Blossoms From The Sky
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Blooms in the Sky
Discover the art of transforming urban skyscrapers into flourishing green havens with "Blooms in the Sky." This captivating guide delves into the world of high-rise gardening, where lush aerial oases mitigate the hustle and bustle of city life, offering peace and natural beauty far above the streets below. Start your journey with an exploration of the powerful allure of urban aerial gardens. Understand the unique challenges and unparalleled opportunities these green spaces present, reshaping the skyline with vibrant life and color. Selecting the right flora is critical, and "Blooms in the Sky" provides insightful advice on microclimates, altitude-friendly flowers, and the balance of sunlight and shade to create your perfect garden. With chapters devoted to container gardening essentials and wind-resistant designs, your high-rise garden will thrive amidst urban winds. Unlock the secrets of sustainable watering techniques that conserve resources while nurturing your blooms. Discover fertilizer options that ensure your garden flourishes, and learn how to nurture every petal and leaf for robust growth. Delve into the dynamics of urban wildlife as you master humane pest control while encouraging beneficial insects. Celebrate floral beauty across the seasons, ensuring your sky-high haven remains vibrant year-round. Design your aerial paradise with tips on color schemes, harmonious arrangements, and personal touches. From troubleshooting common gardening challenges to embracing digital innovations, this guide keeps you at the forefront of urban gardening trends. Connect with a thriving community of urban gardeners and share your blossoming success online. Embrace mindfulness and serenity as your garden becomes a personal retreat, a testament to your dedication and creativity. "Blooms in the Sky" is not just a gardening guide; it’s an invitation to reshape city living, one breathtaking bloom at a time. Let your imagination soar and your garden flourish in the sky.
Blossoms from the Sky
Blossoms from the Sky True stories from the Japanese pilots who volunteered to fly an experimental rocket-powered aircraft on a one-way mission to save their nation from looming defeat. The Japanese called it the OHKA (cheery blossom), but to the American sailors and fighter pilots it was known as the BAKA BOMB. Discover the untold challenges faced by naval aircraft engineers as they raced to create the "Yokosuka MXY-7 Marudai," a new secret weapon that promised to sink a battleship with a single blow. Follow the young pilots as they make their individual decisions to volunteer for the mysterious training program. Meet the bomber crews who carried these human-guided, anti-ship missiles towards the US fleet near Okinawa. Discover the courageous US Navy and Marine Corps fighter pilots who saved thousands of lives by throwing themselves between the devastating flying bombs and the ships of US Naval Task Force 58. With over 200 photos, maps, and illustrations the reader will learn about the Ohka "Baka Bomb" and the Betty Bombers that ferried these "flying torpedoes" into battle.
Treasury of the True Dharma Eye
Author: Kazuaki Tanahashi
language: en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date: 2013-05-14
The complete English translation of one of the great Zen classics and works of Japanese literature, by the founder of the Soto school—now in a single volume Treasury of the True Dharma Eye (Shobo Genzo, in Japanese) is a monumental work, considered to be one of the profoundest expressions of Zen wisdom ever put on paper, and also the most outstanding literary and philosophical work of Japan. It is a collection of essays by Eihei Dogen (1200–1253), founder of Zen’s Soto school. Kazuaki Tanahashi and a team of translators that represent a Who’s Who of American Zen have produced a translation of the great work that combines accuracy with a deep understanding of Dogen’s voice and literary gifts. This eBook includes a wealth of materials to aid understanding, including maps, lineage charts, a bibliography, and an exhaustive glossary of names and terms—and, as a bonus, the most renowned of all Dogen’s essays, “Recommending Zazen to All People.”