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Nora Ashworth came to Thornwick Point to sell her mother's house and leave. She had no intention of staying. She had no intention of falling for the quiet historian next door. And she had absolutely no intention of pulling up a floorboard and finding a seventy year old iron box that would unravel everything she thought she knew about her family.Inside the box: seventeen letters. A pressed flower. A photograph of a woman no one will talk about.Her name was Vera. She lived in...

Rooted in the teachings of progressive Christianity for today’s kids and parentsWith accessible language, Bible stories, and connections to daily life, this book guides children and the adults who love them through the core teachings of Christianity. Kids have big questions about God and faith, and, while many of those questions don’t have one clear answer, Christians throughout the ages have given us helpful ways to think and talk about what we believe.Eac...

In the tradition of E. F. Schumacher's Small Is Beautiful, renowned economist Clair Brown argues persuasively for a new economics built upon equality, sustainability, and right living."Buddhist Economics will give guidance to all those who seek peace, fairness, and environmental sustainability." -Jeffrey Sachs, author of The Age of Sustainable Development.Traditional economics measures the ways in which we spend our income, but do...

Hickories have alternate compound leaves with 5 to 13 leaflets. They are monoecious; that is, the stamens and pistil are borne in separate flowers on the same plant. Flowers generally develop after the leaves are three-fourths to full grown. Staminate flowers are in catkins, which occur on last year’s wood and usually have three branches. The stalkless pistillate flowers are in several-flowered spikes at the apex of the current season’s growth. Catkins last from 10 days to 3 weeks and are ...

The Power of Knowing Who You Are and What You WantWhat if you had the power to determine who shows up in your dating life? What would be most important to you? Too often, we think we know who we're looking for, but then discover that we've settled, confusing a fling for somebody worth our time and commitment.As a professional divorced mother of two, Claire Brown quickly realized she didn't have the time to date haphazardly and she didn't want to settle

"Identifying Hardwoods Growing on Pine Sites" by Clair A. Brown is a comprehensive guide that focuses on the identification and characteristics of hardwood species that thrive in pine-dominated ecosystems. The book provides detailed descriptions, illustrations, and ecological insights into various hardwoods, making it an invaluable resource for foresters, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts. Brown's expertise shines through as he discusses the interplay between hardwoods and pines, emphasiz...

How the chip industry has responded to a series of crises over the past twenty-five years, often reinventing itself and shifting the basis for global competitive advantage.For decades the semiconductor industry has been a driver of global economic growth and social change. Semiconductors, particularly the microchips essential to most electronic devices, have transformed computing, communications, entertainment, and industry. In Chips and Change, Clair Brow...

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in the studio, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginning painters and provides useful tips for more advanced artists.This book is divided into three sections. In the first section, you will find practical advice on choosing the necessary tools and ...

Tolstoy's classic novel reimagined in a multi-cast performance tells the classic tale of all-consuming love—and the resulting self-destruction.Our titular character, Anna Karenina, is a beautiful and vivacious woman who wants for nothing, but her life still feels empty. When she meets the handsome officer, Count Vronsky, her passionless marriage falls by the wayside as she throws herself into a tumultous love affair. Their doomed romance is set against the rich backdrop of nineteen...

The Power of Knowing Who You Are and What you WantWhat if you had the power to determine who shows up in your dating life?What would be most important to you? Too often, we think we know who we're looking for, but then discover that we've settled, confusing a fling for somebody worth our time and commitment.As a professional divorced mother of two, Claire Brown quickly realized she didn't have the time to date haphazardly and she didn't want to sett...

It’s revenge—sweet and hot—in the first book of this sexy and wickedly funny series by international bestselling author Tara Brown.For the young, rich, and beautiful, summertime in the Hamptons means one thing: Fling Club. Only this time, Cherry Kennedy won’t be selecting a boy for a fleeting romance. Nope, this season, Cherry is out for revenge. Her target? The Fling Club founder and society darling who slept with Cherry’s now-very-ex-boyfriend. And all C...

Designed by a partnership of UN agencies, international scientific organizations, and development agencies, the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) is the most extensive study ever of the linkages between the world’s ecosystems and human well-being. The goal of the MA is to establish the scientific basis for actions needed to enhance the contribution of ecosystems to human well-being without undermining their long-term productivity. With contributions by more than 500 scientists from 70 c...