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  Northeast Home Landscaping 4th...

  Homeowner Editors of Creative

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  An updated edition within the Creative Homeowner's award-winning, best-selling series of regional home landscaping books,Northeast Home Landscaping, 4th Edition shows how to beautify 27 common landscape situations, such as front and back entries, walkways, borders, slopes, and patios. Featuring 54 landscape design variations that incorporate more than 200 of the best plants for the region, readers will also learn all they need to know to install the paths, fences, walls, arbors, and trellises that make up the designs. Step-by-step instructions show how to tackle each project, and detailed plant descriptions also explain cultivation and care. Updates to this edition include an emphasis on the importance of native plants, deer- and drought-resistant species, identifications of invasive and banned plants, new information on the impact of climate change on the northeast region, and more.

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  The Perfect Vehicle - What It Is...

  Melissa Holbrook Pierson

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  "This book, a polished, winding meditation on the theory and fractiousness of motorcycles, celebrates both their eccentric history and the wary pleasures of touring."―The New Yorker 
   
  In a book that is "a must for anyone who has loved a motorcycle" (Oliver Sacks), Melissa Pierson captures in vivid, writerly prose the mysterious attractions of motorcycling. She sifts through myth and hyperbole: misrepresentations about danger, about the type of people who ride and why they do so. The Perfect Vehicle is not a mere recitation of facts, nor is it a polemic or apologia. Its vivid historical accounts-the beginnings of the machine, the often hidden tradition of women who ride, the tale of the defiant ones who taunt death on the racetrack-are intertwined with Pierson's own story, which, in itself, shows that although you may think you know what kind of person rides a motorcycle, you probably don't.

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  Nora Ephron at the Movies - A...

  Ilana Kaplan, Jason Diamond

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  The first monograph on writer, journalist, and director Nora Ephron, the visionary behind When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail 
   
  Nora Ephron at the Movies offers an unfiltered look at Ephron as a champion of the rom-com and as a feminist Hollywood trailblazer. It explores her life and work by pairing detailed criticism with exclusive interviews with Ephron’s key collaborators, including Andie MacDowell and Jenn Kaytin Robinson, to add color and nuance to her life and legacy. 
   
  With her singular voice, Nora Ephron flourished as a dominant force in the entertainment industry, focusing on the idiosyncrasies of romance that were universally relatable. 
   
  The women in her stories paralleled reality—the veil was lifted, the glossy sheen removed.  
   
  Her protagonists share an unwavering sense of humor about life’s mishaps, and they never take themselves too seriously—like Julie trying to master the art of cooking lobsters in Julie & Julia, Sally’s theatrical fake orgasm in Katz’s deli in When Harry Met Sally, or Rachel perfecting a key lime pie only to throw it in her cheating husband’s face in Heartburn. 
   
  Through her keenly self-aware humor and semi-autobiographical stories, Ephron left behind a groundbreaking legacy as a beloved journalist, essayist, screenwriter, author, producer, director, and feminist who delivered stories of resilience embedded in sharp wit and upper-crust landscapes. Through that lens, she became emblematic of rom-coms, shifting and redefining conversations around the complexities of relationships and the women who have them.

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  The Bricks 'n Blooms Guide to a...

  Stacy Ling

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  In this incredibly comprehensive guide, master gardener Stacy Ling helps aspiring green thumbs achieve success with her easy-to-grow, easy-care, and low maintenance approach to growing beautiful flowers. 
   
      
   
  Have you never met a plant you couldn't kill? Does maintaining a flourishing flower garden seem intimidating or time-consuming? Have you dug around in the dirt with nothing to show for it except a sunburn and a sore back? 
   
   
   
  This book is for you! 
   
   
   
  Inside you'll find everything you need to know to grow beautiful flowers, including gardening basics to set you up for success; great garden design ideas with ready-made plans for you to follow; easy-care instructions for a wide variety of flowers and flowering shrubs; and helpful how-tos for container and cut flower gardening. 
   
       
   
  This guide will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to grow beautiful flowers.

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  Off the Road - A Modern-Day Walk...

  Jack Hitt

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  When Jack Hitt set out to walk the 500 miles from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, he submitted to the rigorous traditions of Europe's oldest form of packaged tour, a pilgrimage that has been walked by millions in the history of Christendom. 
   
   
   
  Off the Road is an unforgettable exploration of the sites that people believe God once touched: the strange fortress said to contain the real secret Adam learned when he bit into the apple; the sites associated with the murderous monks known as the Knights Templar; and the places housing relics ranging from a vial of the Virgin Mary's milk to a sheet of Saint Bartholomew's skin. Along the way, Jack Hitt finds himself persevering by day and bunking down by night with an unlikely and colorful cast of fellow pilgrims—a Flemish film crew, a drunken gypsy, a draconian Belgian air force officer, a man who speaks no languages, a one-legged pilgrim, and a Welsh family with a mule. 
   
   
   
  In the day-to-day grind of walking under a hot Spanish sun, Jack Hitt and his cohorts not only find occasional good meals and dry shelter but they also stumble upon some fresh ideas about old-time zealotry and modern belief. Off the Road is an engaging and witty travel memoir of an offbeat journey through history that turns into a provocative rethinking of the past.

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  From Seed to Harvest - A...

  Gertrude Harris

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  The journey from seed to harvest is a fascinating process that requires understanding the intricate relationship between plants, soil, water, light, and weather. With this guide, you will gain a solid foundation in all aspects of gardening. Whether you are just starting your first garden or are an experienced gardener looking to deepen your knowledge, this book will help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming world of gardening. It covers everything from the basics of choosing the right seeds to the complexities of advanced growing techniques, giving you a well-rounded understanding of how to cultivate healthy plants. 
  In this guide, you’ll learn how to assess your growing environment, select the right plants for your space, and prepare your soil for planting. From there, you’ll explore the essential steps involved in starting seeds indoors, transplanting them to the garden, and maintaining their growth. You’ll also find strategies for dealing with pests and diseases, ensuring that your plants grow strong and healthy. Throughout the book, you’ll discover ways to enhance your gardening practices, whether you’re building raised beds, using organic methods, or experimenting with hydroponics. 
  Gardening is not just about growing food or flowers—it’s also about fostering a deeper connection to the earth and developing a sustainable relationship with nature. The skills you acquire in the garden can have a positive impact on your overall well-being, health, and even your community. The act of nurturing a plant from its early stages to its full potential is a metaphor for patience, care, and perseverance, lessons that extend far beyond the garden itself.

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