Author: Eli Easton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
David Fisher has lived by the rules all his life. Born to a Mennonite family, he obeyed his father and took over the family farm, married, and had two children. Now with both his kids in college and his wife deceased, he runs his farm alone and without joy, counting off the days of a life half-lived.Christie Landon, graphic designer, Manhattanite, and fierce gay party boy, needs a change. Now thirty, he figures it's time to grow up and think about his future. When his best friend overdoses, Christie resolves to take a break from the city. He heads to a small house in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to rest, recoup, and reflect.But life in the country is boring despite glimpses of the hunky silver fox next door. When Christie's creativity latches on to cooking, he decides to approach his widower neighbor with a plan to share meals and grocery expenses. David agrees, and soon the odd couple finds they really enjoy spending time together.Christie challenges the boundaries of David's closed world and brings out feelings he buried long ago. If he can break free of the past, he might find a second chance at happiness.
A Second Harvest
Author: Eli Easton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
David Fisher has lived by the rules all his life. Born to a Mennonite family, he obeyed his father and took over the family farm, married, and had two children. Now with both his kids in college and his wife deceased, he runs his farm alone and without joy, counting off the days of a life half-lived.Christie Landon, graphic designer, Manhattanite, and fierce gay party boy, needs a change. Now thirty, he figures it's time to grow up and think about his future. When his best friend overdoses, Christie resolves to take a break from the city. He heads to a small house in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to rest, recoup, and reflect.But life in the country is boring despite glimpses of the hunky silver fox next door. When Christie's creativity latches on to cooking, he decides to approach his widower neighbor with a plan to share meals and grocery expenses. David agrees, and soon the odd couple finds they really enjoy spending time together.Christie challenges the boundaries of David's closed world and brings out feelings he buried long ago. If he can break free of the past, he might find a second chance at happiness.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
David Fisher has lived by the rules all his life. Born to a Mennonite family, he obeyed his father and took over the family farm, married, and had two children. Now with both his kids in college and his wife deceased, he runs his farm alone and without joy, counting off the days of a life half-lived.Christie Landon, graphic designer, Manhattanite, and fierce gay party boy, needs a change. Now thirty, he figures it's time to grow up and think about his future. When his best friend overdoses, Christie resolves to take a break from the city. He heads to a small house in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to rest, recoup, and reflect.But life in the country is boring despite glimpses of the hunky silver fox next door. When Christie's creativity latches on to cooking, he decides to approach his widower neighbor with a plan to share meals and grocery expenses. David agrees, and soon the odd couple finds they really enjoy spending time together.Christie challenges the boundaries of David's closed world and brings out feelings he buried long ago. If he can break free of the past, he might find a second chance at happiness.
Second Harvest
Author: Jean Giono
Publisher: Harvill Press
ISBN:
Category : Country life
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
In the village of Aubignane only three inhabitants remain - the blacksmith, a widow and Panturle, the hunter. Soon Panturle is abandoned and begins to lose his mind. But then a woman arrives and life is restored to the village as Panturle plants wheat to produce a second harvest.
Publisher: Harvill Press
ISBN:
Category : Country life
Languages : en
Pages : 140
Book Description
In the village of Aubignane only three inhabitants remain - the blacksmith, a widow and Panturle, the hunter. Soon Panturle is abandoned and begins to lose his mind. But then a woman arrives and life is restored to the village as Panturle plants wheat to produce a second harvest.
Asking the Right Questions
Author: Stu Silberman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1475852592
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This book outlines a practical, four-question model that school and business leaders can use to engage stakeholder feedback, determine the organization’s DNA, and establish a collective vision for improvement. Stakeholder feedback is analyzed at both the focus- and whole-group level. Results are then woven into the organizational improvement plan. Practical examples of leadership experiences in implementing the four-question model are included as well as the theory behind why these four questions are the right questions to ask. Each chapter ends with a set of reflective questions that leadership teams can utilize individually or in an organizational book study or Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1475852592
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
This book outlines a practical, four-question model that school and business leaders can use to engage stakeholder feedback, determine the organization’s DNA, and establish a collective vision for improvement. Stakeholder feedback is analyzed at both the focus- and whole-group level. Results are then woven into the organizational improvement plan. Practical examples of leadership experiences in implementing the four-question model are included as well as the theory behind why these four questions are the right questions to ask. Each chapter ends with a set of reflective questions that leadership teams can utilize individually or in an organizational book study or Professional Learning Community (PLC).
Second Harvest
Sharing the Harvest
Author: Elizabeth Henderson
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 193339210X
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Looks at partnerships between local small farms and nearby consumers, who become members or subscribers in support of the farm, offering advice on acquiring land, organizing, handling the harvest, and money and legal matters.
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 193339210X
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Looks at partnerships between local small farms and nearby consumers, who become members or subscribers in support of the farm, offering advice on acquiring land, organizing, handling the harvest, and money and legal matters.
Plan B
Author: Lester Russell Brown
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393325232
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
A bold new plan for those concerned about rising temperatures, population projections, and spreading water scarcity.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393325232
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
A bold new plan for those concerned about rising temperatures, population projections, and spreading water scarcity.
Mixed Harvest
Author: Hal S. Barron
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 9780807846599
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
How rural northerners from New England to North Dakota met the rise of industrial society and consumer culture. Between 1870 and 1930, communities in the rural North faced a number of challenges. Author Hal S. Barron shows that by consolidating traditional rural values and agrarian fundamentalism, country people successfully created a distinct rural subculture that continued well into the 20th century. Illustrated.
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN: 9780807846599
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
How rural northerners from New England to North Dakota met the rise of industrial society and consumer culture. Between 1870 and 1930, communities in the rural North faced a number of challenges. Author Hal S. Barron shows that by consolidating traditional rural values and agrarian fundamentalism, country people successfully created a distinct rural subculture that continued well into the 20th century. Illustrated.
Spoonfuls of Germany
Author: Nadia Hassani
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781810579
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
This book goes beyond the sauerkraut and knackwurst stereotype to unveil the often overlooked diversity of German cuisine. 170 regional recipes range from classic dishes, such as spaetzle with cheese and sauerbraten to forgotten delicacies like Westfalian pumpernickel pudding. Numerous profiles, anecdotes, and food lore complete the book.
Publisher: Hippocrene Books
ISBN: 9780781810579
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
This book goes beyond the sauerkraut and knackwurst stereotype to unveil the often overlooked diversity of German cuisine. 170 regional recipes range from classic dishes, such as spaetzle with cheese and sauerbraten to forgotten delicacies like Westfalian pumpernickel pudding. Numerous profiles, anecdotes, and food lore complete the book.
The Second Harvest
Author: Nabil N. Jamal, PhD
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 1482896796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Loaded with 40 remarkable short stories, the sequel to Nabil Jamal’s first offering, ‘A Harvest of Change’, also promotes self-improvement by inspiring you to adopt a more positive outlook at matters, think out of the box, enhance your self-confidence and decisiveness, embrace change, work on goals, follow through, grab opportunities, and never give up. Again, for those 18 and above, each story is an enjoyable quick read coupled with a very useful takeaway.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 1482896796
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Loaded with 40 remarkable short stories, the sequel to Nabil Jamal’s first offering, ‘A Harvest of Change’, also promotes self-improvement by inspiring you to adopt a more positive outlook at matters, think out of the box, enhance your self-confidence and decisiveness, embrace change, work on goals, follow through, grab opportunities, and never give up. Again, for those 18 and above, each story is an enjoyable quick read coupled with a very useful takeaway.
The Two Harvests
Author: Derek Prince
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892283597
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781892283597
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description