The Plum Trees A Novel

Author : Ellen Marie Wiseman
Publisher : Kensington Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780758278449

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The Plum Tree by Ellen Marie Wiseman Pdf

"A touching story of heroism and loss, a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of love to transcend the most unthinkable circumstances." —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris From the internationally bestselling author of The Orphan Collector comes a haunting and lyrical tale of love and humanity in a time of unthinkable horror. The debut novel from a powerful voice in historical fiction, this resonant and courageous saga of a young German woman during World War II and the Holocaust is a must-read for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Alice Network. “Bloom where you're planted," is the advice Christine Bölz receives from her beloved Oma. But seventeen-year-old domestic Christine knows there is a whole world waiting beyond her small German village. It's a world she's begun to glimpse through music, books—and through Isaac Bauerman, the cultured son of the wealthy Jewish family she works for. Yet the future she and Isaac dream of sharing faces greater challenges than their difference in stations. In the fall of 1938, Germany is changing rapidly under Hitler's regime. Anti-Jewish posters are everywhere, dissenting talk is silenced, and a new law forbids Christine from returning to her job—and from having any relationship with Isaac. In the months and years that follow, Christine will confront the Gestapo's wrath and the horrors of Dachau, desperate to be with the man she loves, to survive—and finally, to speak out. Set against the backdrop of the German homefront, this is an unforgettable novel of courage and resolve, of the inhumanity of war, and the heartbreak and hope left in its wake. "A haunting and beautiful debut novel." —Anna Jean Mayhew, author of The Dry Grass of August "Ellen Marie Wiseman boldly explores the complexities of the Holocaust. This novel is at times painful, but it is also a satisfying love story set against the backdrop of one of the most difficult times in human history." —T. Greenwood, author of Keeping Lucy

Author : Victoria Shorr
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780393540864

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The Plum Trees: A Novel by Victoria Shorr Pdf

A poignant tale about one woman’s quest to recover her family’s history, and a story of loss and survival during the Holocaust. Consie is home for a funeral when she stumbles upon a family letter sent from Germany in 1945, which contains staggering news: Consie’s great-uncle Hermann, who was transported to Auschwitz with his wife and three daughters, might have escaped. This seems improbable to Consie. Did people escape from Auschwitz? Could her great-uncle have been among them? What happened to Hermann? Did anyone know? These questions are at the root of Consie’s excavation of her family’s history as she seeks, seventy years after the liberation of Auschwitz, to discover what happened to Hermann. The Plum Trees follows Consie as she draws on oral testimonies, historical records, and more to construct a visceral account of the lives of Hermann, his wife, and their daughters from the happy days in prewar Czechoslovakia through their internment in Auschwitz and the end of World War II. The Plum Trees is a powerful, intimate reckoning with the past.

Author : Jean-marie Lespinasse,Evelyn Leterme
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-05-10
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780393732566

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Growing Fruit Trees by Jean-marie Lespinasse,Evelyn Leterme Pdf

Everything the serious gardener needs to know about cultivating fifteen different types of fruit trees for rapid, high-quality fruit production. Jean-Marie Lespinasse and Évelyne Leterme, fruit tree specialists based in France, explain the unique conditions and requirements of fifteen different types of trees—almond, apple, apricot, cherry, chestnut, fig, grape, hazelnut, kiwi, olive, peach, pear, plum, quince, and walnut. From understanding climatic limitations and tree morphology to selecting rootstock varieties and mastering fertilization technique, principles of training, and proper harvesting methods, this manual provides an in-depth study of fruit tree cultivation for landscape designers, arborists, horticulturalist, and serious gardeners alike. By respecting the natural characteristics and habits of the trees, you will learn sensitive, effective interventions to ensure strong, healthy fruit tree development. Technical details are elegantly and clearly illustrated in more than 300 full-color photographs and drawings, supplemented by a comprehensive glossary and resource list.

Author : Brooke Astor
Publisher : St Martins Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1988-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0312905459

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The Last Blossom on the Plum Tree by Brooke Astor Pdf

Beautiful, vivacious Emily and plain, disagreeable Irma, two middle-aged, widowed sisters-in-law, fall in love with younger men, Irma with youthful lawyer Charlie Hopeland and Emily with Count Pontecorvo

Author : Sufiya Ahmed,Reza Dalvand
Publisher : One Story, Many Voices
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1910328464

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Under the Great Plum Tree by Sufiya Ahmed,Reza Dalvand Pdf

A tale of friendship and courage from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of animal fables dated to 300 BCE.An unlikely friendship between Miss Bandari and Mr Magarmach forms when the pair meet under the great plum tree, deep in the heart of India. Mr Magarmach is old and his hunting days are over but Miss Bandari loves hearing his stories as they munch plums together. One day their friendship tested but with courage, trust and forgiveness they discover that living happily together tastes just as sweet as Miss Bandari's golden plums. The story of the monkey and the crocodile is a fable from the Panchatantra, an ancient Indian collection of animal fables dated to 300 BCE. But it's a tale from around the world and versions can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, China, Japan and the Caribbean.

Author : Eugene Field,Fern Bisel Peat
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780486476759

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The Sugar-Plum Tree and Other Verses by Eugene Field,Fern Bisel Peat Pdf

Presents illustrated versions of the title poem and seven others, including "Fiddle-Dee-Dee" and "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod."

Author : Felicity Mary Tuohy,Michael Thomas Murphy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Sex instruction for youth
ISBN : 0908544006

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Down Under the Plum Trees by Felicity Mary Tuohy,Michael Thomas Murphy Pdf

Author : Chuck A. Ingels
Publisher : UCANR Publications
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781879906723

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The Home Orchard by Chuck A. Ingels Pdf

Developed especially for use by backyard orchardists, rare fruit growers, and small-scale growers, The Home Orchard offers a comprehensive look at standard growing methods, as well as some innovative practices that enthusiasts have developed in recent years, some of which are uniquely suited to the small-scale grower. You will learn how trees grow, which species grow best in the different regions and soils, varieties from which to select, preparing the soil, planting, watering and fertilizing, pruning and grafting, thinning the fruit, diagnosing problems, controlling pests, and harvesting. You'll also find special attention given to organic and non-toxic pest management and fertilization methods. Key pests and diseases are identified and natural control methods are emphasized. Irrigation methods for the backyard grower are discussed and the difficult task of how often and how much water to apply is simplified. The focus is on giving the trees enough water but doing so in an efficient, water-saving manner. Included are hundreds of photographs and diagrams that clearly show how to produce the best crops. Photos of several practices, such as key budding and grafting methods, are depicted in step-by-step photos. No other publication provides this breadth and depth of coverage --

Author : Ken Follett
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1122 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698160576

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Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett Pdf

Ken Follett's extraordinary historical epic, the Century Trilogy, reaches its sweeping, passionate conclusion. In Fall of Giants and Winter of the World, Ken Follett followed the fortunes of five international families—American, German, Russian, English, and Welsh—as they made their way through the twentieth century. Now they come to one of the most tumultuous eras of all: the 1960s through the 1980s, from civil rights, assassinations, mass political movements, and Vietnam to the Berlin Wall, the Cuban Missile Crisis, presidential impeachment, revolution—and rock and roll. East German teacher Rebecca Hoffmann discovers she’s been spied on by the Stasi for years and commits an impulsive act that will affect her family for the rest of their lives. . . . George Jakes, the child of a mixed-race couple, bypasses a corporate law career to join Robert F. Kennedy's Justice Department and finds himself in the middle of not only the seminal events of the civil rights battle but a much more personal battle of his own. . . . Cameron Dewar, the grandson of a senator, jumps at the chance to do some official and unofficial espionage for a cause he believes in, only to discover that the world is a much more dangerous place than he'd imagined. . . . Dimka Dvorkin, a young aide to Nikita Khrushchev, becomes an agent both for good and for ill as the United States and the Soviet Union race to the brink of nuclear war, while his twin sister, Tanya, carves out a role that will take her from Moscow to Cuba to Prague to Warsaw—and into history.

Author : Ann Ralph
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603428897

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Grow a Little Fruit Tree by Ann Ralph Pdf

Grow your own apples, figs, plums, cherries, pears, apricots, and peaches in even the smallest backyard! Ann Ralph shows you how to cultivate small yet abundant fruit trees using a variety of specialized pruning techniques. With dozens of simple and effective strategies for keeping an ordinary fruit tree from growing too large, you’ll keep your gardening duties manageable while at the same time reaping a bountiful harvest. These little fruit trees are easy to maintain and make a lovely addition to any home landscape.

Author : Hope Lim
Publisher : Holiday House
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780823450558

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My Tree by Hope Lim Pdf

When a young boy's beloved plum tree falls in a storm, he feels like he's lost both a friend and a connection to his old home. A young boy, recently arrived from Korea, finds a glorious plum tree in his new backyard. It reminds him of a tree his family had back home, and he names it "Plumee" for the deep purple plums on its branches. Whenever the boy is homesick, he knows he can take shelter in Plumee's tall branches. And when a storm brings the old tree down, he and his friends have all kinds of adventures on its branches, as it becomes a dragon, a treehouse, and a ship in their imaginations. But soon it's time to say goodbye when the remains of the tree are taken away. Before long, a new plum tree is planted, new blossoms bloom, and a new friendship takes root. A South Korean immigrant herself, Hope Lim brings her perspective on the struggle for child immigrants to feel at home to bear through spare, poetic text, perfectly matched by soft, lyrical illustrations by Korean artist Il Sung Na. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Author : Orin Martin,Manjula Martin
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780399580024

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Fruit Trees for Every Garden by Orin Martin,Manjula Martin Pdf

Written by the long-time manager of the renowned Alan Chadwick Garden at the University of California, Santa Cruz, this substantial, authoritative, and beautiful full-color guide covers everything you need to know about organically growing healthy, bountiful fruit trees. WINNER OF THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY BOOK AWARD For more than forty years, Orin Martin has taught thousands of apprentices, students, and home gardeners the art and craft of growing fruit trees organically. In Fruit Trees for Every Garden, Orin shares--with hard-won wisdom and plenty of humor--his recommended fruit varieties and techniques for productive trees, including apple, pear, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine, sweet cherry, orange, lemon, fig, and more. If you crave crisp apples, juicy peaches, or varieties of fruit that can never be found in the store, they are all within reach in your own backyard. Whether you have one tree or a hundred, Orin gives you all the tools you need, from tree selection and planting practices to seasonal feeding guidelines and in-depth pruning tutorials. Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the core principles of organic gardening and soil stewardship: compost, cultivation, cover crops, and increasing biodiversity for a healthier garden. This book is more than just a gardening manual; it's designed to help you understand the why behind the how, allowing you to apply these techniques to your own slice of paradise and make the best choices for your individual trees. Filled with informative illustrations, full-color photography, and evocative intaglio etchings by artist Stephanie Martin, Fruit Trees for Every Garden is a striking and practical guide that will enable you to enjoy the great pleasure and beauty of raising homegrown, organic fruit for years to come.

Author : Elizabeth Post Mirel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Beach plum
ISBN : 094016034X

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Plum Crazy by Elizabeth Post Mirel Pdf

Everything one ever wanted to know about the beach plum, its history, botany, nutrition, and best recipes is contained within this book that shows how to find, store, and use these luscious berries and includes 70 delectable dishes, ranging from appetizers through fish and meat, to deserts and beverages. Jellies and jams, entrees and side dishes, muffins and pies, grogs and brandies, they are all here. Includes delightful illustrations, a detailed bibliography, and a thorough index. Elizabeth Post Mirel has summered most of her life on Martha's Vineyard, where she and her family have tried and tested all of the recipes and other directions in this book.

Author : Wade Muggleton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1856232956

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The Orchard Book by Wade Muggleton Pdf

Wonderlands of bounty and beauty, orchards offer an abundance of fruit in a wildlife haven full of diversity. A well-managed orchard works with nature to provide maximum harvest for minimal effort. Wade Muggleton has distilled 20 years of orchard know-how into this practical handbook to help you plan, plant and manage your orchard, whatever your garden size or budget. With his expert guidance you can have an orchard on any plot--garden, yard, allotment or smallholding--and both maximise your harvest and minimise your outlay. The book covers: Rootstocks and fruit varieties Planting plans Maintenance strategies Pruning Propagation Eco-friendly pest and disease management Harvesting Storing Preserving the harvest The diversity, history and heritage of apples and other fruit trees is fascinating, and Wade's passion for them is infectious. Let him draw you into a world of apples and pears, walnuts and cobnuts, cherries and plums; of ancient varieties such as quince, medlar and mulberry; and even of juicy apricots, figs and peaches. Imagine having organic fruit all year round from your own little nature haven and use Wade's tried and tested experience to create your perfect orchard.

Author : Herta Müller
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0810115972

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The Land of Green Plums by Herta Müller Pdf

Mueller takes an unflinching look at the alienation and complexity of a rapidly changing Eastern Europe, focusing on a group of young friends in Ceaucescu's Romania.