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FAMILY WEEKEND BOOK DRIVE ’22 EDITION GIVEN IN HONOR OR MEMORY OF FACULTY AND STAFF Given by TIM, MARISA & STRATTON PRATT '23 in honor of SEÑORA ARI BARTKIEWICZ P’16,’18 F'23. “Thank you for being the BEST Advisor we could have ever hoped for. You are inspirational!” DK Eyewitness Spain By Dorling Kindersley Limited. Our updated guide brings Spain to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, and photographs on practically every page. DK Eyewitness Mexico By Dorling Kindersley Limited. Whether you want to sample smoky mezcal in Oaxaca, swim in the Yucatán's crystal-clear cenotes or discover ancient Maya ruins in the jungle, this DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Mexico has to offer. DK Eyewitness Canada By Dorling Kindersley Limited. This updated guide brings Canada to life. As a trusted travel advice guide, it details and breaks down all the must-see sights, with photographs on practically every page, and hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Given by MICHELLE AND ART CUSTER P’04,’05,’10 F’23 IN HONOR OF SETH MENDELL ‘52 F’59-’90 AND IN MEMORY OF FRANK LEVITT ’52 F’59-’90. “Long time members of the AOF family, the Nimrod Club and custodians of the trees.” The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees By Dorling Kindersley Limited Combining science with history, and folklore with culture, The Tree Book is an immersive guide to the world’s best-loved and most extraordinary species and reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. Given by MICHELLE AND ART CUSTER P’04,’05,’10 F’23 IN honor of CAROL KETCHAM P’88 F’83-’18. “A New Englander through and through, avid gardener and beloved member of the AOF family”. Spirit of Place: The Making of a New England Garden By Bill Noble In Spirit of Place, Bill Noble, a lifelong gardener, and the former director of preservation for the Garden Conservancy reveals that a garden is never created in a vacuum but is rather the outcome of an individual’s personal vision combined with historical and cultural forces. Sumptuously illustrated, this thoughtful look at the process of garden-making shares insights gleaned over a long career that will inspire you to create a garden rich in context, personal vision, and spirit. 1