Lauren Douglas: 10 books

Palm trees are popular landscaping plants in tropical regions, especially in coastal areas. They are resistant to storm winds, while offering a tropical ambiance to the landscape they are located in. Planting one can be a daunting job, so this book may help understand what it takes. Scroll...

Everyone loves the attractive tulips that blend beautifully at spring. If you fancy on having your own tulips in your garden, you can do them easily. And what's more, you don't need to wait until spring comes before you plant those colorful flowers. As early as now you can start planting them and...

Garden shrubs serve many purposes, both ornamental and practical. Their scented flowers and colorful foliage please the senses, and their berries attract birds. Yet shrubs also play more mundane roles. They can artfully camouflage eyesores like garbage cans, compost piles, and bulky air-conditioners....

For many people, including tree professionals and orchard growers, painting trees is a necessary first aid for tree damage from storms or after pruning. Without a quick response, some trees may suffer as soon as three days after the damage is done. Paint can also help trees resist harm from insects,...

Learning how to prune a cherry tree properly is vital to the health and life of the delicate fruit tree. Cherry trees are prone to diseases and fungal infections which can spread easily if not pruned, or if pruned incorrectly. Cherry trees are central leader trees because all of their branches grow...

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th the topic of Islam's political, cultural, religious, and spiritual tendencies and beliefs has been thrust into the spotlight. However, most discussions concerning Islam's relation to the West tend to simplify and distort the intricate nature of the problem....

From Scout Media comes A Journey of Words—the second volume in an ongoing short story anthology series featuring authors from all over the world. In this installation, the authors will lead the reader to destinations unknown; from the heartbreak of driving to visit a loved one for the last...

Is sport good for kids? When answering this question, both critics and advocates of youth sports tend to fixate on matters of health, whether condemning contact sports for their concussion risk or prescribing athletics as a cure for the childhood obesity epidemic. Child’s Play presents a more nuanced...

Journey through a forever Christmas land and fight candy cane monsters. Open questionable gift boxes full of snow. Cozy up by the fireplace with a warm cup of Isabella’s Coffee. Walk with a teen through an unfamiliar world after he wishes he never met his best friend. Run through the forest with...

In this edited collection, institutional ethnographers draw on their field research experiences to address different aspects of institutional ethnographic practice. As institutional ethnography embraces the actualities of people's experiences and lives, the contributors utilize their research to reveal...