by Erling Rolfsrud (North Dakota)
Paperback
In a delightful homespun way Erling Rolfsrud relates his experiences as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse on the prairie of North Dakota, including teaching the beautiful 'Palmer Penmanship Method' to students whose hands were more at home with a gopher trap or pitchfork.
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by Erling Rolfsrud (North Dakota)
Paperback In a delightful homespun way Erling Rolfsrud relates his experiences as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse on the prairie of North Dakota, including teaching the beautiful 'Palmer Penmanship Method' to students whose hands were more at home with a gopher trap or pitchfork. ... more -
Rolfsrud's experiences as a one-room schoolhouse teacher with comments on the "Palmer Method" and the potbellied stove. ... more
Rolfsrud's experiences as a one-room schoolhouse teacher with comments on the "Palmer Method" and the potbellied stove. -
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Arna Rennan and Nordic Angst
CD
Storebror og Lillebror, which translates as "Big Brother and Little Brother", is Arna's second CD, but she has now formalized a backup band called Nordic Angst — a term used by Americans to describe the perceived darkness of the Nordic culture, the kind of darkness found in Ingmar Bergman ... ... moreArna Rennan and Nordic Angst
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Storebror og Lillebror, which translates as "Big Brother and Little Brother", is Arna's second CD, but she has now formalized a backup band called Nordic Angst — a term used by Americans to describe the perceived darkness of the Nordic culture, the kind of darkness found in Ingmar Bergman films. Arna says the name was chosen because the band "represents both the perspective of traditional folk music interpreted through an American sensibility" and a "love and understanding of Nordic folk traditions." Nordic Angst uses an eclectic blend of traditional and nontraditional instruments such as the nyckelharpa, ocatave mandolin, electric guitar, accordion, overtone flute, acoustic guitar, and bass, and the songs on this recording include ballads from the Middle Ages, dance tunes such as the halling and pols, drinking songs, and, as Arna states, "a wayward tango or two with a contemporary sound that bridges time and cultures." In summary, this CD blends traditional Norwegian folk music with a contemporary sound. -
by A. G. Smith
Paperback Coloring/Illustration Book
This 48-page coloring book contains thoroughly researched, factual narrative chronicling the exciting life of the Norsement -- their Viking life in Norway and Iceland, raids into England and France, and their presence in America and Russia. Along with thirty-eight very detailed illustrations, there are also maps and information and ... ... moreby A. G. Smith
Paperback Coloring/Illustration Book
This 48-page coloring book contains thoroughly researched, factual narrative chronicling the exciting life of the Norsement -- their Viking life in Norway and Iceland, raids into England and France, and their presence in America and Russia. Along with thirty-eight very detailed illustrations, there are also maps and information and sketches of ship construction, weapons, art, literature, battles, and more. Although copyrighted, these illustrations -- or parts of them -- will inspire artists who are designing projects such as carving, painting, drawing, or even quilting. For ages 9 and through adult; for grades 4 and up. -
Photographs by Everett W. Kuntz; Text by Jim Heynen
Hardcover
If you find yourself getting more and more interested in "recent" history as you get older, if you prefer the clarity of black and white photos, and if you are one of many fans of Jim Heynen's writing, you will truly appreciate this book of wonderful, ... ... morePhotographs by Everett W. Kuntz; Text by Jim Heynen
Hardcover
If you find yourself getting more and more interested in "recent" history as you get older, if you prefer the clarity of black and white photos, and if you are one of many fans of Jim Heynen's writing, you will truly appreciate this book of wonderful, "lost" photography by Iowan Everett W. Kuntz. I had the privilege of meeting Kuntz' greatest fans, his wife and son, and heard their stories about their husband and father. Just before graduating from Ridgeway (IA) High School in 1939, Kuntz spent his entire savings of $12.50 on a 35mm Argus AF camera and made a case for it from a worn-out boot, scraps from a tin can, and a clasp from his mother's purse. Wherever he went for the next several years, around his parents' farm or to town on Saturday night, his camera was his constant companion as he captured rural and small town life in the 40s. Kuntz, however, didn't have the money to print these photos, but in time he was able to buy bulk film used for movie reels. He then rolled his own camera film, and developed it in a closet at home. Kuntz eventually married, raised a family, and worked as an electrical engineer in the Twin Cities, while over 2000 negatives remained undeveloped in a box. When he became ill with cancer in the fall of 2002, sixty years after he had developed the last of his bulk film, he opened his "time capsule" and finally printed the images from his youth. Kuntz brought his childhood and hometown back to life, just as he was to depart from it. He died in 2003 leaving the rest of us a great treasure. -
by Helene S. Lundberg
Hardcover
Lundberg, a talented woman in Sweden, has published numerous books about Swedish crafts, decorating and entertaining. In this recently released book, translated by Annika S. Hipple, Lundberg lists necessary materials, step-by-step directions, 90 full-page colored pictures, and patterns for projects that incorporate traditional crafts from her homeland with design aspects of contemporary ... ... moreby Helene S. Lundberg
Hardcover
Lundberg, a talented woman in Sweden, has published numerous books about Swedish crafts, decorating and entertaining. In this recently released book, translated by Annika S. Hipple, Lundberg lists necessary materials, step-by-step directions, 90 full-page colored pictures, and patterns for projects that incorporate traditional crafts from her homeland with design aspects of contemporary Scandinavia: minimalism, functionalism, and inexpensive materials. Along with Christmas cards and tree ornaments, Lundberg includes patterns for Advent and beaded-tree candle holders, decorations for tabletops and windows, and shares ways to make just about any room in the house more festive using paper, easy-to-find supplies, and the favorite items of Scandinavians: offerings from nature that transform the common into the beautiful. At this price, this book might be the bargain of the season. -
by Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel
Hardcover
Just as the designs in Norwegian Handknits (below) were inspired by items at Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, many of the designs in this book stemmed from the historic textiles at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Along with knitting patterns from various regions in Sweden, the authors include bits of ... ... moreby Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel
Hardcover
Just as the designs in Norwegian Handknits (below) were inspired by items at Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, many of the designs in this book stemmed from the historic textiles at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Along with knitting patterns from various regions in Sweden, the authors include bits of Swedish folklore and tradition. Techniques and patterns range from basic and traditional knitting to two-color knitting to “clever” knitting with embellishments such as Dala horses and stained glass designs. The chapter on two-color knitting has patterns for a Piper’s Hat, Deer Mittens, a Hope Chest sweater, and Mansion Mittens. Learn a new skill, or use your current knitting skills, and combine them with the Swedish heritage and culture. Enjoy the lovely photos. -
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by Bente Elsworth
Book with 2 CD's
The "Teach Yourself" series has been used internationally for decades by those interested in learning other languages, 60 languages to be more precise. From Afrikaans to Zulu, this series is a market leader in language publishing, and the series is designed so the student is in control and sets ... ... moreby Bente Elsworth
Book with 2 CD's
The "Teach Yourself" series has been used internationally for decades by those interested in learning other languages, 60 languages to be more precise. From Afrikaans to Zulu, this series is a market leader in language publishing, and the series is designed so the student is in control and sets the pace. The set includes a book with two audio CDs, and the course contains: interactive dialogues; units with culture notes, grammar, and exercises; step-by-step pronunciation guides and practical vocabularies; verb tables; a bilingual glossary; and self-assessment quizzes to test progress. Best of all, the layout is clear, uncluttered, and user-friendly. It is also helpful that the set includes CDs for a better grasp of pronunciation. -
by Jan Brett
Hardcover
Little Snow, a white bunny, is celebrating his first Christmas and he is full of curiosity, “Who is the animals’ Santa?” Little Snow and his brother, Big Snowshoe, visit the forest to ask the animals if they have ever seen the animals’ Santa. No animal has ever seen him, but he always leaves ... ... moreby Jan Brett
Hardcover
Little Snow, a white bunny, is celebrating his first Christmas and he is full of curiosity, “Who is the animals’ Santa?” Little Snow and his brother, Big Snowshoe, visit the forest to ask the animals if they have ever seen the animals’ Santa. No animal has ever seen him, but he always leaves presents. The animals’ replies are delightful (hearing “ding-dongs”, finding heart-shaped stones on), and each page is accompanied by Brett’s beautiful illustrations in this new holiday book. -
by Jim Heynen
Paperback
Through 64 short stories, readers meet a group of farm boys who possess all the trouble-making talents of most young boys, yet they recognize and are in awe of the world's tiny miracles. The boys throw tomatoes at passing cars and make coat sails to carry them down a frozen road. Yet, they ... ... moreby Jim Heynen
Paperback
Through 64 short stories, readers meet a group of farm boys who possess all the trouble-making talents of most young boys, yet they recognize and are in awe of the world's tiny miracles. The boys throw tomatoes at passing cars and make coat sails to carry them down a frozen road. Yet, they feed apples to a blind pony, teach a three-legged dog to shake hands, and rescue pigs from an unexpected blizzard. They also build a house out of junk cast aside by adults, "the boys' house". In their adventures, they encounter an unforgettable cast of characters that readers soon meet: the goose lady, the girl at school with six toes, the man who kept cigars in his cap, Spitting Sally, crazy Uncle Jack, and dozens more. Critics have said Heynen's tales are as uniquely American as the writings of Mark Twain, and this book was chosen as an "Editors' Favorite Books of 2001" by The Bloomsbury Review. Nick Fauchald of Minnesota Monthly wrote, "Heynen's book is a masterful peephole into the young male psyche and the family farm culture." Heynen grew up on a farm in Iowa, but now lives in Minnesota and is a Writer-in-Residence at St. Olaf College. -
by Mary Dodge Woodward
Paperback
Mary Dodge Woodward, a fifty-six-year-old widow and Vermonter by birth, moved from Vermont to Wisconsin, and then — with her two grown sons and a daughter — to a 1280 to 1500-acre bonanza wheat farm in Dakota Territory's Red River Valley in 1882. Woodward had the house they lived in moved more ... ... moreby Mary Dodge Woodward
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Mary Dodge Woodward, a fifty-six-year-old widow and Vermonter by birth, moved from Vermont to Wisconsin, and then — with her two grown sons and a daughter — to a 1280 to 1500-acre bonanza wheat farm in Dakota Territory's Red River Valley in 1882. Woodward had the house they lived in moved more than 250 miles, from St. Paul, MN to today's West Fargo, ND area. Although their two sections of land were too small to be considered a true bonanza farm, the history that was documented on that farm gives readers their best insight into the bonanza farm lifestyle. For five years, from 1884 to 1889, Woodward recorded the yearly farm cycle of plowing and harvesting as well as the frustrations of gardening and raising chickens, the phenomenon of mirages on the plains, the awesome blizzard of 1888, her reliance on her family, and her close relationship with her daughter. This book, and its photographs, is a valuable record of a frontier woman's life, and an interesting firsthand account of farm life in the Red River Valley and of pioneer life in general. Following Woodward's death, her granddaughter compiled the diaries into this book, publishing it in 1937. In the last 25 years, the original house was moved from Mapleton Township to Bonanzaville USA, an outdoor museum in West Fargo, ND. -
by Astrid Lindgren
Paperback
In this charming book, Lindgren writes about the yearlong fun and everyday life of six humorous children — Lisa, Karl, Britta, Anna, Olaf and Bill — who live on three neighboring farms. People in that area refer to the location as "noisy village" because of the high-spirited life and fun found there. Join ... ... moreby Astrid Lindgren
Paperback
In this charming book, Lindgren writes about the yearlong fun and everyday life of six humorous children — Lisa, Karl, Britta, Anna, Olaf and Bill — who live on three neighboring farms. People in that area refer to the location as "noisy village" because of the high-spirited life and fun found there. Join the children as they celebrate holidays, go crayfishing, go "nutting" for the New Year, and interact with their families and neighbors. Lindgren not only depicts a village with a special charm, but also creates a perfect children's world, touching with its simplicity. The stories are from a bygone era in Sweden when the most important task of a little girl was to play with friends, and the greatest worry was to find the eggs of the old hen. The book teaches cultural history, but is also a great escape from life in today's world. Reading level: Ages 9 to 12.