This is an authoritative guide to one of the most decorative garden plants of all time. It covers over 60 different kinds of Wisterias, offering advice about cultivation, propagation and pruning and contains information on the history of these plants.

In The Pillow Book of Lady Wisteria, Laura Joh Rowland once again has written a book in which "an exotic setting, seventeenth-century Japan, and a splendid mystery...make for grand entertainment" (New York Daily News). In the carefully ordered world of seventeenth-century Japan, the Yoshiwara pleasure quarter is a place where men of all classes can drink, revel, and enjoy the favors of beautiful courtesans. But on a cold winter's dawn, Sano Ichiro--the shogun's Most Honorable Investigator of Events, Situations, and People--must visit Yoshiwara on a most unpleasant mission. Within a house of assignation reserved for the wealthiest, most prominent men, a terrible murder has occurred. In a room that reeks of liquor and sex, the shogun's cousin and heir, Lord Mitsuyoshi, lies dead, a flowered hairpin embedded in his eye, in the bed of the famous courtesan, Lady Wisteria. The shogun demands quick justice, but Sano's path is blocked by many obstacles, including the disappearance of Wisteria and her pillow book, a diary that may contain clues. The politics of court life, the whims of the shogun, and interference by his long time rival, Edo's Chief Police Commissioner Hoshina, also hinder Sano in his search for the killer. Sano's wife, Lady Reiko, is eager to help him, but he fears what she may uncover. When suspicion of murder falls upon Sano himself, he must find the real murderer to solve the case and clear his name.

Something evil has been unleashed and is heading toward Wisteria. With its lawyer.Meanwhile, Zara Riddle is picking winter snowberries when an old friend makes a surprise appearance. Zara is led to a remote log cabin, where she finds a zookeeper in trouble.No good deed goes unpunished, and Zara gets caught up in a mysterious conspiracy involving something called Activator X.Zara learns the hard way that some people will do anything to get their hands on Activator X.Can Zara and her supernatural friends save the day and still get home in time to welcome a new family member?Trouble has been unsealed, and it's coming to town!

Do you like books with unusual characters? Fashion, cats, and dogs? “Athini and Wisteria are two young, beautiful, and glamorous “Sloane” EuroCat Fashionistas, living in prestigious Chelsea. Travelling abroad to the “in” places and parties, living the high life, enjoying the social scene, and social calender. At these events, they very often end up involved in escapades. Their owners are wealthy, titled philanthropists and adore them, indulging them with the best of everything. The kittys are very smart, playful, and adventurous. They combine their love of fashion, high end of course, with their love of going to all the posh events and dos wherever they may be and end up solving mysteries there.” “Enjoy meeting them on their second adventure... at Milan Fashion week. The fashionista kittys are beyond excited to be at Milan Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer Collection. Their favourite fashion designer, Simona Valbruzzo, is opening with her show - headlining the event for the glitterati and fashion elite. Backstage chaos ensues with models, dresses, and the fashion team. The kittys are in a race against the clock. Simona’s reputation is now on the line. Their friends quickly rally round to help solve this mystery involving a supermodel and to save the show from disaster.”

“Athini and Wisteria are two young, beautiful, and glamorous “Sloane” EuroCat Fashionistas, living in prestigious Chelsea and a country “pile.” They travel abroad to the “in” places and parties - living the high life, enjoying the social scene, and social calendar. Their owners are rich and privileged nobility and adore them; indulging them with the best of everything. They are very smart, playful, and adventurous. They combine their love of fashion - high end of course; with their love of going to all the posh events and dos, wherever they may be. At these events, they very often end up involved in escapades. Enjoy meeting the Kittys on the first of their many adventures; at the Tissori London Hotel - frequented by the rich and famous, where they have gone for the quintessential afternoon tea. Here, they find themselves embroiled in a mystery, and use a little help from their friends to sniff out what’s happening.

In his first book, Steve Brill demonstrated how to forage safely for these edible wild plants. Now, he breaks new ground by presenting more than 500 comprehensive recipes for transforming these natural foods into delicious vegetarian meals.