
“bien, je ne voyais là qu’une espèce végétale qui m’était inconnue, rien de plus intéressant qu’une fleur en devenir. J’avais grandi dans une maison, mes parents avaient toujours aimé jardiner et j’adorais leurs parterres, même si mon ballon de football y avait fait bien des dégâts. Pour moi, il était tout à fait naturel de trouver un verre, un peu d’eau, et de me promettre de trouver un pot et du terreau dans la journée pour permettre à la plante de survivre, si jamais”
― Volubile
― Volubile

“on legal matters, the idea of a crime novel set on Sandhamn was irresistible. However, this book would never have been written if a significant number of kind individuals had not offered their time and expertise. I would like to begin by warmly thanking Gunilla Pettersson; she lives on the island and has answered countless questions about”
― Still Waters
― Still Waters

“them again, and all would change to dull reality--the grass would be only rustling in the wind, and the pool rippling to the waving of the reeds--the rattling teacups would change to tinkling sheep- bells, and the Queen's shrill cries to the voice of the shepherd boy--and the sneeze of the baby, the shriek of the Gryphon, and all thy other queer noises, would change (she knew) to the confused clamour of the busy farm-yard--while the lowing of the cattle in the distance would take the place of the Mock Turtle's heavy sobs. Lastly, she pictured to herself”
― Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
― Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

“Book Awards. Stacy has a love of thrillers and crime fiction, and she is always looking for the next dark and twisted novel to enjoy. She started her career in journalism before becoming a stay at home mother and rediscovering her love of writing. She lives in Iowa with her husband and daughter and their three”
― Skeleton's Key
― Skeleton's Key

“What are the five products you want to focus on? Get rid of the rest, because they’re dragging you down. They’re turning you into Microsoft. They’re causing you to turn out products that are adequate but not great.”
― Steve Jobs
― Steve Jobs
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