Download or read book Sown in the Stars written by Sarah L. Hall and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."—Ecclesiastes 3:1–2 The Appalachian region is deeply rooted in customs that have been handed down for generations. "Planting by the signs," a practice predicated on the belief that moon phases and astrological signs exert a powerful influence on the growth and well-being of crops, is deemed superstitious by some but has been considered essential to gardeners and farmers for centuries and is still in use today. Sown in the Stars brings together the collective knowledge of farmers in central and eastern Kentucky about the custom of planting by the signs. Sarah Hall interviews nearly two dozen contemporary Kentuckians who still follow the signs of the moon and stars to guide planting, harvesting, canning and food preservation, butchering, and general farmwork. Hall explores the roots of this system in both astrology and astronomy and the profound connections felt to the stars, moon, planets, and the earth. Revealed in the personal narratives are the diverse interpretations of the practice. Some farmers and gardeners believe that the moon's impact on crop behavior is purely scientific, while others favor a much wider interpretation of the signs and their impact on our lives. Featuring photographs by Meg Wilson, this timely book bridges the past, present, and future by broadening our understanding of this practice and revealing its potential to increase the resiliency of our current agricultural food systems.
Download or read book Sown in the Stars written by Sarah L. Hall and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted."--Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 The Appalachian region is deeply rooted in customs that have been handed down for generations. "Planting by the signs," a practice predicated on the belief that moon phases and astrological signs exert a powerful influence on the growth and well-being of crops, is considered superstitious by some but has been essential to gardeners and farmers for centuries and is still in use today. Sown in the Stars brings together the collective knowledge of farmers in central and eastern Kentucky about the custom of planting by the signs. Sarah Hall interviews nearly two dozen contemporary Kentuckians who still follow the signs of the moon and stars to guide planting, harvesting, canning and food preservation, butchering, and general farm work. Hall explores the roots of this system in both astrology and astronomy and the profound connections felt to the stars, moon, planets, and the earth. Revealed in the personal narratives are the diverse interpretations of the practice. Some farmers and gardeners believe that the moon's impact on crop behavior is purely scientific, while others favor a much wider interpretation of the signs and their impact on our lives. Featuring photographs by Meg Wilson, this timely book bridges the past, present, and future by broadening our understanding of this practice and revealing its potential to increase the resiliency of our current agricultural food systems.
Download or read book Sown in Tears written by Beverly Magid and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Russia, 1905 - After an attck on the village of Koritz, in the Settlement of the Pale, an area where Jews are restricted to live, Leah Peretz is left to protect and care for her young children. Her life is complicated by the attentions of the Russian officer Captain Vaselik, who is attracted to her despite his strong antipathy towards Jews. Can she trust him? Her journey is played out against the events happening in the country.Revolution is beginning to roil in Russia, everyone is frustrated and restless, the government inflames anti-semitism, pogroms occur against the Jews, while Leah must survive and defend her family and finally discover her path.
Download or read book Planting written by Piet Oudolf and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Indispensable.” —The New York Times Book Review Piet Oudolf’s gardens—unique combinations of long-lived perennials and woody plants that are rich in texture and sophisticated in color—are breathtaking and have deep emotional resonance. With Planting, designers and home gardeners can recreate these plant-rich, beautiful gardens that support biodiversity and nourish the human spirit. An intimate knowledge of plants is essential to the success of modern landscape design, and Planting shares Oudolf’s considerable understanding of plant ecology, explaining how plants behave in different situations, what goes on underground, and which species make good neighbors. Extensive plant charts and planting plans will help you choose plants for their structure, color, and texture. A detailed directory shares details like each plant’s life expectancy, the persistence of its seedheads, and its propensity to self-seed.
Download or read book Down Down Down written by Steve Jenkins and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a top-to-bottom look at the ocean, from birds and waves to thermal vents and ooze.
Download or read book REPORT ON THE SETTLEMENT OF THE KOHAT DISTRICT IN THE PANJAB written by G. TUCKER and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Astronomical Objects for Southern Telescopes written by Ernst Johannes Hartung and published by CUP Archive. This book was released on 1984-10-18 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since it was first published in 1968, this reference book has enjoyed enormous popularity as a handbook for amateur observers of the southern sky. Five introductory chapters discuss briefly the various types of objects available for study. They are followed by a table and descriptions of over 1000 objects between the South Pole and 50N declination, each of which was observed by the author. An addendum lists a further 80 objects visible to more northerly observers. There is also a valuable chapter on equipment and observing for amateurs.
Download or read book A Dictionary of the English Language written by Noah Webster and published by . This book was released on 1832 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Dictionary Of The English Language In Which The Words Are Deduced From Their Originals And Illustrated In Their Different Significations By Examples From The Best Writers Together With A History of the Language and an English Grammar written by Samuel Johnson and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 1016 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Harvard Classics in a Year written by Amanda Kennedy and published by Amanda Kennedy. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 3226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Harvard Classics in 365 Days aims to provide a whirlwind tour of classic literature. By reading for just 15 minutes a day throughout the year, you can discover text from “twelve main divisions of knowledge” including History, Poetry, Natural Science, Philosophy, Biography, Prose Fiction, Criticism and the Essay, Education, Political Science, Drama, Voyages and Travel and Religion. Based on Dr. Eliot's “reading guide” for The Harvard Classics, a complete chapter of reading material is included for each day of the year (even February 29th, in case you are reading during a Leap Year): "These selections assigned for each day in the year as you will see, are introduced by comments on the author, the subjects or the chief characters. They will serve to introduce you in the most pleasant manner possible to the Harvard Classics. They will enable you to browse enjoyably among the world’s immortal writings with entertainment and stimulation in endless variety.." Each reading is framed by an introduction, a context in which the text can be read and understood, often with insightful information about the author, it's wider history, or why that particular selection is appropriate reading for that day.
Download or read book A Dictionary of the English Language in which the Words are Deduced from Their Originals and Illustrated in Their Different Significations Together with a History of the Language and an English Grammar By Samuel Johnson Whith Numerous Corrections and with the Addition of Several Thousand Words by the Rev H J Todd In Four Volumes Vol 1 4 written by and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 1230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Scientific Papers written by Michael Faraday and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author names not noted above: Sir William Thomson (Lord Kelvin), Simon Newcomb, Sir Archibald Geikie Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name "Harvard Classics," this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University's longest-serving president. Also known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it represented Eliot's belief that a basic liberal education could be gleaned by reading from an anthology of works that could fit on five feet of bookshelf. Volume XXX collects foundational essays from the 19th century that expanded our knowledge of and prompted further study in the fields of physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology: [ from English natural philosopher MICHAEL FARADAY (1791-1867), "The Forces of Matter" and "The Chemical History of a Candle" [ from German physicist HERMANN VON HELMHOLTZ (1821-1894), "On the Conservation of Force" and "Ice and Glaciers" [ from English mathematician SIR WILLIAM THOMSON, LORD KELVIN (1824-1907), "The Wave Theory of Light" and "The Tides" [ from Canadian-American astronomer Simon Newcomb (1835-1909), "The Extent of the Universe" [ from Scottish geologist Sir Archibald Geikie (1836-1924), "Geographical Evolution."
Download or read book The Interlinear NASB NIV Parallel New Testament in Greek and English written by and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1993 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Greek text and literal interlinear English translation of the New Testament.
Download or read book Sowing Beauty written by James Hitchmough and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2017-04-19 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A hopeful and expansive book for the gardener who sees a field as a canvas.” —Publishers Weekly James Hitchmough is well-regarded in the design world for his exuberant, colorful, and flower-filled meadows. His signature style can be seen in prominent places like London’s Olympic Park and the Botanic Garden at the University of Oxford. Using a distinct technique of sowing meadows from seed, he creates plant communities that mimic the dramatic beauty of natural meadows and offer a succession of blooms over many months—a technique that can be adapted to work in both large-scale public gardens and smaller residential gardens. Sowing Beauty shows you how to recreate Hitchmough’s masterful, romantic style. You'll will learn how to design and sow seed mixes that include a range of plants, both native and exotic, and how to maintain the sown spaces over time. Color photographs show not only the gorgeous finished gardens, but also all the steps along the way.
