Claire Splan: 2 books

Who is Victor Noir and why do people make pilgrimages to his tomb year after year? A stroll through Paris' gothic city of the dead, Père Lachaise Cemetery,  becomes a hunt for a legend in this thoughtful piece exploring the history of this world-famous cemetery and the many soulmates residing there. (Approximately 2000 words; illustrated)

You can grow a bountiful, delicious crop of tomatoes even if you don't live in a hot climate! Success depends on selecting the right tomato variety and then providing the right growing conditions--and maybe employing one or two special tips that can make all the difference between wimpy, flavorless...