Flowers

Flowers

Author: William C. Burger

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2009-12-02

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1615922164

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A leading botanist and popular science writer examines the crucial role flowers have played in life's evolutionary scheme as a fundamental energy resource for most of the biosphere.


Make the World a Better Place

Make the World a Better Place

Author: Robert Kozma

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-04-25

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1394173474

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MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE “This book is a must read for all with an interest in the future of design.” —Jim Spohrer, PhD, Retired Industry executive, International Society of Service Innovation Professionals “The world is in need of better design, and Kozma’s book shows us how to get there.” —Mark Guzdial, Director, Program in Computing for the Arts and Sciences, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, College of Engineering, University of Michigan Design services, products, experiences, and places that transform the world for the better Make the World a Better Place: Design with Passion, Purpose, and Values presents an insightful and hands-on discussion of design as a profoundly human activity and challenges us all to use design to transform the world for the better. The book explains how and why the design industry lost its way, and how to re-ignite the idealism that once made it a force for good. Make the World a Better Place describes a set of moral principles, based on our shared humanity, that can be used to create “good” designs: designs that reduce harm, increase well-being, advance knowledge, promote equality, address injustice, and build supportive, compassionate relationships and communities. Dr. Kozma applies philosophy, psychology, sociology, and history to the world of design, including: Examples and case studies of designs—both good and bad Seven principles of good design, based on the impact designs have on people An approach to design as a “moral dialog among co-creators,” in which the seven principles can be applied to intentionally improve the world Comprehensive explorations of a person-resource-activity model that explains how technology shapes designs Detailed analyses of the strengths and pitfalls of five design traditions, which include the scientific, technical-analytic, human-centered, aesthetic, and social movement traditions


Flowers Make the World a Better Place...

Flowers Make the World a Better Place...

Author: Marinova Notebooks

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-05-31

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9781720338444

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Flower Notebook 100 Pages College Ruled Lined - Cute notebook composition book for those who love to write, draw and doodle. Perfect writing diary style notebook adorned with beautiful flowers. Enjoy writing in a unique way with this notebook.


The Healing Power of Flowers

The Healing Power of Flowers

Author: Claire Bowen

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2021-03-04

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1473584124

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Live life in full bloom. This beautiful book features your favourite flowers grouped by their purpose – for love, for joy, for luck, for calm, to console, and to celebrate. Discover their traditional meanings, holistic benefits, and when flowers are in season so that they can be sourced locally with a minimal carbon footprint. By creating thoughtful personal bouquets or choosing a flower for its meaning, its natural energy, or holistic property, you can bring the benefits of the natural world back into your home, your workplace, and into the lives of loved ones. Find out why you should give Foxgloves to celebrate a new job, Lilacs for joy, or Chrysanthemums for luck, and become fluent in the secret language of flowers.


The Flower Shop

The Flower Shop

Author: H. Christopher Quinn

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2012-12

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 177097945X

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Harry Banister, an unemployed American newspaperman who goes to Mexico to have a good time. Harry just wants to see the sights, play a little golf, go deep-sea fishing, drink a little beer, and soak up the sun on the beach in Acapulco. But what Harry encounters is anything but a romp on the beach.


Cut & Dry

Cut & Dry

Author: Carolyn Dunster

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781786278890

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Learn how to make stylish dried floral designs that will last longer than freshly cut bouquets. Do you adore having flowers around the house but they always seem to wilt and fall to pieces as soon as you place them in water? No longer! Join the trend of DIY drying and create stunning bouquets that will outlast fresh cuts while still adding that soft, romantic floral touch. Expert florist Carolyn Dunster breathes new life into the age-old art of growing, drying, and displaying blooms in ways that will bring a chic, natural vibe to any room. Whether you are looking for elegant DIY bridal arrangements or trying to add a little bohemian flair to a room's décor, there are dried designs that will complement every aesthetic and occasion. Written for a new, younger audience that is just discovering the art of drying flowers and from a popular British botanical stylist with a penchant for urban gardening, this book is a modern spin on a classic craft. For those who are concerned with environmental impact, dried flowers are also gaining popularity as a more sustainable approach to floristry. Dried flowers are perfect for: * DIY bridal bouquets and table arrangements * Stylish home décor * Sprucing up your place of business in an affordable, low maintenance way This book is an ideal purchase for anyone wanting to get started with the art of growing and drying flowers. Learn how to grow your own stems and the best combinations of color and texture to create floral sculptures that breathe new life into any space in any season.


Hope For the Flowers

Hope For the Flowers

Author: Trina Paulus

Publisher: Hope For the Flowers LLC

Published: 2017-07-13

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 0988940507

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Hope for the Flowers: A must read during this time of the corona virus and civil unrest in 2020. Caterpillars, Butterflies, Life & a real Hope Revolution THE WORLD HAS BEEN COCOONING; LET US EMERGE WITH HOPE. We have all lived through months of strange relationships with ourselves and the world around us. Virtual gatherings have become the norm, while the pain, uncertainty and injustice goes on. What will our new normal possibly become? What new work? How can we do our part to heal the world from whatever limited space we have? How can our United States truly be one nation under God with liberty and JUSTICE FOR ALL? “What might I do to help others during this global crisis? Is likely still your question as well as still mine. I will continue to offer my e-book for $2.99 with my hope that it can strengthen hope and courage in each of you and your children. We will need all we can get! If inspired, please join our Facebook group - Hope (For the Flowers) Revolution. Maybe we can inspire each other to build the better world that's possible. My hope for us is that, like our caterpillar heroes, Stripe and Yellow, we transform in the darkness of the cocoon to something new and totally unexpected. May we each find a way to use this time of darkness to light the way to justice and peace in the world. May we discover our own new beauty as we discover the beauty in our differences. May we each discover our purpose and live with passion this thing called life, while we still can. “How does one become a butterfly” Yellow asks pensively. “You must want to fly so much That you are willing to give up being a caterpillar.” I can't think of anything more transformational and radical than the change that happens when a lowly caterpillar worm becomes a flying beautiful butterfly. And it doesn't end with flying! They find their true purpose, to carry the pollen of love from one flower to another and receive in return the sweet nectar that keeps them alive. What wondrous exchange! Sharing is the answer to so much! I'm so grateful the story seems to reach every culture, and over 3 million have loved and shared the paper version in English and countless more in other languages for 50 years. May each of us and the world flourish after this strange dark cocoon of isolation.


Lily's Wishful Garden

Lily's Wishful Garden

Author: AQEEL AHMED

Publisher: AQEEL AHMED

Published: 2023-10-27

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13: 1998240347

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This lovely book, "Lily's Wishful Garden," takes readers to a small, picture-perfect town tucked between a sparkling river and rolling hills. Lily, a tiny child, is the main character of the story. She is known for being very kind and very interested in everything. She lives with her parents, Mr., and Mrs. Johnson, in a small house. In their backyard, she finds a magical garden that gives wishes. This garden is one of a kind, with daisies that look like stars and bright, singing flowers that cast soothing light. The coolest thing about it is that it can grant wishes if the people who make them are kind and sincere. When Lily is old enough to understand its power, her parents bring her to this garden and teach her how to ask for the best. Lily makes her first wish with a special seed from the garden. She wants something that will make everyone in the town happy. She takes very good care of the seed and watches it grow into a beautiful plant with green leaves. The seed bears fruit after a few weeks: a bunch of pretty flowers. This meets her goal. Lily's heart is full of love as she gives the flowers to the other people in the town, and they are very thankful. Lily keeps making wishes for others in the garden, and the neighborhood turns into a happy place where everyone can live together in peace and laugh. One day, Lily finds a strange plant in the yard. Its blooms reflect light in a rainbow shape. She knows that now is the right time to give her biggest wish yet—one that will have an impact on the whole world. As Lily begs the garden, a soft breeze blows the seeds of happiness into the air, making Lily's wish reach many hearts. Every season, Lily's wish comes true a little more. People care about the earth, there is a lot of kindness and warmth, and there is so much happiness. The story of Lily's Wishful Garden gives the world its inspiration to change into a place of peace and hope. Reading this book will always be meaningful and inspiring for people of all ages because it shows so well how kindness, love, and selflessness can bring about good things. Following Lily's request and her journey as the caretaker of the magical garden showed the lasting magic in people's hearts and the power of true wishes to change things. This is how the story starts: A long time ago, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a peaceful town with rolling hills and water that flowed slowly. Lily lived in a lovely town with a thatched roof. It was a safe place to escape the wild things that happen in nature. Being around her was always a joy, and she was very interested in everything around her. But the most attention was paid to the lush area behind the house—a beautiful yard like no other. This garden wasn't like any other; it was a beautiful spot where dreams could come true. The parents of Lily, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, had found the beautiful garden's secret gem many years ago. It had won their hearts, so they chose to tell Lily the closely guarded secret when she was old enough to understand how powerful it could be. The flowers in this beautiful garden were so bright and colorful that they seemed to sparkle with an ethereal brightness as they were lit by the sun. Roses were among these beautiful flowers. Their leaves showed a rainbow of bright colors and made lovely sounds that people found relaxing, like the sound of a faraway symphony. Lilies that were bathed in soft, beautiful light sent a sense of peace to everyone who came across them. The stars, which were spread out across the yard like celestial constellations, made the petals of the daisies shine with the brightness of the stars. Their love for the garden's magic was so strong that they decided to tell Lily its carefully kept secret as soon as she was old enough to understand its overwhelming power. This magical garden was a big canvas full of many bright, colorful flowers that sparkled like ethereal gems in the soft sunlight. There were roses among the magical flowers. The petals were a beautiful patchwork of colors that made you feel good with sounds that sounded like an orchestra playing far away. Everyone who came into contact with lilies felt calm because of the beautiful, peaceful light they gave off. Daisy sparkled with a brightness that made me think of the stars that were spread out across the yard like constellations in the night sky. The most amazing thing about the garden, though, was that it could grant wishes. People used to say that if a certain seed was planted in rich soil and cared for with love and attention to detail, the garden would make the things that people wanted come true. That being said, there was a big disclaimer in this beautiful fabric of wishes. The wish had to come from a pure heart that didn't care about itself, without the evil shadow of greed. But the garden was the most beautiful because it had the power to make dreams and make them come true. According to a story, if a certain seed is placed and loved forever, the garden will work its magic to make one's wildest dreams come true. In the middle of this magical web of wants, though, one important factor jumped out. Many people thought that the wish had to come from a heart that was completely unselfish and free of any selfishness. Even with all of its beauty, the most amazing thing about the garden was that it could grant dreams. A common belief was that if a certain seed was planted and cared for with the greatest love and care, the garden would have to make plans for the person to achieve their deepest desires. That being said, there was a situation that made making wishes better, like a symphony with a small but powerful change. The desire had to come from a place where there was no selfishness or bad motives. Still, there was one thing about the garden that stood out: it had the power to make dreams come true. A lot of people thought that if they put a special seed and loved and cared for it, the garden would do its magic and make all their dreams come true. It was possible to make wishes come true, but there was a big catch that would test your goals. People were sure that the wish had to come from a heart that was free of the darkness of greed and full of the light of selflessness. While the garden, on the other hand, has a special quality that no other place has, it can fulfill wishes. Many people thought that if a certain, valuable seed was placed and lovingly cared for, the garden would work its magic and turn the threads of desire into real things. But somewhere in this country, wishes were needed in a very important way that made wishes themselves very important. It was made clear that the wish had to come from a heart that wasn't selfish, that it had to come from a heart that was pure and full of selfless purpose. One bright morning, Lily's mother carefully walked up to her daughter as the sun's golden rays danced through the big oak tree's lush leaves, casting beautiful shadows on their house. She held a tiny gem in the palm of her hand. It was a seed that looked like it was full of stardust. It was the seed from the magical garden from the story.


Flower Confidential

Flower Confidential

Author: Amy Stewart

Publisher: Algonquin Books

Published: 2008-03-18

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1565126459

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A globe-trotting, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling world of flowers and the fascinating industry it has created. Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture, and sell flowers that are bigger, brighter, and sturdier than anything nature can provide. There's a scientist intent on developing the first genetically modified blue rose; an eccentric horticultural legend who created the most popular lily; a breeder of gerberas of every color imaginable; and an Ecuadorean farmer growing exquisite roses, the floral equivalent of a Tiffany diamond. And, at every turn she discovers the startling intersection of nature and technology, of sentiment and commerce.


World of Flowers

World of Flowers

Author: Johanna Basford

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-10-23

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0143133829

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A fantastic floral adventure and the latest sensational coloring book from bestselling artist Johanna Basford This book invites you to travel the world and beyond into fantastical realms, discovering exotic blooms and extraordinary plants along the way. From floating gardens of water poppies in South Africa to delicate cosmos in Japan, and from fanciful toadstools to enchanted fairytale gardens, an abundance of fascinating florals awaits, ready for you to bring to life in color. Join “colorist queen” (New York Magazine) Johanna Basford on a dazzling floral adventure of fantasy and imagination, filled with countless new blooms and blossoms to discover. Beautiful and interactive, World of Flowers is a blissful and relaxing at-home activity for people of all ages.