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Herbs of the Bible

By: Allan A. Swenson

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Combining wisdom from the Good Book and America's most popular hobby, Allan A. Swenson celebrates the glories of biblical herbs. From aloe to coriander, dill to hyssop, and sage to wormwood, Herbs of the Bible and How to Grow Them provides gardeners with essential information on planting times, soil preparation, herb care (in and out-of-doors), drying and cooking methods -- even how to use the herbs for aromatherapy. Readers will also find out where the herbs are mentioned in the Bible and have a complete guide to biblical gardens around the United States and the rest of the world -- with a special chapter on the magnificent Biblical Garden Preserve outside Tel Aviv.Complete with sources for seeds and gardening supplies, plans for designing a personal garden, and a list of places that feature herbs of the Bible, such as the Cloisters in New York City, this an indispensable book that will enable readers to nurture beautiful plants as well as their own spirituality.

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260

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Citadel Press

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ISBN 10

0806524235

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9780806524238

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the CIA

By: Allan A. Swenson,Michael Benson

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the CIA

By: Allan A. Swenson,Michael Benson

The history of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in world events since its creation in 1947.

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340

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Penguin

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ISBN 10

0028643968

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9780028643960

Foods Jesus Ate and How to Grow Them

By: Allan A. Swenson

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Foods Jesus Ate and How to Grow Them

By: Allan A. Swenson

Nationally recognized author and gardener Allan A. Swenson combines his green thumb secrets with his extensive research on Scripture and the Holy Land to produce a delicious work of exegesis. Readers will find their understanding of the Bible and Jesus' life enriched as they discover the foods of Jesus' diet, how he and the Apostles built community through shared meals, and the significance of the many food references in the New Testament. Swenson offers instruction for growing barley, beans, garlic, lentils, wheat, grapes, olives trees, pomegranates, and many other foodstuffs you can cultivate on your own little acre (or fire-escape). Interspersed is history of the Holy Land, nutrition tips, recipes, and scriptural references that tie gardening methods and specific foods to spiritual principles. With beautiful photographs and dozens of useful illustrations, Foods Jesus Ate and How to Grow Them is both an inspiring and practical resource for gardeners of all skill levels.

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465

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Simon and Schuster

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ISBN 10

1626366888

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9781626366886

Flowers of the Bible

And How to Grow Them

By: Allan A. Swenson

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Flowers of the Bible

And How to Grow Them

By: Allan A. Swenson

Gardening is America's number-one family hobby. This book focuses on the glories of biblical flowers and explains how to grow them yourself. Featured is a compilation of all the scriptural references to flowers, and information on: -- Planting and culture -- Choosing locations and preparing the soil -- Wildflowers of the Bible -- Sources for seeds, bulbs, and gardening supplies, including the latest suppliers for biblical plants from specialists and horticultural firms in Israel -- Plans for Bible gardens for church, synagogue, school, and community Readers will also be delighted to find a complete guide to biblical gardens around the U.S. and the rest of the world, and a special chapter on the magnificent Biblical Garden Preserve outside Tel Aviv.

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324

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Citadel Press

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080652314X

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9780806523149

Plants of the Bible

And How to Grow Them

By: Allan A. Swenson

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Plants of the Bible

And How to Grow Them

By: Allan A. Swenson

Whether you're a veteran gardner looking for new horizons or a beginner itching for inspiriation, planning and growing a garden of bliblical plants is a wonderfully rewarding experience.

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252

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Citadel Press

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0806516151

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9780806516158

The World Within the Tidal Pool

By: Allan A. Swenson

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The World Within the Tidal Pool

By: Allan A. Swenson

Explains what a tidal pool is, the various plants and animals found there, and their characteristics and life cycles.

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David McKay Company

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0679210539

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9780679210535

Great Growing at Home

The Essential Guide to Gardening Basics

By: Allan A. Swenson

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Great Growing at Home

The Essential Guide to Gardening Basics

By: Allan A. Swenson

In this book readers will discover how to grow the tastiest vegetables, most glorious flowers, improve their landscape to boost their property values and have gardens that are they envy of the neighborhood. The book is an easy-to-follow compilation of gardening know-how in one convenient volume by a nationally-recognized and acclaimed veteran garden writer. Top arborists, horticulturalists, plant breeders and other experts shared their knowledge and advice which Swenson has assembled in this fact-filled book. Great Growing at Home will answer all your gardening questions on such disparate subjects as container gardening and field layering, pruning and raised beds, compost bins and crop rotation, to name just a few. Written with a bias toward organic gardening as a result of his studies at the famous Rodale Farm in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, Swenson presents natural, organic gardening as a practical, productive and wholesome approach to producing an abundant, nourishing, and flavorful food supply. The book not only reflects his 40+ years as a garden writer, but also the first time he has been able to assemble his accumulated knowledge of gardening in one convenient place, including the latest information on new vegetable hybrids that resist disease and repel insects. Whether it's how to attract birds and butterflies to your garden or planting on slopes, Great Growing at Home will be your indispensable source of all you need to know about gardening.

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326

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1589792653

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9781589792654

The Gardener's Book of Berries

By: Allan A. Swenson

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The Gardener's Book of Berries

By: Allan A. Swenson

An introduction to berry-growing. Includes blueberries, blackberries, grapes, raspberries, strawberries, and more.

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152

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Lyons Press

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ISBN 10

1558212825

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9781558212824

The Complete Idiot's Guide to National Security

By: Michael Benson,Danny O. Coulson,Allan Swenson

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to National Security

By: Michael Benson,Danny O. Coulson,Allan Swenson

Provides information on national security in the United States before and after the September 11 terrorist attacks and how the government is protecting the country from future attacks.

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340

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Penguin

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1592571395

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9781592571390

The World Above Your Head

Animals that Live in Trees, Barns, and on Cliffs

By: Allan A. Swenson

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The World Above Your Head

Animals that Live in Trees, Barns, and on Cliffs

By: Allan A. Swenson

Describes the characteristics, life cycles, and habitats of animals that live in trees, cacti, cliffs, and other high places.

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David McKay Company

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0679210512

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Book's by Allan A. Swenson

Herbs of the Bible

Herbs of the Bible

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the CIA

The Complete Idiot's Guide to the CIA

Foods Jesus Ate and How to Grow Them

Foods Jesus Ate and How to Grow Them

Flowers of the Bible

Flowers of the Bible

Plants of the Bible

Plants of the Bible

The World Within the Tidal Pool

The World Within the Tidal Pool

Great Growing at Home

Great Growing at Home

The Gardener's Book of Berries

The Gardener's Book of Berries

The Complete Idiot's Guide to National Security

The Complete Idiot's Guide to National Security

The World Above Your Head

The World Above Your Head

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