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Photography by Michael P. Harker
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Iowa's documentary photographer, Michael Harker, has a goal to record Iowa’s historically significant architecture before it disappears forever. His preferred subjects—artistically shot in stark but stunning black and white format—are barns, one-room schools, courthouses, rural churches, banks, and houses from rural areas and small towns. His previous book, "Harker's Barns" ... ... morePhotography by Michael P. Harker
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Iowa's documentary photographer, Michael Harker, has a goal to record Iowa’s historically significant architecture before it disappears forever. His preferred subjects—artistically shot in stark but stunning black and white format—are barns, one-room schools, courthouses, rural churches, banks, and houses from rural areas and small towns. His previous book, "Harker's Barns" received rave reviews, and this book promises the same. An essay by Paul Theobold, nationally known for his expertise in rural education, complements Harker's artistic portrayal of the decay of yet another rural icon, the one-room schoolhouse, which served generations as a social and community center as well as being the hub of education. -
by Snorre Sturlason Ed. Erling Monsen, Tr. A H Smith
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Snorre (Snorri) Sturluson or Sturleson, 1178–1241, was an Icelandic chieftain, historian, poet, critic, saga teller, and the leading figure in medieval Norse literature. By combining traditional legend with historical information, his great epic, Heimskringla, recounts the history of Norway, and chronicles the reigns of 16 high ... ... moreby Snorre Sturlason Ed. Erling Monsen, Tr. A H Smith
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Snorre (Snorri) Sturluson or Sturleson, 1178–1241, was an Icelandic chieftain, historian, poet, critic, saga teller, and the leading figure in medieval Norse literature. By combining traditional legend with historical information, his great epic, Heimskringla, recounts the history of Norway, and chronicles the reigns of 16 high kings descended from the warrior-wizard god Odin. Beginning with the dim prehistory of mythical gods and their descendants, this classic recounts the history from legendary times to the twelfth century, 1177 specifically, and through the 15-year reign of Olaf Haraldsson, who became Norway's patron saint. Once found in most Norwegian and Icelandic homes and schools, Heimskringla influenced the thinking and literary style of Scandinavia over several centires and is still regarded as a national treasure. According to the literary journal, Modern Philolog, "Among the many contributions to world literature that ancient Iceland has given us, Heimskringla stands out as one of the truly monumental works. Among medieval European histories in the vernacular it has no equal." Based on early histories and oral tradition, this 832-page medieval account has been supplemented with over 130 illustrations and 5 maps. -
by Janet Letnes Martin
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Don't waste precious time at night when you can't sleep because another wave of hotflashes has hit you. Get your guilt-filled, soakin' body up out of bed and do something! The handbook tells you what you can do to be productive in the middle of the night, and offers advice on what ... ... moreby Janet Letnes Martin
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Don't waste precious time at night when you can't sleep because another wave of hotflashes has hit you. Get your guilt-filled, soakin' body up out of bed and do something! The handbook tells you what you can do to be productive in the middle of the night, and offers advice on what is happening with your body when you start getting brown spots on your skin so your arms start to look like lefse that's been left on the griddle too long. -
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by Jan Brett
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Rollo, a playful troll, likes to do whatever he wants, and one day when his parents were asking for help, Rollo did, as usual, whatever he wanted. He ignored his chores and grabbed a backpack and ran away to live with the animals. Through her magnificent drawings, Brett takes Rollo on quite an adventure ... ... moreby Jan Brett
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Rollo, a playful troll, likes to do whatever he wants, and one day when his parents were asking for help, Rollo did, as usual, whatever he wanted. He ignored his chores and grabbed a backpack and ran away to live with the animals. Through her magnificent drawings, Brett takes Rollo on quite an adventure in the Scandinavian landscape. Seasons change, Rollo smells smoke reminding him of Christmas and his home. Rollo wants to be home for the holidays. What kind of celebration do troll families have? Does Rollo make it home? Read this sweet story year after year by the Christmas tree. -
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by Jean Betty Stuchner
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Designated as fiction, experiences like the ones in this book really happened during World War II, but stories describing life in Scandinavia during the time of Nazi occupation generally went undocumented until recently and therefore their stories weren't well known. This story, somewhat reminiscent of Anne Frank, centers on a 10-year-old Danish boy, ... ... moreby Jean Betty Stuchner
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Designated as fiction, experiences like the ones in this book really happened during World War II, but stories describing life in Scandinavia during the time of Nazi occupation generally went undocumented until recently and therefore their stories weren't well known. This story, somewhat reminiscent of Anne Frank, centers on a 10-year-old Danish boy, David, and his friend Elsa. The reader gets caught up in the intrigue and, along with David, tries to understand why life has changed so much since soldiers arrived in Copenhagen. David's parents, Jewish bakers in Copenhagen, are always worried. David's sister goes to school early, comes home late, or sometimes doesn't come home at all. The mandatory secrecy and silence of those times contribute to the reader's suspense, but also to David's frustration. Uncertainty and excitement are heightened as young David is asked to run a special errand, an errand that will change his life forever. A bonus recipe at the end of the book and illustrations by award-winning artist Cynthia Nugent help bring this secretive story to life. The recipe's special name, "Mama's Honey Cake Recipe for a Sweet New Year", reflects the optimism that kept the Jewish Danes going during these years. For ages 8 and up; 100 pages. -
by Helen Ingeborg
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This 32-page revised edition contains directions for common Swedish Christmas crafts, recipes for holiday foods, common phrases, and Christmas songs and traditions. Everything in the books seems easy to follow, and the crafts and recipes utilize common tools and ingredients. Ingeborg explains Swedish traditions such ... ... moreby Helen Ingeborg
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This 32-page revised edition contains directions for common Swedish Christmas crafts, recipes for holiday foods, common phrases, and Christmas songs and traditions. Everything in the books seems easy to follow, and the crafts and recipes utilize common tools and ingredients. Ingeborg explains Swedish traditions such as the juletomte, the straw julbock, julgranskorg (the heart-shaped paper baskets) and stænegosse, the Star Boy. Order this book in time to celebrate St. Lucia's Day, December 13, one of the highlights of the Swedish and Swedish-American Christmas season. -
by Joy K. Lintelman
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Near the end of her life, Mina Anderson penned a lively memoir that helped Swedish novelist Vilhelm Moberg create “Kristina,” the central female character in his beloved emigrant novels. But Mina’s story was different from Kristina's. Moberg's character constantly yearned for Sweden. Mina herself wrote how grateful she was for the ... ... moreby Joy K. Lintelman
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Near the end of her life, Mina Anderson penned a lively memoir that helped Swedish novelist Vilhelm Moberg create “Kristina,” the central female character in his beloved emigrant novels. But Mina’s story was different from Kristina's. Moberg's character constantly yearned for Sweden. Mina herself wrote how grateful she was for the opportunity to be in America, “I have never regretted that I left Sweden. I have had it better here.” The book traces Mina’s trip across the Atlantic to Wisconsin and then to the Twin Cities where she worked as a domestic servant, and finally to her move to rural Mille Lacs County, where she and her husband worked a farm, raised seven children, and contributed to rural Swedish community life. Author Joy Lintelman (professor of history at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN) expands upon Mina’s memoir by detailing and including the social, cultural, and economic realities experienced by countless Swedish women. This is a MN Book Award Winner, and winner of a 2010 Award of Merit from the American Association of State and Local History.
