Born in the 1960s, little Belladonna Blanchet is mothered by misfortune and fathered by cruelty. Blood is spilled, horrible things are said, and the price Belladonna's wrong-doers have to pay is a matter of life and death. For this sinister child does not hold back, and her past certainly wasn't kind. With a mother who kills and a grandmother who takes her from America, Belladonna is not happy. A class thriller, with just a hint of psychological horror, this book will leave you on the edge of your seat. Innocence is everywhere at first glance, but you'll find that white roses aren't always white.

Thirty-three eminent gardeners on their favorite rose Among the plant kingdom, Rosa is a relatively small genus, comprising only about one hundred species around the globe. But as these species intercross, they have given rise to as many as thirty thousand cultivars, making the rose perhaps the most various of all plants grown in gardens-and one of the most treasured. This one-of-a-kind collection gathers together thirty-three eminent gardeners and rosarians, including Graham Stuart Thomas, Christopher Lloyd, Thomas C. Cooper, Joe Eck, Michael Pollan, Anne Raver, Page Dickey, Thomas Christopher, David Austin, Peter Beales, Dan Hinkley, and Jamaica Kincaid. Each writes about a favored rose--Rosarie de l'Ha

Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.

"Patriotic Religious" by Abram Joseph Ryan is an affirmative and spiritually uplifting collection likely featuring poetry that blends patriotism with religious themes. In this collection, readers can anticipate encountering verses that celebrate the intersection of faith and love for one's country. Ryan's poetry may evoke a sense of reverence and devotion, drawing upon religious imagery and symbolism to convey patriotic sentiment. The title, "Patriotic Religious," suggests that Ryan's poems may reflect his deep-seated beliefs and his fervent patriotism, intertwining themes of faith, devotion, and national pride. His verses may serve as both expressions of spiritual contemplation and calls to uphold the values of one's nation.

A romance novella about a family doctor and his wife.

“American Beauty,” “Dublin Bay,” “Rocketeer,” “Betty Boop,” “High Noon,” “Pearly Gates”…with a distinctive name for each of hundreds of varieties, the array of roses that could adorn your garden is both dazzling and daunting. So which ones survive hardily on their own for weeks on end, and which ones wither and die without constant attention? How do you tell a climber from a shrub, and how does each thrive? And don’t even start with pruning! Despite all the (ahem) thorny particulars, gardeners still love to grow these beautiful flowers that would by any other name still smell as sweet. Roses for Dummies does away with the myth that roses have to be high maintenance, instead showing how to choose a type that will blossom in your care. Inside, rosarians of all levels will find useful information on: Shopping for roses Planting Watering and mulching Fertilizing Pruning Protecting roses from weather and pests And more Roses for Dummies contains everything you need to know to get started, or, if you’re more advanced, refine your knowledge of roses. Now in a new Second Edition with more than 100 new varieties described, as well as new information on insect and disease control, this helpful guide also covers: Landscaping with roses What makes a rose fragrant Roses and their partners in the garden Growing in containers Drying roses and making potpourri Rose societies and other places to see roses Ten roses to avoid if you’re not an expert Whether looking for nothing more than a sweet-smelling decoration to brighten your doorstep, or looking to enter a major rose competition, discoveries about this much-loved flower await you. Full of pointers, resources, pitfalls, vocabulary, and an eye-popping full color insert, this book will help you grow the roses of your dreams.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874.