As the Poppies Bloomed

As the Poppies Bloomed
Author: Maral Boyadjian
Publisher: Salor Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2015-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0991124111

Double Bronze Winner, 2015 Foreword INDIEFAB Book for the Year AwardsFinalist, Best New Fiction Category, 10th Annual National Indie Excellence AwardsFinalist, Best New Fiction Category, 2015 USA Best Book AwardsHonorable Mention, Mainstream Literary Fiction, 23rd Annual Writer's Digest Book AwardsIt is 1913 and late summer in the Ottoman Empire. The sun rises, full and golden, atop a lush, centuries-old village tucked into the highlands where the blood-red poppies bloom. Outside the village leader's home, the sound of voices carries past the grapevines to the lane where Anno, his youngest daughter, slips out unseen.She heads to a secret meeting place. She forgets that enemies surround her village. She forgets that her father meets each day with trepidation. She knows only the love she has for Daron, who waits for her as she hastens to him, once again breaking the ancient rules of courtship.Anno and Daron wish for nothing more than marriage and a better day alongside their neighbors, but neither is prepared for the dark, dangerous secret that Daron's father keeps or the upheaval that will soon envelop their village, their land, and their hearts.

Poppy and the Blooms

Poppy and the Blooms
Author: Fiona Woodcock
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2017-08-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1471147797

An inspirational story which shows that even something small can make a big difference. When the last park in the city is to be closed, Poppy knows that she and the Blooms have to do something. Scattering their magic as they go, the flower friends speed on their mission. Will they save the park? ‘Fiona Woodcock’s beautiful illustrations perfectly capture the contrast between a grey cityscape and the joyful kaleidoscope that fresh flowers can add… This gentle little story is a delight from start to finish’ Books for Keeps ‘A beautifully illustrated picture book which feels like a real visual treat… The artwork is stunning and very original and I think this makes it stand out as an interesting read for small children.’ Being Mummy blog ‘Blooming wonderful!’ Red Reading Hub PRAISE FOR HIDING HEIDI: ‘Playful imagery and Heidi’s eventual recognition of her friends’ talents add up to a warm story about compromise and common ground’ Publishers Weekly ‘A very attractive addition to the picture book shelves from an artist to be watched’ Books for Keeps

Where the Poppies Bloom

Where the Poppies Bloom
Author: Fatmire Gjonbalaj Marke
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019-02-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781724045737

Liridona is happy living a quiet life in her small village in the province of Kosova, but her simple existence is turned upside down when a spark ignites a flame and then threatens to destroy everything she ever held dear.As a brutal and unrelenting civil war breaks out, the lines between friend and foe become blurred and families are torn apart. Someone who was a neighbor one day, could become your enemy the next.The only solution seems to be to leave the country and seek sanctuary abroad. But that is easier said than done and as the fighting intensifies Liridona experiences loss like she could never have imagined.With rape, murder and crimes against humanity all around, Liridona must somehow hold onto her sanity as she tries desperately to survive and find a safe haven, away from the madness of war.But can she get out of Kosovo alive and find what's left of her family? And even if she does, will the secret shame she now carries within her ever be something that she will be able to live with?

The Faith in Flowers

The Faith in Flowers
Author: Rachael Bloome
Publisher:
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2021-03-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951799106

An extravagant wedding to plan. A blossoming childhood crush. And a secret ready to uproot everything... When event planner Olivia Parker heads home to help plan her brother's wedding, she decides to keep her painful divorce a secret so she doesn't ruin his big day. Easier said than done when her feelings for a childhood friend start to blossom into something more... Flower farmer Reed Hollis has never forgotten the only woman who ever captured his heart. He also hasn't forgotten that she's very, very married. Burying his emotions along with his tulip bulbs, he decides to keep his distance while she's in town. Not a bad plan. Until he's roped into helping with the wedding. As the two work together, can they overcome their deep-rooted fears and painful secrets? Or will their budding romance wither on the vine? _________________________________________________________________ Discover hope, healing, and second chances in the fifth novel in the best-selling Poppy Creek series. Each book in the feel-good, small-town romance series is a clean and wholesome read that's much more fun when read in order. Also includes: An original recipe. Book club questions and more... ADDITIONAL BOOKS IN THE SERIES Book One: The Clause in Christmas Book Two: The Truth in Tiramisu Book Three: The Secret in Sandcastles Book Four: The Meaning in Mistletoe Book Five: The Faith in Flowers Book Six: The Whisper in Wind

Flowers

Flowers
Author: Gail Saunders-Smith
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2004-09
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736848640

Simple text and photographs depict the parts of flowers and their pollination.

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast
Author: Peter Raven
Publisher:
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2020
Genre:
ISBN: 9781733104401

"Beauty and the Beast: California Wildflowers and Climate Change" is a 12 x 12'' beautifully illustrated and designed 264 page coffee table book created by conservation photographers Rob Badger and Nita Winter.Illustrations: 190 stunning images of California's diverse wildflowers and their habitats, from high mountain passes in the Sierra Nevada mountains to below sea level in Death Valley National Park.Essays: Sixteen talented and diverse authors and scientists, most of whom are women, wrote 18 storytelling style essays (1,200 to 1,800 words) about nature, conservation, climate change or taking action. The two younger authors write about hope and action, and what people can do to help create positive change. The book has three sections: The Gift of Beauty, The Human Connection and Ensuring the Future.Because people are constantly hearing about all the negative things going on in the world, Nita and Rob believed there was a need for a different, softer approach to grab people's attention and center it on the climate-change story, and conservation and population issues. They engage their audiences by first inviting them to experience the splendor of the natural world through a universal symbol of beauty, the wildflower, and then educate and inspire them to take some of the simple actions they provide to create positive change and a healthier planet. Their goal is to spread conservation and climate change ideas far beyond native plant and nature lovers, and to plant the seeds to foster action."Beauty and the Beast" is a 27 year photographic journey into the public lands of California. Lands we all own, lands under constant threat of development or resource extraction, impacts of global warming, sea level rise and wildfires. This book is as much a treasure as the flowers and creatures which are featured within its pages. Nita and Rob extend a hand to you to come in and take a long, slow look around and see what they have seen, experienced and have learned. Book includes two comprehensive indexes and a glossary.Co-published by WinterBadger Press and the California Native Plant Society

The Whisper in Wind

The Whisper in Wind
Author: Rachael Bloome
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-09-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781951799144

They're polar opposites not looking for romance. But what will they do when it finds them? Lucy Gardener is finally ready to settle down and stop job hopping. So, when her brother asks for her help to document the town's quirky fall festivals for a promotional video for his inn, she's up to the challenge. She was not, however, ready to share the task with a brooding former marine. And being attracted to the handsome grump is out of the question. And yet... here she is... Vick Johnson wants nothing to do with small town life. He has one last assignment, then he can put the close-knit community that has been a continual threat to his don't-get-attached policy in his rearview mirror forever. He can't let himself get distracted by his boss's little sister despite her gorgeous eyes and bright, innocent smile. Too bad he's failing miserably... But if Lucy and Vick want to make it to happily ever after, they have bigger problems than they realize-and more than a few secrets between them. Can they overcome the overwhelming obstacles? Or will their love fade like a whisper in the wind? ♥ If you love the power of hope, when opposites attract, and close-knit communities with fun, quirky events, you'll fall head-over-heels for this heartfelt and hopeful romance. ♥ Each book in the feel-good, small-town series is a sweet and heartwarming read that's much more fun when read in order. ALSO INCLUDES: Original recipes. Book club questions and more...

The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers

The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers
Author: Livia Cetti
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-04-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781617691003

The best paper-flower artist working today, Livia Cetti, presents a comprehensive how-to manual for creating jaw-droppingly beautiful and unbelievably realistic blooms.

Gardening with Grains

Gardening with Grains
Author: Brie Arthur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2019-11
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781943366354

Brie Arthur's Gardening with Grains is a passion project that grew from a light-bulb, aha moment - that's when she realized we've been missing a dynamic piece of the burgeoning foodscape movement. We've learned the joys of interplanting our blooming flowerbeds with veggies, herbs and berries - but what about the grains, those ancient and beautiful grasses that practically gave us civilization: wheat, barley and oats for winter; corn, rice and sorghum for the warm season. Gardening with Grains is a pioneering book, a companion to Arthur's The Foodscape Revolution. Richly illustrated, it combines history, environmental benefits and personal stories with simple how-to's for planning, growing and harvesting 6 important grains. Includes 12 chef-tested recipes for inspiration. This is a design book, too, with planting patterns and suggestions, no matter how much or how little garden space you have. These grains are ornamental grasses, and they show off beautifully in any setting. The grouped plantings reveal the grains' varied colors and textures, interplanted with flowers like poppies, larkspur, snapdragons, nigella, zinnias, sunflowers and marigolds. Not only flowers, but salad greens and other decorative veggies play well with grains. Gardening with Grains is foodscaping for fun, beauty and bragging rights. . . and maybe even some homemade beer and bread.(Genus illustrations and garden plans by landscape architect and botanical artist Preston Montague.)