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Spring Selections

Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Page 1. Chapter I. A Fable for Tomorrow
Excerpt: There was once a town in the heart of America where all life seemed to live in harmony and its surroundings. The town lay in the midst of a checkerboard of prosperous farms, with fields of grain and hillsides of orchards where, in spring, white clouds of bloom drifted above the green fields. In autumn, oak and maple and birch set up a blaze of color that flamed and flickered across a backdrop of pines. Then foxes barked in the hills and deer silently crossed the fields, half hidden in the mists of the fall mornings.

Ostara by Edain McCoy
Eggs-actlly Ostara
Excerpt: The not-so-humble egg is inarguably the most pervasive symbol of the world's spring festivals, Ostara included. Within its shell is contained all the archetypical connections of humanity has ever held with life, death and life renewed. This eternal cycle of rebirth at spring is a major theme in the spring holidays of virtually every one of the world's religions, from the most ancient Pagan expressions of spirituality to the most modern sects of Christianity.

Experiencing the Passion of Jesus - A Discussion Guide by Lee Strobel, and Garry Poole
Excerpt: The Passion for the Christ illustrates the ability of film to engage its audience. In shock and disbelief, repelled by the brutality and suffering, we witness the gruesome crucifixion of Jesus-and our instinct for justice is stirred. 'Who did this?' we want to shout. 'Who's to blame for this atrocity?' The endless flogging, the swollen eye, the shredded flesh-all of the horrific violence compels us to demand, 'Who is responsible?' Surely the guilty party must pay for this?'

Spring's Sprung by Lynn Plourde
Excerpt: 'Mother Earth rouses her daughters -March, April, and May. "You must wake the world to start a new day".' I chose this selection as it would be a fun and an easy read for new readers and something a parent may consider for an Easter basket filler. This is one for the night stand for story time. Recommended reading ages for this illustrated book are 4-8 years.

New Illustrated Guide to Gardening by Reader's Digest editors
Excerpt: 'Updated to take your garden into the 21st century, the NEW ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO GARDENING is the definitive practical volume on the subject. It's an indispensable gardener's bible that covers every aspect of growing healthy flowers, trees, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, and herbs. It is the only gardening book you'll ever need.' 

Gardening for Dummies by Mike MacCaskey, and Bill Marken
Excerpt: 'You've probably heard about the green thumbs and the brown thumbs. Some people seem to have an almost magical ability to raise beautiful, healthy plants, whereas others seem to turn out only withering brown husks. No matter which group you identify with, take note: Anyone can become a gardener.'

Gardening in Containers: Creative Ideas from America's Best Gardeners by Fine Gardening Magazine (Editor)
Excerpt: 'COLOR THROUGHOUT THE SEASON in just one 22 inch-diameter terra-cotta pot there in out entrance garden, we created a wonderful progression of color from April until the end of October: brilliant red tulips for almost a month, which we then uprooted and replaced in mid-May with the dark red Fuchsias.' This book is beautiful illustrated with garden photos of their projects.