The time has arrived or should I say, you have arrived. You had to crawl before you could walk, endure before you could enjoy. Now that you have, I must say weve been waiting for you to end one season and enter into another, so welcome to the Shedding Season; the third phase of your journey. The Shedding Season will help you remove your makeup or take off your steel toe boots, whatever the case maybe. Its going to undress you and strip you naked; all you have to do is listen. Its a blueprint for cleaning out your closet and getting rid of those unwanted; unhealthy remembrance of hell on earth or simply enjoy the sweet fragrance of life. Its time to take another look in the mirror and hopefully this time youll like what you see, if not its time we fixed that. Like unwrapping a present at Christmas time, you also had to be unwrapped, in order for the real you to live like your suppose to. Youve shedded the old you and now its time to let the world see what you were created to be. This is your Shedding Season, grab it and never let go. Embrace your journey, because you had to take it, just remember, seasons do change and so can you.

Pomeranians are among the fluffiest—and most loyal—of the tiny dog breeds, but is a Pom the perfect pooch for you? Distinguished by its vivacity, intelligence, extroversion, and fierce loyalty to its family, the tiny Pomeranian can make an excellent companion—for the right person. As with any breed, and dogs in general, it's important for you to know what to expect when you bring a Pom into your life. Whether you're a new or an aspiring Pom owner, Pomeranians For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know to find, choose, raise, care for, and have a ball with a member of that outstanding breed of dog. How do Poms stack up to other toy dogs? How do you properly socialize a Pom with people and other dogs, so she's well-adjusted? How is caring for tiny dogs—especially when they're puppies—different from caring for larger breeds? You'll find the answers to these questions and so much more. From finding your canine soul mate to breeding Pomeranians for show or companionship, this fun and practical guide is written in plain English and covers all the bases, including how to: Decide whether the Pom is right for you Find a good Pom breeder Select the perfect Pom for you Make sense of your Pom's behavior Train your Pom Keep your Pom happy, healthy, and well-groomed Know what common health problems to look for Take your Pom on the road Additionally, you'll learn ten fun facts about Poms, fun activities to do with your Pom, a cleaning schedule, which household items are dangerous for your pet, and online resources. Get your own copy of Pomeranians For Dummies and start a long, happy, and healthy life with your little buddy.

A A A This volume brings together prose from three decades of writing by Verena Stefan, one of the most influential contemporary feminist writers in the world. A A A The original 1975 German publication of Shedding -a novella that narrates the radical transformation of a young woman against the backdrop of the early 1970s women's, civil rights, and health care movements-created such a stir that the work has been hailed as "the feminist equivalent to Mao's little red book." To date, over 300,000 copies of Shedding have been sold in Germany. Included here is the first English translation of Literally Dreaming , a delightful collection of eight stories written in the 1980s, drawing a portrait of life as the narrator of Shedding may have envisioned it-women living together in natural and rural settings, independent of men. Stefan has written for this volume a new essay, "Euphoria and Cacophony," which traces the extraordinary reception-and backlash-that greeted Shedding in the 1970s, and the effect on her both as a writer and as a symbol of the German women's movement. A A A In resonant prose, and with a refreshing honesty, Stefan speaks to the universality of women's lives, a concept popular in the 1970s and 1980s, and ripe for re-discussion now in the 1990s. Stefan was a pioneer in "experimental writing" before the phrase was coined, and her writing about women's lives is as immediate today as when it first exploded on the German literary scene. A A A

Welcome back to The Potting Shed! Spring has arrived at The Potting Shed and things seem to finally be going Maddie's way. Her relationship with lovable lawyer Ed is going well and the business is thriving with the help of her new friend Jo and his bright orange coffee van. But troubles are just around the corner... the upgrade of The Potting Shed from a nursery to a garden centre is at a critical point, turning part of Maddie's business into a building site. And just as she has to temporarily move out of her home, a major garden centre announces its grand opening only twenty miles away. With money running out Maddie and her sister Sabi must think fast – they only have until the end of bluebell season to save The Potting Shed... The perfect uplifting and feel-good summer read, perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Christie Barlow and Phillipa Ashley! Readers love Bluebell Season at The Potting Shed! 'I loved this! It was so great to be back at The Potting Shed with Maddie and Ed... A brilliant book from start to finish.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Another delightful visit to the potting shed!... These books are fabulous feel good reads and the gardening theme is really refreshing. I look forward to seeing what's next in store for Maddie and the new garden centre!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Get into this story from the very first page. Well worth 5 stars, shame it can't be more.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'It was so good to be back meet up with the characters at The Potting Shed... I look forward to reading how the characters lives progress as well as Maddie and Ed's relationship following his promotion...I recommend this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'A great sequel to the 1st book... A lovely read, was great to catch up with all the characters. I hope there is a 3rd book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'A charming and heartwarming story set in the idyllic English countryside... engaging and uplifting, with a satisfying sense of closure that will leave readers feeling warm and content. Overall, "Bluebell Season at The Potting Shed" is a delightful read that celebrates the joys of friendship, community, and following your dreams.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'I felt like I was visiting old friends the moment I dived into the first page... If The Potting Shed was real (it actually feels as though it is) I would love to pay it a visit!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'Good to be back at The Potting Shed again... Another great visit, I hope there are more to come.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Shedding of Plant Parts focuses on the anatomical, physiological, and ecological features of shedding of vegetative and reproductive parts of plants. This book encompasses both natural and induced shedding. Organized into 12 chapters, this book first outlines the extent of shedding of plant cells, tissues, and organs and summarizes the biological and economic implications of such shedding. Separate chapters follow that discuss anatomical and histochemical changes in leaf abscission; the physiological ecology and internal regulation of abscission; and the shedding of shoots, branches, bark, roots, pollen, seeds, and reproductive structures of forest trees. This book also explains the anatomical changes in abscission of reproductive structures, chemical thinning of flowers and fruits, and chemical control of fruit abscission. This book will be valuable to plant anatomists, pathologists, and physiologists, and to agronomists, arborists, biochemists, ecologists, entomologists, foresters, horticulturists, landscape architects, meteorologists, and soil scientists.