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Walled kitchen gardens were found in the grounds of most large
country houses in Britain and Ireland. They were designed to
provide a continual supply of fruit, flowers and vegetables. With
the aide of heated glasshouses, there would be out-of-season
delicacies such as strawberries for Christmas, exotic tropical
fruits, figs and grapes. The remains of these gardens can still be
seen, some converted to other uses, some simply abandoned; a few
have been restored to their previous productiveness. This book
examines the history of these old kitchen gardens in the light of
what might be seen there today.
Provides an insightful analysis of the market stresses that
threaten the viability of some of America's colleges and
universities while delivering a powerful predictive tool to measure
an institution's risk of closure. In The College Stress Test,
Robert Zemsky, Susan Shaman, and Susan Campbell Baldridge present
readers with a full, frank, and informed discussion about college
and university closures. Drawing on the massive institutional data
set available from IPEDS (the Integrated Postsecondary Education
Data System), they build a stress test for estimating the market
viability of more than 2,800 undergraduate institutions. They
examine four key variables-new student enrollments, net cash price,
student retention, and major external funding-to gauge whether an
institution is potentially at risk of considering closure or
merging with another school. They also assess student body
demographics to see which students are commonly served by
institutions experiencing market stress. The book's appendix
includes a powerful do-it-yourself tool that institutions can
apply, using their own IPEDS data, to understand their level of
risk. The book's underlying statistical analysis makes clear that
closings will not be nearly as prevalent as many prognosticators
are predicting and will in fact impact relatively few students. The
authors argue that just 10 percent or fewer of the nation's
colleges and universities face substantial market risk, while 60
percent face little or no market risk. The remaining 30 percent of
institutions, the authors find, are bound to struggle. To thrive,
the book advises, these schools will need to reconsider the
curricula they deliver, the prices they charge, and their
willingness to experiment with new modes of instruction. The
College Stress Test provides an urgently needed road map at a
moment when the higher education terrain is shifting. Those
interested in and responsible for the fate of these institutions
will find in this book a clearly defined set of risk indicators, a
methodology for monitoring progress over time, and an
evidence-based understanding of where they reside in the landscape
of institutional risk.
Following the classic designs created in Very British Baby Knits
comes this latest book by Susan Campbell for you to start knitting
regal-inspired designs for your growing toddler! For many years,
designer Susan Campbell has produced special pieces for a variety
of high-profile clients. The collections in this book have been
designed by Susan with the young Royals very much in mind, based on
the popularity of the outfits worn by little Prince George and his
sister Princess Charlotte. This book features 25 beautiful,
hand-knitted designs ranging from clothes to toys and accessories
that will make gorgeous gifts for any toddler, from 1 to 6 years
old. The projects reflect the classic elegance of British design
with easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photographs.
Knitters of all abilities will relish making these gorgeous designs
fit for their own little prince or princess!
This is how history should be told to kids--with photos,
illustrations, and captivating storytelling. From Newbery Honor
medalist Susan Campbell Bartoletti and in time to celebrate the
100th anniversary of women's suffrage in America comes the
page-turning, stunningly illustrated, and tirelessly researched
story of the little-known DC Women's March of 1913. Bartoletti
spins a story like few others--deftly taking readers by the hand
and introducing them to suffragists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns. Paul
and Burns met in a London jail and fought their way through hunger
strikes, jail time, and much more to win a long, difficult victory
for America and its women. Includes extensive back matter and
dozens of archival images to evoke the time period between 1909 and
1920.
In her first full-length nonfiction title since winning the Robert
F. Sibert Award, Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores the riveting
and often chilling story of Germany's powerful Hitler Youth groups.
"I begin with the young. We older ones are used up . . . But my
magnificent youngsters Look at these men and boys What material
With them, I can create a new world." --Adolf Hitler, Nuremberg
1933
By the time Hitler became Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5
million children belonged to the Hitler Youth. It would become the
largest youth group in history. Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores
how Hitler gained the loyalty, trust, and passion of so many of
Germany's young people. Her research includes telling interviews
with surviving Hitler Youth members.
For the first time, Craigie Aitchison and the Beaux Arts Generation
tells the story of Craigie Aitchison’s role amongst the bright
young figurative painters of post-war London. Along with Michael
Andrews, Frank Auerbach, Leon Kossoff and Euan Uglow, Aitchison
belonged to ‘the Beaux Arts generation’: a set of highly
talented painters first shown at the Beaux Arts Gallery by Helen
Lessore. Under her discerning gaze, the early careers of these five
artists were launched and close friendships formed, even as a wild
divergence of artistic styles took place. By the time of its
closure in 1965, Lessore’s gallery had laid the foundations for
the next five decades of British art. The book accompanies Piano
Nobile’s exhibition of the same title. A memoir by Susan Campbell
provides a first-hand insight into the student days of Aitchison,
Andrews and Uglow. Herself a student at the Slade School of Fine
Art and an erstwhile visitor to the Beaux Arts Gallery, Campbell
contributes a vivid account of these artists and their early
careers. The book further includes three definitive texts by
Aitchison, Andrews and Auerbach. First published in 1959 and 1960
by the literary arts magazine X: A Quarterly Review, these short
essays provide a cogent insight into the three artists’ thinking.
The book also comprises a fully-illustrated catalogue of
forty-eight works. A first section presents a significant group of
works by Aitchison, followed by a second section with paintings,
watercolours and drawings by Andrews, Auerbach, Kossoff and Uglow.
Many works are drawn from private collections and have not
previously been published.
In 1986, Susan Campbell made the chance discovery of a hitherto
unknown garden diary. She spent the next 35 years researching its
background before writing this book. The diary was written between
1838 and 1865 by the father of Charles Darwin, Doctor Robert Darwin
and after his death in 1848 it was continued by his sister, Susan.
It describes the horticultural and domestic activities at The
Mount, a large house with extensive, beautiful gardens and pastures
on the banks of the River Severn, in Shrewsbury. It was the home of
the Darwin family from 1800 until Susan's death in 1866 and, in
1809, it was Charles's birthplace. Apart from revealing that Doctor
Darwin made his garden available for several of Charles's early
horticultural experiments (1838-1841) the diary describes all the
plants that grew in this garden, whether ornamental and exotic,
utilitarian or edible, as well as the keeping of cows and pigs, the
exchanges of plants with neighbours and family, and occasional
events of local importance.
The Tool Kit No Relationship Should Be Without Long-term happiness
in love depends on a couple's ability to repair the inevitable
rifts and differences, large and small, that occur in any
relationship. Neuroscience suggests that relationship upsets are
best mended quickly, or they accumulate in long-term memory,
increase reactive communication, and become harder to repair
successfully. And good repair takes five minutes or less! This book
offers practical tools and suggested scripts for resolving problems
and having your needs met. Following its guidance, you can turn
difficulties into opportunities to foster love, trust, and thriving
intimacy.
In a riveting biography that reads like a crime novel, Sibert
medalist and Newbery Honor winner Susan Campbell Bartoletti
uncovers the true story of Mary Mallon, a.k.a. Typhoid Mary, one of
the most misunderstood women in American history. With archival
photographs and text, among other primary sources, this riveting
biography looks beyond the tabloid scandal of Mary's controversial
life. How she was treated by medical and legal officials reveals a
lesser-known story of human and constitutional rights, entangled
with the science of pathology and enduring questions about who Mary
Mallon really was. How did her name become synonymous with deadly
disease? What happens when a person's reputation has been forever
damaged? And who is really responsible for the lasting legacy of
Typhoid Mary? Terrible Typhoid Mary also examines extreme public
health measures at the time and public misconceptions around
disease. Includes an author's note, timeline, annotated source
notes, and bibliography.
The author of "The Couple's Journey" presents ten truths one must
master to live an authentic life. These simple yet practical
awareness practices--culled from Campbell's 35-year career as a
relationship coach--require individuals to "let go" of the need to
be right, safe, and certain.
"Connecticut Curiosities, 3rd Edition" is part of a GPP homegrown
series of state-specific books that describe, with humor and
affection--and a healthy dose of attitude--the oddest, quirkiest,
and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena
found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its
history.
A fun, accessible read for travelers and non travelers alike--a
great armchair book with quirky b/w photographs throughout and maps
for each region. They can be thought of as combination almanacs,
off-the-wall travel guides, and wacky news gazettes, all with a
decidedly humorous twist.
The narrative is good-naturedly humorous. "Connecticut Curiosities,
3rd Edition "is filled with humorous state facts and amusing
stories and sports a visually varied, browsable design (with
sidebars, archival photos, etc.). Part zany Connecticut guidebook
and part Who's Who of odd and unsung heroes, this compendium of the
state's quirks and characters will amuse Connecticut residents and
visitors alike.
When government scientist David Allen arrived at his new jobsite in
the 1990s, the Fox River near Wisconsin's Green Bay was dominated
by hulking paper mills, noxious industrial odors, and widespread
ecological damage. Confronted by his lack of resources to force the
politically powerful "Paper Valley" polluters to fix their mess,
Allen proceeds against all bureaucratic odds in building a $1
billion case against the paper company bosses. Two small but vital
players, Allen along with journalist Susan Campbell were relentless
in bringing the case to the public at the time. They do so again in
this book: an act of radical transparency to uncover the intrigue
that nearly blocked the cleanup behind the scenes at US Fish and
Wildlife, Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources, and the US
Environmental Protection Agency. In a rare and major environmental
win, the Fox River became the site of the largest polychlorinated
biphenyls cleanup in history, paid for by the paper companies
rather than taxpayers, to the tune of $1.3 billion, and completed
in 2020. This true story of struggle, perseverance, and success
inspires hope for environmentalists who strive to restore natural
landscapes. The detailed account given in this book is meant to
inspire and offer practical knowledge and solutions for those
fighting similar opponents of environmental cleanup and
restoration. Allen and Campbell eloquently outline the problematic
bureaucracy involved in environmental cleanup efforts and reveal
tactics to compel corporate entities who would dodge accountability
for decades worth of contamination.
In 1845, a disaster struck Ireland. Overnight, a mysterious blight
attacked the potato crops, turning the potatoes black and
destroying the only real food of nearly six million people.
Over the next five years, the blight attacked again and again.
These years are known today as the Great Irish Famine, a time when
one million people died from starvation and disease and two million
more fled their homeland.
Black Potatoes is the compelling story of men, women, and children
who defied landlords and searched empty fields for scraps of
harvested vegetables and edible weeds to eat, who walked several
miles each day to hard-labor jobs for meager wages and to reach
soup kitchens, and who committed crimes just to be sent to jail,
where they were assured of a meal. It's the story of children and
adults who suffered from starvation, disease, and the loss of
family and friends, as well as those who died. Illustrated with
black and white engravings, it's also the story of the heroes among
the Irish people and how they held on to hope.
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Do You Like Peas? (Paperback)
Susan Campbell, Campbell Megan; Illustrated by Beth Snider
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A Newbery and Sibert Honor Book! A riveting and often chilling
story of Germany's powerful Hitler Youth. A PB edition in an
accessible new novel-sized reformat for Scholastic Focus! In this
Newbery Honor and Sibert Honor award-winning book, Susan Campbell
Bartoletti explores the riveting and often chilling story of
Germany's powerful Hitler Youth groups.By the time Hitler became
Chancellor of Germany in 1933, 3.5 million children belonged to the
Hitler Youth. It would become the largest youth group in history.
Susan Campbell Bartoletti explores how Hitler gained the loyalty,
trust, and passion of so many of Germany's young people. Her
research includes telling interviews with surviving Hitler Youth
members."I begin with the young. We older ones are used up . . .
But my magnificent youngsters! Look at these men and boys! What
material! With them, I can create a new world." -- Adolf Hitler,
Nuremberg 1933
Frog Hollow: Stories from an American Neighborhood is a collection
of colorful historical vignettes of an ethnically diverse
neighborhood just west of the Connecticut State Capitol in
Hartford. Its 1850s row houses have been home to a wide variety of
immigrants. During the Revolutionary War, Frog Hollow was a
progressive hub, and later, in the mid-late 19th century, it was a
hotbed of industry. Reporter Susan Campbell tells the true stories
of Frog Hollow with a primary focus on the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries: the inventors, entrepreneurs and workers, as
well as the impact of African American migration to Hartford, the
impact of the Civil Rights movement and the continuing fight for
housing.
Frog Hollow: Stories from an American Neighborhood is a collection
of colorful historical vignette. Frog Hollow is an ethnically
diverse neighborhood just west of the Connecticut State Capitol in
Hartford. Its row houses have been home to inventors, entrepreneurs
and workers, and it was one of the first neighborhoods in the
country to experiment with successful urban planning models,
including public parks and free education. From European colonists
to Irish and Haitian immigrants to Puerto Ricans, these stories of
Frog Hollow show the multiple realities that make up a dynamic
urban neighborhood. Features 40 illustrations.
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