Author: Nina Burton
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ISBN: 9780008467067
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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'I went for a walk around the garden. A great tit warbled above a patch of coltsfoot. I felt a thousand discoveries awaited...' Notes from a Summer Cottage by Nina Burton is a beautifully written nature memoir about the time spent renovating a cottage in the Swedish countryside, and all the species that she encountered her during her stay. Did you know that there are more ants altogether than the number of seconds that have passed since the Big Bang? And that in relation to their size, their anthill cities can be larger than London and New York? Or, that a bird's migratory instinct is so strong that an injured stork once escaped captivity and was found six weeks later having walked 150 kilometres, following the migratory path of his flock on foot? What begins with a renovation of a an old summer cottage swiftly turns into an exploration of nature, life and philosophy, in which Nina Burton reveals the inner lives and hitherto unknown habits of the animals with which she shares. Within the walls, the ceiling and the floor of the cottage and its surrounding garden, she encounters a host of animals--ants, honey bees, foxes, squirrels, blackbirds, badgers, pigeons, deer and many more--all of whom have made her house and garden their home, and all of whom cause Nina to reflect on their role within our world.
Author: Phil Porter
Publisher: Mackinac State Historic Parks
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Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 128
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Invites us along for an inside look at the grand cottages of Mackinac Island, a uniquely Victorian island where cars are not allowed. This work contrasts fascinating historic photos with contemporary, full-color portraits to describe the development, architecture, and daily life of the summer cottage communities on Mackinac Island.
Author: Louis Wasserman
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN: 9781561589838
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Featuring both interior and exterior design elements, this guide presents a unique collection of 24 cottages from across the country that celebrate the timeless appeal of cottage style.
Author: Virginia Kelley
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Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Summer means heading to the water for many people. The need to escape everyday life often gives rise to spending a week or more at a summer cottage. What a fun and exciting time that long-awaited week is. This 100-page journal will be a place to keep records and savor memories. You will find distraction from the cares of the day by returning to the simple life at the cottage. No matter the season or the weather you can vacation through memories. Each page on the left side will have a cottage-related word or words to spark your imagination for writing. On the right side, find a blank page to sketch, doodle, dream, paste clippings, photos or whatever your wish. Those peaceful and fun memories will live forever in this journal.
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 214
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Languages : en
Pages : 540
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Author: Annie Rains
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 1538703432
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 479
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This summer, they’ll learn that home is where the heart is. Somerset Lake is the perfect place for Trisha Langly and her son to start over. As the new manager for the Somerset Cottages, Trisha is instantly charmed by the property’s elderly residents and her firecracker of a new boss, Vi Fletcher. But Trisha is less enchanted by Vi’s protective grandson Jake. No matter how tempting she finds the handsome lawyer, Trisha knows that if Jake discovers the truth about her past, she’ll lose the new life she’s worked so hard to build. Jake Fletcher left Somerset Lake after a tragic loss, but he’s returning for the summer to care for his beloved grandmother, hoping Vi will sell the run-down cottages and finally slow down. There’s just one problem: Trisha, Vi’s new employee. She’s smart, beautiful, and kind, but Jake’s job is to protect his grandmother’s interests, and his gut is telling him Trisha’s hiding something that could jeopardize Vi’s future. However, as they spend summer days renovating the property and bonding over their love for the town, Jake realizes that Trisha is a risk worth taking—if only she can trust him with her secrets . . . and her heart. Includes the bonus novella Kiss Me in Sweetwater Springs!
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Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Category : Architecture, Domestic
Languages : en
Pages : 746
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