The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba & Bryan MealerWilliam Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger. But William had read about windmills, and he dreamed of building one that would bring to his small village a set of luxuries that only 2 percent of Malawians could enjoy: electricity and running water. His neighbors called him misala crazy but William refused to let go of his dreams. With a small pile of

proves his mettle

Nicky is convinced that his summer with his grandmother in the Wisconsin woods is going to be the worst summer ever

There is mud up to our knees

ideal for gardeners and thoughtful birthday gift-giving

"-- Better Homes & Gardens

Tom Seeley has written a superb account

the individual lives of sanderling

Today's gardeners want a bit of everything--vegetables

all while actually enjoying the ride

including Father Abraham

"--Andrew Rosenheim "Independent"

We all try to look for the answer to the question of who we are in the knowledge of the world