Snakes In My Garden

Author : Deborah Hand-Cutler
Publisher : Black Horse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781736516515
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Snake in the Garden written by Deborah Hand-Cutler and published by Black Horse Press. This book was released on 2021-05-10 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snake in the Garden is an explosive depiction of racism in twentieth-century Arkansas, seen through the lens of interracial relationships over four generations. Starting in 1926, and paying homage to Kate Chopin's "Desiree's Baby," the story moves to the turbulent night of the Kennedy assassination in 1963, the Hollywood music scene of the 1970s and '80s, and the still-troubled racial attitudes of 1993. Written by two women, one Black, one white, the novel depicts racism from the point of view of both Blacks and whites - racists, non-racists and victims, alike. The setting is the fictional town of Jefferson Springs, Arkansas, during the Jim Crow era. Lucille Day, a Black woman, worked as a domestic for the family of judge Reuben Whittier in the 1950s and early '60s. Her children, Regina and Clarence, were forbidden to be friends with the judge's daughter, Karen. In 1963, when Regina, Clarence and Karen were teenagers, bigotry prevailed, and it was illegal for Blacks and whites to have relationships or marry. The night President Kennedy was assassinated, three days after a stopover in town, all hell broke loose in Jefferson Springs, with tragic results, including a lynching. Clarence was jailed, and Regina was exiled to California to live with her Aunt Violet. There, she won a singing contest and became a pop star. Karen, meanwhile, was forced to stay home under the cruel thumb of her father. She longed for a true father-daughter bond, but in his eyes, she could do no right. She consoled herself in her boring and barren life with chocolate and English romance novels. Regina had vowed never to return to Arkansas. But when her mother died, she knew she had to attend the funeral. She dreaded going back where she had felt nothing but humiliation, anger and fear. Can the two women now unite to uncover the truth about their families, and finally make things right for Clarence? The Snake in the Garden is a powerful story of transcendence over scars of the past, and the healing that can come when the truth is finally faced.

Author : Nancy Lawson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1616896175
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Author : Jill Briscoe
Publisher : Monarch Books
ISBN 13 : 1854248391
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book There's a Snake in My Garden written by Jill Briscoe and published by Monarch Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jill Briscoe has struggled with her faith, battled discouragement, fought temptation, ministered to teenagers and senior citizens, raised three children, moved her family to a foreign land, and searched desperately for God's will. Out of these tough times she has forged her long speaking and writing ministry, with her hallmark candour and insight. She describes the trials of her life with wit and understanding, seeing them as an ongoing battle with the old snake. This new edition of her story brings the narrative right up to date and reflects the tremendous expansion of her international ministry now that she and Stuart have retired from the leadership of Elmbrook church in Wisconsin.

Author : Dooney Jackson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1503547523
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snakes in My Garden written by Dooney Jackson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dooney Jackson’s life was a roller coaster of events. In addition to experiencing so much as a youth, she persevered and made it out of the rough streets of South Central California. Living life without knowing the root of her despair all ended with a single letter penned by her father in prison. The truth came out, and Shamoria was determined to become the opposite of what was to become of her life through tragedies. This is a remarkable biography that will put you in the character’s shoes, feeling the struggle and pain and also the happiness through blessings.

Author : Robert M. Storm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780914516125
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reptiles of Washington and Oregon written by Robert M. Storm and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Joel Karsten
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1591869072
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Straw Bale Gardens Complete written by Joel Karsten and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-15 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about how to use straw bales as planting containers for vegetable gardening.

Author : Victoria Roberts
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781535021975
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Snakes in the Garden written by Victoria Roberts and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Determined to avenge her father's death, Annella Poley, an assassin for the crown, crosses paths with a brawny Highland captain who helps her uncover secrets of her past. --

Author : Cheri Majors M S
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781456416973
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Grow an Emergency Garden written by Cheri Majors M S and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2010-12-08 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Every Month of the Year, A Practical Guide for Month-to-Month Planting & Harvesting

Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1607747936
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Water-Saving Garden written by Pam Penick and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-02-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to growing beautiful gardens in drought-prone areas utilizing minimal water for maximum results. With climate change, water rationing, and drought on the rise, water conservation is more important than ever—but that doesn’t mean your gardening options are limited to cacti and rocks. The Water-Saving Garden provides gardeners and homeowners with a diverse array of techniques and plentiful inspiration for creating sustainable gardens that are so beautiful and inviting, it’s hard to believe they are water-thrifty. Including a directory of 100 plants appropriate for a variety of drought-prone regions of the country, this accessible and contemporary xeriscaping guide is full of must-know information on popular gardening topics like native and drought-tolerant plants (including succulents), rainwater harvesting, greywater systems, permeable paving, and more.

Author : Harry Crews
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684842483
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Feast of Snakes written by Harry Crews and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1998-01-07 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author of such novels as "Blood and Grits" and "Childhood" comes a wildly weird and breathtakingly original visit to the rural South that reveals the exotic subculture that erupts in all its glory at the Rattlesnake Roundup in Mystic, Georgia. "No number of adjectives in the thesaurus can do full justice to the dazzlingly bizarre nature of Crews' creations".--"Washington Post Book World".