Book Description
Dear Reader,The temperature's on "sizzle" again in Beaumont, South Carolina, where peach trees are in season and ripe for the picking. So is its newest entrepreneur, Annie Fortenberry, who has inherited her grandmother's Bamp;B (and its eccentric handyman Erdle Thorney). According to a local psychic she also inherited a spirit from its glory days as a brothel-not the kind of publicity the Peach Tree Bed amp; Breakfast needs if it's hosting millionaire Max Holt's upcoming wedding! If rumors of a naughty, prank-playing ghost aren't stressful enough, a mysterious man has arrived with an eye on Annie and her master suite. Wes Bridges is all leather and denim, sporting a two-day beard, straddling a Harley, and sending the Bamp;B's testosterone level through the roof. Annie's cool demeanor may be dropping as fast as Wes's jeans, but leave it to her missing ex-husband to dampen the passion! Turns out someone has done him in, and all evidence points to Annie! Wrapped up in a murder plot, Annie must find the killer, save her own neck, and get back to where she was-wrapped up in Wes's strong loving arms....We guarantee that you're going to have as much fun reading Full Bloom as we had writing it! (Even if we were surprised by the ending!) And you won't want to miss the hair-raising shenanigans when Fleas, the hound dog, meets the most cantankerous, snooty, bad-tempered, twenty-two pound orange cat......Janet and Charlotte
Customer Reviews:
Full Bloom.......2007-08-15
It was a fun book, just like the others. When I started reading it i could not put it down
Still entertaining.......2007-07-20
Full Bloom, another in a the "Full" series by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes carries on with the humor and romance of the rest of the series.
I fully enjoyed the mystery, the romance and humor of this book--often laughing out loud. I'm really glad my mother introduced me to this series of books.
Full Bloom.......2007-07-07
Fun story, good plot. I enjoyed reading it and it kept me entertained. I have enjoyed all the books from this author.
good story.......2007-05-07
Good story. Janet Evanovich write with a lot of detail, she will take you their in your mind. Recommend cd or book.
Darlene
Good but read better.......2007-04-30
This is a good read but has to be one of my least favorites coming from Evanovich. There isn't as much action that she normaly has in her books. There are a couple good twist and a story line. For me it wasn't a "couldn't put down book".
Book Description
Why do gardeners start plants from seed instead of just buying a flat of seedlings from their local nursery? Necessity. Seedlings of unusual or exotic plants simply aren't available at garden stores, but they are available in seed. Then there's the cost factor. A few packets of seeds are much cheaper than dozens upon dozens of seedlings. And finally there's the plants' health to consider. Plants grown from seed get a healthy start that can almost guarantee you a magnificent display in your garden. The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom will teach you everything you need to know to germinate and grow more than 500 types of flowering plants. For every plant listed you'll find precise information on whether it will do well in your part of the country; how to sow seeds indoors and outdoors; when to transplant indoor seedlings out in the garden; what light, soil, and spacing requirements are necessary; general plant care; when you can expect the plants to flower; how to encourage more blooms; and how to propagate your plants by cutting, division, layering, or detaching runners.
The book also features more than 500 full-color flower photographs. A quick-reference chart outlines bloom time, color, height, and site requirements for more than 1,000 species, making this book an indispensable reference for planning and planting fabulous gardens.
Customer Reviews:
starting flowers.......2007-08-07
I used this book extensivly this spring for starting all my flowers and veggie. I found it easy to use and most flowers etc were listed. Great book for my library and I will use it in the future for sure.
Excellent.......2007-02-26
This book is an excellent reference book describing seeds.
Giving the botanical name and common name. Most helpful with information on germination and were the seeds will grow best. And the the section that has thumbnail pictures
is excellent. The ease of using the paperback is all so great.
Great book!.......2007-01-04
Bought this for my wife and she loves it! She was reading this book like a novel. Provides good information and tips on a wide range of flowers. Bought this book due to good reviews as well!
Excellent book, but NOTE..........2006-04-07
This book is exactly what I was looking for-- a no-nonsense, complete description of how to start each of the many kinds of seeds that I can never resist buy, collecting, or trading for.
One thing that people should note, though: the plants are listed in alphabetical order by their Latin names. There is an appendix that has the common names and what the Latin name is for each, but I can't imagine doing that for every single plant-- what a pain! I like to know both Latin and common names, so I was fine with this system. But for someone who's only familiar with the common names of plants, this book is going to be a lot harder to use. (On the bright side, learning the Latin names can be a lot of fun, so if you're at all open to the idea, go for it!)
Really and truly useful.......2004-08-10
When a friend recently asked me to suggest a book that would tell her the soil preferences of different flowers, I knew exactly what she needed. The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom has all the answers. In addition to concise profiles of 500 bloomers, there's a handy gallery of color photographs and my favorite section, a 50-page chart that lists major and minor species along with their bloom times, colors, and cultural requirements. This book is designed to be useful, and it is!
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- Excellent information regarding Georgia's life
- Tremendous and important detail lacking in other biographies
- Gave me a new appreciation for O'Keeffe's art
- More than you ever wanted to know about Georgia O'Keeffe
- More than you ever wanted to know about Georgia O'Keeffe
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Full Bloom: The Art and Life of Georgia O'Keeffe
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 Schools, Periods & Styles | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books | Abstract Expressionism | Ancient & Classical | Art Deco | Art Nouveau | Baroque | Byzantine | Constructivism | Contemporary Art | Cubism | Dadaism | Expressionism | Fauvism | Folk Art | Futurism | German Expressionism | Gothic | Impressionism | Mannerism | Medieval | Modern | Neoclassical | Pop | Post-Impressionism | Pre-Raphaelite | Prehistoric & Primitive | Realism | Renaissance | Rococo | Romanesque | Romantic | Surrealism
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ASIN: 0393327418 |
Book Description
"The definitive life of O'Keeffe."—Hilton Kramer, Los Angeles Times
Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986) was one of the most successful American artists of the twentieth century: her arresting paintings of enormous, intimately rendered flowers, desert landscapes, and stark white cow skulls are seminal works of modern art. But behind O'Keeffe's bold work and celebrity was a woman misunderstood by even her most ardent admirers. This large, finely balanced biography offers an astonishingly honest portrayal of a life shrouded in myth.
When she was still unknown as an artist, O'Keeffe married Alfred Stieglitz, twenty-three years her senior and well established as a pioneer in art photography. The relationship was physically and intellectually passionate, but Stieglitz was a man of the world. Through the author's access to previously unavailable materials—including interviews with Dorothy Norman, Alfred Stieglitz's longtime paramour—we are offered new knowledge about O'Keeffe's defining relationships and the effect of her husband's infidelity. Driven to a nervous breakdown by the Norman affair, O'Keeffe relocated and redefined herself in New Mexico, where she created her unforgettable signature paintings. 16 pages of black-and-white illustrations, 32 color plates.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent information regarding Georgia's life.......2007-03-03
Well written book and excellent research. Enjoyed very much.
Tremendous and important detail lacking in other biographies.......2006-06-20
Detailed and thoughtful, and a riveting read if you really want to understand this artist's life. After reading dozens of books and articles about O'Keeffe during the course of my own research on New York-inspired artwork, I didn't think another O'Keeffe biography was necessary. But I'm grateful I found this book. I learned so much more about this artist--about her friendships, her travels beyond New York and the Southwest, and her abstract works.
Gave me a new appreciation for O'Keeffe's art.......2005-06-28
I never really liked O'Keeffe's more abstract paintings until I read this biography. Now I can look at them with an improved understanding of what they mean and what she managed to accomplish for female artists everywhere. It's equally nice to see the artist as a person with her own foibles and nuances. The author has done a remarkable job here.
More than you ever wanted to know about Georgia O'Keeffe.......2005-06-06
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp is a sound writer, one who obviously does her research inexhaustibly, and with a background in art criticism she also speaks with authority and an informed eye. But she does go on....
For those who want to know more about the idiosyncrasies of this American idol then this is the resource of choice. We learn more about the frustrations, self doubt, love affairs, and general personality quirks than in all the other biographies combined. We also learn about each painting in depth which I suppose is like a verbal catalogue raissonne and for that we should be thankful.
It is just that with all great artists not everything they make is of show quality and it is this inclusion of all of the odds and major ends of O'Keeffe's work that borders on tiresome. It is with a good degree of relief that the last page of this nearly 500-page opus is reached.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp obviously holds Georgia O'Keeffe in a realm close to Valhalla and that is all well and good. She writes with vigor and determination and certainly informs us of the 'full bloom' of her title. In the end this is a valuable volume for the archives, but not a book to recommend for the casual reader who has already grown visually fatigued with the Santa Fe posters of poppies, ox skulls, and datura flowers. Grady Harp, June 05
More than you ever wanted to know about Georgia O'Keeffe.......2005-05-25
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp is a sound writer, one who obviously does her research inexhaustibly, and with a background in art criticism she also speaks with authority and an informed eye. But she does go on....
For those who want to know more about the idiosyncrasies of this American idol then this is the resource of choice. We learn more about the frustrations, self doubt, love affairs, and general personality quirks than in all the other biographies combined. We also learn about each painting in depth which I suppose is like a verbal catalogue raissonne and for that we should be thankful.
It is just that with all great artists not everything they make is of show quality and it is this inclusion of all of the odds and major ends of O'Keeffe's work that borders on tiresome. It is with a good degree of relief that the last page of this nearly 500 page opus is reached.
Hunter Drohojowska-Philp obviously holds Georgia O'Keeffe in a realm close to Valhalla and that is all well and good. She writes with vigor and determination and certainly informs us of the 'full bloom' of her title. In the end this is a valuable volume for the archives, but not a book to recommend for the casual reader who has already grown visually fatigued with the Santa Fe posters of poppies, ox skulls, and datura flowers. Grady Harp, May 05
Book Description
In Caroline Hwang's debut novel, In Full Bloom, all Ginger Lee wants is a promotion at the fashion glossy A la Mode magazine. All her mother wants is a nice, professional Korean son-in-law. Unable to keep her mother at bay, Ginger reluctantly agrees to let her play matchmaker.
At work, Ginger's efforts at advancement are thwarted by style fiends better practiced in the art of office warfare. Away from the job, she's surprised that her arranged dates are rejecting her before she gets a chance to reject them.
With wry humor, lively dialogue, and a compassionate take on being a single woman under a traditional mother's matchmaking thumb, this insightful debut is both a deliciously scathing portrait of life behind the catwalk and an endearing tale of a delicate mother-daughter bond.
Customer Reviews:
Very much enjoyed it!.......2005-09-03
For a first novel, this was a great book. To me it reads like a Bridget Jones type of book, except that the main character is not as fluffy and has a lot more going on between the ears. It was much easier for me to relate to this character as a real woman. I loved the ending, which to me was much more realistic than the "got the man and then lived happily ever after" ending that is us used in most women's fiction these days. The mother/daughter relationship rang very true to me, and it was interesting to learn how the character started to understand that it would never be a black and white relationship.
Maybe not blooming, but definitely budding.......2005-08-01
It's a fun read, and brings an element of wry humor and chatty "chick-lit" voice to Asian American literature. The main character, Ginger, is a 20-something, Manhattan, fashion-mag employee, this book adds more complexity to the Sex/Shopaholic/Bridget genre in touching on greater issues of race and sexual orientation. Yes, the materially driven real estate agent Korean mom treads a bit close to a trite Dragon Lady stereotype, and Ginger herself tends to follow the opposite Asian stereotype of indecisive, naive, self-loathing Asian American ... Lee does create sympathy for many of the characters in the novel. The ticking-clock situation is kind of Edith Wharton-esque (Marry NOW, to the best prospect you can find) ... not the most politically correct, but fiction, even hyphenated ethnic fiction, should not be just about advancing political causes.
Potential was never realized .......2005-07-27
There was so much potential in this story, but unfortunately, the author did not have the ability to realize that potential. That in and of itself was so very sad. It's hard, at least for this Asian American reader, to sympathize with a self loathing Twinkie who, while supposedly so "American", cosmopolitan, and hip is so wretchedly naïve, even dumb. It's actually insulting for the author to try to have us believe a woman in her late twenties living in NYC is this clueless when it comes to people using her like her former roommate does in this story. Also, choice moments to actually make some biting commentary about non Asian people's thoughts about Asian Americans never come to pass or erroneous ideas about Asian Americans, especially Asian American women are never fully challenged such as when a white photographer talks about how he likes Asian women because they are so "mysterious". You cannot help but roll your eyes at the predictable "torn between two cultures" and "not interested in Korean men" themes that run through this story. To be fair, some of the stories of racism do ring painfully true and some of the aspects of Korean American culture are familiar. However, the character's career in the fashion magazine industry is supposed to give the story a certain amount of glamour and excitement, yet the inherently shallow nature of the environment does nothing to give the character much depth nor does the author ever successfully develops any true depth in the main character or any of the characters in the entire story. Even the breakthroughs or nuggets of wisdom the character realizes toward the end of the story never seem genuine or profound. Rather, the realizations seem hurried and forced as the author realizes that the story is supposed to end soon. This story does nothing to break new ground, challenge readers, or offer much in the way of commentary-which is the biggest shame of all because it could have done all of that. Asian Americans should support work by other Asian Americans. But we should support good work. Not derivative pap.
This Book Never Blooms.......2005-06-29
This is one of those books that took me forever to get through. This novel has some redeeming qualities, it is funny at times, but ultimately it is a let down. Ginger Lee, Caroline Hwang's protaganist in her novel "In Full Bloom" is a late 20-something fashion assistant at A la Mode magazine, a job handed to her by her best friend in college, Sam. While Sam is a cut-throat professional, Ginger herself shows a serious lack of drive and ambition. With those qualities alone, I would expect myself to relate to Ginger (haha). Overall, however, I did not find Ginger to be a very likeable character.
While throughout the length of the novel she gripes about how racist (perhaps, ignorant moreso) white people are towards Asians in America, she herself stereotypes and bashes people of her own culture. She won't date Korean men because they are all chauvanists, and for some reason she's always pictured her husband as a white guy. Granted, Ginger is an American-born Korean woman, not feeling entirely at home with Koreans or "white" America. But instead of embracing her mixed upbringing, she just complains. The reader is hoping that at some point Ginger will embrace (or at least come to terms with) her own culture (Korean American) and become proud of her heritage. However, we never witness Ginger grow as a character, she is pretty much in the same boat at the book's finish as she was in the beginning. Nothing is resolved in the end and the book feels incomplete. This, for me, was "In Full Bloom"'s downfall.
Hwang's writing is not terrible, but the transitions from present tense to flashback sequence are not very solid and I found myself sometimes confused by a scene that had actually taken place in the past and I was reading it as if it was the present. This happened on more than one occasion where I had to re-read a page in order to follow what was happening or get a grasp on whether the event was taking place in the present or the past. This really wasn't such a big deal, just a minor gripe on my part.
In conclusion, if you are reading this book for a quick chick-lit fix, then you might want to give it a shot, however, if you are looking for something with a bit more substance I suggest looking elsewhere.
Throughly enjoyable!.......2005-06-20
Ms. Hwang does a wonderful job of capturing the vibrancy of life, family, and career in glamorous New York City, from the perspective of an Asian American twenty-something woman. I finished this in two days - what a fun read!
Product Description
"IN FULL BLOOM" A little bit of everything in bloom. Some rare flowers not normally seen in glass patterns and all beautiful blooms and buds. Over 80 stained glass patterns including panels, fireplace screens, sidelights, entryways, transoms, lanterns and fanlamps. Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise. Each full-size pattern is available in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resize and recolor in any graphics/image program on your PC or Mac. This is CD #5 in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library, for those who want to collect the series.
Customer Reviews:
Patterns never before offered of Rare Florals.......2005-09-13
Just about every flower you'd ever want to capture in stained glass in this collection. These are the best patterns available today. Every piece so lifelike you'd think there would be a lovely fragrance emanating from the floral windows when you get them done. Every pattern is shown in glass to make choosing glass easier. Thanks so much for offering these great designs to the rest of us who can't draw!
Average customer rating:
- A beautifully written metaphor that exalts the imagination.
- A shot of inspiration straight to my heart.
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Full Bloom: Planting the Seeds For Your Future
Rebecca Lamperski
Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General | Self-Help | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
General | Health, Mind & Body | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1412099994 |
Book Description
Everyone wants to be happy, don't you? Do you have a vision for your future? Do you struggle to make progress towards your aspirations? Do you dream of a life in Full Bloom?
Through her love of gardening and life stories, Rebecca Lamperski steps us through a gardening analogy and a process to design, cultivate, and maintain the life we choose, so that we can achieve our goals and enjoy the rewards! Rebecca's book Full Bloom: Planting the Seeds For Your Future has helpful, practical exercises at the end of each chapter so that you can literally end the book with a "business plan" for your Life Dream. For the right-brained types, she's also included fun, creative exercises at the end of each chapter.
Two weeks after being promoted to Director of Sales at age 32, Rebecca found herself in her boss's office informing him that she was pregnant with her first child. Five years later, she had two children, and was promoted twice. She realized that another five years was going to fly by, and she would be right where life had taken her-- unless she took control. She wanted a life in Full Bloom, and through her book Full Bloom: Planting the Seeds For Your Future, she helps you to have a life in full bloom as well.
Customer Reviews:
A beautifully written metaphor that exalts the imagination........2007-03-05
This book is an inspiring read if you are juggling professional and personal demands. The anecdotes beautifully morph into a step-by-step guide to success. Specifically, Rebecca's four-step "Get RIDD of Stress" process coupled with recommended exercises make this book one you'll want to keep handy. I was instantly motivated to make changes so I can live my life in "Full Bloom".
A shot of inspiration straight to my heart........2007-01-09
Rebecca's ability to partner two very different yet similar processes through growth, cultivation, and nurturing of life to the plant world was captivating. The read was simple and engaging and the exercises really provoke a great amount of thought in every aspect of the life cycle. The simple process could be adapted to business, education, and most all areas of life.
This book is a great tool and should be a must read for students. It really helped me. I even made a spread sheet of many of the exercises and when feeling overwhelmed go to them as a source of comfort and balance.
I highly recommend the book to women and men from middle school to mid life. A must read....
Brilliant woman!!
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Full Bloom: Thoughts from an Opinionated Gardener
Rayford C. Reddell
Manufacturer: Harmony
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Rayford Reddell | Expert Advice | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Flowers | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
General | Gardening & Horticulture | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 0517703378
Release Date: 1996-03-05 |
Book Description
The author of The Rose Bible--one of America's foremost rose experts--gives advice on the most common gardening problems, questions, and quandries. Rich in sass and spine, colorful anecdotes, and invaluable gardening advice, this reference covers a "bio-diversity" of topics that all gardeners will find useful. Includes 25 drawings.
Book Description
Photographer Clay Perry's striking, inspiring photographs remind us of the incredible color, dignity, and whimsy of flowers.Complete with details on growing and caring for each variety, A World of Flowers presents seventy-five flowers, each one with its own history and character. The entries range from Acanthus to Zantedeschia (Calla Lilly), and include the most popular varieties, such as Marigold, Iris, and Pansy, along with Freesia, Spider Lily, Jade Vine, Red Hot Poker, Love-in-a-Mist, and many more. Seasoned gardeners as well as those with no prior experience growing and cultivating flowers will turn to this stunning collection again and again for its beauty, information, and inspiration.AUTHORBIO: CLAY PERRY is one of England's most acclaimed photographers. His work has appeared in many publications, including The Sunday Times (London), Country Living, and Homes and Gardens, as well as numerous books. His recent book, David Austin's English Roses, was named Garden Book of the Year. MAGGIE PERRY has done horticultural research for numerous books.
Product Description
From Asters to Zinnias, everything blooming in Victorian to Modern styles. Panels, lightcatchers, fanlamps and full entryways are all found in this fantastic floral collection of over 70 patterns. All designs are full size and ready to re-color, re-size & print. All levels of glass expertise are considered in this collection and all patterns are represented in .JPG, .TIF and .EYE (Glass Eye 2000â¢) formats. This is CD #16 in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library. Each of the 70+ patterns can be exported for use in any craft that requires defined segments to indicate a change of color or texture. Crafters who find creating their own designs a challenge will love working with these patterns. These designs are ideal to use in machine and hand embroidery; for quilting and quilt appliqué; for china, glass and silk painting; for marquetry and woodworking, for fusing, etching, mosaics and cardmaking.
Book Description
Although we enjoy having flowers in the home, most of us are at a loss beyond just bringing them home and putting them in a vase of water. Organized in four sections, "In Full Bloom" gives practical guidance to making arrangements in 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes with step-by-step, full-color instructions.
Over 40 creative arrangements have a straight-forward lists of all the materials required, from the flowers themselves to tools and containers. Advice on focal point, color, and texture; suggestions for foliage and placement; and strategies for stem support are accompanied by ideas for extending the longevity of the arrangement and how to handle seasonal variations.
Customer Reviews:
The only one that is detailed enough, yet simple.......2000-05-09
This book has simply delightful flower arrangements and fabulous photograpghs for the busy, trendy woman!
Somewhat over-rated.......2000-03-31
I bought this book based on the glowing editorial reviews. Unfortunately, I am somewhat disappointed. * There are lots of pretty close up pictures of flowers but there are no STEP-BY-STEP pictures of each stage of the arrangement. * Some arrangements do not even show the final product. Others show artistically blurry pictures of blooms. * For beginners like myself, it is difficult to make the arrangements by only relying on words.
FINAL VERDICT: Buy this book for your coffee table but get Jane Packer's Fast Flower Arranging for more hands-on practice. If you are a Japanese flower arrangement fan, get Reiko Takenaka's Enchanting Ikebana. This is the best step-by-step book with pictures for each step and explicit directions.
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