A bundle of touching comedic children’s poems, Cornucopia encompasses a group of light, quirky poems about growing up and living life. It is recommended for ages 8-12 or younger to read aloud.The coll
Recalling pleasantries from a bygone era, this charming collection of vintage illustrations depicts beautiful women and handsome men, lush floral bouquets and bowls of fruit, rustic country scenes, an
Cornucopia explores the nutritional and economic implications of U.S. farm policy. Johnson questions whether current farm practices and the government programs that support them have contributed to th
In poems humorous and daring, forthright and wise, Molly Peacock returns in this collection to the landscape of North American poetry she has helped create—the investigation of love in all its manifes
Following the launch in China of economic reforms and the "open door policy", a new era of economic growth and global integration dawned. In 2008, the thirtieth anniversary year, China completes three
Many North American plants have characteristics that are especially promising as candidates for expanding our food supply. This book is an informative analysis of the top 100 indigenous food plants of
For something that happens every year of our lives, we really don't know much about Christmas.We don't know that the date we celebrate was chosen by a madman, or that Christmas, etymologically speakin
Every woman needs a room of her own, a meditative space where the bustle of the outside world can be forgotten. Find your private place in the enchanting world of Boudoir Coloring Book. Designed by re
Editors Wolny and Nicieja present students, academics, and researchers with a collection of academic essays and articles that together provide an examination of the concepts of excess, intemperance, a
Taking as analogy stories of the same hunt by the hunter and by the hunted, African historians and social scientists argue that studies of Africa cannot rely on the written records or political leg
This is the book that the banks don't want you to see. If there were a lucrative opportunity that allowed you to be your own boss, make income in the six-figure range, work flexible hours, and require
'No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.' Only words can do that. Words are magic. Words are fun. Join Gyles Brandreth - wit and wor
"A miscellany that keeps you turning the pages."?Desmond Morris, author of The Naked ApeA collection of anecdotes, facts, figures, folklore, and literature, The Nature Magpie is a treasure trove of hu
Perfect for fans of Mary Beard or films like The Eagle or 300, in this new miscellany Oxford classicist Jane Hood delves into the history, culture, literature, mythology, and philosophy of ancient Gre
