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"Updated for the first time in decades, this unparalleled reference work is the most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the wildflowers of North America, reflecting the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA studies that have radically altered the classification process-from the creators of the world's most trusted field guides, a go-to source for millions of nature lovers. This handsome volume is the result of a collaboration...
5) Holy ghost
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Virgil Flowers novels volume 11
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"Wheatfield, Minnesota, is a metropolis of all six hundred souls and change for which the word "moribund" might have been coined. Nothing ever happened there, and nothing ever would, until the mayor of sorts (campaign slogan: "I'll Do What I Can") and his precocious teenage buddy come up with a scheme to put Wheatfield on the map. Should something dramatic occur-say, an apparition of the Virgin Mary miraculously appearing at the local Catholic church-the...
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An exploration of the roles flowers play in the production of our foods, spices, medicines, and perfumes reveals their origins, myriad shapes, colors, textures and scents, bizarre sex lives, and how humans-- and the natural world-- relate and depend upon them.
"Flowers, and the fruits that follow, feed, clothe, sustain, and inspire all humanity. They have done so since before recorded history. Flowers are used to celebrate all-important occasions,...
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Craft 25 sophisticated flower designs that can be used as home, party, and wedding decorations with a fresh, contemporary style. These unique decorations have been created by accomplished paper artist Jeffery Rudell, whose work has been feature at Tiffany & Co. (Fifth Avenue) and The New York Botanical Garden, as well as in the pages of Elle Decor, Brides, and Good Housekeeping magazines. Full-size patterns and hundreds of step-by-step photos make...
8) Shock wave
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When protests about a superstore chain's plans to build a location in a Minnesota river town escalate into bombing attacks at the construction site and the company's headquarters, Virgil Flowers races against time to find and stop the bomber.
10) Flowers
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"Flower gardens add much beauty to the places they grow. They also fill the air with fragrance."--
12) Flowers
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This book describes different kinds of flowers, their parts, and how they grow to introduce plants.
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Centuries ago before chemical fertilizers and engineered inputs, the most productive vegetable gardens shared one common attribute: the vegetables were paired up. Not with other vegetables, but with beds of beautiful flowers. Even then, gardeners knew that vegetables love flowers. Or to be more precise, vegetables love pollinators, and pollinators love flowers. Drawn by colorful, fragrant blossoms, they visit in swarms, performing their good work....
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Award-winning author and landscape artist Caroline Alexander shows readers how to mix and match different species to create arrangements and displays with a dazzling look all their own. With an artist's eye, she demonstrates how to experiment with more unusual flowers and plant materials, from cheery sunflowers to fiery chili peppers. Readers learn, step by step, how to create fabulous wall hangings and magnificent fireplace displays, as well as presentation...
15) Freaky flowers
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The plant and fungus kingdoms are richly diverse and filled with fascinating organisms. This series covers both basic and little-known facts about plant and fungus biology, including reproduction, structure, and species variation. Readers learn about unusual species and their habitats, as well as threats to their existence. Also covered are the ways in which plants and fungi are important in human life--as medicines, sources of food and clothing,...
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Welcome to the world of Floret Farm, where hundreds of flower varieties grow and thrive to produce show-stopping arrangements. Here, star flower farmer Erin Benzakein shares her insights on planting a cutting garden of your own - wherever you live. Learn the secrets to her airy and lush arrangements, including how-tos for spectacular bouquets, garlands, and wreaths to showcase your gorgeous flowers. Featuring planting, cultivating, and harvesting...
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"In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers"--
Have you ever wondered what's inside a flower? Ignotofsky explores how flowers bloom from a tiny seed; the ways seeds travel; and much more. -- adapted from jacket
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