Ulysses, a middle-aged widower, is forced into early retirement from his moving job. At a loss for what to do next, the course of his life is changed by a chance encounter with a fellow lonely soul at, of all places, his son's OB/GYN office. Mediterranea, who recently lost her mother, runs a cheese shop that she took over when her beloved Corsican father died years earlier. A romance blossoms between these two people who are supposedly in the "autumn" of their lives and they soon find themselves embarking on a most unexpected odyssey.

A sentimental book about autumn leaves, otherwise known as autumn blossoms, with all their exceptional beauty, wonder and radiance. Each leaf, or cluster of leaves, is zoned in to see its detail, color and uniqueness bringing us insights of our own inner blossoms and blazing souls, as we watch throughout the season. An experience of freedom, letting go and celebration as well as the continuity of nature. Colorful photos with a cute little story that follows along are filled with spirit and joy. For anyone whose soul yearns for the extraordinary.

Two orphan girls form a lasting bond of friendship and sisterhood, while overcoming the atrocities of the cold and lonely world around them.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1876 edition. Excerpt: ...there had arisen in the minds of some of its members a vague fear that all was not right. A spirit of worldliness had manifested itself among the young people. Edith, a deacon's daughter, had been found playing secular music upon a Sunday! And Tom, a deacon's son, had lately been manifesting his increasing sense of his own manliness by taking a hand now and then in a rubber of whist; and in some of the upper circles of the congregation it had even been whispered that he had been seen to stake sixpence upon a game of cribbage! Paterfamiliases grew disturbed; blamed the Church, the minister--in fact, everything but themselves. Something must be done. Who should do it? A deputation waited upon the minister, disburdened themselves of their lamentations, and then went off into a dissertation upon the need there was for him, the minister, to have a greater hold upon the young people of his congregation. He answered in his calm, deliberate way that they Wanted regenerating by the power of the Spirit--in fact, they needed to be born again; but really he did not see how it was to be done unless his work was supplemented by Christian example' at home. That stroke told on his hearers, for these well-bred, polished fathers, while they were remarkable for their gentlemanlike manners and education, were not quite "burning and shining lights" in their households. The desire to alter their own conduct was not overwhelming; so for a time the subject dropped. But Tom's speculation had soon increased to a shilling, and Edith had gone further in her violation of the conventional proprieties of Sabbath-keeping. Hence this vestry meeting. I wish I could give you a sketch of the members of that meeting, as they sat in deliberation upon the peccadillos...

Spring is in the air—and in the trees! Spring is here, and with the new season come trees full of life, color. . .and blossoms! From the creators of Leaf Jumpers and Winter Trees, Spring Blossoms introduces readers to a variety of different flowering trees. During a stroll through the forest, two children come across the small and white flowers on a crab apple tree, the rich, red buds on a red maple, and many more. Along the way, readers learn that some trees have both male and female flowers—each with a distinctive appearance. Back matter includes extended botanical facts and more information about trees and their life cycles. Told in lyrical rhymes with beautiful linoleum-cut illustrations, Spring Blossoms offers a unique blend of science, poetry, and art studies.

Michael Garland (Daddy Played the Blues) displays his impressive illustration range with the stylized, country-quilt, digital collage illustrations of A Season of Flowers. Snowdrops and crocuses yield to tulips and hyacinths, then dogwood blossoms, iris, lupine, daisies, morning glories, daylilies, geraniums, peonies, sunflowers, roses, and chrysanthemums as spring passes to summer, then autumn. At last the garden slumbers into winter under a blanket of snow, preparing next year’s procession of blooms. Like actors crossing a stage, flowers narrate the passing seasons in the first person, each one briefly proclaiming its unique and vital role in the natural world. Backmatter descriptions complete this child’s introduction to a garden year, in which the passage of time is vividly realized. Fountas & Pinnell Level L

Yellow and red, orange and brown—fall is full of color! This nonfiction picture book, written and illustrated by Mia Posada, beautifully explains why leaves change color in fall. It highlights both the eye-catching colors of the season and the science behind the colors. Back matter offers additional scientific details for curious readers as well as suggested further reading and links to hands-on activities. "A visually appealing and unusually informative picture book for curious kids."—starred, Booklist "[G]lorious art . . ."—starred, Kirkus Reviews