The Flower Shop

The Flower Shop
Author: H. Christopher Quinn
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 177097945X

Harry Banister, an unemployed American newspaperman who goes to Mexico to have a good time. Harry just wants to see the sights, play a little golf, go deep-sea fishing, drink a little beer, and soak up the sun on the beach in Acapulco. But what Harry encounters is anything but a romp on the beach.

Dreamers of the Day

Dreamers of the Day
Author: Mary Doria Russell
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2008-03-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1588366758

A schoolteacher still reeling from the tragedies of the Great War and the influenza epidemic travels to the Middle East in this memorable and passionate novel “Marvelous . . . a stirring story of personal awakening set against the background of a crucial moment in modern history.”—The Washington Post Agnes Shanklin, a forty-year-old schoolteacher from Ohio, has come into a modest inheritance that allows her to take the trip of a lifetime to Egypt and the Holy Land. Arriving at the Semiramis Hotel just as the 1921 Cairo Peace Conference convenes, she is freed for the first time from her mother’s withering influence and finds herself being wooed by a handsome, mysterious German. At the same time, Agnes—with her plainspoken American opinions—is drawn into the company of Winston Churchill, T. E. Lawrence, and Lady Gertrude Bell, who will, in the space of a few days, redraw the world map to create the modern Middle East. As they change history, Agnes too will find her own life transformed forever. With prose as graceful and effortless as a seductive float down the Nile, Mary Doria Russell illuminates the long, rich history of the Middle East with a story that brilliantly elucidates today’s headlines.

The Language of Flowers

The Language of Flowers
Author: OJ LEIGH
Publisher: OJ LEIGH
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2023-09-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In the heart of a bustling city, where the noise of urban life reverberates through the streets, a hidden treasure awaits discovery, a modest flower shop with an extraordinary secret. Enter the world of 'The Language of Flowers,' where Amora, a reserved florist, tends to her blossoming companions while nurturing a unique and profound gift. While her affinity for flowers is undeniable, it is the whispers hidden within their petals that truly define her. Amora possesses the remarkable ability to understand the emotions they convey, a skill she keeps carefully concealed. Within the vibrant tapestry of petals and fragrances, Amora discovers a sanctuary of solace and comprehension, a sanctuary disrupted by an unexpected meeting with Kalani, a customer in search of more than just a bouquet. As the two women's paths converge, a journey of self-discovery and profound connections unfolds. Kalani, nursing a wounded heart, finds herself inexplicably drawn not only to the enchanting blooms but also to the enigmatic florist behind them. Little does she realize that this serendipitous encounter will swing open the doors to a realm where flowers serve as bridges between souls, where sentiments are conveyed through the delicate language of petals and leaves. Through the gradual unfurling of this tale, the ancient language of flowers takes center stage, weaving its spellbinding magic. Past wounds are tenderly tended to, long-lost passions rekindled, and a panorama of human emotions is unveiled through the canvas of blossoms. In the embrace of nature's most captivating creations, Amora and Kalani's lives converge, guiding them through the intricate landscape of feelings, where love, forgiveness, and hope flourish. 'The Language of Flowers' captures the essence of two kindred spirits entranced by the allure of blooms, and their voyage towards solace and love within the petals' embrace. This narrative serves as a poignant reminder of the timeless, cross-cultural language that transcends barriers, where unspoken sentiments find expression through the ethereal dance of nature's most exquisite wonders. Step into the threshold of the flower shop and lose yourself in a realm where emotions blossom and the language of flowers patiently awaits to unveil its mystique.

We dreamers!

We dreamers!
Author: Saburō Hayashi
Publisher:
Total Pages: 88
Release: 1989
Genre: Essays
ISBN:

Dreamers

Dreamers
Author: Elaine Feinstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1994
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Dreamers, Schemers and Scalawags

Dreamers, Schemers and Scalawags
Author: Stuart B. McIver
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1561647500

Florida has been the home of many unusual characters throughout the years. Meet Ned Buntline, Laura Riding, Wilson Mizner, Sam Jones, and many others. Storytellers, lawbreakers, movers and shakers, sportsmen, moviemakers, visionaries, and mobsters all left their mark on Florida. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

The Making of an Icon: The Dreamers, the Schemers, and the Hard Hats Who Built the Gateway Arch, Second Edition

The Making of an Icon: The Dreamers, the Schemers, and the Hard Hats Who Built the Gateway Arch, Second Edition
Author: Jim Merkel
Publisher: Reedy Press LLC
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2018-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1681061538

With his fourth book from Reedy Press, The Making of an Icon, Jim Merkel captured the spirit behind the conception and construction of one of America’s most distinctive and beloved national monuments. More than two million visitors stand in awe at the Gateway Arch each year, and the stories behind it were unearthed in breathless detail in the first edition. Back with even more lore and the addition of beautiful color images, Merkel brings new information on the Arch grounds and museum to this updated and revised second edition. Now expanded, his book includes more stories compiled from interviews with the visionaries, finaglers, protesters, and intrepid workers who built the arch while one misstep away from a fatal fall. Merkel’s book will help us appreciate the relentless pursuit, innovation, and toil that raised the Arch to the sky.