In the early 1950s, an eleven-year-old boy boards a ship bound for England, and at mealtimes is seated at the 'cat's table' with a ragtag group of 'insignificant' adults and two other boys. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys tumble from one adventure to another, 'bursting all over the place like freed mercury.' But there are other diversions: one man talks to them about jazz and women, another about literature. And at night, the boys spy on a shackled prisoner - his crime and fate a galvanizing mystery that will haunt them forever.
A candid, wise, and warmly personal book in which Lewis explores the possibilities and problems of the four basic kinds of human love- affection, friendship, erotic love, and the love of God. “Immensely worthwhile for its simplicity...a rare and memorable book” This Is One of those books that should be sitting on a coffee table. It defines the various types of pure love: agape, venus, and storge to name some. It truly defines where the 'heart' is and perhaps defining the brotherly love, the parental love, or the true love...
Build the perfect Little Village with modular, stackable buildings. Add in the trucks, trains, boats, planes & little people and you've created hours of creative play for the kids!
Pat Sloan’s unique design style brings piecing, applique, and color together, giving you quilted luxuries to use throughout your home. The 12 projects include the fun Leaping Lily quilt (featuring regal bullfrogs, lily pads, cattails, and dragonflies) and 3 companion pillows; Ladybug Luncheon table runner, placemats, and napkins; Hot House Beauty wall hanging with flowers and butterflies; and A Bed of Zinnias quilt, bolster pillow, pillowcases, and jammie bag.
Tips and Traps for Growing and Maintaining the Perfect Lawn
Every home owner wants a beautiful lawn: thick, healthy grass, carefully manicured to reflect pride of ownership. It's appealing to the eye, and it can increase the value of a property by as much as 15 percent. Not just another home and garden coffee table book, this guide gives you solid solutions and a one-stop resource on how to plan, plant, and maintain a magnificent lawn.
