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An exploration of the origins and development of twenty-four flower names, from aster to zinnia, weaves together the root words, idioms, legends, and folklore that have formed each flower name's etymological history.

Use day or night, with solar powered lights, no electricity or power cord needed, with 32 LED lights last for 9/12-hours. ON and OFF switch for solar lights with solar panel on top powered by the rechargeable battery. Convenient crank opens/closes system and handy push button tilt, keep the Sun at the back in the daytime. Turn the crank to open and close the umbrella, press the button on the tilt to adjust the direction, there are no particularly complex steps, you can easily enjoy outdoor life.

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Kate Burridge follows the international success of Blooming English with another entertaining excursion into the ever-changing nature of the complex and captivating English language. If language is a glorious garden, filled with exotic hybrids as well as traditional heritage specimens, then weeds will also thrive on its fertile grounds. Linguistic weeds may be defined as pronunciations or constructions that are no longer used. For example, Burridge points out how "aint" or double negatives were at one time quite acceptable in everyday speaking and writing but are now classified as "weeds" that should no longer have a place in our vocabulary. And, as she so deftly accomplished in Blooming English, Burridge goes on here to further celebrate our capacity to play with language, and to examine the ways we use it: in slang and jargon, swearing, speaking the unspeakable, or concealing unpleasant or inconvenient facts. In this new volume she gives us another fun and informative work for enjoyable browsing; for discovering intriguing trivia about language, history, and social customs; and for employing as a peerless weapon in word games. Kate Burridge is the Chair of Linguistics at Monash University and a regular presenter of segments on the Australian Broadcast Company.

This book looks at gardening in a spiritual context, exploring the guiding principles of Zen philosophy and how they can be applied to garden design.

Since 1994, Tim Deppe has been working through his small 501(c)(3) non-profit, Bookseed, to bring children's books and seeds to hundreds of marginalized communities in Latin America and around the world. Bookseed helps establish children's libraries in neglected primary schools and supplies organic seeds to subsistence farmers, co-ops, and school gardens. The stories in Little Gardens of Words reflect Deppe's experiences living and working in some of these remote and forgotten communities, among dozens of different indigenous tribes. Part travelogue and part social commentary, these stories provide insight into the historical and cultural roots of these communities, as well as their current struggles. These inspiring tales show children's eagerness to read and learn despite poorly equipped schools with few resources, and adults' perseverance in face of hardships and oppression. These stories also show the damaging effects of militarism, racism, and poverty that threaten these communities' survival, and readers will be challenged by seeing our own complicity in the international political and economic policies that help create these situations.The more than twenty stories in this volume recount one man's efforts to plant "little gardens," promoting literacy and self-sufficiency, where they are needed most.

Kate Burridge follows the international success of Blooming English with another entertaining excursion into the ever-changing nature of the complex and captivating English language. If language is a glorious garden, filled with exotic hybrids as well as traditional heritage specimens, then weeds will also thrive on its fertile grounds. Linguistic weeds may be defined as pronunciations or constructions that are no longer used. For example, Burridge points out how "aint" or double negatives were at one time quite acceptable in everyday speaking and writing but are now classified as "weeds" that should no longer have a place in our vocabulary. And, as she so deftly accomplished in Blooming English, Burridge goes on here to further celebrate our capacity to play with language, and to examine the ways we use it: in slang and jargon, swearing, speaking the unspeakable, or concealing unpleasant or inconvenient facts. In this new volume she gives us another fun and informative work for enjoyable browsing; for discovering intriguing trivia about language, history, and social customs; and for employing as a peerless weapon in word games. Kate Burridge is the Chair of Linguistics at Monash University and a regular presenter of segments on the Australian Broadcast Company.

This beautifully illustrated personal sketchbook includes records of planting, harvesting, and blooming throughout the four seasons -- plus a host of useful information for any gardener. Included are an illustrated list of herbs and their uses, a homespun recipe for waterproofing boots, and advice on distinguishing a robin's egg from a bullfinch's. Also peppered throughout are quotations and guidance from well-known gardening authorities, including Mary Russell Mitford, C.W. Earle, Vita Sackville-West, and Louise Beebe Wilder. Gardeners everywhere will take great pleasure in this collection of intimate musings, thoughtful philosophy, and touching artwork.

This beautifully illustrated personal sketchbook, new to our Courage line of lavish gift books, will be catnip for any gardener. (Previous titles featuring Mary Woodin's vibrant watercolor images have sold more than 300,000 copies.) THE PAINTED GARDEN is a collection of intimate musings, thoughtful philosophies, and touching artwork, with space for recording planting, harvesting, and blooming notes. Readers will discover useful gardening tips, an illustrated list of herbs and their uses, and advice from such well-known British gardening experts as Mary Russell Mitford, C.W. Earle, Vita Sackville-West, and Louise Beebe Wilder.

A series of 10 educational posters for readers 2+, featuring concept and first word charts from leading Finnish artist Aino-Maija Metsola. Sold in a quality, oversized format, little ones can tear off each chart and post it up on their wall. Each poster is themed differently: Colours, Counting, Shapes, Opposites, The Four Seasons, Sea Creatures, Woodland Animals, African Animals, Pets, and Transport. Another offering in our Learning Garden series that also makes for great gift product.

One snowy night, a fox loses its way, entering a village. Chased away by the grown ups, Fox takes shelter in a greenhouse. A little boy sees this from his window. Without hesitating, he brings a basket of food to the greenhouse, where he leaves it for the fox. His gift is noticed and the night becomes a garden of new life, nourished by compassion and kindness.Princesse Camcam's cut-paper illustrations, along with the beautiful lighting of the sets she creates, make the experience of looking at these illustrations both touching and transcendent. Their beauty and essential simplicity reflect the beauty of the story. The reader is left charmed by the fox and the child and thoughtful about the emotional lives of both humans and other creatures.Princesse Camcam was born in Paris in 1982 as Camille Garoche. Having spent her childhood in southwest France, she left to study the graphic arts at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Cergy. She created her first illustrated book in 2006 and has been living in Germany since 2007.

4 LED lights on each rib, 8 steel rib construction, solar-powered 32 LEDs provide energy-efficient lighting, help to light up relaxing night and create warm atmosphere. Overall Dimensions: 108 in. (Dia) x 98.4 in. (H), Dia. 1.50 in. (38 mm) Pole for stronger support and durable Push Button Connector (NOTE: Umbrella BASE NOT Included). On and off switch for umbrella solar light, easy tilt operation with push button for more angles with hand-crank lift, easy set-up and take-down so you can relax within seconds.

4 LED lights on each rib, 8 steel rib construction, solar-powered 32 LEDs provide energy-efficient lighting, help to light up relaxing night and create warm atmosphere. Overall Dimensions: 108 in. (Dia) x 98.4 in. (H), Dia. 1.50 in. (38 mm) Pole for stronger support and durable Push Button Connector (NOTE: Umbrella BASE NOT Included). On and off switch for umbrella solar light, easy tilt operation with push button for more angles with hand-crank lift, easy set-up and take-down so you can relax within seconds.

The unpowered solar panel is on the top of the umbrella, all in 1-package in case of loss. 24 LED Lights: 8 steel ribs with 3 LED lights on each rib, help to light up relaxing night. 100% polyester canopy fabric features fade resistant, water repellent, Sunlight protection. Handy push button tilt keeps the Sun away in the daytime, providing a perfect shade for your patio, garden, deck, backyard or pool. Enjoy warm weather without getting burned.

4 LED lights on each rib, 8 steel rib construction, solar-powered 32 LEDs provide energy-efficient lighting, help to light up relaxing night and create warm atmosphere. Overall Dimensions: 108 in.(Dia) x 98.4 in. (H), Dia. 1.50 in. (38 mm) Pole for stronger support and durable Push Button Connector (NOTE: Umbrella BASE NOT Included). On and off switch for umbrella solar light, easy tilt operation with push button for more angles with hand-crank lift, easy set-up and take-down so you can relax within seconds.

Use day or night, with solar powered lights, no electricity or power cord needed, with 32 LED lights last for 9/12-hours. ON and OFF switch for solar lights with solar panel on top powered by the rechargeable battery. Convenient crank opens/closes system and handy push button tilt, keep the Sun at the back in the daytime. Turn the crank to open and close the umbrella, press the button on the tilt to adjust the direction, there are no particularly complex steps, you can easily enjoy outdoor life.

Use it day or night, with 24 built-in solar powered LED lights that can run for 6-hours to 7-hours. Made with high-quality water-resistant fabric to last for years of enjoyment. Stay cool at all times, as the easy push-button tilt system gives coverage no matter what time of day, while a wind vent cools air under the umbrella.

1.5 in. Dia. thick rust-free aluminum struture provides enhanced durability to this market umbrella. Wind vent allows air flow also add stability. Easy crank to open and close the patio umbrella, with a push-button tilt to protect you from the sun throughout the day. 9 ft. patio umbrella wide enough for your 42 in. to 54 in. table and 4 to 6 chairs or similar size patio furniture, ideal for garden, pool, porch, balcony, lawn and any other outdoor places.

The unpowered solar panel is on the top of the umbrella, all in 1-package in case of loss. 24 LED Lights: 8 steel ribs with 3 LED lights on each rib, help to light up relaxing night. 100% polyester canopy fabric features fade resistant, water repellent, Sunlight protection. Handy push button tilt keeps the Sun away in the daytime, providing a perfect shade for your patio, garden, deck, backyard or pool. Enjoy warm weather without getting burned.