The expert guide to biodynamic farming and gardening. In this revised and updated edition of Grasp the Nettle Peter Proctor tells the reader how to apply biodynamic methods of farming and gardening to a wide range of conditions in New Zealand and in other countries. The book provides practical observations and techniques, and relates these to the spiritual scientific knowlege upon which that biodynamic practice is based. Peter gives tips on how to recognise health...

Industrial agriculture is the single most destructive human activity against the environment. Hugh Lovel, Peter Proctor and Fred Kirschenmann present an amazing approach to agriculture, stemming from the ideas of Rudolf Steiner, Founder of Waldorf Education, which grows nutritious foods and restores land and water.

Phil Proctor, co-founder of the legendary, surrealist comedy group, the thrice Grammy-nominated Firesign Theatre, in cahoots with Peter Bergman, Phil Austin and David Ossman, helped to create the most revolutionary comedy recordings ever made. Over a 50-year career, starting in the ‘60s and ending with them all in their 70s, they predicted reality TV, hackers, computer viruses, virtual reality, the fall of the Soviet Union, 9/11 and much more still to come. But during a breather in the Fir...

This is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in the New Naturalist series in 1973 as The Pollination of Flowers. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comThis is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in the New Naturalist series in 1973 as The Pollination of Flowers.The importance of insects in pollinating flowers is today so well known it's easy to forget that it was discovered l...

A masterpiece of Pueblo Indian mythology, now in a restored editionEdward Proctor Hunt, a Pueblo Indian man, was born in 1861 in the mesa-top village of Acoma, New Mexico, and initiated into several secret societies, only to later break with his people’s social and religious codes. In 1928, he recited his version of the origin myth of the Acoma Indians to Smithsonian Institution scholars. Hailed by many as the most accessible of all epic narratives recounting a cla...

Ellen DeGeneres is a generous comedian, actress, talk show host, motivational speaker and business woman. Her career started in the 80`s when she was performing her stand up comedy acts in clubs and coffee shops. Her monologue a phone call to God opened many doors for her. She was invited to the Tonight Show and she never really looked back. In 1997, she made a bold move to admit on national television that she’s a lesbian. It had a huge effect on her life and career. Her talk show, “Ellen...

After solving her first big murder case in the small town of Celosia, North Carolina, Madeline Maclin hopes at last to be taken seriously as a private investigator. She's opened an office in the home of her best friend Jerry Fairweather, a man haunted by his past who enjoys running harmless scams. Jerry doesn't feel worthy of anyone's love—bad news for Madeline—although she thinks Jerry's sister Harriet knows more about the accident that killed their parents than she'll say.Madelin...

North and Shaw: Out of Office is a collection of short stories. It includes the following:“Bad Boys at the Radio Girls”Radio Girls is a lesbian bar. A group of straight guys thinks it’s funny to crash. North and Shaw are hired to take care of this problem (and they try not to fulfill the white savior stereotype while doing so). This story takes place before Orientation.“Gone Goat”North thinks Shaw needs a vacation. Shaw isn’t so sure, until he hears about th...

Experience Brady’s Struggle and Heartfelt Decision in Risking It All – A Must-Read for Rosewood Fans!Dive into the mind of Brady Fleming, Rosewood's equestrian coach and Olympic hopeful, as he faces life-altering decisions after a devastating fall.A Heartfelt Journey: Discover Brady’s inner conflict as he navigates his feelings for Brooklyn, knowing they can never be together – or can they?Perfect Prequel to MAKING RIPPLES

NORAMy wild child ways sometimes get me into trouble, but I never expected to wake up married in Vegas.After attending my best friend’s wedding, one drink was followed by too many to count. Before I knew it, I woke up next to Chris Hudson.CHRISI’m the kind of guy who hits it and quits it. So why is Nora wearing a rock on her finger?I’d annul our marriage, but I can’t find her. And when I do, she’ll reveal the secret th...

To avenge a long-ago death, a killer puts Toby Peters in his sights.On December 10, 1938, Atlanta burned again. In the back lot at David O. Selznick's studio, sets from a dozen old pictures were pushed together and set alight to provide a backdrop for the climax of what Selznick promised to be the movie of the century: Gone with the Wind. Toby Peters, then just a studio security guard, was on hand to help keep the dozens of Confederate extras in line. When...

Mystery always follows the women of the Writer's Club but this time with holiday flair!Bill and Tara Fields are ready to celebrate the first Christmas at their Bed and Breakfast, the Cliffhanger Inn.The Writer's Club will spend a few nights and celebrate the Inn's Open House, and also watch as the strange ivory mortgage button placed so long ago in the old staircase is removed. What will they find beneath it?The owner of a Christmas tree farm, Country Evergreens, wi...