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Penelope Lively has always been a keen gardener. This book is partly a memoir of her own life in gardens: the large garden at home in Cairo where she spent most of her childhood, her grandmother's garden in a sloping Somerset field, then two successive Oxfordshire gardens of her own, and the...

"Already the Snowdrops are giving way before impatient Hepaticas and Primroses, the bare Elms are thickening with purple, and we begin to count the Gentian buds. Everywhere Nature repairs herself in ceaseless round. Only in our human lives some vacant spots there may be, where the grass will not grow green again." A gentle description of an English garden and changes throughout the year. EVB,as she preferred to be known, wrote and illustrated four garden books in the last years of her life. - Summary From the Preface

In the fall of 1952, a courageous 18-year-old Roberta boarded a Greyhound bus in Missouri to start her new adventure to train as a nurse in Oklahoma. While in training, she falls in love with and marries a World War II soldier. The new couple moves to his cotton farm in rural Oklahoma and starts their life as a family. As the story develops, it proves how Roberta-Mama's early years in Missouri influenced her Oklahoma life and how it helped bond her family together.

Discover the enchanting world of nature through Childs Book of the Garden, part of Arthur Michell Ransomes delightful Nature Books For Children series. This charming book captures the beauty and wonder of gardens, making it a joy for both children and adults alike. Renowned English author and journalist Ransome is celebrated for his captivating storytelling and ability to inspire a love for the natural world in young readers. Join us on this whimsical journey through the garden! - Summary by David Wales

Immerse yourself in a captivating collection of Persian tales, masterfully summarized by Doug Wade. Discover the rich tapestry of culture, wisdom, and storytelling that these stories bring to life.

These magnificent poems written by a lover of the natural splendor of untrodden lands are both thrilling and exhilarating. Visions and observations of the wonders of creation are gradually unlocked and elegantly illustrated in ways hitherto unimagined by the passive observer of the eclectic world that surrounds us, while sparing no omission of the very obvious and egregious rampant destruction, both physical and moral, of the Great War. Frank Oliver Call, the poet, the educator, the skillful wordsmith takes us on a journey to lands near and far, both those untouched by the ravages of ...

This is Warner's contemplative and humorous account of the wondrous and mysterious workings of a garden he tended for 19 weeks. After this is a essay of remembrance for Warner's beloved cat, Calvin. (Summary by Mark Penfold)

Before Neverland, Peter Pan takes flight as a baby to Kensington Gardens. In this origin story, Peter lives among birds, meets fairies, and embarks on whimsical adventures.

Charles Darwin’s grandfather Erasmus was also a famous naturalist in his own day, in addition to being a celebrated poet. This is the first part of his popular science poem in heroic couplets intended to introduce botany to the English public. It serves as a general defense of scientific progress as a practical and artistic endeavor, laying the groundwork for its sequel poem on Linnaeus’ system of sexual selection in plants, Loves of the Plants. - Summary by Matthew Muñoz

Step into the enchanting world of Kashlas Garden, where vibrant stories bloom and life lessons are woven into every petal. Join us as we explore the beauty of nature, the power of community, and the transformative journeys of those who find solace and inspiration within this magical space.

"In this book you will not find the stories of all God's saints. I have gathered a few together, just as one gathers a little posy from a garden full of roses. But the stories I have chosen to tell are those that I hope children will love best to hear." (excerpt from In God's Garden by Amy Steedman)

“McDowell’s gorgeous book opens an ivy-covered door to new information about one of the world’s most famous authors.”—Angelica Shirley Carpenter, editor of In the GardenNew York Times bestselling author Marta McDowell has revealed the way that plants have stirred some of our most...

In Gods Garden is not a collection of all Gods saints stories, but rather a carefully curated selection, akin to picking a unique posy from a rose-filled garden. Our chosen tales are those we believe children will delight in hearing, as excerpted from the inspiring work by Amy Steedman.

Enter a realm where the extraordinary intertwines with the everyday, inspired by the enchanting essence of "In Kashla's Garden." This podcast offers a captivating journey through the world of magic, mystery, and the subconscious, inviting listeners to explore a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into the art of enchantment and the power of the mind. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, showcasing tales that evoke wonder and challenge perceptions, drawing on themes of hypnotism, hidden truths, and the allure of the unknown. This is not just a single narrative but a tapestry...

Join us as we delve into the chilling tales of Oscar Schisgall, an author with an astonishing portfolio of over 4,000 stories featured in prominent publications including Readers Digest and Colliers. This episode focuses on two of his gripping pieces from Weird Tales magazine The Death Pit from November 1923, a grim tragedy that will leave you breathless, and In Kashlas Garden from May 1927, a mesmerizing tale of hypnotism. Prepare for a spine-tingling journey through these macabre masterpieces. - Presented by Ben Tucker

"The Little White Bird; Or, Adventures in Kensington Gardens" by J. M. Barrie is a whimsical novel published in 1902. The book introduces readers to the character of David, a little boy whose relationship with his father-like figure unfolds through various intriguing sketches of life in Kensington Gardens. The narrative is imbued with a blend of fanciful imagination and poignant realities, exploring themes of childhood, parental relationships, and the world of make-believe. The opening of the book presents a richly detailed glimpse into the mind of the narrator, who expresses both affection ...

This book is part of the author’s "Nature Books For Children" series (three books), which is probably the best indication of its target audience and subject matter. The book is fun and charming, even for adults. Arthur Michell Ransome was an English author and journalist who had a reputation as one of the best English writers of children's books. - Summary by david wales

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeIncredibly prolific author Oscar Schisgall, who contributed over 4,000 stories to publications like Reader's Digest and Colliers, published two thrilling stories in Weird Tales magazine, "The Death Pit" ("a novelette of grim tragedy") in November of 1923 and "In Kashla's Garden ("a tale of hypnotism") in May of 1927. Enjoy this pair of macabre tales sure to bring tingles to the spine! -