Author: Dina Norlund
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ISBN: 9781916480018
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Languages : en
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Author: Sue Olsen
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604694742
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 253

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Ferns are easy to grow and readily available in big box stores, garden centers, and mail-order nurseries, making them a popular ornamental among new and advanced gardeners. Perfect for containers, borders, layered gardens, foliage accents, and shady areas, ferns come in a range of colors and varieties. The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns, by fern enthusiasts Richie Steffen and Sue Olsen, is packed with information on these reliable plants. The book includes profiles for 134 plants, with information on growth and propagation, advice on using ferns in garden design, and lists of where to buy the plants and where to view them in public gardens.

Author: Thomas H. Everett
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780824072346
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 402

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Comprehensive description & evaluation of horticulture as it is known & practiced in the US & Canada by amateurs & by professionals.

Author: American Jersey Cattle Club
Publisher:
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Category : Cattle
Languages : en
Pages : 936

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Publisher: KW Publishers Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 9385714007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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Earlier this decade a statue of Confucius appears suddenly in Tiananmen Square in Beijing. It is facing Chairman Mao’s statue in front of the Forbidden City. Mysteriously, it disappears a few days later. Why was it removed overnight? Where is it now?? No clear answers seem to have emerged. Most communist regimes have tried to make a break with the traditions of the past believing them to be the cause of all ills in society. But has the historical experience of Communist regimes shown that to be true? Today, Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian temples across cities and villages in China are crowded with people offering prayers. People swarm to pay their respects to their traditional sages. Like the warp and weft of a fabric, China has the mark of traditions and ancient ethos present in its society and this has come handed down over the centuries and across generations. Confucianism has been among the most well absorbed, best known and documented value systems in China. It was and still is a living tradition, a way of life and a philosophy. Propounded by Confucius (551-479 BC), this value system has had a lasting and deep seated influence on the Chinese. A philosopher and a thinker of the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius has been considered a wise and fair teacher and a shrewd strategist in war. In spite of the fact that Confucian values have been present beneath the surface in China along with Buddhist and Daoist beliefs for generations, it is interesting to study why Confucius is being talked about so much of late. Over the years in Communist China, Confucian thought had been swept under the carpet but resurrected in part depending on whether it suited the then current leadership. While Mao rejected Confucius’s ideas, he did not hesitate to use them whenever it suited him. A study of Confucius and his value systems at this moment in time makes sense and is important for a number of reasons. In the evolving socio political milieu of China, interpreting Confucian philosophy as being non confrontationist, benevolent and with values such as filial piety and harmony could help the current political regime deal with such problems as corruption and rising inequalities. Not only is Confucius being used to present to the world a completely Chinese cultural icon but it may also provide the Party with a useful tool to temper the simmering discontent in its society.

Author: Amy Griffin Ouchley
Publisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 0807150762
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129

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Swamper, a fictitious swamp rabbit, lives in the bottomland hardwood forest, or overflow swamp, which is a very real environment. In twelve "letters" addressed to his human friends, Swamper shares his vivid observations about life in a Louisiana swamp. With excitement and captivating detail, he explains ecological concepts such as food webs, energy flow, decomposition, and reproduction. He recounts adventures like escaping his predators, the great horned owl and the red fox, and swimming for his life after a flood forces him to find higher ground. The alert swamp rabbit even describes the seasonal migration of birds and the monthly phases of the moon. While educating students about the interconnected life cycles found in a natural habitat, Swamper's first-hand account of the richness and value of the wetlands will also help young readers develop a deeper appreciation for this delicate ecosystem. Though written for all ages to enjoy, the content specifically aligns with life science and environmental science educational standards for 4th through 7th grades. Also Includes:A glossary of key termsQuestions and a creative activity for each letterBiologically accurate drawings of animals and habitatColor photographs of the environmentSupplementary online resources for teachers and parents

Author: Jennifer Pickton
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1665584467
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212

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White Feather is an inspirational fictional story following the lives of three friends who seek their life purpose and destinies. They find a mission complex bringing ethnic cultures into the modern era and spend a pleasant time in learning and making new friends. Time comes for each of the friends to fulfill their personal journey of discovery and each one finds their life partners. Prophecies come true, and with the expansion of family members, a new tribe is born of integrated races which can live in harmony and peace. White Feather and Golden Dawn become the New Mr and Mrs Adams, who parent children whose futures are destined for fame and fortune. A countries history is founded upon such people that contribute their personal talents and abilities to a beautiful future.

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Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 100

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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 556

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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 920

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