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Through an act of art one enters into the mystery of soul. As art is created, soul is birthed in the world. Letting the Lotus Bloom explores flower arranging in relationship to this mystery, and finds insights that are applicable to all. They are the bones of a truly creative, artful life. I never gave flowers a second thought, other than buying them every now and then and sometimes remembering to put an aspirin in the water. Then I read Letting the Lotus Bloom. I found it to be both strong and delicate, like the flowers it celebrates. I loved the voice and the stories. And, not surprisingly, it left me with a new respect for flowers and the people who work with them. What did surprise me, however, was how powerfully Letting the Lotus Bloom connected me with soul in general, my soul in particular, and the beauty of soul's unfolding. I will read this book more than once, and I will give it to friends, with and without an accompanying bouquet. -Victoria Moran, author of Creating a Charmed Life This book is a gift to all of us on a creative path! It reminds us that successes, setbacks, joy and tears are all a part of the process, but that, like the lotus, we will always bloom. It is how we are designed. -Ardith Beveridge, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, CAFA, MSF, Founder and Director of the Koehler and Dramm's Institute of Floristy

Pursued by a posse, gambler and womanizer Caleb Felton joined the Confederate company that entered Tucson, Arizona in 1862. The Old Pueblo, almost deserted, was surrounded by bandits and Apaches, but inside its walls a few Anglos and Mexicans held out. Within the Pueblo, Caleb briefly, mysteriously crosses paths with the beautiful Bricela Verde. Then both their lives are altered forever by the battle of Picacho Pass, the westernmost conflict of the Civil War. After twenty years separation, the two are reunited in Tucson. Both have been changed by the tragedies of war. Each hides a secret from the other. But soon the continuing Apache raids and the crimes of the Indian Ring bring them together once more. From the beginning, their relationship was guided by more than circumstance. Their reunion would be no different.

The History and Families of Unije began as the author's quest to study his own genealogical past, and evolved into an examination of the history and origins of the people on the island of Unije in western Croatia. Based on documentary evidence and the oral knowledge of residents, this volume recounts the island's history and family origins spanning four hundred years. Included are the genealogies of the families who established themselves on the island from the 16th through to the 19th Centuries, and the families who migrated to nearby Cunski and Mali Losinj in the 18th Century, and to the United States during the 19th and 20th Centuries. In order to make the text available to a wider audience, the history is rendered into Croatian as Unije Povijest i Obitelji by Mirna Solic and translated into Italian as La Storia di Unie by Enzo Valencich and Fiorella Rivera. Born in Mali Losinj, Croatia, Grant Karcich was educated in Toronto, London, Ontario, and Buffalo. He is a librarian who has worked in the Canadian Arctic, Ontario, and Virginia. He is also the author of Finding Your Italian Ancestors (1999, rev. ed. 2007).

"If you are seeking deeper cultural understanding and a window into the Arab mind, Stephen McGrane's book is a balanced and delightful guided tour laced with the fragrances, textures, and tastes of an Arab bazaar. You can sample this collection of proverbial delights and experience all of the flavor without the heaviness of more traditional narratives. McGrane's choice of Arab proverbs delivers quick snapshots of cultural intimacy in an easily digestible little package that is fun to read and yet immensely satisfying." -Ilario Pantano Author, conservative commentator, and Marine veteran of Desert Storm and Iraq "This book is a comprehensive collection of simple and common Arab proverbs that will be of interest to anyone in our global society. Stephen McGrane did a great job of gathering proverbs from all the regions of the Arab world." -Salam Al-Manasir, MD Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE "As the world becomes increasingly 'flat, ' Stephen McGrane's follow-up book on Arab proverbs is recommended for business leaders seeking to do business in the region and is a conversation starter." -Binh Q. Tran, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, School of Engineering, Catholic University of America "Proverbs are a key part of Arabic culture, and Stephen McGrane did a wonderful job of collecting and interpreting them, giving readers a unique insight into the rich lives and heritage of the Arab people." -Mike Hawa, MBA Diageo Plc, Dubai, UAE "Stephen McGrane did not let 'haste make waste' from Volume 1: Trust in God but Tie Your Camel to producing Volume 2: Don't Sell Grain to a Bird on Credit. His impressive collection of Arab proverbs continues to provide a vehicle for more people to have a greater chance to learn about the beautiful Arab culture through this collection of simple, honest, and funny concrete sayings." -Richard Schuttler, Ph.D. International public speaker and best-selling author

"To understand a people, acquaint yourself with their proverbs." - Arab Proverb "Stephen McGrane has compiled an extremely thorough volume of Arab proverbs that offers the outsider a view into the Arab way of thinking."-Feather Quill Book Reviews "From personal experience in the Arab world, Stephen McGrane has collected the most meaningful and commonly used Arabic proverbs, providing non-Arabic speakers an understanding of our culture. Also, with the availability of his book, explaining Arab proverbs to our Western friends could not be easier."-Ali A. Dashti, PhD, Kuwait University, Department of Mass Communication "Stephen McGrane draws significant parallels between the proverbs of the Arabic and Western worlds. If anything, one realizes that the value systems of the two cultures are not as disparate as frequently perceived."-James I. Martin, PhD, Campbell University, Department of Government, History and Justice "What a great way to explore another culture! A very thought provoking look at the Arab thought process."-H. Keith Hight, Theatre Coordinator, College of Southern Maryland "This book is not only a collection of proverbs, but a gateway to the understanding of a whole different culture."-Abdulrahman Thakir Alhashemi, M.D., Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychological Counselor and PhD researcher in the 'Islamic Perspective of Psychotherapy, ' South Carolina, USA

For anyone visiting the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf states. Written with the Western businessperson in mind, it is also a useful tool for government officials, military personnel, educators, or anyone else wishing to gain practical insight into the Arab social and business culture. From this book you will learn: -Arab communication patterns -What it is like to work in the peninsula -Arab business and social etiquette -How to communicate with Arabs more effectively -How to negotiate with Arabs more effectively -Practical business tips The book also contains: -Detailed list of country differences -List of do's and don'ts while you are there -Arab business proverbs -Translated common Arabic business terms -A list of useful Web sites