Aranya.

Summary: In this unique book, Aranya leads you through the design process from beginning to end, using clear explanations, flowcharts and diagrams. Linking theory to practice, he places the ethics, principles, philosophies, tools and techniques directly into the context of the process itself. While written for anyone with a basic grasp of permaculture, this book also has plenty to offer the more...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Permanent Publications 2012

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O'Neil, L. Peat (Louisa Peat)

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Publisher / Publication Date: Writer's Digest Books 1996

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Amanat, Abbas

Summary: A masterfully researched and compelling history of Iran from 1501 to 2009 This history of modern Iran is not a survey in the conventional sense but an ambitious exploration of the story of a nation. It offers a revealing look at how events, people, and institutions are shaped by currents that sometimes reach back hundreds of years. The book covers the complex history of the diverse societies...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Yale University Press 2017

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Oudolf, Piet

Summary: "When it was first published, Planting the Natural Garden--the first book by Piet Oufolf--was the start of the now immensely popular New Perennial Movement. Since then, Piet Oudolf has become one of the most iconic and groundbreaking designers of our time, responsible for some of the world's most important gardens, including the High Line, the Lourie Garden, the Battery, and Pottersfield. Fans...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2019

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Peel, Michael

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Publisher / Publication Date: Lawrence Hill Books 2010

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Oudolf, Piet

Summary: Before it was restored, the High Line was an untouched, abandoned landscape overgrown with wildflowers. Today it is much more than that; it’s a central plaza, a cultural center, a walkway, and a green retreat in a bustling city that is free for all to enjoy. But above all else, it is a beautiful, dynamic garden with plantings designed by Piet Oudolf, one of the world’s most extraordinary garden...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2017

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Mondrian, Piet

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Publisher / Publication Date: Cameo/Abrams 1997

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Fontanella-Khan, Amana.

Summary: Illuminates the possibilities of female grassroots activism in India through the story of Sampat Pal and her Pink Gang.

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Publisher / Publication Date: W. W. Norton & Company 2013

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Arana, Marie

Summary: "Against the background of a thousand years of vivid history, acclaimed writer Marie Arana tells the timely and timeless stories of three contemporary Latin Americans whose lives represent three driving forces that have shaped the character of the region:exploitation (silver), violence (sword), and religion (stone). Leonor Gonzales lives in a tiny community perched 18,000 feet above sea level...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2019

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Amara, Philip

Summary: "This is an illustrated children's anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans: 20 groundbreaking men and women from diverse backgrounds and vocations"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

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Armand, Glenda

Summary: "This picture book biography recounts the extraordinary life of Augustus Jackson, an African American entrepreneur who is known as the 'Father of Ice Cream.'"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023

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Pert, Candace B.

Summary: This volume describes how the immune and neurological systems communicate with each other through biochemical messengers, thus demonstrating a mind-body connection. The author establishes a biomolecular basis for our emotions and explains eight ways to use awareness and intention to tap into the psychosomatic network, in order to prevent disease and maximize health.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Touchstone 1999

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St. Amand, R. Paul.

Summary: "Over a decade ago, Dr. R. Paul St. Amand, an experienced endocrinologist and UCLA assistant clinical professor, published his protocol for reversing fibromyalgia based on nearly half a century of research. This book offers Dr. St. Amand's latest research on guaifenesin, an inexpensive, safe, an incresingly available medication that can help reverse the disease. The authors have seen symtpoms...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Life & Style 2012

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Pethiyagoda, Nanda

Summary: "Sri Lanka is a diverse country, made up of many different ethnic and language groups. Readers discover the details about what life is like in this South Asian nation-from its history and economy to its environment and the lifestyles of its people. Colorful photographs give readers an up-close look at this island and those who call it home, and features such as sidebars and fact boxes provide...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023

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Petit, Ted L.

Contents: The daylily plant -- History of the daylily -- History of daylily hybridizing -- Singles -- Eyed and edged daylilies -- Patterned daylilies -- Doubles -- Spiders, variants, and unusual forms -- Polytepal daylilies -- Small and miniature daylilies -- Hybridizing -- Cultivation -- Daylilies of the future.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Timber Press 2008

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Arana, Marie

Summary: "A sweeping yet personal overview of the latino population of America, drawn from hundreds of interviews and prodigious research that emphasizes the diversity and little-known history of our largest and fastest-growing minority. LatinoLand is an exceptional, all-encompassing overview of Hispanic America based on personal interviews, deep research, and Marie Arana's life experience as a Latina....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster 2024

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Singh, Simran Jeet

Summary: "As a boy growing up in South Texas, Simran Jeet Singh and his brothers confronted racism daily. Instead of giving in to negativity, he delved into the Sikh teachings he grew up with and embraced the lessons to seek the good in every person and situation and to find positive ways to direct his energy. Part memoir, part spiritual journey, The Light We Give offers an approach to a happier, more...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 2022

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Giridharadas, Anand

Summary: An insider's groundbreaking investigation of the ways the global elite's efforts to "change the world" preserve the status quo.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018

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Leet, Karen M.

Summary: "Describes fun, gross prank ideas in a step-by-step format"--Provided by publisher.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2013

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Panda, Satchin

Summary: A comprehensive health book and lifestyle plan to help manage the body's natural rhythms offers advice to overcome difficulty sleeping, hunger at odd times, and sudden fatigue.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group 2018

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Haupt, Lyanda, Lynn

Summary: Explores the unlikely bond between the famous Austrian composer and his pet starling, providing an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, and the nature of creative inspiration.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2017

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