystic Academy a secret within her prep school was the second. Competing against the strongest student, Dom, a stunning boy with a dark secret, was the unexpected twist. FIRST PROJECT: Explore Hell's Gates.Brynn must learn how to use her psychic gifts in time to uncover the mystery of a local urban legend. The town woods behind her school is where children become lost with no memory of where they'd gone, and its tales of burned witches smother the town in shame. Can this ancient myth be debunked, while fighting the maddening distraction of Dom, in time for the project deadline? Or will the sinister truth hidden within legend awaken, creating unhinged chaos within the academy?One-click to start the epic adventure of the Urban Mystic Academy: First Project.
A beautifully illustrated and unique history of the "queen of flowers" in art, medicine, cuisine, and more
Book 3, The Library, Alex’s story continues. Separated from her coven, the Book Club, Alex will face dangers she cannot imagine, find allies she never expected, and venture further into The Between than ever before, revealing the vastness of this universe and all its secrets. To survive, she will need all her courage, all her cunning, and all her friends. But can Alex make the sacrifices necessary to defeat such an all-powerful foe as Jeremiah? Her choices will change everything. The Library is the thrilling conclusion of The Books of Alexandrea. Alex’s journey ends in The Library. Book 3, The Library, Alex’s story continues. Separated from her coven, the Book Club, Alex will face dangers she cannot imagine, find allies she never expected, and venture further into The Between than ever before, revealing the vastness of this universe and all its secrets. To survive, she will need all her courage, all her cunning, and all her friends. But can Alex make the sacrifices necessary to defeat such an all-powerful foe as Jeremiah? Her choices will change everything. The Library is the thrilling conclusion of The Books of Alexandrea. Alex’s journey ends in The Library.
THE UNFORGETTABLE NEW NOVEL FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SIGHT OF YOU One moment can change everything. For Lucy, it happens right after she's walked out of her job, uncertain what the future holds. That same night, she finds herself flirting with a handsome stranger at the bar - before unexpectedly running into the man who broke her heart ten years ago. Both men want to see her again, and she needs to decide between them. But where will each path take her? And what if she'd made a different choice? Praise for Holly Miller! 'Unique and breathtaking' - Jodi Picoult 'Clever, poignant and very special' - Woman & Home 'Extraordinary' - Beth O'Leary 'A heartrending, beautifully crafted emotional rollercoaster' Mike Gayle 'A gorgeous, unusual love story' Good Housekeeping
“Explode[s] with cuddle-factor! It doesn’t matter what they’re into—unicorns, wolves, dragons or princesses, one of these hooded blankets will surely suit.” —Inspirations Newsletter Bedtime bookworms will love snuggling up and listening to their favorite story in a cozy hooded blanket. Bring storytime to life as they act out the characters—will they be a goodie or a baddie, Little Red Riding Hood or the wolf? Lynne Rowe’s latest new book has ten fun, fairytale projects to crochet, including a deer, a dragon, a lion and a unicorn. Each blanket can be made in two sizes: for toddlers (age 2 to 4) and for young children (age 5 to 7). Along with crochet techniques, there are sugge...
A young woman must risk everything to protect the legacy of her ancient Irish clan in this paranormal adventure by the USA Today bestselling author. Haunted by visions of the notorious pirate queen, Maeve O’Malley first came to Galway to end an ancient family curse. But those tormented waking dreams also led her to the secrets of her clan, and its ancestral lands filled with hidden treasures. Now she must return to Ireland with the medieval relics that prove her claim. But with an ancient pact about to expire, she must act fast before Brehon Law hands everything over to her family’s enemies. To complete her mission, Maeve must find the elusive final resting place of the pirate queen. With murderous rival clans out to stop her at any cost, Maeve is grateful for the appearance of her passionate, destiny-bound protector. But is she willing to make the sacrifice necessary to become a true warrior?