Editora: Good Press
The author Henry Festing Jones was the friend and posthumous biographer of Samuel Butler. He won the inaugural James Tait Black Memorial Prize for biography in 1919. This is an interesting novel about a Victorian tourist's time in Sicily and his friendship with the locals.
Set tails wagging with this collection of easy patterns for adorable dog designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques. Featuring many distinctive breeds—including terriers, toy breeds, gundogs, pastoral breeds, utility dogs, hounds, and working dogs—each pooch pattern in this book comes with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them paws-itively perfect for all abilities. The only materials you’ll need are felt, needle and threads, brads for eyes, a little stuffing, and some wool roving if you want to add fluffy fur to your dogs. To make your cuddly canines. you’ll use a blanket stitch and running stitch and a couple of basic embroidery stitches, all of which are explained and illustrated for beginners. The finished little pups make cute brooches, bag charms, and home accessories, or can even be scaled up to make bigger plushes—all of which will make your dog-loving friends drool!Ver livro
“A surprisingly deep guide to pot culture . . . 192 pages of legit knowledge” from the author of The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook (The Cannabist). Marijuana is more widely available and accepted than ever before, with more people coming to the plant every day for a range of reasons. From the experts at High Times magazine—the world’s most trusted name when it comes to getting stoned—here is an authoritative, accessible guide to marijuana, its uses, and culture. This illustrated handbook offers clear and friendly primers on subjects such as what pot is and how it works, tips on getting high and managing the experience, cooking with pot, and FAQs as well as an “I’m High, Now What?” selection of activities and amusements for the freshly baked. Part manifesto, part party invitation, Marijuana for Everybody! is an informative and entertaining read for the uninitiated and practiced users alike. “The rapidly advancing world of weed gets broken down into easy chunks on topics like ‘cannabis chemistry,’ ‘how to: roll the classic cone,’ and ‘where do bongs come from?’ . . . The list-lovers will dig: 8 items to look for on the label when you buy legal weed; 6 things to do if you think you’re too high; 7 things to keep in mind when buying edibles; and 10 common marijuana strains and their characteristics.” —Smell the Truth “Well-written, carefully researched and incredibly thorough . . . If you have even a passing interest in marijuana, start clearing a space between your grinder and bong for this book on your coffee table.” —Willamette WeekVer livro
As seen on BBC: An illustrated visit to four iconic gardens, each a product of its age, with stories of the creators and events that shaped them. The stories of these gardens’ creation include obsession, escape, social ambition, political intrigue, heartbreak, bankruptcy, and disaster. In unravelling these remarkable stories we reach back over the centuries to see these great gardens through fresh eyes. From the magnificent landscape garden at Stowe created by Bridgeman, Kent and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown; the Victorian masterpiece of Biddulph Grange; the romantic Arts & Crafts retreat at Nymans; and Christopher Lloyd’s plantsman’s paradise at Great Dixter, you will hear of adventure, innovation, and visionary individuals who changed the way we create our gardens and the plants we grow. Katie Campbell weaves the stories of these four exemplary gardens into a history of British gardening from the earliest cultivated spaces to the present day, exploring trends, influences, and pioneers. Fascinating historic detail and atmospheric storytelling make this a compelling read. Includes a foreword by Chris Beardshaw, specially commissioned photography by Nathan Harrison, and extensive archive illustrations “A worthy accompaniment to the BBC series of the same name.” —The Irish Times “Campbell treads a nice line between juicy facts and the aesthetic qualities of the gardens. I adore her description of Jane Austen-ish tourists turning up in carriages, buying guidebooks and filling up the local inns, while commendably tipping the head gardener.” —The IndependentVer livro
Did you know that Hitler was named Time Magazine’s Man of The Year? Or that there was a bear named Wojtek that worked in the Polish army? Did you know that the British were able to create artificial moonlight during night-time battles? World War II was one of the most important events in 20th century history, and it shaped the course of Europe forever. But few people truly know about all the crazy things that went on during this turbulent time. From exploding balloons to the attempted “death ray” that eventually evolved into the radar, inside this book you’ll discover all the gritty details and wacky facts about World War II that you’d never hear in a history class. Discover how this war began, why it was the most destructive conflict in history, and even how one weapon could fire a shell three miles (five kilometers) away and still destroy six feet (two meters) of concrete. The perfect gift for history-loving kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, this book delves into all the conflicts in the war, including Germany’s disastrous invasion of Russia, the air raids that decimated much of London, and why the US started communicating in the Navajo language. So discover the famous battles, the military masterminds, and all the experimental weapons that shaped the course of world history and left a profound and lasting mark on modern life and culture. What are you waiting for? Scroll up and download the audio now to discover World War II like never before!Ver livro
Mountains Beyond Mountains meets Tattoos On the Heart in this unforgettable, powerful, and stunningly-told memoir of a struggling veterinarian saving animals and humans on the streets of California - and how he discovered what bonds all living creatures. Dr. Kwane Stewart was questioning his career as a veterinarian when he saw a homeless man with a flea-infested dog outside of a convenience store. In a moment of spontaneous generosity, he offered to examine the dog and treat him for free. It was the first step in a now nine-year journey that has taken Dr. Kwane from Skid Row to San Francisco and beyond to care for pets and their humans who are living on the streets. In What It Takes to Save a Life, Dr. Kwane shows how our four-legged, feathered, scaled, and swimming family members—these dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other animals that live side by side with us—provide more than companionship. They offer essential love, hope, and a sense of security. Written with striking honesty and rich detail, Dr. Kwane looks back on his childhood, how he discovered his appreciation for animals and his calling, and offers a frank assessment of the state of veterinary medicine today, where compassion fatigue, burnout, and suicide are facts of life. Full of warm and inspiring stories of human-animal relationships, this powerful and eye-opening book is a reminder that we are all members of a wider family. It is also a clarion call for each of us to help those in need—especially our most vulnerable brothers and sisters—and the animals who are their families. Wise and warm, Dr. Stewart's story is a reminder that one life can make an immeasurable difference.Ver livro
This bilingual and illustrated edition offers to all English-speaking readers interested in poetry, and in the cultural legacy of Lisbon, verses written by great poets who were born or lived in Portugal's legendary capital city. The globally celebrated Luís de Camões and Fernando Pessoa, along with the latter's heteronyms, are joined by three other poets widely praised within the Portuguese-speaking world—Cesário Verde, Mário de Sá-Carneiro, and Florbela Espanca—, whom we have the pleasure of introducing to you.Ver livro
