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  Wild American Ginseng - Lessons...

  James McGraw

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  Wild American ginseng, America's most famous medicinal plant, is in trouble. In plain prose, James McGraw explains why as he translates the latest in ecological and conservation science findings on this unassuming understory herb. As the world's foremost authority on wild ginseng, McGraw is uniquely poised to present this story based on more than twenty years of uninterrupted field research. 
   
   
   
  McGraw traces the dramatic ecological history of ginseng in North America, documenting the ginseng-centric view of a world increasingly dominated by both direct and indirect actions of humans. Far more than a story of a single plant species, ginseng becomes a parable, a canary in a coal mine, for what is happening to our dwindling wild species across the globe. Documenting lingchi (death by a thousand cuts) in human interactions with wild species, McGraw shows us the evidence of our slowly eroding biodiversity and our diminishing global biotreasury. 
   
   
   
  Beyond merely documenting our destruction of nature, McGraw also offers a pathway to an optimistic future for ginseng and the wild species with whom we share the planet. He illuminates how a dramatic expansion of our commitment to sharing the planet with our fellow planetary companions is the key to preservation; and now is the time to do so.

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  Minimalism and Declutter Your...

  Talia Woods

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  Declutter Your Physical Environment and Mindsets to Clean Up the Mental Clutter That's Holding You Back.Many people feel that their mind is never at peace as if there is an incessant commotion inside the head and some people believe that their mind is hyperactive. It is always up to something. There is an out of control banging of thoughts, random thoughts, weird thoughts, negative thoughts, or thoughts of helplessness. These thoughts leave people nervous, sad, worried, or distraught. They are never at peace with themselves. They are always agitated and their thinking is fuzzy and they remain alarmed.This book will reveal how you can lead a life with purpose and overcome the clutter which envelops your mind. You will also learn to eliminate toxic memories that are currently limiting your capacity to live life to the full. You will finally break free from the web of negativity and achieve the success which you have been dreaming about.

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  Celebrate the Seasons

  Cherry Guidry

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  Festive appliqué to adore all year long Savor the beauty of spring, summer, autumn, and winter with holiday lap quilts worthy to display on the wall. This festive pattern collection was created by popular designer Cherry Guidry of Cherry Blossoms. Appliqué your way through four elegant yet whimsical projects over the course of the year, as you look forward to Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. All four quilts feature the same background block layout, with a unique holiday scene setting each season. Use the full-size patterns and your favorite paper-backed fusible for easy raw-edge appliqué. With fresh colors and appliqué motifs tailored to the seasons, you’ll be inspired all year long!  • A quilt for every season! Four-in-one pattern collection with colorful designs • Spring, summer, autumn, and winter projects from one distinctive layout • Small-scale quilts for the busy holiday seasons • Easy fusible appliqué with full-size patterns and clear layout diagrams

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  I'm Just a Person

  Tig Notaro

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  One of America’s most original comedic voices delivers a darkly funny, wryly observed, and emotionally raw account of her year of death, cancer, and epiphany. 
  In the span of four months in 2012, Tig Notaro was hospitalized for a debilitating intestinal disease called C. diff, her mother unexpectedly died, she went through a breakup, and then she was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. Hit with this devastating barrage, Tig took her grief onstage. Days after receiving her cancer diagnosis, she broke new comedic ground, opening an unvarnished set with the words: “Good evening. Hello. I have cancer. How are you? Hi, how are you? Is everybody having a good time? I have cancer.” The set went viral instantly and was ultimately released as Tig’s sophomore album, Live, which sold one hundred thousand units in just six weeks and was later nominated for a Grammy. 
  Now, the wildly popular star takes stock of that no good, very bad year—a difficult yet astonishing period in which tragedy turned into absurdity and despair transformed into joy. An inspired combination of the deadpan silliness of her comedy and the open-hearted vulnerability that has emerged in the wake of that dire time, I’m Just a Person is a moving and often hilarious look at this very brave, very funny woman’s journey into the darkness and her thrilling return from it.

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  Handpicked - Simple Sustainable...

  Ingrid Carozzi, Eva Nyqvist

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  Learn DIY floral arranging from a veteran florist, with photographs, tools and tips for making your own responsibly-sourced designs. 
   
  Brooklyn-based florist Ingrid Carozzi reveals her secrets for creating flower arrangements that are modern, original, and organic in style. Organized by season, the book presents simple step-by-step instruction (how to measure, cut, and place each bloom) for making more than 35 arrangements. Whether you want to learn how to work with chicken wire and tape to create a simple framework or try your hand at arranging delicate and oversize blooms, Carozzi offers a detailed tutorial on her tricks of the trade. Readers are encouraged to source, make, or upcycle unexpected containers, such as rough-hewn wooden crates or vintage pots, jars, and vases. Full of natural floral compositions that marry the modern with the rustic, Handpicked is a lushly photographed, practical guide to creating your own exceptional flower arrangements at home.

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  Daisy

  J. Paul Henderson

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  MEET DAISY. A PICTURE OF GRACE AND DIGNITY. 
   
  MEET HEROD. A... DISAPPOINTMENT. 
   
  Written in his own words, and guided by a man who collects glasses in a local pub, this is the story of Herod 'Rod' Pinkney's search for Daisy Lamprich, a young woman he first sees on a decade-old episode of the Judge Judy Show, and who he now intends to marry. 
   
  When Daisy is located in the coastal city of Huntington Beach, California, he travels there with his good friend and next-door neighbour, Donald, a man who once fought in the tunnels of Cu Chi during the Vietnam War and who now spends most of his time in Herod's basement. 
   
  Herod is confident that the outcome will be favourable, but there's a problem... Will the course of true love ever run smoothly for this unlikely hero? 
   
  A funny and touching story of an improbable and heart-warming quest to find true love, Daisy is perfect for fans of The Rosie Project and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. 
   
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  Praise for J P Henderson 
   
  'Deftly handled with an offbeat humour and a deal of worldly compassion' - Sunday Sport 
   
  'There is heartbreak... black humour... the charm of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry' - Daily Mail

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