Download or read book A Wildflower Grows in Brooklyn written by Julie Woodley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-04-19 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie Woodley understands trauma. From physical and sexual abuse as a child, to abortion, through the murder of a dear friend, to brain injury and cancer, she's experienced more than a lifetime's worth of pain and loss. But by the grace of God she's doing more than surviving, she's thriving. Like a wildflower thrusting itself through a broken sidewalk, God has raised Julie's joy and hope through the layers of loss and into the light of His plan for her. He has transformed her from a broken receiver of grace into a beautiful blossom who radiates the grace she has received into the lives of other hurting people. Trauma victims often feel weighed down by shame, anger, confusion, and pain. They may be so accustomed to getting by that having passion and joy seems a lost hope. In A Wildflower Grows in Brooklyn, they'll encounter a story that will inspire them to imagine a life restored and overflowing with all the good things God intends for them.
Download or read book Wildflowers of New York City written by Andrew Garn and published by Three Hills. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This photography book illustrates some of the many flowers, native and otherwise, that grow uncultivated within New York City. It is not intended as a field guide, but as a visual exploration of the city that will engage the public through visual delight"--
Download or read book A Wildflower Thrives in Florida written by Julie Woodley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Julie Woodley understands trauma. From physical and sexual abuse as a child, to abortion, the murder of a dear friend, brain injury, a brain tumor, and cancer, as well as two broken marriages, she has experienced more than a lifetime's worth of pain and loss. But by the grace of God, she's doing more than surviving--she's thriving! Like a wildflower thrusting itself through a broken sidewalk, God has raised Julie's joy and hope through the layers of loss and into the light of his plan for her. He has transformed her from a broken receiver of grace into a beautiful blossom who radiates the grace she has received into the lives of other hurting people. Trauma victims often feel weighed down by shame, anger, confusion, and pain. They may be so accustomed to "getting by" that having passion and joy seems impossible. In A Wildflower Thrives in Florida, they will encounter a story that will inspire them to imagine a life restored and overflowing with all the good things God intends for them.
Download or read book Wildflower Gardens written by C. Colston Burrell and published by Brooklyn Botanic Garden. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing native wildflowers is the most beautiful and carefree way to bring the natural landscape into your backyard. In this handbook, discover the beautiful wildflowers and foliage plants that best suit your natural garden, from woodland beds to prairie meadows to alpine rockeries to wetlands.
Download or read book Wildflowers in the Field and Forest written by Steven Earl Clemants and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the most inclusive field guide available to the wildflowers in the northeastern United States. Designed for easy use, the book features two-page spreads with descriptive text and range maps on one side facing pages of color photos on the other. The descriptions are concise, but thorough, and the range maps show both where the plant grows and what time of year it is likely to be in bloom. Plants are grouped by flower color, usually the feature first noticed by the observer. The species are subsequently grouped by petal arrangement, type of leaves, and number of flower parts as indicated in the "quick characters" box at the top of each page.
Download or read book Wildflowers written by Delores Lowe Friedman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-11-10 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Camille Warren finds out that her old friend Jewel has died, she can't help but relive the past. Camille, Jewel, and Saundra were once very close -- from childhood all the way through college in New York City -- but then they drifted apart, and now Camille can't remember exactly why. "Wildflowers" is the story of a dynamic friendship that spans more than four decades. It explores both the tenderness and anger in the relationship that connects Camille, Jewel, and Saundra. As Camille remembers a fateful brunch from twenty years earlier, she confronts old jealousies, prejudices, and betrayals, and she finally comes to understand the strength of friendship -- and its fragility.
Download or read book Broken and Beautiful written by Julie Woodley and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2016-09-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Julie Woodley has experienced physical, emotional, and mental trauma, but through a deep trust in the promises of God and transforming experience of the Father's love, she has moved from broken to beautiful. She has embraced a life of joy that defies the expectations of others, but stands as a testimony to the profound healing power of God's grace. Join her on your own journey to wholeness.
Download or read book A Gardener s Encyclopedia of Wildflowers written by C. Colston Burrell and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wildflowers" makes wildflower gardening as easy as mowing the lawn by teaching even beginning gardeners how to successfully prepare woodland, meadow and prairie gardens, and to add wildflowers to their standard garden beds. 250 color photos.
Download or read book Lakescaping for Wildlife and Water Quality written by James Lumeng and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide adapts concepts that can serve as a catalyst to help change public attitudes about what the ideal lakeshore property should look like, so as to enhance both wildlife & lake water quality. It coins the term lakescaping to describe the concept of landscaping on shoreland property. Chapters: life at the water's edge; the lake ecosystem; solving lakeshore problems with a buffer zone; designing lakeshore landscapes; site preparation & plant installation; maintenance; shoreline stabilization; good stewardship practices; & lakescaping examples. Appendices: plant list, invasive non-native plant species, glossary, etc. Profusely illustrated with color photos & drawings. Ring binding.
Download or read book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn written by Betty Smith and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-01-18 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Download or read book Wild Urban Plants of the Northeast written by Peter Del Tredici and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 409 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this field guide to the future, esteemed Harvard University botanist Peter Del Tredici unveils the plants that will become even more dominant in urban environments under projected future environmental conditions. These plants are the most important and most common plants in cities. Learning what they are and the role they play, he writes, will help us all make cities more livable and enjoyable. With more than 1000 photos, readers can easily identify these powerful plants. Learn about the fascinating cultural history of each plant.
Download or read book Native Plants for Your Maine Garden written by Maureen Heffernan and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are several good reasons why savvy gardeners cherish native plants in their landscapes. In this book, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens executive director Maureen Heffernan provides information and inspiration for gardeners about how to choose the best plants for a variety of locations and provides tips on how to cope with challenging conditions. Heffernan discusses flowering perennials, foliage plants, grasses, ground covers, shrubs, and trees, and she provides sample garden plans designed by experts.
Download or read book A Way to Garden written by Margaret Roach and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.
Download or read book Finding Brooklyn written by Dan Sadlowski and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Once upon a...Hmm, no that just won't do," she thought, daydreaming in class. Brooklyn is her name, if anyone were to ask. Brooklyn dreamed of becoming The Next Great Superhero!
Download or read book Miss Rumphius written by Barbara Cooney and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1985-11-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beloved classic—written by a beloved Caldecott winner—is lovelier than ever! Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the American Book Award in the year of publication. To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of two-time Caldecott winner Barbara Cooney's best-loved book, the illustrations have been reoriginated, going back to the original art to ensure state-of-the-art reproduction of Cooney's exquisite artwork. The art for Miss Rumphius has a permanent home in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art.
Download or read book The New Shade Garden written by Ken Druse and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of The Natural Shade Garden offers a comprehensive new guide to climate-conscious gardening—beautifully illustrated with 400 photos. There is a new generation of gardeners who are planting gardens not only for their visual beauty but also for their ability to reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. In The New Shade Garden, Ken Druse provides expert advice on creating a shade garden with an emphasis on the adjustments necessary for our changing climate. Druse examines common problems facing today's gardeners, from addressing the deer situation to watering plants without stressing limited resources. Detailing all aspects of the gardening process, The New Shade Garden covers basic topics such as designing your own garden, pruning trees, preparing soil for planting, and the vast array of flowers and greenery that grow best in the shade. Perfect for new and seasoned gardeners alike, this encyclopedic manual provides all the information you need to start or improve upon your own shade garden.
Download or read book The New England Wild Flower Society Guide to Growing and Propagating Wildflowers of the United States and Canada written by William Cullina and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information on growing and propagating over 1,000 different species of wildflower, and includes an encyclopedia of plants native to the United States and Canada.
