Ornithologist Abigail Stanton, home after many years away, finds herself swept away by Sparrow Island's beauty and mystery. It isn't long before she finds herself on a mission to save two endangered birds.

Wealth of information on fifty trees, including their attributes, lore, powers, and seasonal correspondences. Book jacket.

There are many beautiful trees on this planet at the moment who are able to transmit their life and times through to myself by vibration, and then they are able to translate it into words that are accessible to be written. They are happy to see their stories published for all to read. They are very excited to be able to do this and have many stories to share with us, giving us words of wisdom, spiritual insights, love, and compassion while showing their regret for the way we treat them at times. Here is an extract from Augustine, a tree that resides in China at this very moment. He is 1,400 years old and very proud to share his life in what he calls the book. We are very proud of the book that writes the stories of our lives. This has been a long time coming. The world waits with bated breath, for this is the glue that seals us all together. There will be some who will not be interested and there will be others who will love our words and wait for the opportunity to read them all. This will make perfect sense to those who love us. This will be the first time we have ever been able to tell our stories that make up our lives. Our stories have never been printed before. And then he adds, “I have much to say!”

“A rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman’s deeply held connection to her family and her past. With an evocative setting and finely-drawn characters, Corporon creates a beautiful world you won’t soon forget.” — Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in When the Cypress Whispers, Yvette Manessis Corporon’s lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she’s been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family’s old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place. Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne’s fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband’s unexpected death. After years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé—everything she’s ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne’s new life— and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter— stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again.

Celebrate Earth Day with Dr. Seuss and the Lorax in this classic picture book about protecting the environment! I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees. Dr. Seuss’s beloved story teaches kids to speak up and stand up for those who can’t. With a recycling-friendly “Go Green” message, The Lorax allows young readers to experience the beauty of the Truffula Trees and the danger of taking our earth for granted, all in a story that is timely, playful and hopeful. The book’s final pages teach us that just one small seed, or one small child, can make a difference. Printed on recycled paper, this book is the perfect gift for Earth Day and for any child—or child at heart—who is interested in recycling, advocacy and the environment, or just loves nature and playing outside. Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not. “Pretty much all the stuff you need to know is in Dr. Seuss.” –President Barack Obama