Contributing Writer
THERE are many
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book store for your”
Christmas ‘shopping .
for her: this year,
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hing better than a food processor

equestrian riders, artists,
endurance riders, breeders
and more, all. offer thei

unique viéwpoin The essays |

are:. personal: and “insightful;

but share’ that common link ©

that any horse lover will con-
nect with.:

“Anna’ Pav ord explores the
fascinating history of one of.
the worlds most loved flow-

. The Tulip, (Bloomsbury,
293: pages, $24: 95), ‘traces

the origins of this plant from. :
its earliest cultivation to con-.

temporary. landscaping

design. The description of mee oe
: $34. 95), will provide i inspira- ;

“Tulipmania,” which raged in
Holland from 1634 to 1637;
f’ one of. gardening’s

bizarre ° periods, “An ~
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_ beautiful
‘ Divided into chapters relat-
French :

and horticulture.
in the Country Style,
(Metro Books, 384 pages,

tion and enjoyment from its
colour : . photos.

ing to. locations,

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OF WOMEN 4ND FORSES

Country, Italian, English and
American Country, covers
the differences and shows the
similarities of these country’s
styles. Starting with the out-
side and moving indoors,
cack: area is featured through
stunning examples of the best
of their decor. The hundreds
. photographs: will. offer
: oe bes ideas” for. creating
your. own version of Country
Style.

of Sex and the City, takes aim

at relationships in her latest —

book, Four Blondcs, (Atlantic,
245 pages, $34.95).. Divided
into four... sections,
focusing. on a” different

:: blonde, Bushnell: offers her”
“sardonic views: on women’,

seeking Mr. Right but finding -
«Mr, Wrong. Her observations _

“cut through the protective
outer layer like laser surgery,

_ attacking the problems with- ©
“in “that everyone _ shares.:
: Cheers, boos, : laughter all .

“»mix together as you follow

. these’ four .modern’ women.

S searching for their own ver-
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