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A prose polemic delivered to Parliament in 1644, "Areopagitica" stands as one of the most impassioned defenses of the freedom of expression in Western history.

Starting your own garden in five dummy-proof steps, and master and grow over 30 kinds of popular fruits and veggies for complete self-sufficiency.

Become a gardening master and grow over 30 kinds of popular fruits and veggies for complete self-sufficiency. Here’s how. Raised bed gardening is the perfect choice for a small backyard and even for indoor food production. Maintenance is a breeze, and you’ll get optimal yields simply by following some of the best practices. You’ve probably experimented with gardening in the past, and your appetite for fresh, crunchy, and organic home produce has grown (literally and figuratively!). It’s now time to take your gardening efforts to the next level.

In this memoir, Larry J Gould takes you on a journey with him from one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Leeds, England, to one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the Hamptons, New York. You will laugh, and you will cry. From starting his career as a 15-year-old school dropout to creating two multi-million pound businesses, he experiences many bumps in the road in his personal and business life as he travels around the world, from the Soviet Union to the United States, Israel to Ethiopia, and more.

Written with beginners and experienced gardeners alike in mind, this book covers everything from picking the right plants for your space to making them fit right in with decorative pots and hanging baskets. Experience the emotional and psychological benefits of keeping houseplants, which have been shown to reduce feelings of depression and provide an outlet to those with anxiety. Your small corner of the world will grow a bit greener when you learn about the best indoor plants for all types of caretakers, why succulents are so popular, and more.

A number of true stories by Alan Jones Edwards about growing up gay in Stockport. He also recalls epic football (soccer) games, which he attended for all of his life whenever he could. His memory is crystal clear when writing over 50 years later. The author failed education, or perhaps more accurately, was failed in his youth but proved as he reached pensionable age that he had a real talent for writing.

Raised bed gardening eliminates many of the challenges that traditional planting brings to the table. You’ll be free from having to worry about weeds, pests, and extensive soil manipulations. Not only that, but raised bed gardening also offers ideal conditions for growing a wide range of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers.