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Smollett describes in great detail the natural phenomena, history, social life, economics, diet and morals of the places he visited. Smollett had a lively and pertinacious curiosity, and, as his novels prove, a very quick eye. He foresaw the merits of Cannes, then a small village, as a health-resort, and the possibilities of the Corniche road.
A personal account of what it means to become a gardener. To make her new house in Connecticut truly feel like home, Catie Marron decided to create a garden. But while she was familiar with landscape design, she had never grown anything. A dedicated reader with a lifelong passion for literature, Marron turned to the library of gardening books she’d collected to glean advice from a variety of writers on gardening and horticultural topics both grand and small. Marron’s quest to become a gardener, however, was about more than learning the basics about mulch or which plants work best in the shade. She sought something far more elusive: to identify the core qualities and characteristics that make a person a gardener and an understanding of what a garden could mean to her as it had to multitudes of other gardeners over the centuries. In Becoming a Gardener, Catie Marron chronicles her transformation into a gardener over the course of eighteen months, seeding the details of her experience with rich advice from writers as diverse as Eleanor Perényi and Karel Capek, Penelope Lively, and Jamaica Kincaid. As she digs deeper into her readings and works in the garden itself, Marron not only discovers the essence of gardening but in the words of Michael Pollan, “the endlessly engrossing ways that cultivating a garden attaches a body to the earth.” A delightful blend of informed opinion, personal reflection, and practical advice, Becoming a Gardener explores topics as varied as the composition of dirt, the agricultural wisdom of avid kitchen gardeners George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the healing power of digging in the soil, and the beauty of finding solitude in nature. Throughout, Marron carefully plants special illustrated features, such as musings on the merits (and detriments) of the rose, essential tools, moonlight gardening, children’s books which feature gardens, and her favorite gardens around the world. Also included is an annotated list of recommended writers, books, and films related to gardens and gardening, and a monthly to-do calendar. Becoming a Gardener is a very special and moving portrait of life and the enduring power of literature and nature that is sure to become an instant classic. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.Mostra libro
For many years, Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been a stronghold of sans culottes, a refuge to artists, a paradise for bohemians. It's where Marat printed L'Ami du Peuple and Thomas Paine wrote The Rights of Man. Napoleon, Hemingway, and Sartre have all called it home. Descartes is buried there. Now bestselling author and Paris expert John Baxter takes listeners on a narrative tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which is also where Baxter makes his home.Tucked along the shores of the Left Bank, Saint-Germain-des-Prés embodies so much of what makes Paris special. Its cobblestone streets and ancient facades survive to this day, spared from modernization thanks to a quirk in their construction. Traditionally cheap rents attracted outsiders and political dissidents from the days of Robespierre to the student revolts of the 1960s. And its intellectual pedigree boasts such luminaries as Pablo Picasso, Arthur Rimbaud, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Simone de Beauvoir, Gertrude Stein, and Albert Camus.Part-history, part-guidebook, Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a fresh look at one of the City of Light's most iconic quarters, and a delight for new tourists and Paris veterans alike.Mostra libro
Of the animals in North America, none commands such dread, awe, and interest as the bear. Creatures that fear little, bears compete for survival with the only other animals that can threaten their existence: Humans. Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching study of attacks made on humans. This is the sometimes horrific, yet always instructive, story of Bear and Human, written by the leading scientific authority in the field. This book is for everyone who camps, hikes, or visits bear country—and for anyone who wants to learn more about these fearsome but always fascinating wild creatures.Mostra libro
The mother cat had been quite upset when she first saw the blue kitten. She had looked fearfully then toward the river. For, like all cats, she had heard that a blue kitten could learn the river's song. Any kitten has a hard enough time to find a home for himself. For every kitten must find a hearth to fit his song. But a kitten who listens to the river and learns the river's song has the hardest time of all. Not only must the kitten who sings the river's song find a hearth to fit that song, but he must teach the keeper of that hearth to sing the same song. The river's song is very old. And mortals who have ears to hear and hearts to sing are fewer than few. (From The Blue Cat of Castle Town)This project was proof listened by Catharine Eastman, ElleyCat, and Park Chohwa.Mostra libro
Two races, one universal language. Taken from their ship and crew, Stella and Aurora are forced to attempt to form bonds with a single male of the warrior Menin species whom mankind has encountered. Stella and Aurora's fates become intertwined, one blessed with a male who fills her every need, the other fighting off brutality. The fiercest of warriors, Aurora's mate is on a warpath of ambition, but will the other Menin allow his conquest to continue unchecked? Given little choice, Stella and her unlikely protector have been sentenced together with Aurora and her mate. But for a Menin warrior, ambition knows no ends…Mostra libro
Spend less time, money, and effort on growing plants. If you've ever wanted to start your own hydroponic garden but weren't sure how to get started, Eat Sleep Hydroponics book is for you. Hydroponics is a method of growing crops without the need of soil, and this book is the perfect place to learn how. From start to finish, we cover everything you need to grow your favorite herbs, vegetables, and flowers. With this book you will learn the advantages of hydroponic gardening, how to construct your own system step by step, the best supplies to use - including which ones to avoid - and much more. • The book starts off with some background information on hydroponic gardening and talks about how it came into being and why it is a popular choice for gardeners nowadays. • This book's goal is to give you all the knowledge you need to get started with Hydroponics, so that you can produce your own organic food at home or in a small space. • From the basics all the way to expert techniques, this book will give you all of the information required. • Gain insight into all aspects of hydroponics, from starting your own system up through harvesting and maintenance. Get started in the right way with Hydroponics for Beginners. Grab Your Copy Now!Mostra libro
