Titles starting with G from Book-bye-Book

Drawing from over 100 recently translated letters, this historical account chronicles the life of the Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei by examining his relationship with his eldest daughter, Virginia, a cloistered nun. This biography places their correspondence in historical context, detailing the religious and political climate of Galileo's time that led to his eventual conviction in 1633 for defending the Copernican system. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999.

The first volume in the "Lymond Chronicles", this is the story, set in 1547, of Frances Crawford of Lymond, a Scottish scholar-nobleman accused of treason who returns to his homeland at the risk of his life. Scotland is threatened by an English invasion and by rivalries between its noble families. Accused of treason, Lyman puts together a band of outlaws in a desperate attempt to redeem his reputation.

Set on the Cote d'Azur in the 1920's, this is the story of a young American writer, David Bourne, his glamorous wife, Catherine, and the dangerous erotic game they play when they fall in love with the same woman.

Set on the Cote d'Azur in the 1920's, this is the story of a young American writer, David Bourne, his glamorous wife, Catherine, and the dangerous erotic game they play when they fall in love with the same woman.

Gardening can be fun with a book that breaks everything down into understandable, manageable projects. This book, compiled under the auspices of the National Gardening Association, provides all the information needed to create a garden from scratch, including what to grow in which climate, techniques for easy maintenance, and eight sample garden plans in full color.