The Conservatory: Gardens Under Glass

by Alan Stein, Nancy Virts

The Conservatory portrays the historical evolution of the conservatory, featuring the landmark structures, their patrons and designers, the technology, and artistic majesty of the conservatory-from the plainly built, utilitarian constructions of ancient times to the great glass palaces of the Victorian age. Page by page, this book traces their beauty, grace, and their newly discovered relevance for the modern world of nature, science, and art , lavishly illustrated with evocative contemporary and archival photographs and drawings.

Genres: Nonfiction, Nature, Gardening

256 pages, Hardcover

Published October 27, 2020

About the author

Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve both individual and organizational performance by empowering people to develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. As an internationally renowned veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15+ years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Alan served as a performance coach/consultant for Nike Basketball, Jordan Brand, the NBPA Top 100 Camp, and the McDonalds All-American Game. Alan has been a featured guest on over 200 podcasts and his list of corporate clients include American Express, Pepsi, Sabra, Starbucks, Under Armour, UGG, Orange Theory Fitness, and Penn State Football, where one of his quotes is featured on 12-foot mural outside their locker room (see below). His first book, Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, received wide acclaim.