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Die 14-jährige Billie verbringt die meiste Zeit in ihrer Hochhaussiedlung. Am Monatsende reicht das Geld nur für Nudeln mit Ketchup, doch ihre Mutter Marika bringt mit Fantasie und einem großen Herzen Billies Welt zum Leuchten. Dann reist unerwünscht die Großmutter aus Ungarn an, und Billie verliert viel mehr als nur den bunten Alltag mit ihrer Mutter. Als sie Marika keine Fragen mehr stellen kann, fährt Billie im alten Nissan allein los – sie muss den ihr unbekannten Vater finden und herausbekommen, warum sie so oft vom Meer träumt, obwohl sie noch nie da war.

In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work drew her into an exhilarating investigation of paradise and its long association with gardens. Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton’s Paradise Lost to John Clare’s enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth.

In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore an eighteenth century walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work brought to light a crucial question for our age: Who gets to live in paradise, and how can we share it while there's still time? Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton's Paradise Lost to John Clare's enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth.

In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore a walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work drew her into an exhilarating investigation of paradise and its long association with gardens. Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton’s Paradise Lost to John Clare’s enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth.

Paradise Gardens is an Orwellian dystopia set in a near future world where the federal government has dissolved amid ecological breakdown. In the 2250s, Nate Greenfield, real estate visionary, with the help of PR maven Madge Chilton, sells corporate business on his “eden underground.” Paradise Gardens becomes the home of the United Business Estates (UBE). Left behind are the Unconnected, people outside corporate protection. Capitalism has devolved into the corporate feudalism of the U.B.E., where employees are conceived as Superior or Average to fit the needs of business.

THESE WOMEN ARE GRAPES DRESSED IN RAISIN COSTUMES… That's Hilde, Emma and Vivien, inseparable friends... On a Mediterranean vacation in the coastal paradise of Vistabelle. But very close to them are murder and mayhem, lobsters and pink sand! Hilde, Emma and Vivien get to work. Appearing harmless, and adorable, they learn details the detectives could never get. Of course, they are not alone in this! Honorio, the elegant, sleuthy cat helps them in this dangerous adventure. Emma believes her late Uncle Roddy inhabit Honorio's body. Our witty friends keep their school spirit and sisterly ...

Peggy and Pam were two desperately disorganized sisters. They started each day with the best of intentions but they never made it because they were "Sidetracked Home Executives" caught in the disorder of misplaced priorities, half-completed chores, and undirected energies - two smart ladies who'd never used their heads when coping with their homes.

The Bible tells a singular and unified story. While it contains sixty-six individual books written over thousands of years, it reveals one unified message—the story of how God redeems humanity from sin and death and makes all things new. Scripture is God-breathed. Opening its pages, we discover who we are, why we are here, what happened to us, our eternal destiny, and how we live and breathe from day to day through God's redeeming love and His unconquerable grace.

Join the author and his wife Jeri as they share their love for each other while finding creative inspiration in that love that allows them to effectuate a fantastic Hudson Valley garden and official wildlife habitat that is landscape designed in the style of Frederick Law Olmsted and in the approach of both The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the New York Botanical Garden as well as all the historic estate gardens in the region where there is always abundant blooming throughout the growing season and even into winter providing recollection of the words of Cicero , "All that you need in life is ...

Are you ready to transform your urban space into a thriving oasis for pollinators and biodiversity? "Blooms in Boxes" is your essential guide to creating a living tapestry in the heart of the city. This groundbreaking eBook will take you on a journey through the hidden potential of container gardening, elegantly intertwining the beauty of blooms with the vital role of insects and birds in our ecosystem. Dive into the heart of urban conservation with our opening chapter, unlocking the secret world of ecosystem services and the heroic role of pollinators in our concrete jungles. Peel back the...

In Paradise Lust, Brook Wilensky-Lanford introduces readers to the enduring modern quest to locate the Garden of Eden on Earth. It is an obsession that has consumed Mesopotamian archaeologists, German Baptist ministers, British irrigation engineers, and the first president of Boston University, among many others. These quixotic Eden seekers all started with the same brief Bible verses, but each ended up at a different spot on the globe: Florida, the North Pole, Ohio, China, and, of course, Iraq.

Jack, the delightful, mischievous, big-hearted hero of so many Newfoundland folktales, is worried about his parents. They aren’t getting any younger; in fact, they’re really quite old. So, Jack and his brothers Bill and Tom decide to set out and find a magic fruit that will make the old young again. Told with the humor, warmth, and sly wit that have made Andy Jones one of Newfoundland’s finest and best-loved storytellers, The Queen of Paradise’s Garden follows Jack on his way to the land of the Queen of Paradise, three miles this side of the end of the world.

Welcome to ”Paradise Hardscapes Podcast” your go-to podcast for transforming outdoor spaces in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Chandler. Each episode, we delve into the world of paver installation, turf setups, and comprehensive hardscaping services. Join us as we explore innovative designs, discuss practical tips, and reveal insider knowledge on processes and costs. Whether you’re looking to enhance your home or tackle a large-scale project, ”Paradise Hardscapes Podcast” equips you with the expertise you need to create your own slice of paradise. Tune in to turn your hardscape dreams into ...

Sumptuous, beautiful and packed with refreshingly down-to-earth advice, Arthur Parkinson's book focuses on dramatic but easy-to-grow floral plants that will turn your garden into a perfumed, sustainable paradise, teeming with wildlife and alive with the sound of songbirds. Arranged seasonally, it includes sowing tips and propagating hints, plus advice on planning and keeping track of what is happening in your garden. As well as dramatic floral annuals, Arthur's container suggestions include herbs, figs and scented pelagoniums, as well as permanent planting ideas for cover and winter structure.

Everybody wants a little piece of paradise right in their own backyard. This book is about how to make that happen without spending too much effort on it. After all, one of the rules of paradise is to let everything be as easy as it wants to be. Tired of yard work? Want to spend time in paradise in the comfort of your own backyard? This book is for you. I explore composting, replacing your lawn, play, pruning, companion planting, edible forest gardens, tree guilds, perennial plants, and creating your own microclimate.

Where we unlock the gates to some of the most exclusive second homes and properties you've dreamed about. Every Friday, we bring you full episodes where we chat with fellow real estate agents and families who’ve been in the business of buying and selling iconic properties for generations. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanearonson/ https://www.instagram.com/alex.mckinney__/