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The First World War: an illustrated history (Penguin Bks.)
By A. J. P Taylor. 1981
Oxford historian's year-by-year chronicle of World War I, which began with the assassination of Hapsburg archduke Franz Ferdinand and his…
wife Sophie on June 28, 1914, in Bosnia. Describes battles and behind-the-scenes politics, the use of poison gas and U-boats, and America's entry into the conflict. 1963The well-designed mixed garden: building beds and borders with trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs
By Tracy DiSabato-Aust. 2009
Detailed guide to designing a diverse garden that incorporates both herbaceous (soft-stemmed) and woody plant material of various heights, textures,…
colors, and blooming times. Covers site evaluation including soil and light considerations, plant selection, placement, and maintenance. Offers twenty-seven sample combinations of compatible plants. 2003Greece (Countries of the World)
By Jen Green. 2009
History of the ancient European country of Greece, the birthplace of Western culture. Covers the first Olympic games in the…
700s B.C.E., the second-century B.C.E. Roman conquest, and occupation by Italian and German troops during World War II. Describes Greece's people, regions, and ecosystems. For grades 3-6. 2009How to sew a button: and other nifty things your grandmother knew
By Erin Bried. 2009
Ten grandmothers who lived through the Great Depression contribute practical, money-saving tips for housekeeping and personal care. Step-by-step instructions cover…
cooking, gardening, composting, cleaning, mending, grooming, budgeting, and menu planning. Also includes advice for staying on good terms with family, neighbors, and friends. 2009Ireland (Countries of the World)
By Anna McQuinn. 2008
Facts about this small North Atlantic island nation. Chronicles the country's history from its ancient Celtic civilization to its formation…
into a modern republic. Describes Ireland's geography, including its cliffs and bogs. Discusses Irish citizens' desire to preserve their cultural traditions while improving the economy. For grades 3-6. 2008All new square foot gardening: grow more in less space! (All New Square Foot Gardening)
By Mel Bartholomew. 2006
In this update to Square Foot Gardening (RC 21079, BR 05870), the author advises using six-inch-deep boxes containing soil that…
requires no digging or fertilizing and vertical frames for climbing plants. Recommends creating wider aisles and elevating boxes for easier access. Gives plant-by-plant suggestions for extending the growing season. 2005First apartment smarts (Get Smart with Your Money Ser.)
By Ann Byers. 2010
Guide for first-time renters. Suggests creating a plan to address needs, wants, and concerns and constructing a practical budget. Offers…
housing-search strategies, resources, checklists, tips for moving in, and more. For senior high and older readers. 2010A how-to manual for producing food in residential yards of varying sizes. Provides detailed instructions for growing vegetables, fruits, nuts,…
herbs, and, if space allows, grains. Shares tips for raising dairy animals, poultry, and other sources of meat. Includes information on beekeeping, cheese making, and food preparation and storage. 2009Russia (Countries of the World)
By Henry Russell. 2008
History and culture of the world's largest country, which spans eleven time zones. Describes its vast geography and discusses the…
1547 crowning of Russia's first tsar, Ivan the Terrible; the 1922 creation of the Soviet Union; and the republic's communist rule until 1991. For grades 3-6. 2008Sweden (Countries of the World)
By Charles Phillips. 2009
History and culture of Scandinavia's largest country. Describes its geographic sweep from Lapland tundra to Baltic Sea cities. Covers Sweden's…
transformation from poor rural to modern industrial nation and its role as a model social-democratic welfare state. Discusses its family-oriented festivals and bestselling pop-music group ABBA. For grades 3-6. 2009It's all too much: an easy plan for living a richer life with less stuff
By Peter Walsh. 2007
Organizational consultant from television's Clean Sweep presents a step-by-step program to help readers eliminate clutter and organize their homes. Covers…
each room--from kitchen and bath to home office and garage--with suggestions for taking inventory, assessing value, and cleaning out. Provides real-life examples and advice on coping with emotional attachment. 2007"La soirée avait pourtant bien commencé et puis voilà que le ton monte. La conversation prend une tournure agressive et…
les mots finissent par dépasser votre pensée et celle de votre partenaire. Ce livre s'adresse à tous ceux qui sont englués dans des situations conflictuelles et qui ne savent pas comment s'en sortir. Il offre une centaine de cartes éclair qui contiennent des phrases simples et directes destinées à rétablir la communication avec l'être aimé dans les moments difficiles. En apprenant à mieux nommer ce que vous ressentez, vous apprendrez à construire une relation plus harmonieuse qui saura passer l'épreuve du temps. Les mots justes et authentiques vous aideront à nourrir l'amour et à transformer les confl its en discussions productives." -- 4e de couvA guide to decluttering the home from a cleaning and organization consultant, using the author's KonMari Method, which focuses on…
categories of items rather than rooms. First published in Japanese in 2011. 2014The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street
By Hélène Hanff. 2016
Author of 84, Charing Cross Road (DB 39381) provides a witty account of a first journey to England, with visits…
to Windsor, Oxford, the Shakespeare country, Stoke Poges, and London. Mrs. Hanff tastes fame fleetingly as an author on Bloomsbury Street. 1973Six dots: a story of young Louis Braille
By Jen Bryant, Boris Kulikov. 2016
A narrative biography of Louis Braille, who lost his sight as a young child while playing in his father's workshop.…
After being exposed to coded military messages at the Royal School for the Blind in Paris, Louis invented his own alphabet--a system for writing using six dots. For grades K-3. 2016Year of no clutter: a memoir
By Eve Schaub. 2017
The author of this memoir confronts her problem of holding on to too many possessions and creating general clutter in…
her house. As she tackles the worst offender, which she dubs the "Hell Room," she examines the motivations behind her fierce desire to cling to so many things. 2017Decluttering at the speed of life: winning your never-ending battle with stuff
By Dana K. White. 2018
Longtime gardener and past proponent of the intensive-gardening trend has switched to espousing the benefits of extensive vegetable gardening--spacing seedlings…
far apart to yield larger plants that use less water, fertilizer, and labor. Also discusses tools, compost, and pests. 2005Biography of Marie Curie (1867-1934), a dedicated scientist who became the first woman to win two Nobel Prizes. Describes her…
childhood in Poland, university education in Paris, pioneering research on radioactivity, and use of X-rays to help wounded soldiers. Places her achievements in historical contexts. For grades 4-7. 2006Spain or shine (S.A.S.S. : Students Across the Seven Seas)
By Michelle Jellen. 2005
At home in California, sixteen-year-old Elena Holloway feels overshadowed by her siblings. But then she spends a semester in Spain…
living with a Spanish family, studying playwriting, and flirting with Miguel, an attractive local boy. For grades 6-9. 2005