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2004
| In a brief, panicked moment, Rick mistakes the kindness of an apparent stranger for a threatening act, and inadvertently commits murder. He flees the scene, and tries to keep secret from his family the unfortunate event that has occurred. Little does he know that not only has he killed an innocent man, but the man is the son of Annie, with whom Rick had an intense relationship in his youth. As Rick and Annie struggle to come to terms with the tragedy, each recalls the life they once led, and pin....[more] |
2001
| Nine of the finest botanical gardens in the world are displayed in this tour of their histories and present-day beauty. The stories and photographs wander the paths of gardens such as the Jardin Botanique in Montreal and the University of British Columbia Botanical Garden in Vancouver. |
2008
| The idea that a city might not be walkable would never occur to anyone who lived before 1800. Over the past 200 years there have been dramatic changes to our cities. With the very best intentions, Baron George Eugne Haussmann ruthlessly transformed Paris in the mid-19th century. Its broad boulevards and grand vistas are the direct result of Haussmanns thinking about how to adapt cities to a new age. In North America cities were redeveloped to accommodate the automobile and automobile-dependent ....[more] |
2006
| Examining 11 cities worldwide and concentrating on the intersection of nature and society in the urban environment, this book offers insight into how people have tried and often failed to connect with nature throughout history while retaining a strong optimism for the future. Giving examples for each city, the author weighs the consequences of introducing nature to urban areas and provides recommendations on creating green space in the city. |
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