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Florida Historical Society Charlton Tebeau AwardWith an eye for the illogical and a flair for the irreverent, journalist Mark Lane aims his sharp wit at one of the most intriguing duties of the Florida legislature—signing state symbols into law. In Roaring Reptiles, Bountiful Citrus, and Neon Pies, he spotlights nineteen things that have been proposed and/or appointed to officially define Florida. Lane guides readers through the often-comic historical events that led to the selection of Florida’s official fruit, tree, gem, bird, song, and other items ranging from the well known to the obscure, packing in personal stories and laugh-out-loud moments along the way. Did you know the state slogan was almost “the alligator state”? Or that a mailbox in the shape of the state marine mammal can tell you a lot about a person? Readers will also discover that the bill proposing the state soil caused a crisis in the Senate and that the state play—written in the peculiar genre of symphonic outdoor drama—puts a heroic spin on the grisly European conquest of St. Augustine. “Full of the kind of unnecessary commentary that might cause trouble,” as Lane describes it, this book is also written with affection toward the wide diversity of lives and experiences that make up the state he calls home. He shows that deciding the things that represent us at any given moment is far trickier than it appears. Especially in Florida, a state aptly symbolized by “a lot of contradictions baked into a Key lime pie.”

A sumptuous exploration of 21 of the world's most celebrated royal gardens, from the formal splendour of Versailles to the organic, sustainable Highgrove.In mainland Europe you can journey from the formal splendour of Het Loo in the Netherlands and Fontainebleau in France to the Baroque World Heritage Site of the Royal Palace of Caserta in Southern Italy. Further afield still lies the Taj Mahal in India and the Peterhof Palace in Russia.Each featured garden will include the history, plantings and evolution of the garden as well as plant portraits of key plants and information about the design and layout of each. Countries included are: England, Scotland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Russia, India, Bali and Japan.This inspiring global selection of royal gardens is a perfect gift for any gardening enthusiast or armchair traveller and takes the reader on a journey of architecturally significant houses and their classic gardens as well as providing planting ideas that range from modest to grand, simple to ornate.

"e;A fascinating memoir . . . well documented, dramatic, and brilliantly crafted."e; -Robert K. Tanenbaum, first deputy counsel, congressional investigation committee on JFK assassination Freedom Rider, friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, Dick Gregory's vice-presidential running mate, legal defense at Wounded Knee, survivor of the Jonestown Massacre-Mark Lane has been inspiring social consciousness, influencing history makers, and inciting controversy for more than six decades. In Citizen Lane he tells the story of his remarkable life, demonstrating how a single dedicated individual can fight for the underdog, provoke the establishment, and trigger change. From the streets to the courtroom, he has been on the front lines in the events that shaped a generation in opposition to government excesses and war. Icons of the American political and social landscape appear throughout his narrative as Lane's cohorts and companions and as his vicious opponents. Radical leaders embraced him; the FBI and CIA tried to destroy him. No one who dealt with him had a neutral reaction to his forceful, opinionated, larger-than-life persona. Entertaining and enlightening, this autobiography confirms that one person can make a difference and change the lives of millions by holding to his principles regardless of the consequences. Mark Lane is a lawyer, a former member of the New York State legislature, an author, and an activist. He is the bestselling author of Rush to Judgment and Plausible Denial. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Martin Sheen is a distinguished actor, an activist, and the recipient of many awards, including the Laetare Medal, the most prestigious honor for an American Catholic.

“A fascinating memoir . . . well documented, dramatic, and brilliantly crafted.” —Robert K. Tanenbaum, first deputy counsel, congressional investigation committee on JFK assassination Freedom Rider, friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, Dick Gregory''s vice-presidential running mate, legal defense at Wounded Knee, survivor of the Jonestown Massacre—Mark Lane has been inspiring social consciousness, influencing history makers, and inciting controversy for more than six decades. In Citizen Lane he tells the story of his remarkable life, demonstrating how a single dedicated individual can fight for the underdog, provoke the establishment, and trigger change. From the streets to the courtroom, he has been on the front lines in the events that shaped a generation in opposition to government excesses and war. Icons of the American political and social landscape appear throughout his narrative as Lane''s cohorts and companions and as his vicious opponents. Radical leaders embraced him; the FBI and CIA tried to destroy him. No one who dealt with him had a neutral reaction to his forceful, opinionated, larger-than-life persona. Entertaining and enlightening, this autobiography confirms that one person can make a difference and change the lives of millions by holding to his principles regardless of the consequences. Mark Lane is a lawyer, a former member of the New York State legislature, an author, and an activist. He is the bestselling author of Rush to Judgment and Plausible Denial. He lives in Charlottesville, Virginia. Martin Sheen is a distinguished actor, an activist, and the recipient of many awards, including the Laetare Medal, the most prestigious honor for an American Catholic.

'Mark Lane’s message is both simple and quietly profound: the most rewarding gardens are not always the ones that cost the most.' – Mike the GardenerReduce waste and save money with The Thrifty Gardener. Whether you're starting your first garden on a tight budget or looking for new ideas to save money and reduce waste, this is the must-have and fuss-free guide to better gardening.  TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shows you how to:Understand your garden and it’s four key characteristics – temperature, soil type, wind and sun – to make informed decisions.   Plan and design your garden with thriftier and more sustainable materials and learn how to budget effectively for larger projects. Take stock of what you already have, set a budget before you start and know when to call in the professionals.  Choose plants that will thrive in your soil, are easy to propagate and give maximum reward. By choosing the right plants for the right place, your garden will flourish. Care for your garden year-round with effective seasonal tasks. Discover how to grow new plants for free with Mark’s step-by-step guides to techniques such as seed collecting, layering, and stem, leaf and root cuttings. Full of clever tips, low-budget ideas, expert advice and tried-and-tested plant suggestions, this book is as much about attitude as it is a gardening guide. Discover how small, thoughtful changes can transform your outdoor space into a garden that truly works for you.

Reduce waste and save money with The Thrifty Gardener. Whether you're starting your first garden on a tight budget or looking for new ideas to save money and reduce waste, this is the must-have and fuss-free guide to better gardening.  TV presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shows you how to:Understand your garden and it’s four key characteristics – temperature, soil type, wind and sun – to make informed decisions.   Plan and design your garden with thriftier and more sustainable materials and learn how to budget effectively for larger projects. Take stock of what you already have, set a budget before you start and know when to call in the professionals.  Choose plants that will thrive in your soil, are easy to propagate and give maximum reward. By choosing the right plants for the right place, your garden will flourish. Care for your garden year-round with effective seasonal tasks. Discover how to grow new plants for free with Mark’s step-by-step guides to techniques such as seed collecting, layering, and stem, leaf and root cuttings. Full of clever tips, low-budget ideas, expert advice and tried-and-tested plant suggestions, this book is as much about attitude as it is a gardening guide. Discover how small, thoughtful changes can transform your outdoor space into a garden that truly works for you.

Gardening is about choices. Which plants to choose for yoursoil type and conditions? Where to place them to maximise their growth? What tofeed them, and when to water them? And how can all of this be done in asustainable way? In The Future of Gardens, broadcaster and designer MarkLane examines present-day considerations alongside those gardeners will need tomake in the future. As Earth heats up and populations soar, water will becomescarcer on many parts of the planet, and efficient management of it will bekey: drought-tolerant planting and smart irrigation systems will likely becomecommonplace, as will vertical and otherwise space-restricted gardening. And as ourworld faces stressed or collapsing ecosystems, gardens will be crucial inimproving wildlife populations - but only if we let them.Tech will play itspart, too. AI-powered apps already provide tips to the green-fingered, but itsdominance is a concern. How might we find a happy coexistence? Lane also imaginesthe potential for gardening in space: what challenges will interstellartravellers face as they cultivate plants on spacecrafts, or even on distant worldsThe Future of Gardens looks at this evergreen discipline with a bold, vibrant and inquisitiveeye. Lane's own vision for inclusivity, sustainable practice andforward-looking design shines throughout this extraordinary addition toFUTURES.