From internationally bestselling author Belinda Alexandra comes a sweeping, emotional journey that “depicts vividly the powerful lifelong bond between mothers and daughters” (Paullina Simons, author of The Bronze Horseman). In a district of the city of Harbin, a haven for White Russian families since Russia’s Communist Revolution, Alina Kozlova must make a heartbreaking decision if her only child, Anya, is to survive the final days of World War II. White Gardenia sweeps across cultures and continents, from the glamorous nightclubs of Shanghai to the austerity of Cold War Soviet Russia in the 1960s, from a desolate island in the Pacific Ocean to a new life in post-war Australia. Both mother and daughter must make sacrifices, but is the price too high? Most importantly of all, will they ever find each other again? Rich in historical detail and reminiscent of stories by Kate Morton and Lucinda Riley, White Gardenia is a compelling and beautifully written tale about yearning, longing, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child.

Zelda Popkin solves her intriguing mystery with a female detective named Mary Carner. Death Wears a White Gardenia is the first of a series of mystery novels featuring young, and pretty Mary Carner, a trained investigator on the security staff of a major department store in New York City in the late thirties and early forties. Mary Carner is analytical, intuitive, direct, tactful, independent, and receptive. Her character, emerging when it did, challenged the male gender-role stereotyping that for many years was all there was in detective fiction. By now, however, the female detective has found her place and is much admired in literature, film, and television. Zelda Popkin's Mary Carner was before her time. She emerges here again, a fully-conceived woman, a fully-conceived professional so we can see that today's female detectives, like Jessica Fletcher and V. I. Warshawski, follow in the footsteps that Zelda Popkin's Mary Carner marked so well. Boson Books also offers Time Off for Murder by Zelda Popkin. For an author bio and photo, reviews, and a reading sample, visit bosonbooks.com.

"Candle Making: A Guide to Making Candles and the Necessary Ingredients" is the perfect resource for anyone interested in the art of candle making. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know to create beautiful, fragrant candles in the comfort of your own home. You'll learn about the necessary tools and ingredients, including waxes, wicks, fragrances, and colorants, and how to choose the right materials for your desired candle style. With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to make a variety of candles, from classic pillar candles and votives to container candles and floating candles. You'll also learn how to customize your candles with unique scents and colors, and how to troubleshoot common issues that can arise during the candle-making process. In addition to candle-making techniques, this guide also provides valuable information on candle safety and storage, as well as creative ideas for packaging and presenting your finished candles as gifts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced candle maker, "Candle Making: A Guide to Making Candles and the Necessary Ingredients" is the ultimate resource for creating beautiful, high-quality candles that will fill your home with warmth and fragrance.

"Candle Making: 4 Manuscripts in 1 - A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts" is the ultimate guide to the art of candle making. This book includes four comprehensive manuscripts that cover everything you need to know to create stunning and fragrant candles at home. The first manuscript is perfect for beginners, covering the basics of candle making, including the different types of wax, wicks, scents, and colors. You'll learn how to create a variety of candles, including pillar candles, container candles, votives, tea lights, and floating candles. With detailed instructions and helpful illustrations, you'll be able to create high-quality candles that are sure to impress your family and friends. The second manuscript is for intermediate candle makers, focusing on more advanced techniques, such as using essential oils, creating custom scents, and adding decorative elements like flowers and glitter. You'll also learn how to troubleshoot common issues that can arise during the candle making process, ensuring that your candles are always of the highest quality. The third manuscript is designed for experienced candle makers, covering advanced techniques, such as making layered candles, incorporating unique materials like sand or seashells, and creating specialty candles like aromatherapy or massage candles. With step-by-step instructions and expert advice, you'll be able to create stunning and unique candles that are sure to impress. The fourth manuscript focuses on the business side of candle making, including marketing strategies, pricing, and branding. You'll learn how to create a brand, design packaging, and effectively market your candles online and in-person. You'll also learn how to price your candles for profit and build a loyal customer base. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or expert candle maker, "Candle Making: 4 Manuscripts in 1 - A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners, Intermediates, and Experts" is the ultimate guide to creating stunning and fragrant candles at home. With practical tips, expert advice, and creative ideas, you'll be able to create candles that bring joy and relaxation to any space, while also building a profitable and sustainable business.

Handsomely illustrated with more than 100 striking, sometimes shocking, archival images gathered from around the world, The World's Bloodiest History combines compelling depictions of momentous events with fascinating character portraits and arresting eyewitness accounts to create an absorbing, multifaceted chronicle of a sobering, all-too-human legacy.

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Full-color plant photos and complete step-by-step growing instructions for the native plants of Texas.