Thursday 24 May 2012 06.46 EDT First published on Thursday 24 May 2012 06.46 EDT. Despite the splash caused by self-publishing superstars such as Amanda Hocking and EL James, the average amount earned by DIY authors last year was just $10,000 (Â£6,375) â and half made less than $500.
Pulcher, a Latin word meaning beautiful, was a cognomen used by a branch of the Claudian family in ancient Rome. Some members used the spelling Clodius for the gens name. Publius Claudius Pulcher (died 249 BC/246 BC)
A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. A mulch is usually but not exclusively organic in nature. It may be permanent (e.g. plastic sheeting) or temporary (e.g.bark chips). It may be applied to bare soil, or around existing plants.