Among the most productive ecosystems on earth, wetlands are also some of the most vulnerable. Australian Wetland Cultures argues for the cultural value of wetlands. Through a focus on swamps and their conservation, the volume makes a unique contribution to the growing interdisciplinary field of the environmental humanities.The authors investigate the crucial role of swamps in Australian society through the idea of wetland cultures. The broad historical and cultural range of the boo...

Beautiful Knitting Afghans includes a collection of 13 vintage afghan patterns. Everyone will find an afghan they love, because they come in a charming variety.All of the afghans come with simple instructions and pictures.

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMETV journalist Liv Carmichael is smart, independent and ambitious. But she has competition - in the strikingly handsome figure of senior Washington correspondent T.C. Thorpe. So when they fall hard for each other things get complicated - fast. It looks as though their fierce rivalry will destroy any hope of happiness... until a terrifying drama forces them to decide what really matters most.Includes a preview of Nora Roberts' la...

AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIMEOn a horse-buying trip to Ireland, Burke Logan has his head turned from business by small-town Irish lass Erin McKinnon. Desperate to see more of the world, Erin accepts his offer of a bookkeeping job at his horse farm. And as Erin makes the most of her new life in Maryland, she can't ignore the growing attraction between her and Burke, even though he's holding himself back from her - and the truth about his past...Irish Rose c...

Beautiful, independent-minded Hillary Baxter was only twenty-one when she swapped the fields of rural Kansas for the bright lights of New York City. Three years later she is a successful model and proud to have made it on her own terms. Now a chance encounter with Bret Bardoff, the charismatic owner of Mode magazine, might just send her career into the stratosphere. But at what cost?Bret is famed for being strong-willed, demanding . . . and brilliant. As Hillary spends more...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author. “F****ast paced and jam-packed with action . . . will please fans of her bloodthirsty-for-a-good-cause women**.”—**BooklistTea. Sympathy. Revenge. The Sisterhood has their own style of justice . . .The women of the Sisterhood know life isn’t fair, but that doesn’t mean they have to like it—or let it pass. Instead, these best friends s...

“Flowers make the perfume of love stronger.”A mysterious coin is passed down through the centuries to those deserving of Luck and Love. Five couples in different eras each come into possession of the coin and enter into a marriage-of-convenience. Will the coin lead them to love as well as luck?Five original sweet novellas by three award-winning authors and two talented debut authors.Violet-Any Earl Will Do by Gwendolyn SchulerLlly-The Bronze Talisman by Mart...

Iona Sheehan has always felt a powerful connection to Ireland. So when her beloved grandmother confesses an extraordinary family secret, she can't resist visiting County Mayo to discover the truth for herself. Arriving at the atmospheric Castle Ashford, Iona is excited to meet her enigmatic cousins, Connor and Branna O'Dwyer. And when she lands a job at the local riding school she is soon drawn to its owner - the charismatic, fiercely independent Boyle McGrath. Perhaps she has found her tr...

Crochet pattern to make lovely ornaments for the Christmas tree: a wreath, candy stick, lollipop, candy and little house. The pattern contains 22 photos. Every step is described in detail. A basic knowledge of crochet terms is needed. Crochet skill level: Easy and quick to make.Sizes:Gingerbread House: high 3.5 inches, wide 3 inchesCandy Cane: high 4.5 inchesLollipop: diameter 3 inches, high 6 inchesCandy: diameter 3 inchesWreath: diameter 2.5 in...

Crochet skill level: Easy.This pattern is written in English using US crochet terms. It has 16 images to help you make the Little Angels Mobile.The Angels are 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall. The diameter of the stars is 3.5 inches (9 cm).You can use a 3.00 mm hook and 4 ply yarn (cream, light pink, pink, light green, green, light blue, blue, white, purple, yellow).

Crochet pattern to make these beautiful flowers. They are easy to make and great for on your windowsill. All flowers are made with the same pattern.Size: the diameter is 9.5 inches/ 23.75 cm.The height is 16 inches/ 40 cm.For materials you can use:- No 2 yarn (Sport, Baby). Catania yarn from Schachenmayr SMC. (green, brown, blue, jade, apple green, yellow, orange and red);- 4.00 mm hook;- Polyester fiberfill;- Tapestry needle;- Str...

Crocheting is a hobby that a lot of people enjoy doing. They are able to make their own clothes, blankets and other necessities without having to rely on other people to get it done. There are a ton of different products that you will be able to do with crocheting that it is worth your time to learn how to do it. This guidebook is meant to help you figure out how to crochet as a beginner so you can see results in no time at all.You will learn how to become a pro with the help of th...