A guide to hardy, easy-to-grow plants that provide interest over more than one season. There is advice on selecting and maintaining the right plants, and an illustrated A to Z directory of those plants for easy reference, photographs, information, and a glossary of terms and related Websites.

Animal rights author Jeffrey Masson called Deva and the Soul Snatcher "an absolutely fascinating read that was informative and totally engrossing," This fantasy for young adults has also been called "An Inconvenient Truth meets Harry Potter meets High School Musical. It is a mix of magic and realism, in which one boy changes the world by changing himself with the help of a girl from another dimension. With an inspiring music video on YouTube, the two fight back against a malevolent spirit in the form of a spreading, polluting cloud that threatens all life on earth. The hero, Matt, is a lonely, brilliant sixteen-year-old who learns to connect with his father, nature, and his classmates. He is taught by Deva, a magical girl and her Irish wolfhound that life is more than a head-trip and that compassionate action can make the world safe for all forms of life.

The world is going to Hell in the year 2010-2026 or is it?
Four brothers from Brooklyn who go through an unfortunate "accident" reemerge 20 years later with no memory of their past or family. The only things that they know are their names, and that the four of them are brothers. While they try to find out just who they are as individuals, they discover that they must protect the citizens of New York City from the devils of the underworld. They were not given a choice in the matter. Hell has opened their gates wide, and NYC will experience inevitable doom, unless these four heroes fight the overwhelming odds. Fortunately, they also discover they have amazing powers of darkness inside their souls. They have the power of gods and can nearly do anything
However, their phenomenal gifts come with a horrible price.
Those powers of darkness are cursed, and while carrying that power, they must deal with the violent and relentless attack of a malevolent shadow demon that they cannot run or hide from. The demon knows where they are and can sadistically punish them at any time In addition, the darkness is growing inside each of them - slowly turning them into true creatures of the night. But, as they grow stronger, so does the shadow demon The brothers cannot refuse the power, as it has bonded to their souls. To make matters worse, they must hide what they are from their love interests, who are each trying to find out why the brothers are acting so mysterious. The brothers realize quickly that they will never be able to live a normal life. They also realize that their girlfriends' lives are in danger just by being with them. However, those ladies hold a special place in the lives of the four brothers - for the loving hearts of their women are the only thing that is keeping them from going insane with rage against the world.
With no real home, a forgotten past, a highly dangerous future they were brought into against their will, and more tragic surprises that await them, life looks extremely difficult for the brothers. Still, they are heroes, and now evil has something to fear. To protect the innocent from the many minions of Hell, the Phantom Four will have to take the road no one has ever traveled, embark on this quest to discover their ultimate destiny, and eventually face the most legendary of evils-
And all of that is only the beginning
This story contains unique personalities and highly detailed fight scenes for non-stop action and excitement. It also contains some horror that will scare you, and hilarious comedy between the brothers, who individually couldn't be more different. In addition, it has plenty of mystery and suspense to keep you reading as you interact with the characters on the quest these four must endure. It should be noted however, that while Phantom Four is an action story, it is also a very romantic tale, as they each show their girlfriends what love is all about and just how special they are to them, while keeping the sad truth about themselves a secret from them. There are many heart-warming moments that might just make you cry. This story contains adult language, violence and gore, and sexual content. It is not intended for children. There are no boring chapters. Once you start reading, you might not ever put the book down With all of these elements and so much more to be discovered, Phantom Four is a riveting adventure that will keep you on the edge of excitement from start to finish.