Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants: Volume 7

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important asset for botanically-minded gardeners.......2005-07-04

The so-far 8 volumes of the Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants are remarkable for their consistency and content, in particular as they appeared over some 25 years now, and apparently still not complete as yet. What one gets is a superbly written, practically oriented,and illustrated overview of Australian native plants suitable for garden cultivation, though obviously not much for gardeners in colder climes of the Northern hemisphere, and yet satisfying the botanically-minded gardeners' curiosity, who may relish the unfamiliar spectacular of the Australian flora.
Previous volumes seem to be hard to obtain, certainly no longer available from the publishers, but I shall not wish to miss what there still is to come.

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The focus of this book is the Alaska Marine Highway, which serves as a lifeline for many coastal communites in Alaska. This ferry system - a total of nine boats - links tiny coastal communites and large cities alike. It runs from Washington, up the Inside Passage, all the way to the Aleitians in the far north, a total of 3,500 miles.

The Adventure Guide to The Inside Passage & Coastal Alaska follows this route, telling you everything you need to know about the ships themselves, the sights and the towns. Tours on land - flightseeing, kayaking, canoeing, boating - are covered. The book is targeted at anyone traveling in this region, not just those taking the ferry, and has full information on what to see and do in each town, where to stay and eat and how to get out of town. Extensive details about wildlife, including the best places to see some, and how to be an eco-conscious traveler.

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Exceptional.......2002-01-07

An exceptional resource. The suggestions for activities were found to be right on target. About.com

highly recommended.......2001-04-13

"These useful guides are highly recommended... " Library Journal

wonderful.......2001-04-13

"The ideal traveling companion, and a wonderful book for the armchair traveler." Midwest Book Review

bountiful... concise.......2001-04-13

... "[offers] a bountiful amount of concise information... goes beyond the usual sights to present lesser-known options. Maps and photos embellish the down-to-earth text." Prodigy Travel Board

A must for Southeast travelers.......1999-07-28

Out of all the travel books I purchased for my Alaska trip this one proved to be the most entertaining and useful. When I recieved this book I expected just another guide book but I couldn't stop reading - the anecdotes and suggestions were as compelling as a good novel. It felt like a nice, long letter from a friend who wanted to be sure I had a great trip. While traveling I found most of their suggestions right on the money. I tried the activities they suggested and was glad I steered clear of their warnings! It turned out to be the only guide book I brought along that I actually used regularly on the trip. One draw back is that there are very few maps of the smaller local areas and the maps that are included do not give you a sense of scale. Also, the title is a bit of a misnomer, I almost did not order this book because I thought "adventure guide" meant it was only for sportspeople,kayakers and campers. But that is far from the truth, this book is great for the independant traveler who wants a leisurely trip, as well as a person who wants something a little more challenging.

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Americans overcome their disillusionment with the presidency and a stagnating economy by electing Ronald Reagan, who promises a better America. Reagan cuts taxes and holds a hard line with the Soviet Union, which ultimately collapses, ending the cold war.

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1910s: Decades of the 20th Century

Manufacturer: Eldorado Ink
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1932904018

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The Decades of the Twentieth Century is an informative and richly illustrated portrait of the last one hundred years and is divided into 10 volumes. All the important events between 1900 and 2000 are explained in text and photographs: political incidents, developments in science and technology, arts, literature and music, religion and philosophy, journeys of exploration and discovery, sports, pop culture, and changes in society and everyday life. This series contains over one hundred short biographies of the men and women whose lives were most influential during the last century..............................................(Indexed) Chapter Highlights Include: 1910 Thrill Of Speed And Sound 1911 Polar Triumph And Inca City 1912 Titanic Goes Down 1913 War Clouds Mass In Balkans 1914 End Of Golden Summer 1915 Gas, Gallipoli And Zeppelin Raids 1916 No Quiet On The Western Front 1917 War And Revolution 1918 Peace Comes And Europe Is Redrawn 1919 Peace Of Paris And The Weimar Republic

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1900s: Decades of the 20th Century

Manufacturer: Eldorado Ink
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 193290400X

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The Decades of the Twentieth Century is an informative and richly illustrated portrait of the last one hundred years. All the important events between 1900 and 2000 are explained in text and photographs: political incidents, developments in science and technology, arts, literature and music, religion and philosophy, journeys of exploration and discovery, sports, pop culture, and changes in society and everyday life. This series contains over one hundred short biographies of the men and women whose lives were most influential during the last century......................................Chapter Highlights Include: 1900 Boer War And Boxer Rebellion 1901 Radio, Torpedoes And Nobel Prizes 1902 Teddy Bear Debut 1903 Trouble Brews In The Balkans 1904 Russia Takes On Japan 1905 Russian Uprising And Relativity 1906 Earthquakes And Cornflakes 1907 Gandhi, Balloons And Helicopters 1908 Cars For Everybody 1909 Bleriot And Ballets Russes

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1940s (Decades of the 20th Century)

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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1932904042

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The Decades of the Twentieth Century is an informative and richly illustrated portrait of the last one hundred years and is divided into 10 volumes. All the important events between 1900 and 2000 are explained in text and photographs: political incidents, developments in science and technology, arts, literature and music, religion and philosophy, journeys of exploration and discovery, sports, pop culture, and changes in society and everyday life. This series contains over one hundred short biographies of the men and women whose lives were most influential during the last century....................................................(Indexed) Chapter Highlights Include: 1940 Darkest Hour For The Allies 1941 USA Joins In The Fight 1942 The Conflict Goes Global: Africa And Far West 1943 The Tide Turns As The Allies Fight Back 1944 Invasion, Liberation, And Retaliation 1945 Aftermath And Atomic Bombs 1946 The Iron Curtain Comes Down 1947 New Countries And A Baby Boom 1948 Berlin Blockade And A New Israel 1949 NATO And Peoples Republic

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1960s (Decades of the 20th Century)

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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1932904069

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The Decades of the Twentieth Century is an informative and richly illustrated portrait of the last one hundred years and is divided into 10 volumes. All the important events between 1900 and 2000 are explained in text and photographs: political incidents, developments in science and technology, arts, literature and music, religion and philosophy, journeys of exploration and discovery, sports, pop culture, and changes in society and everyday life. This series contains over one hundred short biographies of the men and women whose lives were most influential during the last century.................................................(Indexed) Chapter Highlights Include: 1960 The Winds Of Change Start To Blow 1961 Running The Space Race 1962 The World On The Brink 1963 A Dream And An Assassination 1964 The Sixties Start Swinging 1965 Race Riots And The Little Red Book 1966 Floods And Happenings 1967 The Summer Of Love 1968 Fighting In The Streets 1969 Moon Landing And Flower Power

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The 1980s (America's Decades)

Manufacturer: Greenhaven Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0737703105

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1980s (Decades of the 20th Century)

Manufacturer: Eldorado Ink
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1932904085

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The Decades of the Twentieth Century is an informative and richly illustrated portrait of the last one hundred years and is divided into 10 volumes. All the important events between 1900 and 2000 are explained in text and photographs: political incidents, developments in science and technology, arts, literature and music, religion and philosophy, journeys of exploration and discovery, sports, pop culture, and changes in society and everyday life. This series contains over one hundred short biographies of the men and women whose lives were most influential during the last century.................................................(Indexed) Chapter Highlights Include: 1980 Solidarity And War 1981 AIDS Is A New Killer 1982 Civil War In Latin America 1983 Greenham Women And German Greens 1984 Amritsar, Bhopal, And Acid Rain 1985 Peristroika And Live Aid 1986 Nuclear Explosion In Chernobyl 1987 U.S. and U.S.S.R. End Arms Race 1988 Bush And Bhutto Come To Power 1989 End Of Communist Rule

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1990s (Decades of the 20th Century)

Manufacturer: Eldorado Ink
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1932904093

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The Decades of the Twentieth Century is an informative and richly illustrated portrait of the last one hundred years and is divided into 10 volumes. All the important events between 1900 and 2000 are explained in text and photographs: political incidents, developments in science and technology, arts, literature and music, religion and philosophy, journeys of exploration and discovery, sports, pop culture, and changes in society and everyday life. This series contains over one hundred short biographies of the men and women whose lives were most influential during the last century...............................................(Indexed) Chapter Highlights Include: 1990 Germany Unites And Mandela Is Freed 1991 Soviet Union Collapses 1992 Yugoslavia Crumbles And Los Angeles Burns 1993 Israel And PLO Sign For Peace 1994 Mandela For President 1995 Peace In Bosnia 1996 Taliban, Hutus and British Beef 1997 Death Of Princess Diana 1998 Sex, Truth And Reconcilliation 1999 NATO Bombs And Kosovan Refugees

America In The 1980s (Decades of American History)

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America In The 1980s (Decades of American History)
Michele L. Camardella
Manufacturer: Facts on File
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Binding: Hardcover

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American Cars of the 1980s (American Cars Through the Decades)

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American Cars of the 1980s (American Cars Through the Decades)
Craig Cheetham
Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Publishing
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Binding: Library Binding

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ASIN: 0836877276

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During the summer of 2002, Seth Tobocman taught art to children in a village outside of Ramallah, Palestine. To explain his purpose to his parents, lifelong Zionists, he sent them 20 pages from his sketchbook of the trip. These charcoal drawings, as presented in this book, strip away the historical, religious, and political complexities to reveal the stark humanity of both sides, and pare the dialogue to its essence: How to recognize and respect each other’s humanity?

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Beautiful Book..........2003-11-12

I just recently viewed this book in a friend's ownership... It is absolutely simplistically beautiful and truthful... I recommend buying it to see a view of peace between both sides...
...Savannah Skye

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In the welcome sequel to Fields and Pastures New, country veterinarian and storyteller extraordinaire Dr. John McCormack continues his warm and witty reminiscences of his experience tending to the animals and people of Choctaw County, Alabama.

John McCormack's stories of rural life in the 1960s are beloved by animal enthusiasts everywhere. In his first book, his readers were introduced to Choctaw County through the eyes of a newcomer to the community, as Dr. McCormack and his wife and children settled into their new home, befriending animal owners and their animals. In A Friend of the Flock, McCormack revisits the memorable characters that make up Butler, Alabama, and introduces others, including a cowboy who loses his clothes to an ornery calf, a hog who gets a facelift, the members of the local hunt club, and many more farmers, ranchers, pet owners, dogs, cats, sheep, cows, and even one parakeet with a bad headache.

Dr. McCormack and his family build a new clinic for their growing veterinary practice and join in the life of Choctaw County, treating livestock and pets and acquiring some of their own. Much as James Herriot did with the Yorkshire countryside, John McCormack captures every comical and heartwarming detail of rural Southern life in this touching account of putting down roots, traveling the dirt roads, and becoming a trusted member of a community. With its charming, familiar places, and some fresh faces and tales to boot, A Friend of the Flock is a treat for McCormack fans old and new.

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Enjoyable, Light Reading.......2002-01-28

Nice follow-up to "Fields and Pastures New". As a Rural Southerner I particularly appreciated the way he delt with the issue of hunting. He is able to get away with "poking fun" at the rural South because he does so in a honest and respectful manner. You can tell he has "been there, done that".

True to life!.......2000-09-24

I was raised about 60 miles from Choctaw county, Alabama. As a practicing veterinarian, I found so many of Dr. John's experiences similar to my own. This is a facinating profession and it is wonderful to see that it is the same most everywhere. Dr. McCormack seems to find the humor in most all situations that would be at the least frustrating for the rest of us. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good belly laugh. It pokes fun at the rural South, but I can say from experience, he doesn't exaggerate all that much!!!

This book is very wonderful.......2000-05-30

I loved this book. I am an animal lover and John McCormacks detication to his work just amazed me. I loved a Friend of the Flock, and it made a great topic for the essay I had to write for my english class. I hope more people are able to read it. I also hope my review is helpful to them.

THE TALES OF TAWNY AND DINGO : Tawny,the runt sheep of the flock makes friends with Dingo the dog.

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THE TALES OF TAWNY AND DINGO : Tawny,the runt sheep of the flock makes friends with Dingo the dog.

Manufacturer: Haper & Row Pub.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000ICTOVQ

Classic film 'Stand by Me' celebrated.(Festivals)(Fans and crew members flock to Brownsville on Saturday to commemorate the movie about a group of friends ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

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Classic film 'Stand by Me' celebrated.(Festivals)(Fans and crew members flock to Brownsville on Saturday to commemorate the movie about a group of friends ... from: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Gale Reference Team
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000UMZL2A
Release Date: 2007-08-01

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This digital document is an article from The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR), published by Thomson Gale on July 29, 2007. The length of the article is 801 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Classic film 'Stand by Me' celebrated.(Festivals)(Fans and crew members flock to Brownsville on Saturday to commemorate the movie about a group of friends in the 1950s)
Author: Gale Reference Team
Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) (Newspaper)
Date: July 29, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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Feeding the Flock - Recipes By the Waterloo Baptist Church

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Feeding the Flock - Recipes By the Waterloo Baptist Church
Waterloo Baptist Church and Friends
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Binding: Ring-bound
ASIN: B000SUY3C8

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A Collection of Recipes by Waterloo Baptist Church and Friends. 124 Waterloo Church Lane. Chula, Georgia 31733

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A Flock of Girls and Their Friends
Nora Perry
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin & Co.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000NJ4ANG

Friend Of The Flock - Tales Of A Country Veterinarian - Large Print Edition

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Friend Of The Flock - Tales Of A Country Veterinarian - Large Print Edition
Dr. John Mccormack
Manufacturer: Crown Publishers, Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000RIX06G

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PLATES COL 5 (Official Price Guide to Collector Plates)
House Of Collectibles
Manufacturer: House of Collectibles
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0876373619
Release Date: 1988-02-12

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Soma: Divine Mushroom of Immortality Ethno-Mycological Studies No. 1 Revolutionary Hypothesis That the Soma of the Ancients is Fly-Agaric. Holistic Research Through the Fields of Linguistics, Archaeology, Folklore, Philology, et Hnobotany, Plant Ecology,
R. Gordon, Blank Endpapers Former Owner Name, 14 Col and 5 b/w Plates, with 10 b/w Illus, Wasson
Manufacturer: NY, Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich,
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JD6368

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From the original TAYLOR'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GARDENING, published in 1936, to the current best-selling Taylor's Master Guide to Gardening, the Taylor name has stood for the very best information available to American gardeners. Now this all-new series extends the market to new gardeners (and new garden-book buyers). Like the other best-selling members of the Taylor's Guide family, Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guides including: Safe and Easy Lawn Care; Window Boxes; Organic Pest and Disease Control; and Birds and Butterflies; offer the exceptionally high standards of excellence that gardeners have come to rely on. The Weekend Gardening Guides are designed for gardeners who are looking for practical information on specific topics from a source they can trust. Attractively priced and beautifully illustrated with more than 50 full-color photos and helpful color drawings, each Taylor's Weekend Gardening Guide is written by a popular, respected, and nationally known gardening expert.

Lawns: Quick and Easy Grasses and Groundcovers (Black & Decker Outdoor Home)

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Lawns: Quick and Easy Grasses and Groundcovers (Black & Decker Outdoor Home)
The Home Improvement/Gardening Editors of CPi
Manufacturer: Cowles Creative Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0865734445

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-Covers steps such as mowing, watering, aerating and dethatching.

Easy Lawns (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)

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Easy Lawns (Brooklyn Botanic Garden All-Region Guide)
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Manufacturer: Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1889538124

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AWESOME.......2007-07-18

This book is easy on the eyes for those who want to "get to the meat of it." Great pictures and easy to understand instructions on each type of lawn and for each region of the US. The price makes this knowledge available to more people who are interested in a beautiful lawn with less work and less money.

Unique resource.......2002-12-11

If you are considering putting in a low maintenance lawn or meadow suited to your local climate, this is the book for you. I have not found anything to compare with the information packed in this slim volume. The authors examine the requirments of each geographic region and each type of grass available in detail, and even give a list of sources. With the information I gleaned here, I'm ready to get started on my own project this year. Without this book, I wouldn't have know where to begin.

Ortho Easy-Step Books: Lawns: All About Planting And Lawn Care

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Ortho Easy-Step Books: Lawns: All About Planting And Lawn Care
Sterling/Ortho
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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It's never greener on the other side of the fence when you've made your lawn the best in town! Because the lawn often is the largest and most visible part of a home landscape, you'll want to make sure it's perfect by selecting the right grass for your climate and needs, installing it properly, and caring for it consistently. Whether you're starting from scratch, removing and replanting an old or neglected lawn, or just searching for tips, all you need to know is right in here. * Prepare the soil with amendments and fertilizer * Seed, sod, and plant your lawn. * Pick the right mower for the kind of lawn you want. * Know when to water. * Inspect for pests, treat damage, and control weed growth. * Aerate, overseed, and patch small spots. This is the ultimate lawn tool! Sterling 64 pages (all in color), 5 1/4 x 8 7/8.

Beautiful Easy Lawns and Landscapes: A Year-Round Guide to a Low Maintenance Environmentally Safe Yard

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Beautiful Easy Lawns and Landscapes: A Year-Round Guide to a Low Maintenance Environmentally Safe Yard
Laurence Sombke
Manufacturer: Globe Pequot Pr
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Easy Lawn and Garden Care
Cindy (Designer) McFarland
Manufacturer: Alpine Press
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000IXOVV8

Easy Lawn and Garden Care: How to Maintain Your Yard and Save Time and Money (The Homeowner's Library)

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Easy Lawn and Garden Care: How to Maintain Your Yard and Save Time and Money (The Homeowner's Library)
Maureen Gilmer , and Consumer Reports Books
Manufacturer: Consumer Reports Books
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Binding: Paperback

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The Eckerd Easy Guide to Lawn and Garden Success

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The Eckerd Easy Guide to Lawn and Garden Success

Manufacturer: Storey Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0882664271

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Gardening Techniques (Easy Gardening)
Marshall Cavendish
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1859260594

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printed in england. oversized light green hardcover. pictures on each page.

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Lawn Tennis Made Easy
Bunny' Austin
Manufacturer: Methuen
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000LX6RYE

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