Stories Off The Garden Path
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Stories Off The Garden Path
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Author : Carl F. Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Mint Hill Books
Release Date : 2011
Stories Off The Garden Path written by Carl F. Thompson and has been published by Mint Hill Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Fiction categories.
Down The Garden Path
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Author : Beverley Nichols
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 2004-12
Down The Garden Path written by Beverley Nichols and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12 with Gardening categories.
"Down the Garden Path has stood the test of time as one of the world's best-loved and most quoted gardening books. Ostensibly an account of the creation of a garden in Huntingdonshire in the 1930s, it is really about the underlying emotions and obsessions for which gardening is just a cover story. The secret of this book's success---and its timelessness---is that it does not seek to impress the reader with a wealth of expert knowledge or advice. Beverley Nichols proudly declares his status as a newcomer to gardening: "The best gardening books should be written by those who still have to search their brains for the honeysuckle's languid Latin name."As unforgettable as the plants in the garden are, the cast of visitors and neighbours who invariably turn up at inopportune moments are truly memorable. For every angelic Miss Hazlitt there is an insufferable Miss Wilkins waiting in the wings. For every thought-provoking Professor, there is an intrusive Mrs. M., whose chief offense may be that she is a "damnably efficient" gardener. From a disaster in building a rock garden---"It reminded me of those puddings made of spongecake and custard which are studded with almonds"---to a triumph in building an "avalanche" of chionodoxas---"Ah, but it was worth waiting for"---to further adventures with greenhouses, woodland gardens, not to mention cats and treacle, Nichols has left us a true gardening classic.
Up The Garden Path
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Author : Patsy Collins
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-08-16
Up The Garden Path written by Patsy Collins and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-16 with categories.
Eleanor has a traditional garden her grandchildren will love; won't they? Mrs Dalrymple's country home seems the perfect refuge for Daryl and there's no reason Emma can't call the big house home, is there? Homes and gardens aren't always peaceful havens though. Ted's tranquility is under threat from a BBQ for teenage twins, Penny the Jack Russell is called upon to protect her mistress from a terrifying intruder, avoiding Frances's annoying neighbour was almost the death of her and Rachel can't bring herself to step out the back door. A walk in the countryside might be less traumatic, unless your beloved tree has been damaged as badly as your heart or Mrs Bishop is lurking to find fault with all you do. Even the simple act of arranging flowers causes problems if your boss is as mean as Brenda's. Valerie managed to dig herself out of depression on her allotment but Sally was faced with the perils of half an hour in the potting shed with the attractive yet infuriating Jim. Gardens, plants and people all have their story. Let me lead you up the garden path and tell you a few.
Up The Garden Path
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Author : Patsy Collins
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2020-08-15
Up The Garden Path written by Patsy Collins and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-15 with categories.
Eleanor has a traditional garden her grandchildren will love; won't they? Mrs Dalrymple's country home seems the perfect refuge for Daryl and there's no reason Emma can't call the big house home, is there?Homes and gardens aren't always peaceful havens though. Ted's tranquility is under threat from a BBQ for teenage twins, Penny the Jack Russell is called upon to protect her mistress from a terrifying intruder, avoiding Frances's annoying neighbour was almost the death of her and Rachel can't bring herself to step out the back door.A walk in the countryside might be less traumatic, unless your beloved tree has been damaged as badly as your heart or Mrs Bishop is lurking to find fault with all you do. Even the simple act of arranging flowers causes problems if your boss is as mean as Brenda's.Valerie managed to dig herself out of depression on her allotment but Sally was faced with the perils of half an hour in the potting shed with the attractive yet infuriating Jim.Gardens, plants and people all have their story. Let me lead you up the garden path and tell you a few.
The Grief Garden Path
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Author : Julie New
language : en
Publisher: The Endless Bookcase Ltd
Release Date : 2019-11-27
The Grief Garden Path written by Julie New and has been published by The Endless Bookcase Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-27 with Self-Help categories.
Have you lost somebody close to you? This book can help you to deal with loss, grief and bereavement. “It’s important to remember that everyone’s journey of grief is personal and individual. However, there are similarities for everyone in the process of grief. My aim is to help everyone to understand that there really is some light at the end of the tunnel, and to help them on their journey towards it.” The Grief Garden Path is easy to read, with plenty of practical advice, which you can dip into whenever you have time. Chapters include information about the ‘grief path’, and outlining the types of grief you might experience. You’ll find simple exercises you can follow to help you going forward, with tips to help you feel better, even on your worst days. And you’ll be able to share personal stories from people who have experienced the loss of people very close to them, including their own tips on how to cope with grief. At a time when you might not feel able to join a group in order to share your own feelings, we are sure that you will find it inspirational to hear about how others have coped with the pain of losing a loved one. Julie New is always happy to hear from anyone who is struggling to overcome personal setbacks. You’ll find her contact details on her website: www.julienew.co.uk Linda Magistris, the founder of the Good Grief Trust (www.thegoodgrieftrust.org) has included a foreword.
Up The Garden Path
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Author : Patsy Collins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-06
Up The Garden Path written by Patsy Collins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06 with categories.
24 short stories from Patsy Collins. Eleanor has a traditional garden her grandchildren will love; won't they? Mrs Dalrymple's country home seems the perfect refuge for Daryl and there's no reason Emma can't call the big house home, is there? Homes and gardens aren't always peaceful havens though. Ted's tranquility is under threat from a BBQ for teenage twins, Penny the Jack Russell is called upon to protect her mistress from a terrifying intruder, avoiding Frances's annoying neighbour was almost the death of her and Rachel can't bring herself to step out the back door. A walk in the countryside might be less traumatic, unless your beloved tree has been damaged as badly as your heart or Mrs Bishop is lurking to find fault with all you do. Even the simple act of arranging flowers causes problems if your boss is as mean as Brenda's. Valerie managed to dig herself out of depression on her allotment but Sally was faced with the perils of half an hour in the potting shed with the attractive yet infuriating Jim. Gardens, plants and people all have their story. Let me lead you up the garden path and tell you a few.
Along The Garden Path
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Author : Judy Vanrenen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-02-09
Along The Garden Path written by Judy Vanrenen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-09 with categories.
In Judy Vanrenen's second book, she expands on her fascinating life story, recounting worldwide botanical journeys, exploring private gardens and sharing stories from behind the scenes.The avid gardener and founder of Botanica World Discoveries describes her love of useful plants, the challenges and rewards of maintaining her country garden in western Victoria, as well as her easy care garden on the coast.As gardening evolves, and massive shifts take place in the travel industry, Judy shares her thoughts for the future of Botanica, and pays tribute to all who contribute to the rich tapestry of botanical tourism.
Landing With Wings
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Author : Trace Balla
language : en
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 2020-03-31
Landing With Wings written by Trace Balla and has been published by Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-31 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Miri's been on the move and now she's finding her feet, her freedom, her community and her home, treading lightly all the way. A story about spreading your wings and putting down roots in an ancient land. From the much-loved creator of Rivertime (WINNER: Readings Prize and Wilderness Society Award) and Rockhopping (WINNER: CBCA Awards). 'Another lovely adventure from Trace Balla. Rich in country and family, deep in care for the future.' BRUCE PASCOE 'A beautiful book about being connected to the world at ground level. I feel like I've made a new friend through Trace's exquisitely accessible drawings and gentle prose.' ALISON LESTER 'Reminiscent of Alison Lester and Roland Harvey, Landing with Wings is a story about moving slowly, looking carefully and remaining curious, and it is a book that leads by example. In her loving portrait of community life in Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Balla achieves something like a contemporary visual bush poetry. It is spellbinding.' Books+Publishing
The Garden Path
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Author : Andre Perry
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-03-16
The Garden Path written by Andre Perry and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-16 with Fiction categories.
"The Garden Path is about views of education reform from inside and outside the schoolhouse, which is the book's epicenter. The book narrates education within the lives of schooling's primary stakeholders: students, families, teachers and administrators.It also critically examines this latest wave of reform using the New Orleans post-Katrina context as a stage to examine different experiences and positions in the contentious battles around education. This fictional narrative is primarily a story of two high school students' (Loren and Katura) journey to college and an administrator's (Dr. Isaac Boyd) efforts to get them there"--Foreword, p. [11].
James Thurber S The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty
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Author : Anastasia Deibert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-06-08
James Thurber S The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty written by Anastasia Deibert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-08 with categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, University of Stuttgart (Institut für Literaturwissenschaft - Neuere Englische Literatur), course: HS Short Story and Short Story Theory, 14 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: In the following pages I want to focus on James Thurber's famous short story "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" which was first published in 1939 in the magazine The New Yorker. Thurber tells the story of a Walter Mitty, a man who lives in a dream world to escape from the routines and humiliations which he suffers in everyday life. Today the name "Walter Mitty" also exists in the English language and is used for people who are daydreaming and not paying attention to the real world. Walter Mitty became an archetypal American figure. By reason of the structure of the short story and "Thurber's own narrative style - economical, lightly ironic, and wonderfully expressive" (Holmes 218) it seems that this short story can be seen as a garden path story. The expression "to lead someone up the garden path" means "to deliberately deceive someone." Manfred Jahn analysed this short story with respect to his garden path short story theory. Can "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" generally be regarded as a garden path story? What is of particular interest is whether the reader is misled by Thurber's narrative technique especially at the beginning of the story. What are the reasons for Walter Mitty's escapist daydreams and how is Mitty's character presented in the story? Firstly, I will describe the garden path phenomenon and applied to "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" I will analyse the beginning of the short story. In addition, I will name some hints where the reader realises Walter Mitty's various daydream episodes. In the next chapter I will concentrate on the story's two narrative levels. First of all, I will describe Mitty's development in the course of his daydreams a