A Weed Among The Roses

In 1947, when students disappear from an English high school for Jewish girls, both faculty and students begin to investigate a possible kidnapping.

In 1947, when students disappear from an English high school for Jewish girls, both faculty and students begin to investigate a possible kidnapping.

"Do you know how to get to the rose garden?" "No, you can't go there. A monster lives there." Shaw Hollander is desperate. Broke, unemployed, and determined to help his ailing mother, he falls on the good graces of a wealthy benefactor who is willing to give Shaw a job at his mansion in order to pay off his mother's debts. Suddenly finding himself surrounded by lavish riches, he has no idea what his duties truly entail until he's sent to the rose garden and meets the tragically mutilated Isobel. This Beauty and the Beast story holds true to the core of the fable while shaking off the element of fantasy and dragging it into present-day reality. Shaw and Isobel are ready to let you climb into their four-wheel-drive pickup and take a ride with them into their version of happily ever after, but only if you first dare to gaze upon the monster among the roses.

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Renowned American historian and leading horticulturalist Francis Parkman (1823-1893), briefly a Professor of Horticulture at Harvard University and President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, wrote "The Book of Roses" specifically for American rose enthusiasts. The book contains information on the culture, training and propagation of roses, as well as descriptions of rose families, groups, and best varieties. According to Parkman biographer Howard Doughty, "[Parkman] was among the foremost of American rose-growers. He is said to have had at one time over a thousand varieties in his garden, and "The Book of Roses," which he published in 1866, was for many years a standard manual of the subject." Beautiful black-and-white illustrations accompany the text.

Do you have the desire to create a beautiful rose garden? Discover the simple secrets of growing beautiful roses. While each rose and rose garden is unique, every rose garden has a list of routine tasks that absolutely must get done. Through trial and error, Gary Emmett has found dozens of tips and tools to growing beautiful roses during his over 25 year career working in the horticultural industry. For the first time, you can get your hands on his best practices for growing roses. In this easy to follow guide, you'll discover: How to select the best roses and where to get them.How and where to plant your roses for the greatest chance of success.How often to water and feed your roses for spectacular blooms.How to treat diseases and the best ways to control pests.How and when to prune your roses.How to prepare your roses for winter.And much, much more! Gary's simple but effective methods can help you take those first steps to growing beautiful roses. If you like your garden coming up roses, then you can't afford to miss Gary's essential guide to growing roses. Buy Growing Roses and get growing with Gary today!

A classic Munsch tale with a fresh new look! When Madison's grandma comes for a visit, they visit a face painter in the park. Madison doesn't want an ordinary picture on her face, though -- not a scary face, not a regal tiger, not a delicate butterfly. Instead she asks the face painter for just one really real rose on her cheek. Then the family goes shopping . . . and suddenly the rose starts to GROW. "That's nice," says her dad as he looks at tools in the hardware store. "That's nice," says her mom as she looks at pots in the kitchen store. And at first Madison is intrigued by her amazing painting. But that all ends when she realizes that she has twenty-five roses growing on her, and there is a leaf coming out of her ear! Grandma is the one who finally listens. They go to the doctor, but the doctor doesn't know what to do. Next they go to the garden store, where the clerk suggests weed killer. Madison refuses. She wants to be kind to the rose, so she buys a huge pot and goes home to take a nap next to it. When she wakes up, the rose is growing in the pot. Grandma takes it home and plants it in her garden, where it waits for its next victim . . .

'Silent Spring' is a groundbreaking environmental exposé by Rachel Carson that shatters the veil of ignorance surrounding the indiscriminate use of pesticides. Carson fearlessly confronts the chemical industry's disinformation campaigns and the complacency of public officials. Through meticulous research and poignant storytelling, she unveils the profound impact of pesticides on ecosystems and human health, calling for a biotic approach to pest control. As Carson's words ignite public outrage, the battle against pesticides rages on, leading to a pivotal shift in U.S. pesticide policy and the birth of an environmental movement.