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  The Beautiful People and Other...

  Rose Madeline Mula

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  “Laugh your cares away with Rose Madeline Mula, one of the Saturday Evening Post’s favorite humor writers.”  —Ted Kreiter, editor, Saturday Evening Post “Read this book sitting on the beach, relaxing in a bubble bath, commuting to work on the train, or vegging out on a Sunday afternoon.”  —Mary McHugh, author, How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man “If laughter is the best medicine, you can throw away your prescriptions! This book will replace them all.”  —Joan Fontaine, actress, Jane Eyre (1944)  “[Rose’s] bubbling wit and humor will tickle your nose and your funny bone like the best vintage wine.”  —Russ Gorman, WOON talk show host  In her signature self-deprecating and hilarious style, humor essayist Rose Madeline Mula gripes about growing old. Her inability to stick with New Year’s resolutions, the mystery of her clothes shrinking to a smaller size with each passing season, and her susceptibility to infomercials are just a few of the problems pestering Mula. In this collection of comical compositions, readers can skip around from one laugh-out-loud essay to the next while enjoying the author’s endless wit and charm.  The animated author recalls the days before cars came equipped with electric windows, when pin boys frequented bowling alleys, and songs were composed with lovely lyrics that the listener could understand. While written with a mature audience in mind, women of all ages will enjoy this relatable book.

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  When Harry Met Minnie - A True...

  Martha Teichner

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  *An Instant New York Times Bestseller!*This program is read by the author.A memoir of love and loss, of being in the right place at the right time, and of the mysterious ways a beloved pet can bring people together, from CBS Sunday Morning News correspondent and multi-Emmy-Award-winning Martha Teichner.There are true fairy tales. Stories that exist because impossible-to-explain coincidences change everything. Except in real life, not all of them have conventional, happily-ever-after endings. When Harry Met Minnie is that kind of fairy tale, with the vibrant, romantic New York City backdrop of its namesake, the movie When Harry Met Sally, and the bittersweet wisdom of Tuesdays with Morrie.There’s a special camaraderie among early-morning dog walkers. Gathering at dog runs in the park, or strolling through the farmer's market at Union Square before the bustling crowd appears, fellow pet owners become familiar–as do the personalities of their beloved animals. In this special space and time, a chance encounter with an old acquaintance changed Martha Teichner’s world. As fate would have it, her friend knew someone who was dying of cancer, from exposure to toxins after 9/11, and desperate to find a home for her dog, Harry. He was a Bull Terrier—the same breed as Martha’s dear Minnie. Would Martha consider giving Harry a safe, loving new home?In short order, boy dog meets girl dog, the fairy tale part of this story. But there is so much more to this book. After Martha agrees to meet Harry and his owner Carol, what begins as a transaction involving a dog becomes a deep and meaningful friendship between two women with complicated lives and a love of Bull Terriers in common. Through the heartbreak and grief of Carol’s illness, the bond that develops changed Martha’s life, Carol’s life, Minnie’s life, Harry’s life. As it changed Carol’s death as well.In this rich and touching narrative, Martha considers the ways our stories are shaped by the people we meet, and the profound love we can find by opening our hearts to unexpected encounters.  A Macmillan Audio production from Celadon Books

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  The Permaculture Promise - A...

  Sophie Bray, Richard Mckay

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  The Permaculture Promise: A Guide to Abundance Through Sustainable Design 
  Step into a verdant utopia where sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the very heartbeat of life! "The Permaculture Promise: A Guide to Abundance through Sustainable Design" is more than a guide; it's an initiation into a world where humanity and nature dance harmoniously. Ready to sow the seeds of a thriving, abundant future? Let's plunge into the lush landscape of permaculture! 
  Symbiotic Systems & Soil Secrets: Explore the magic below our feet. Discover how soil, the unsung hero, partners with every element of nature and how, by nurturing it, we open the floodgates to unparalleled abundance. 
  Harvesting Water & Wisdom: In an era of water crises, learn the art and science of harnessing, storing, and using every precious drop efficiently. Dive into age-old wisdom, merging with modern methods for maximum yield. 
  Edible Ecosystems & Food Forests: Envision gardens that are not just food producers but entire ecosystems! Learn how to design, nurture, and benefit from food forests that feed you, body and soul. 
  Gone are the days of battling nature; it's time to partner with her. Let’s turn the age-old paradigm on its head: from exploitation to collaboration, from scarcity to abundance, from isolation to interconnectedness. 
  So, put on those gardening gloves, feel the earth's pulse, and let the transformation begin. The path to sustainable abundance is but a page away. 
  Here’s to Green Dreams and Permaculture Promises Realized! 🌿📘🌻

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  The Tale of Major Monkey

  Arthur Scott Bailey

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  Arthur Scott Bailey was the author of more than forty children's books.Mr. Bailey centered all his plots in the animal, bird and insect worlds, weaving natural history into the stories in a way that won educator's approval without arousing the suspicions of his young readers. (Summary Wikipedia)

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  Nature Near Home and Other Papers

  John Burroughs

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  Nature Near Home is one of many books on natural history by John Burroughs. It is full of simple observations about rural scenes and charming stories about animals, plants, and even people! Burroughs loves the creatures around him and derives great pleasure from his walks and studies in nature’s scenes. (Summary by Edith Phern)

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  The Latin Inscriptions of Rome -...

  Tyler Lansford

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  A collection of 15 guided walking tours of the ancient Latin descriptions found throughout Rome. Rome’s oldest known Latin inscription dates from the sixth century BC; the most recent major specimen was mounted in 2006—a span of more than two and a half millennia. Remarkably, many of these inscriptions are still to be found in situ, on the walls, gates, temples, obelisks, bridges, fountains, and churches of the city. Classicist Tyler Lansford has collected some 400 of these inscriptions and arranged them—with English translations—into fifteen walking tours that trace the physical and historical contours of the city. Each itinerary is prefaced by an in-depth introduction that provides a survey of the history and topography of the relevant area of the city. The Latin texts appear on the left-hand page with English translations on the right. The original texts are equipped with full linguistic annotation, and the translations are supplemented with historical and cultural notes that explain who mounted them and why. This unique guide will prove a fascinating and illuminating companion for both sophisticated visitors to the Eternal City and armchair travelers seeking a novel perspective into Rome's rich history.“This book is wonderful. . . . Lansford’s evocative depictions of monuments, cityscape, and memorable humans have inspired me anew with the fascination of Rome.” —Mary T. Boatwright, Duke University“If this book is not slipped into many a Rome-bound suitcase, there is no justice in the world. I can think of few more enjoyable companions on a prowl through the city.” —Jane Stevenson, Times Literary Supplement (UK)

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