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A rat, a missing iguana, and a mystery all converge in this funny and heartwarming middle-grade novel illustrated by "New York Times" bestseller Lies ("Bats at the Beach").
When a rare coin and a strange code are uncovered in McKenna School, Malcolm and the other classroom pets of the Midnight Academy take on their most challenging assignment yet and, through their investigations, they just might save the school from closing.
“Dallas Morning News columnist and fervent advocate of the organic technique leaves no stone unturned on the subject of chemical-free gardening.” —Publishers Weekly Howard Garrett has converted gardeners throughout Texas and beyond to gardening the natural way without chemical fertilizers and toxic pesticides. In this revised and updated edition of The Dirt Doctor’s Guide to Organic Gardening, he uses a question-and-answer format to present a wealth of new information on organic gardening, landscaping, pest control, and natural living. The book also incorporates valuable feedback and suggestions from gardeners who've successfully used Howard’s methods. “This is a ‘must-read’ for home gardeners. It should be mandatory reading for commercial growers.” –California Garden
In the heart of England, the scheming son of an ailing aristocrat has plans for the family company when his sick father finally expires and allows him to inherit the family estate. But though he needs this to happen soon, timing is everything and there are reasons why the Earl can't expire too soon. But with the aid of his surgeon cousin, son Malcolm is working on plans to ensure that will happen when he wants it to and not a moment before. He is unaware though, that his ailing father also has plans to deprive him of his inheritance and replace him with a almost forgotten sibling. In the meantime, across the pond in Cleveland, a lonely Carl receives a very tempting offer which has him travelling to England, his place of birth. Here he will not only meet the girl of his dreams but come face to face with his roots and his scheming half-brother who holds his very survival in his hands.
Garrett presents nearly 400 plants, both native and adapted, that grow well in Southeast Texas.
As words and stories are increasingly disseminated through digital means, the significance of the book as object—whether pristine collectible or battered relic—is growing as well. Unpacking My Library: Writers and Their Books spotlights the personal libraries of thirteen favorite novelists who share their collections with readers. Stunning photographs provide full views of the libraries and close-ups of individual volumes: first editions, worn textbooks, pristine hardcovers, and childhood companions. In her introduction, Leah Price muses on the history and future of the bookshelf, asking what books can tell us about their owners and what readers can tell us about their collections. Suppl...
A series of reflections on coping with a fatal disease, but also an insightful examination of living and dying by a widely acclaimed authority on organizational leadership.
This book tells the story of Alex B. Campbell, Prince Edward Island's longest-serving premier (1966-78) and the youngest person elected first minister in Canada in the 20th century. He led his province through a period of transformative change and stepped down in 1978 without ever having suffered electoral defeat. This is a come-the-moment, come-the-leader story with few parallels in Canadian history.
The Houston area offers an abundance of resources and activities for gardeners and garden lovers, if people only know where to look: Love roses? Go to the Garden Center in Hermann Park. Want fresh vegetables? Pay in advance for a weekly supply at Central City Co-op. Can’t live without daffodils? Find twenty varieties at the Bulb and Plants Mart. In this handy, versatile guide to all things related to gardens in Houston and its environs, Texas Master Gardener Eileen Houston presents the book she wished had been available when she first moved to the city. Writing about public gardens, garden events, farmers’ markets, garden clubs, retail nurseries, volunteer opportunities, and more, Housto...
A groundbreaking book that explores the theory and practice of leading in the creative workplace Leadership in the Creative Industries is a much-needed guide to the theory and practice of the creative leadership skills that are essential to lead effectively in creative fields. As the growth of creative industries continues to surge and “noncreative” businesses put increasing emphasis on creativity and innovation, this book offers a practical resource that explores how to confidently lead a workforce, creatively. In order to lead creative people it is essential to understand the creative process, creativity, and the range of variables that affect it. This book fills a gap in the literatur...