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Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Primary Education
American Primary Teacher
Author: Normal Instructor and Teachers World
Author: Pennsylvania School Journal
Author: School Education
Author: The Pennsylvania School Journal
Author: Thomas Henry BurrowesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1110
Book Description
Normal Instructor and Primary Plans
Author: Japanese Flowering Cherries
Author: Wybe KuitertPublisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Wybe Kuitert has written an account of Japanese cherries that spans disciplines as far ranging as history, geography, botany, and, of course, horticulture. Confusion and misunderstandings, particularly regarding the names of the plants, have hampered their appreciation in the West. Fluent in Japanese and a professor of landscape architecture at the Kyoto University of Art and Design, Wybe Kuitert consulted many sources and references never before translated into English, some of them ancient. This book will become an indispensable resource for sorting out incorrect and improper plant names that have stymied nurseries, collectors, and amateur gardeners. Full and complete information is also provided for the cultivation and propagation of cherries. A complete botanical key to the classification of Japanese cherries has been contributed by Dutch plant breeder Aric Peterse.
These Precious Days
Author: Ann PatchettPublisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063092808
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
The beloved New York Times bestselling author reflects on home, family, friendships and writing in this deeply personal collection of essays. "The elegance of Patchett’s prose is seductive and inviting: with Patchett as a guide, readers will really get to grips with the power of struggles, failures, and triumphs alike." —Publisher's Weekly “Any story that starts will also end.” As a writer, Ann Patchett knows what the outcome of her fiction will be. Life, however, often takes turns we do not see coming. Patchett ponders this truth in these wise essays that afford a fresh and intimate look into her mind and heart. At the center of These Precious Days is the title essay, a surprising and moving meditation on an unexpected friendship that explores “what it means to be seen, to find someone with whom you can be your best and most complete self.” When Patchett chose an early galley of actor and producer Tom Hanks’ short story collection to read one night before bed, she had no idea that this single choice would be life changing. It would introduce her to a remarkable woman—Tom’s brilliant assistant Sooki—with whom she would form a profound bond that held monumental consequences for them both. A literary alchemist, Patchett plumbs the depths of her experiences to create gold: engaging and moving pieces that are both self-portrait and landscape, each vibrant with emotion and rich in insight. Turning her writer’s eye on her own experiences, she transforms the private into the universal, providing us all a way to look at our own worlds anew, and reminds how fleeting and enigmatic life can be. From the enchantments of Kate DiCamillo’s children’s books (author of The Beatryce Prophecy) to youthful memories of Paris; the cherished life gifts given by her three fathers to the unexpected influence of Charles Schultz’s Snoopy; the expansive vision of Eudora Welty to the importance of knitting, Patchett connects life and art as she illuminates what matters most. Infused with the author’s grace, wit, and warmth, the pieces in These Precious Days resonate deep in the soul, leaving an indelible mark—and demonstrate why Ann Patchett is one of the most celebrated writers of our time.
Selections from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Author: Anne B. BarriaultPublisher:
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
"Selections from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts features the 100 objects and essays original to the 1997 edition plus 50 entries detailing major acquisitions added to the permanent collection since that time...This reader- and visitor-friendly edition represents objects of the finest quality. The mixture of signature pieces and those that deserve to be better known and understood illustrates the breadth of VMFA's collection and captures the flavor and character of the Museum." "Each object receives a two-page spread with full-color reproduction, a brief description and history, and sidebars with additional, at-a-glance information. Included also are a new Foreword by VMFA director Alex Nyerges and an updated Introduction highlighting the expansion and renovations of the building and grounds."--Publisher description.