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A charming farm mystery that blends science, family, and country life into one unforgettable tale.When Becky and Kurt visit their grandparents’ farm for the summer, they discover that someone has been sabotaging the giant pumpkin contest at the county fair. With the help of their wise Grandpa — a seasoned soil consultant — the kids become young detectives, uncovering a trail of clues that leads from wilted vines to a shocking act of garden foul play.Along the way, readers learn the secrets of healthy soil, the importance of balance in nature, and how science, patience, and teamwork can make any...

The human population has dwindled. With approximately 1% remaining, Earth has become a living nightmare, yet Lionel Romero has never been happier. The end of the world has given him the freedom to live out his dream of ecstatic seclusion. The only obstacle in his way—his fellow one-percenters. Join Lionel on his journey to escape a past life, while he continues to struggle with his morality and mortality in a world between purgatory and paradise.

In "Awakening: A Patriot's Diary of American Deception", one woman meticulously documents America's tumultuous journey from 2020 to 2025 through the eyes of a conservative patriot convinced that larger forces are at work behind the scenes. When the 2020 presidential election sends shockwaves through her worldview, Sidney and her friend Ella dive headfirst into a rabbit hole of alternative explanations, conspiracies, and supposed government machinations.This raw, unfiltered chronicle captures the day-by-day experience of those who believed the "official story" was anything but—from COVID lockdowns and vaccine skepticism to election fraud claims and theories about deep state corruption. As Sidney faithfully...

"Apollo's Raven" is the first installment in Linnea Tanner's series, "Curse of Clansmen and Kings." Drawing from the rich tapestry of Celtic and Roman history, the novel is a blend of myth, magic, and dark political intrigue. A complex yet captivating heroine, Catrin, is at the heart of the tale. Portrayed with a prescient connection to her spiritual roots and an unnerving ability to foretell future events, the spirited Celtic princess' destiny is intertwined with that of the Roman Empire, bound by a curse that transcends the realm of mortals. The impetuous Marcellus, the great-grandson of Mark Antony, is on...

Want to win the deer war? Love your garden plants but live in an area with hungry deer that are notorious for munching your favorite garden plants? Preventing Deer Damage offers successful defensive strategies using natural homemade products, fences and barriers, mechanical noise makers, scent repellents, and other least-toxic products. Now you can enjoy the garden of your dreams and also cohabit with deer. The more you understand deer habits, the easier it is to choose the best methods to prevent the destruction of your landscape. Often, a single solution is not the answer, but several deterrents will be effective...

This book explains how we can produce our food by using seaweed and fish-based inputs rather than wasteful and unsustainable chemical fertilizers. Fryer and Simmons tell how growers can harness energy from the sea to extend growing seasons, increase yields, protect crops from insects and disease, and more. A timeless classic work of eco-agriculture. The knowledge contained on the pages of this book will be of value not only to farmers and gardeners, but to every food consumer as well.

I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. And I witnessed something I was never meant to see. A scream. A gunshot. A man with blood on his hands who doesn’t pretend to be a hero. Samuil Volkov runs the Bratva with violence and precision. Men fear him. Enemies disappear. When he pulls me out of that alley, I become a liability. I saw too much. And the men he crossed want me gone. One night changes everything. One reckless mistake binds us together. Now I’m carrying his child. His enemies are closing in. The man who swore...

One of the leading authorities on biological farming, Gary Zimmer is recognized for improving farming by restoring soils. Arguing that an optimally productive soil contains a balance of inorganic minerals, organic materials and living organisms, he relies less on modern improvements than on "the things we’ve learned by improving fertility in a natural, sustainable way over many years." This book offers invaluable scientific support for committed organic farmers as well as conventional farmers who'd like to reduce chemical inputs and use natural processes to their advantage. Advancing Biological Farming updates and expands upon Gary Zimmer's classic, The Biological Farmer. Technically...

This expanded edition of Beck's classic The Garden-Ville Method includes even more practical and inspirational philosophy and techniques on soil building, planting and growing, pest control and more. Told in a modest and often humorous style, Lessons in Nature combines empirical observation with a healthy dose of common sense. Through his observations and experience, Malcolm Beck will help readers discover nature while growing delicious food, all without damaging the environment. This book can provide the beginner with all the information needed to get started using organic methods, and to experience the rewards of an organic lifestyle.

Joe Lewis grew up poor on a Mississippi cotton farm without electricity or running water. And yet it was a rich life — one lived in close proximity to family and nature. Because of a childhood spent around mules, chickens and insects of every kind, Lewis developed a deep and abiding curiosity for the creatures of the natural world. That led him on a trajectory to become an award-winning entomologist with the USDA-ARS at the Tifton Campus, University of Georgia.During his 40-year career, Lewis discovered how plants use “SOS” signals to recruit beneficial insects to their defense. In 2008, he...