In 2007 the Integrated Upland Monitoring program of SCPN began monitoring upland sites at PEFO with the installation of 10 plots in the Clayey Fan ecological site and 20 plots in the Sandy Loam ecological site, of which the authors are monitoring 10. (see 2007 report). The authors sampled quadrats and basal gap intercepts annually to determine the range of temporal variability for key metrics. Power analysis was then used to determine the total number of plots necessary to detect change in the key metrics. In this report, the authors document monitoring activities in the 2008 field season and compare these data with the data collected in 2007.
In 2007 the Integrated Upland Monitoring program of SCPN began monitoring upland sites at PEFO with the installation of 10 plots in the Clayey Fan ecological site and 20 plots in the Sandy Loam ecological site. In 2008 and 2009, all 10 plots in the Clayey Fan ecological site were read, but only 10 of the 20 plots in the Sandy Loam ecological were read. The authors have sampled the quadrats and gap intercept transects annually for three years to determine the range of temporal variability for key metrics. In this report, the authors document monitoring activities in the 2009 field season and compare these data with the data collected in 2007 and 2008.
For her summer break from college, Nicole Thomas is ecstatic to be in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. Family friends Virginia and Norman Parker own a resort at the foothills of Rocky Mountain National Park, and Nicole helps take on the job of cottage caretaker for two and a half months with older friend, Catherine Maine. It's not long before Nicole meets three handsome men who will play pivotal roles in her Colorado vacation. Forest rangers Scott Thompson, Todd Wheeler, and Bill Martin are handsome and fun to be around, but Scott is the one who captures her heart. But Scott is also in love with another girl and can't give his whole heart to Nicole. Crushed, she learns a hard lesson about the dangers of giving her heart away so quickly and resolves never to do it again. Nicole tries to soothe her heart by focusing on the bounty of beauty the park offers, from stunning wildlife to majestic mountain views. As she does so, she begins to see things in a new light. Still, romance doesn't stay away, and Nicole contends with her emotions for the three men and their attentions to her. She sees Todd as only a friend despite his feelings for her, and Bill is more like an older brother than a love interest. Just as Nicole is beginning to think that true love will never find her, she discovers that you should never say never.
A collection that focuses on the natural world, these are poems of wilderness and of wildness. Alison Swan's collection of poems, A Fine Canopy, illustrates how the natural world envelops and encloses us with so many beautiful things: crowns of leaves, the ubiquitous blue sky, our luminous moon, and snow. So much snow. An ecopoet whose writing shows her advocacy for natural resources, in this collection Swan calls the reader to witness, appreciate, and sustain this world before it becomes too late. These poems were written out of an impulse to track down wisdom in the open air, outside of the noisy world of cars and commerce. Swan seeks insight on shores and in scraps of woods and fields—especially on four particular peninsulas: Michigan's upper and lower, Florida, and Washington state's Olympic—and also inside motherhood, which might be the wildest place of all. These are poems about the interconnection of all things, and "knowing things we cannot see." A journey through seasons with a soundtrack of birdsong, Swan's words are incredibly sensory. The reader is made to feel the weight of muddy jeans, the jolt at the tug of a dog's leash, and to see the bright flash of a cardinal's red plumage. Swan's poems remind us that although we all want to make a mark on our world, the smaller the better: stepping into fresh snow, dashing through forests atop dry leaves, laying wet bodies on warm concrete. These quiet interactions with places are as hopeful as they are harmless. Without necessarily tackling the topics head-on, A Fine Canopy evokes the devastation of climate change and the destruction of natural resources. This book engages deeply with the other-than-human to express and investigate alarm, dismay, anger, admiration, adoration in what feels like the end of the world unless we begin to think outside the box. These poems will carry weight with all readers of poetry, especially those who are interested in ecopoetry and connecting with the world around them.
Fitzwilliam Darcy never forgot the little girl, with the beautiful dark eyes, who saved his life fifteen years ago… though he never expected to meet her again. But when he comes to Rosings Park to spend the Advent season with his aunt, he discovers that at Christmastime, miracles - and wishes – can come true… DARCY'S CHRISTMAS WISH is a sweet, clean standalone Pride and Prejudice variation romance, inspired by Jane Austen's novel. * ALSO BY THE SAME AUTHOR: DARCY'S WAGER DARCY REVEALED The DARK DARCY series: - The Netherfield Affair (Book 1) - Intrigue at the Ball (Book 2) - The Poisoned Proposal (Book 3) - Secrets at Pemberley (Book 4) KEYWORDS: free, free book, free ebook, freebie, Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane Austen fan fiction, Mr Darcy Elizabeth Bennet fanfiction, 18th century 19th century Regency romance, Pemberley Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice sequel, Jane Austen variation Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane Austen inspired books, British stories set in England, Regency fiction, historical romance, Britain, historical romantic suspense, clean and wholesome romance, sweet romance, holiday romance, Christmas romance, holiday story
Book 4 of a Four-Part Series While on a tour of England’s northern counties with her aunt and uncle, Elizabeth Bennet is delighted to find herself visiting the beautiful estate of Pemberley and renewing her acquaintance with its master, the handsome Mr Darcy. However, when she becomes a guest of the grand house, Elizabeth soon realises that sinister tensions lurk beneath the surface. Why is Darcy’s sister, Georgiana, acting so strangely and is her new pianoforte really haunted? What secrets are the residents of Pemberley hiding? And could there be second chance for her to find happiness with the one gentleman who has captured her heart? A romantic Regency mystery inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice! This is the third book in the Dark Darcy Mysteries - a Pride and Prejudice variation combining suspense and romance. * Each book in this series features a standalone mystery which is resolved, but the overall story of Darcy and Elizabeth's courtship is told over the 4 books of the series. - The Netherfield Affair (Book 1) - Intrigue at the Ball (Book 2) - The Poisoned Proposal (Book 3) - Secrets at Pemberley (Book 4) KEYWORDS: Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane Austen fan fiction, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet fan fiction, 18th century 19th century historical mystery, romantic Regency mystery, Regency romance, Gothic romance, Pemberley Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice sequel, Jane Austen variation, Jane Austen mystery, Jane Austen inspired books, British detective amateur, historical cosy cozy mystery, England Regency historical fiction Britain, Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy, clean romance, sweet romance
Book 1 of a Four-Part Series When Elizabeth Bennet goes to stay at Netherfield Park to keep her sick sister company, she is surprised by eerie noises in the night and ghostly faces at the attic windows. Could the rumours about the country manor being haunted be true? Then a midnight encounter with a tall, dark stranger thrusts Elizabeth straight into the path of scandal and danger. As she races to unravel the mystery, she finds unexpected assistance from the handsome but arrogant Mr Darcy. Is such a proud, reserved man to be trusted? A romantic Regency mystery inspired by Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice! This is the first book in the Dark Darcy series - a Pride and Prejudice variation combining mystery and romance. * Each book in this series features a standalone mystery which is resolved, but the overall story of Darcy and Elizabeth's courtship is told over the 4 books of the series. The Netherfield Affair (Book 1) Intrigue at the Ball (Book 2) The Poisoned Proposal (Book 3) Secrets at Pemberley (Book 4) - coming Jun 2015! KEYWORDS: Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane Austen fan fiction, Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet fan fiction, 18th century 19th century historical mystery, romantic Regency mystery, Regency romance, Gothic romance, Pemberley Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice sequel, Jane Austen variation, Jane Austen mystery, Jane Austen inspired books, British detective amateur, historical cosy cozy mystery, England Regency historical fiction Britain, Elizabeth Bennet Fitzwilliam Darcy, clean romance, sweet romance
An unexpected mix-up leads Elizabeth Bennet to renewing her acquaintance with the handsome Mr Darcy during her stay in London. Amid a whirl of society balls, fashionable promenades in Hyde Park and dangerous flirtations, Elizabeth find herself unwittingly drawn to the haughty gentleman. But does Darcy return her feelings or does his heart belong to another? DARCY REVEALED is a standalone Pride and Prejudice variation romance, inspired by Jane Austen's novel. * OTHER BOOKS BY PENELOPE SWAN: Darcy's Wager Darcy's Christmas Wish The Dark Darcy series (4 books) ~ The Netherfield Affair, Intrigue at the Ball, The Poisoned Proposal, Secrets at Pemberley KEYWORDS: Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane Austen fan fiction, Mr Darcy Elizabeth Bennet fanfiction, 18th century 19th century Regency romance, Pemberley Mr Darcy, Pride and Prejudice sequel, Jane Austen variation Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane Austen inspired books, British stories set in England, Regency fiction, historical romance, Britain, historical romantic suspense, clean and wholesome romance
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