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November 2000

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published November 2000.

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The Berry Grower's Companion

by Robin Farrell Edmunds

Legend has it that strawberry plants—which grew abundantly in Chile—were used four hundred and fifty years ago by the indigenous peoples as traps for infiltrating Spanish soldiers. “The Indians would place the plants in small, open... Read More

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The Art of the Pre-Raphaelites

by Karen McCarthy

A statuesque woman draped in midnight blue velvet stands and stretches in front of her embroidery table, surrounded by rich colors and varying textures—the fabric of her dress, the jewels on her belt, the autumn leaves that have fallen... Read More

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The Artichoke Trail

by Jodee Taylor

This well-researched guide is especially suited for not only vegetarians, but travelers who appreciate fresh food. Divided into regions, then listed alphabetically by state, the book details dozens of restaurants and stores where one can... Read More

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Mockers

by Christine Canfield

When a group of hippies settles on the outskirts of a small East Coast fishing village, creating their commune and drug-trafficking headquarters in an old farmhouse, one of the local sons is drawn into their fold and seemingly destroyed.... Read More

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Terrain Vague

by Camille-Yvette Welsch

“I can’t say I’m sorry, / you who are to me both sun and moon.” The book’s backbone seems simple: a relationship between a man and a woman. It begins with one of many references to Greek mythology wherein the speaker identifies... Read More

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The Woodburner's Companion

by Diane Conners

Already, news reports are quoting woodstove dealers as seeing a surge of new consumers due to skyrocketing prices of home heating oil and natural gas. This book arrives just in time to help these new users of an ancient heat source learn... Read More

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