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Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators is your go-to guide for creating vibrant, sustainable gardens that support the pollinators we depend onbutterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and the European honeybee. With environmental degradation threatening pollinator populations across North America, Helen Yoestauthor, environmental scientist, and founder of the Bee Better Teaching Gardenshows readers how to take meaningful action right in their own yards, patios, and community spaces.This informative and inspiring guide offers step-by-step instructions for building pollinator habitats, including how to plant for year-round bloom, provide clean water and plant coverage, and create safe nesting sites using regionally appropriate native plants. Youll also learn how to transform traditional lawns into pollinator-friendly spaces using clover, native grasses, and sustainable gardening practices.In-depth chapters explore the biology and life cycles of butterflies, hummingbirds, native bees, and honeybees, along with the specific host and nectar plants each pollinator group needs to thrive. Fun facts, migration patterns, population insights, and practical "how-to" sections make this book an engaging read and useful reference for gardeners, educators, conservationists, and nature lovers alike. Whether youre just starting out or expanding an existing garden, Cultivating Native Plants for Pollinators empowers you to make a lasting differenceone bloom at a time.

An awe-inspiring and panoramic investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea - a mysterious, unforgiving landscape whose secrets radically revise our understanding of life on earth.The deep sea is one of our planets last frontiers. For most of human history, it has been a remote realm shrouded in obscurity. But here, where the light cannot reach, lies a strange, wonderful and breathtaking world, teeming with scientific marvels and lessons for the future of life on this planet.In The Dark Frontier, marine microbiologist and explorer Jeffrey Marlow plunges us into the oceans depths and invites us to witness close-up encounters with its hidden brilliance. Translucent shrimp dance through sulphureous vents, crabs stretch twelve feet from claw to claw and the eerie chalk-white towers of the Lost City loom. Immersive and illuminating, Marlows journeys reveal alarming warning signs as well: we are irrevocably changing the deep sea before we have even had a chance to understand it.This expansive book offers crucial and surprising insights into the ways in which the twinned forces of exploration and exploitation have shaped our relationship with the ocean. It shows how life can thrive in even the most extreme conditions, and reveals critical links between the deep sea and life on land. The Dark Frontier expands our understanding of biological possibilities - and our responsibilities - on Earth and beyond.

Part gardening book, part tea book, and jam-packed with practical instructions and tons of inspiration, Growing Your Own Tea Garden, 2nd Edition will show gardeners and tea drinkers how to plant, maintain, harvest and enjoy a productive backyard tea garden! Featuring insight on container gardening and raised beds, also included are nine suggested garden designs and useful cultivation advice. This book also provides insight on how to choose the right crops for your soil and climate, starting with the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and herbal teas (tisanes). A comprehensive directory of more than 60 plants, medicinal herbs, leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots is included, from milk thistle, chickweed, rugosa rose, and burdock to chamomile, lavender, rose hips, peppermint, lemon verbena, and many other popular tea ingredients. Each plant profile provides the properties and health benefits of each tea ingredient before presenting 19 delicious tea recipes that address common ailments, offer immune support, support stress management, sooth tension headaches, boost energy, and more! If you enjoy gardening and you love a cup of tea, Growing Your Own Tea Garden, 2nd Edition is the perfect book to help you grow ingredients from home and enjoy them all year-round!

Something old, something red, something stolen, something dead. Sunset Hall, a house-share for the old and unusual, is gearing up as energetically as its aged inhabitants can for Bernadettes big wedding day. However, with the RSVPs comes an anonymous note that threatens to cast a pall over the upcoming festivities. Agnes is in (somewhat begrudging) wedding planning mode and she and the not-so-sprightly gang of pensioners decide to hide the note from the betrothed, not wanting to cause stress. It is up to Agnes to dig into this poison pen letter, determined to help the wedding go off without a hitch . . . aside from the bodies theyve already had to hide from the blushing bride.

The second adorable book in a veggie-tastic new series from an award winning, bestselling author!Titan Pterodactyl is the terror of the skies,He flaps about and scares us all with loud and squawky cries!Wont you come and help us Reg? We need you! What dyou say?Titans just unstoppable . . . and heading right this way!When Titan Pterodactyl begins to terrorise the other dinos, mud-slinging and dive-bombing, Reg and Lou use all their best moves to foil him.Luckily they have been eating their veg and are strong, fit and healthy . . . and happily Titan was only trying to be cool - he just wanted to join their healthy fun!

Strixhaven University welcomes you. Begin your magical studies on a faraway plane, encountering new friends, mysteries, and dangers, in this fantastical dark academia.Eula Blue was supposed to be a mage. That was before the war camebefore the fight for the Multiverse devastated Eulas home, and with it her hopes for a magical education.But the destruction of the war also brought something new: the ability to travel to other planes. And when Eula receives an invitation to study magic at a distant school called Strixhaven, she leaps to take it.Eulas journey brings her closer than she ever thought possible to her fellow students, including the mysterious Segante, a boy whose secrets Eula longs to share. But not everyone is thrilled by the arrival of the new class, and Eula and her new friends quickly become targets.To make it through their first semester, theyll have to fight for their place in this new worldor else theyll be dead before their final exams.

A magnificent new history of the USA from independence to Trump 2.0Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness... In the 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jeffersons unalienable rights have often been thwarted by slavery, war and economic crisis. Yet if today the USA does not always seem to be the shining city on a hill dreamed of by so many, it is unquestionably the worlds most powerful nation a source both of fear and wonder, inspiration and mockery.With elegance and wit, Don Watson dissects the ignominies and triumphs of American history. He traces the course of liberty and justice alongside violence and oppression, showing how a country at war with itself in the 1860s became the leader of the free world less than a century later and the unquiet, riven nation of today.This is the concise, indispensable story of a country whose past has never been more alive.

Tedd lives with her parents on a farm in the Icelandic wilderness. Its 1962, and the world is changing, although you wouldnt know it from the stark quiet of the lava fields and mountains that mark the boundaries of the young womans existence. But after two chance encounters, Tedds dreams of a world beyond begin to crystallise, albeit in strange and unexpected ways, as we follow one womans life over five decades, from farm to city to the skies. Taking us from the grandeur of rural Iceland to the glossy, sticky world of 1970s air travel, via check fraud, thwarted ambition and lost astronauts, Boudoir is a novel about reinvention, dislocation, and the forceful gravity of the lives and selves we think weve left behind.

Compreender o ecofeminismo como política, e não como identidade, contribui para visibilizar e desessencializar as lutas camponesas, quilombolas, indígenas, ribeirinhas e das comunidades afetadas pela

Strong promises. Steadfast faith. Encouragement for every step.Life brings challenges, pressures, and decisions that can feel overwhelming, but Gods Word offers strength, clarity, and peace. 100 Bible Promises for Men is a pocket-sized companion filled with powerful Scriptures, brief devotions, and heartfelt prayers to remind you of Gods unshakable truth.Whether youre facing a tough decision, seeking courage, or simply needing encouragement, this book is a reminder that you are never alone, and Gods promises are always enough.You will find 100 hand-picked Bible promises just for men, quick, meaningful devotions rooted in Scripture, and prayers to align your heart with Gods truth Keep it in your pocket, glovebox, or nightstand, and turn to it anytime you need strength, direction, or hope. You are called, equipped, and never forsaken. Let Gods promises lead you forward.Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic, pearl, or matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. High-quality sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. Matte art paper is of premium quality, lending itself to long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

Hear God speaking to you.You may think that the promises in Scripture apply only to those who are wiser, stronger, or more important, but God longs to touch your soul with every word. You are his treasure, and he wants a personal relationship with you.In Gods Word for You Today, author Marie Chapian describes the truths God has revealed through his Word and shares biblical stories of Gods faithfulness and transformation in the lives of ordinary people. Like these past generations of believers, you, too, can trust the Father to guide each of your steps. This 365-day devotional encourages you tocome to God in all circumstances, see yourself as his wonderful creation, weave godly practices into your routine, and receive his eternal love and abundant peace. Foster a life filled with wisdom and saturated with grace as you listen to Gods voice each day.

Faithful Promises. Unchanging Love. Encouragement for Every Step.Life can feel busy, uncertain, and overwhelming, but Gods promises offer peace, strength, and unwavering hope. 100 Bible Promises for Women is a pocket-sized devotional filled with handpicked Scriptures, uplifting devotions, and heartfelt prayers to remind you that you are deeply loved and never alone.Whether youre walking through joy or hardship, this little book is your reminder that God sees you, hears you, and holds every detail of your life. You will find: 100 Bible promises selected to speak to a womans heart, short, encouraging devotions rooted in Gods Word, and simple prayers to help you rest in his love and grace. Tuck it into your purse, keep it by your bedside, or give it to someone you love. Wherever life takes you, Gods promises go with you. You are seen, chosen, and cherished. Let his truth steady your soul.Features: High-grade faux leather provides durability and exquisite tactile appeal. Heat debossing on faux leather darkens its color, giving the cover a two-tone appearance and creating indentation which shows off the intricate design and varied texture. Metallic, pearl, or matte foil finishing touches are elegantly placed to enhance certain features, capturing attention and adding class for an aesthetic appeal. High-quality sturdy Smyth-sewn binding stitches book signatures together creating durability and allowing pages to lay flat when open. Decorative head and foot bands are also added to further complement the overall design. Matte art paper is of premium quality, lending itself to long-lasting vivid coloration and durability. A beautiful satin ribbon marker conveniently keeps your place so you can quickly pick up where you left off.

"Muitas apresentacoes ja estavam esgotadas. Nas noites de estreia, rapazes brigavam pelos ultimos ingressos. As pessoas queriam participar, dar sua opiniao. Mas, sobretudo, queriam ver o judeu baixinho e inquieto que, por alguma razao inexplicavel, tinha conseguido disciplinar a melhor e mais teimosa orquestra do mundo."No conves de um navio que partiu de Nova York a caminho da Europa, esta sentado Gustav Mahler. Ele e famoso, o maior musico de sua epoca; mas seu corpo doi. Entre as conversas com o aprendiz de bordo designado a servi-lo, Mahler relembra os ultimos anos de sua vida os veroes nas montanhas, a morte de sua filha Maria, os conflitos na Opera de Viena. E sua ultima viagem.

Step into a whimsical world of imagination, color, and natural wonder with Painting the Secrets of the Forest with Watercolors, a comprehensive and inspiring watercolor workbook for artists of all levels who want to bring forest-inspired scenes to life. Begin your journey with a solid foundation in watercolor essentials: from understanding materials and tools to mastering techniques like color blending, layering, brush control, pigment manipulation, and more. Youll also learn about color theory and how to apply that to your paintings! Once youve built your technical skills, discover how to find and collect inspiration from nature. Learn how to keep a creative journal filled with sketches, pressed leaves, or notes from your walks, and transform that inspiration into original artwork. Also included are guided exercises to show you how to observe colors in the wild and match them with your palette, while step-by-step practice paintings help you paint realistic and imaginative flowers, plants, insects, and more. Each tutorial includes detailed instructions, a color guide, and tips for customizing your painting. After just a few small practice paintings, youll gain the confidence and inspiration to start creating your own original art!

Jasper Saris has a lot to be thankful for:His Dom, Vincent A new full-year contract A full summer off before starting his last year of college His first-ever vacation at a BDSM resortEvergreen Escape owned by Vincents friend, Zach, exceeds his wildest dreams and opens new facets of their relationship and his role as a sub. Vincent opens up more about his past and family and even introduces Jasper to his favorite kink.But clouds on the horizon threaten, and family troubles interrupt the vacation. Jaspers brutish, drunk father is dying. Despite not having seen him in years, his cousin and housemate Amber insists he comes home, reviving an old trauma and revealing disturbing family secrets. Jasper struggles with his insecurities about his relationship with Vincent and his life in general.Vincent refuses to let his vacation with Jasper end on a low note, so they return to the resort. Problems surface on their return, and the most shocking secret of all threatens to leave Jasper on the outs with the remainder of his family and without a place to live. Does Vincent care enough to step up for Jasper and intensify their connection, or are his feelings for Jasper purely transactional just when Jaspers are deepening?

Three women. One life-changing secret. Will honesty bind them together or tear them apart?Single mother Charlie can barely pay the rent, never mind give her son the chances he deserves. Desperate to escape mounting debt, she enters into a surrogacy deal with a stranger. It will solve all her problems, wont it?High-flying Suzie is used to getting what she wants. Yet her biggest dream of being a mother is beyond her grasp. So when a chance for happiness comes her way in the shape of Charlie, why shouldnt she take it?Meanwhile, Dawn, Suzies steadfast university friend, is discovering that finding her mojo is about as hard as finding a good-fitting bra. What has happened to her sex life? Is finding the missing lid of a Tupperware box the biggest thrill she can expect? She thinks not.As Charlies pregnancy progresses, the womens lives grow increasingly intertwined, revealing old betrayals and hidden connections. At a pivotal celebration, long-held secrets threaten their fragile unitybut also offer the possibility of forgiveness and fresh starts.Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Marian Keyes, this is a powerful story of friendship, motherhood, and second chances.Please note: this title was originally published as A Year of Second Chances.

Faith Conversations for a Modern World Have you ever wanted to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist as he has conversations about faith?Louis Markos, acclaimed author of From Plato to Christ and Passing the Torch, gives you a seat at his table for an international potluck dinner held in his home, where guests from many faith traditions and walks of life engage in spirited discussion about faith, miracles, and the meaning of life.My Apologetics Dinner Party presents a method of talking about Christian faith that is not based primarily on propositional logic or the defense of truth claims (though these features do show up). Instead, he aims to clarify what Christians actually believe through a winsome and engrossing narrative in the tradition of Socratic dialogue. The conversations in this book are rooted in real-life interactions Professor Markos has had with skeptics, seekers, and adherents of other faiths throughout a lifetime as a professional apologist for Christianity.In My Apologetics Dinner Party, you will get a unique opportunity to look over the shoulder of an expert apologist in action. observe a laid-back, conversational approach to evangelism built upon hospitality and designed for life in a modern, pluralistic society. see an example of how to engage in conversational apologetics among people of diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds. hear dialogues, rather than debates, as creative narrative in the Socratic tradition. Youll be entertained as well as enlightened as youre taken up in the banter, humor, and atmosphere of lively dinner conversationonly to find at the end that some of your deepest questions have been addressed. If you are looking for a book that will show you how to discuss your faith in a real-life setting with friends who have deep questions to ask but dont want to hear a sermon, or a book you could give to curious seekers to read on their own, youll find it in My Apologetics Dinner Party.

Learn Why Justice Matters to God Through the Book of Amos The prophet Amos was a simple shepherd and an unlikely prophet, yet he delivered a powerful message to Israel and its neighborsa declaration of Gods heart for justice. Trusted Bible teacher Vanessa Hawkins invites us to lean in and listen closer to Amos because what was true about Gods justice for ancient Israel is also true for us today.This eight-week study on the book of Amos invites you to explore why justice is so important to God. The Roar of Justice will help you gain a greater understanding of Gods justice and his righteous rule, while simultaneously recognizing his intense love and deep desire for the flourishing of all people.In this Bible study, youll find five days of guided study each week, engaging video teachings from the author, and a framework to help you learn what the Scriptures say and mean and how to respond. Hawkins points you toward the challenge contained in the message of Amos, encouraging you to listen carefully to Scripture, earnestly reflect on the truths that you hear about injustice, and be willing to be transformed by what you discover.In The Roar of Justice, youll discover that justice isnt buried in the pages of Amos; it is a mighty and resounding theme that flows throughout Scripture straight from the heart of God.

A dark and explosive epic fantasy of betrayal, revolution and dark magic pacts, as the Little Mermaids granddaughter marches to war, perfect for fans of H. M. Long and Samantha Shannon.The fairy tale mermaid Arielle might have gotten her happily-ever-after, but her granddaughter Yemi is having a much harder time. Her father, the king of Ixia, was assassinated years ago, her mother is slowly dying of a poisoned wound, and she faces whispers and slights from her own people. Yemi has been raised as the shield of the kingdom and is soon to inherit the throne, but she cannot shake her fury at how Ixia has treated her family after all theyve sacrificed. Only her patient mother and steadfast personal bodyguard (and fiancee), Nova, help Yemi rein in that fury... most of the time.When the kingdoms discontented rumblings reach a fever pitch, a coup erupts and Yemis throne is usurped, stripping her of her family and forcing her into exile. Now, only one being has the power to help her: Ursla.

A Spiritual Journey Toward Healing and Justice for Christians of Color You are born from a seed that cannot die. In a world filled with discrimination, racially motivated violence, and miscarriages of justice, hope and joy can feel unattainable, and lies denying your personhood try to dim the truth that you are created in the image of God.In Seeds of Racial Healing, counselor and spiritual director Sheila Wise Rowe offers you a season of rest and restoration. Her spiritually formative approach enables you to deepen your faith as you pursue healing from racial trauma, past and present.Anchored in daily Scriptures, these fifty-two devotions help you become more aware of God every day, even as you confront interpersonal racism and systemic oppression. In each devotion, Rowe inspires readers to share your stories and reminds your weary soul that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.In these devotions, youll find personal stories, prayer and encouragement, Scripture passages, questions for reflection, and actionable steps to help you pursue both healing and justice. If youre a Christian of color looking for a an accessible, trauma-informed devotional, Seeds of Racial Healing will help you confront challenges, embrace your worth as a child of God, and sow seeds of healing and transformation, whether on your own or as part of a group. Youll find encouragement to employ rest, resilience, and the power of faith to nurture growth in yourself and your community.