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Over the past 19 years North Prairie Tileworks has been honored to be cited and receive editorial comments regarding our tile and installations in books and national and regional magazines and newspapers. These comments include pictures of our tiles in books, articles related to our tile, design features, and installations in magazines and newspapers. Listed below are some of the citings for the past five years that the media has found noteworthy regarding North Prairie Tileworks as we have become aware of them; displayed in chronological order starting with the most recent. There are times when we are unaware sometimes that our tile is included in an article and so we are please to hear from our followers to update our files.
Best of Both Worlds, by Lynn Underwood, StarTribune Homes Sunday Section H, June 3, 2012. An article featuring the Minnesota chapter of the American Institute of Architects featured house of the month which was designed by Rehkamp Larson Architects. “This new foursquare combines old-house character with modern functionality.” Included in this home is a fireplace in the living room using North Prairie’s custom 3×6 subway tile with the #191 Woo Blue Glaze (see photo at www.startribune.com/projects.11441121.html).
Legacy On The Lake, by Kim Palmer, StarTribune Homes Sunday Section H, May 20, 2012. An article about ASID Showcase Home. This home represents one of those homes on Lake of the Isles at the north end of the lake that you have always wanted to peek inside and see what it looks like. This is a legitimate opportunity; Wednesday-Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 10. The Powder Room, designed by Mary Maney and John Larson features North Prairie tile on the floor using some great colors (see page H8).
Prairie Remixed, by Brian D. Coleman, Arts & Crafts Homes And The Revival, Winter, 2012 issue; pages 36-43. The article describes how architect David Heide and designer Michael Crull purchased a 1922 Prairie School influenced house in St. Paul, MN and applied their crafts to make it into a wonderful home to live in. North Prairie Tileworks produced tile features for the home including the house numbers seen on page 38.
Artful Products for The Craftsman Home, by Judy Polan, Style 1900, Volume 25, Number 1; pages 16. North Prairie Tileworks was highlighted in the Marketplace section. Includes a photo of NPT’s standard Ginger Tulip and our response to why we are drawn to the A&C. As a student of the Arts & Crafts movement for many years I have always been struck by the functionality of the art and design and how it remains vital as a social movement. It is my opinion that the relevance of A&C today is not only in the basic premises of A&C design but that the essence of our products is that they are made in the U.S. by artisans.
North Prairie Tile for the ASID Showcase Home
Arts & Crafts Homage, by Lynn Underwood, StarTribune Homes Sunday Section H, November 27, 2011. An article about a “smartly designed 250-square-foot addition gives a Minneapolis couple the cook-centric kitchen and Old World fireplace they always wanted, while preserving the home’s original Arts and Crafts character.” The feature includes photos of the inglenook with North Prairie Tileworks tile. The tile is our #230 Matte Green.
Point, Click, and Cut Remodel Bills, by Josh Garskof, Money Magazine, Value Added Column, November, 2011 issue. The article in this national business magazine “highlights five websites that make pricey, hard-to-find home products accessible and affordable.” North Prairie Tileworks’ website handmadetile.com is featured for its custom tile and replication services.
Kitchen Classics- The Essential Kitchen Guide; 2011, From the Editors of Old-House Interiors and Old-House Journal. This kitchen guide identifies beautiful designs inspired by kitchens of the past. North Prairie tile can be found in two photos; an Arts & Crafts home in San Francisco (page 28) and our Prairie Lattice in a Minneapolis residence (page 133).
Staying in Character, by Lynn Underwood, StarTribune Homes Sunday Section H, October 2, 2011. An article about a condo on Summit Avenue that is renovated by architect David Heide and his team and what they found inside the walls and under the old carpeting. North Prairie replicated a series of tiles and produced tiles for a fountain. http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/130881218.html
Before & After, by Lynn Underwood, StarTribune Homes Sunday Section H, July 10, 2011. An article as the title suggest of a kitchen before and after architects Jean Rehkamp Larson and Ryan Bicek of Rehkamp Larson Architects went to work. The article on page 3 has pictures including the backsplash with custom made tile by North Prairie Tileworks.
From the Mpls. St.Paul Home Magazine article with the profile about North Prairie Tileworks
Art & Craftsmanship, by Holly O’Dell in Mpls/St.Paul Home Magazine, July, 2011; Pages 55-63. An article that features the work of local builders, artisans and craftspeople who are adding beauty and value to Twin Cities’ homes. The article includes profiles of some Twin Cities artisans and craftspeople including Roger L. Mayland of North Prairie Tileworks and their approach to meeting clients needs. It also includes photos of North Prairie tiles on pages 57 and 61.
Keeping Up With The Joneses, by Brooklyn Hays in Architecture Leaders Today, May-June, 2011; Page 33-35. An article that features the work of Robert Lund & Associates Architects of Bridgehampton, NY and Minneapolis, MN. Principle architect, Robert Lund cites North Prairie Tileworks “as a member of the team that has given us the opportunity and platform to explore unique solutions.”
Revival Baths, Old-House Interiors Design Center Sourcebook, 2011; Page 58. Features a photo of a bathroom created in a Sears bungalow by architect Joe Metzler, SALA . Field tile is North Prairie Tileworks’ #349 Moss Green 4×4′s with a high degree of variation and customized Nouveau Tulips as accent pieces. A close-up of the shower can be seen on Page 69.
This Old House, March 28, 2011; One of our clients submitted their project to the magazine. Go to the link to read their story and see their fireplace surround.
A Better Bungalow by Lynn Underwood, StarTribune Homes Sunday Section H, March 6, 2011; AIA featured home of the month by Todd Hansen, Albertsson Hansen Architecture. Pictures of the Linden Hills bungalow home with a large kitchen backsplash with North Prairie Tileworks’ tiles.
NARI Remodel Awards, Mpls. St.Paul Home Magazine, March,2011; page 66. Vujovich Design-Build award winner for “Entire House over $500,000.” Photo of North Prairie Tileworks kitchen backsplash featuring three handpainted Bunnies relief tiles and our #19 Blue Green glaze on subway tile.
Full Service, New & Noteworthy section of American Bungalow, (Issue #69) February-May, 2011. Editorial comment by the editors highlighting North Prairie Tileworks’ full service capabilities for replication and matching tiles and creating new tiles. Pictured are Herman Mueller’s 80 year old bridge tiles depicting Henry Hudson sailing up the Shrewsbury River as well as a new set of tiles of lily pads, water lilies, and dragon flies created for a fireplace surround.
Tile Replication-The Big Challenge, by Roger L. Mayland, this article appeared in the December/January 2011 issue of Clay Technology Magazine, the member’s magazine of the International Clay Technology Association, a division of the Institute of Materials, Minerals ,and Mining; For further information, visit www.claytechnology.org
Roger L. Mayland authored an article that chronicles the increased use of ceramic tile in the U.S. over the past 160 years and differentiated the differences between batch kiln production (handmade and small production tile) and roller-hearth kiln production (commercial tile); identified batch kiln production tile as the ceramic tile that can and is being replicated and identified the challenges and implications of not being able to replicate commercially produced tile.
Tradition With A Twist, by Lynn Underwood, StarTribune Homes Sunday section H, November 7, 2010; AIA featured home of the month by Todd Hansen, Albertsson Hansen Architecture. Pictures of the Colonial Revival home with a fireplace surround with North Prairie Tileworks tiles.
Prairie Passion by Chris Lee,Midwest Home, September 2010; pages 44-45. 1970s split-level gets an Arts & Crafts makeover by architects Joe G. Metzler and Steven Buetow from SALA. Pictures of large fireplace surround and kitchen backsplash using North Prairie Tileworks tile.
Our Bungalow Restored, Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival, Volume 5, Number 4, Fall 2010; pages 20-21. Restored fireplace with North Prairie Tileworks’ Boundary Waters Pine and the Bronze Patina glaze in a restored cabin.
Cool Cabin Tiles, Cabin Life, August 2010; page 40-41. Features some North Prairie Tileworks tile appropriate for a cabin.
An Arts & Crafts Kitchen for an Edwardian House, Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival, Volume 5, Number 3, Summer 2010; pages 44-47. Restored Bay Area home with a replicated beveled subway tile for the kitchen backsplash produced by North Prairie Tileworks.
East Meets West, Milwaukee Home, May 2010; page 16-19. Terry and Sue Hahn’s home restoration featuring Tom Gallenberg’s fine cabinetry and North Prairie tile for the fireplace (see magazine cover) and kitchen backsplash.
Interpretive Bathrooms by Patricia Poore, Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival, Volume 5, Number 2, Spring 2010; page 27-29. North Prairie custom made tile trim and subway tile for a David Heide Studio designed bathroom.
The Green Home Guide, Midwest Home, April/May 2010; page 107. North Prairie Tileworks kitchen tile backsplash installation image.
Preserving the Pequot Library by Jane S. Margolies, Style 1900, Volume 22, Number 3; pages 20-23. North Prairie Tileworks replicated existing fireplace hearth and surround tile in a historical Southport, Connecticut library.
Art of the Revival by Patricia Poore, Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival, Volume 4, Number 2; page 58-61. Features architect, Joe Metzler of Sala Architects and a original Sears “Ashmore” bungalow bathroom remodel with North Prairie Tileworks tile.
Our Favorite Towns by Mary Ellen Polson, Arts & Crafts Homes and the Revival, Volume 3, Number 3; page 27-29. Interesting Arts & Crafts towns and cites North Prairie Tileworks.
A Guide to Tiles by Mary Ellen Polson, Old-House Interiors, December 2007; pages 78-84. Highlights some of North Prairie Tileworks’ Arts & Crafts tile.
Mail-Order Make Over by Kim Palmer, StarTribune.com/HomeandGarden, November 7, 2007. North Prairie Tileworks tile installed in an original Sears, Roebuck and Co. mail order Ashmore kit home as part of a remodel project.
Dinner is Served by Kitty Shea, Twin Cities Spaces, Fall/Winter 2007; Cover photo and pages 48-53. “an entire wall to North Prairie Tileworks of Minneapolis for a Prairie School checkerboard.”
Handcrafted Haven by Brian Kramer, Beautiful Homes, Late Summer, 2007; pages 52-63. North Prairie Tileworks produced an extensive amount of tile for the kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and built-in furniture in this David Heide designed home.
A Bit of the Brit, Twin Cities Spaces, Fall/Winter 2007; page 15-19. “The tile on the fireplace and around the room, crafted by North Prairie Tileworks, is an interpretation of designs by early Arts & Crafts proponent Ernest Batchelder.”
Waterfront Homage by Michelle Baltus, Midwest Home, June/July 2006; pages 89-93. Arts & Crafts retreat designed by David Heide Studio with extensive North Prairie Tileworks tile installations.


Guelph Public Library Springtime Talk on History of Rock 'n' Roll
The History of 60s Rock ‘n Roll
On Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 renowned musician/historian, Jordan Klapman, takes us back to the 60s era of rock 'n roll to tell stories, play piano and sing about New York's Brill Building Phenomenon; a magical place where composers, lyricists and producers plied their trade creating the 60s sound for Carole King, Neil Diamond, Burt Bacharach, Neil Sedaka, Paul Simon, Bobby Darin, The Coasters, the Drifters, Dionne Warwick, Paul Anka and hundreds more hit makers.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 7 pm. Arrive early. Free admission. For information, photos or interviews: phone/text (519) 821-2793 or e-mail: [email protected]


William R. Kelly is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Criminology and Criminal Justice Research at the University of Texas at Austin. He has taught and conducted research in criminology and criminal justice for over twenty-five years and has published extensively on a variety of justice matters. Dr. Kelly has considerable experience developing, implementing and evaluating a wide variety of criminal justice programs and policies. Much of his evaluation research has focused on diversion programs, such as problem solving courts and probation interventions, as well as behavioral health programs in the justice system, including substance abuse and mental health service delivery.
Kelly’s consulting work spans local, state and federal governments and has given him the opportunity to collaborate with a large number of justice agencies including law enforcement, probation departments, prisons and jails, state and federal prosecutors, judges, the defense bar, the court system, problem solving courts, parole agencies, and a variety of criminal justice service providers. He has provided expert advice and counsel on big picture justice policy issues as well as the design, implementation, operation and evaluation of very specific justice programs and initiatives.
He has written four books on reforming the American criminal justice system. Criminal Justice at the Crossroads: Transforming Crime and Punishment was published by Columbia University Press in May of 2015. Justice at the Crossroads, a book tailored to researchers, practitioners, lawyers and policy makers looks at the past forty years of American criminal justice policy and concludes that the primary focus on punishment has been a phenomenal and costly failure. However, unlike most other books on this topic, Crossroads then maps out the path forward to the effective reduction of crime, recidivism and cost.
The second book, The Future of Crime and Punishment: Smart Policies for Reducing Crime and Saving Money was published by Rowman and Littlefield in July of 2016. It has been written for individuals interested in public safety, crime, punishment, public policy, government spending, human behavior, and behavioral change. The Future of Crime and Punishment reviews the recent history of justice policy then addresses a number of key issues, including the causes and correlates of crime and recidivism, scientifically validated strategies for behavioral change, alternatives to traditional prosecution and sentencing, how to more effectively use prisons, how to address the crime trifecta of guns, gangs and drugs, key problems and solutions in juvenile justice, and lessons learned from justice policies in other nations. The Future of Crime and Punishment also presents a considerable amount of new material not covered in Crossroads.
A third book titled From Retribution to Public Safety: Disruptive Innovation of American Criminal Justice was published by Rowman and Littlefield June 2017. It was written in collaboration with Robert Pitman, a former United States Attorney and currently a U.S. District Judge, and William Streusand, a psychiatrist. This book develops an approach for diversion of large numbers of disordered offenders to clinical intervention. The rationale for this is the fact that we have routinely convicted and punished hundreds of thousands of offenders who have serious mental, addiction, intellectual, and neurocognitive disorders and deficits. These disorders and deficits are crime risk factors for many of these offenders. There is nothing about traditional criminal prosecution, conviction and punishment that addresses these conditions. In fact, contact with the justice system often aggravates them, contributing to the extraordinarily high recidivism of disordered offenders. We propose a protocol that includes panels of clinical experts that assist prosecutors in identifying disordered offenders and recommending diversion. The book not only addresses substantial changes in the criminal justice system, but game-changing reform of the public health system.
The fourth book is called Confronting Underground Justice: Reinventing Plea Bargaining for Effective Criminal Justice Reform. It was written with Robert Pitman, United States District Judge and will be available September 2018. The book addresses a variety of problems and concerns with plea negotiation, pretrial systems, criminal prosecution and public defense. We propose a variety of transformative changes to dramatically enhance decision making at the front end of the justice system including pretrial detention, plea negotiation, criminal prosecution versus diversion to intervention/treatment and improving public defense.


"Modern chess" is a magazine of educational type, publishing Grandmasters' lectures concerning all the stages of the chess game – opening, middlegame and endgame. The articles are interrelated, each one of them being a part of a comprehensive course on a specific topic. Besides the opportunity to read the magazine in PDF, you are offered an interactive version, accessible from the web site.
Therefore, "Modern chess" is a digital educational platform, suitable for anyone who has the ambition to improve his knowledge on the chess game. Among the authors you can see the names of eminent Grandmasters as Viktor Gavrikov, Boris Chatalbashev, Davorin Kuljasevic, Nikolay Ninov, Grigor Grigorov and Petar Arnaudov. Each visitor of the site may purchase a single issue of the magazine or to make annual subscription (subscribers have the option to download the PDF file of the magazine).
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The attack with an isolated pawn - GM Viktor Gavrikov


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When writing research papers that are custom written, there are certain steps writers should follow. First, the writer must decide about the topic for the document. This will set the direction to the whole process. The topics could range from human behavior to animal behavior.
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01. Exome sequencing identifies MLL2 mutations as cause of KS.
02. Kabuki syndrome genes KMT2D and KDM6A
03. Genetic alterations common to KS discovered ...
04. MLL2 Mutation Spectrum in 45 Patients with Kabuki Syndrome
05. Management of Kabuki Syndrome: A Clinical Guideline
06. The Kabuki Syndrome: four patients with oral abnormalities
07. Coloboma and other Ophthalmologic Anomalies in KS: Distinction from Charge Association
08. Insights into the molecular genetics of Kabuki syndrome
09. A New Malformation Syndrome ....
10. Audiological Manifestations in Kabuki (Niikawa-Kuroki) Syndrome
11. Treatment for Intellectual Disabilities: Dr. Hans Bjornsson (You Tube Video)


I think it’s time to bring back a few words from the chest of archaic verbiage. Why? For me, it helps to find more ways to free myself from the daily onslaught of the mad king. His pervasive lying and bloated edicts leave the global masses indignant and filled with loathing. I am one of them and one with them.
I listen to Tim Robbins narrate Fahrenheit 451. From the Wiki:
“Fahrenheit 451 is a dystopian novel by American writer Ray Bradbury, published in 1953. It is regarded as one of his best works. The novel presents a future American society where books are outlawed and “firemen” burn any that are found. The book’s tagline explains the title: “Fahrenheit 451 – the temperature at which book paper catches fire, and burns…” The lead character is a fireman named Montag who becomes disillusioned with the role of censoring works and destroying knowledge, eventually quitting his job and joining a resistance group who memorize and share the world’s greatest literary and cultural works.
The novel has been the subject of interpretations focusing on the historical role of book burning in suppressing dissenting ideas. In a 1956 radio interview, Bradbury said that he wrote Fahrenheit 451 because of his concerns at the time (during the McCarthy era) about the threat of book burning in the United States. In later years, he described the book as a commentary on how mass media reduces interest in reading literature.”
HBO has produced a film based on the book to be released in 2018. (Check out the linked trailer.)
Are we inching closer to this realm presided over by the mad king?
Bezonian is a word that popped up in my Dictionary.com feed today. It’s perfect.


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FUF Lund and Medborgarskolan are inviting you to our new book club!
The book club is for everyone who enjoys reading, discussing books with others, and is interested in global development topics. The books are chosen by the group from a list of suggestions and can be novels, non-fiction, biographies, or other texts which are related to development questions.
The goal of this book club is to inspire people to read more, spread awareness about important issues, widen our horizon, spark interest, deepen knowledge and give space for lively discussions.
We are meeting every other Wednesday 17.30-19.00 in Medborgarskolans facilities at Bangatan 6 in Lund.
From September 21st to January 11th.
On the first meeting we will decide over the books we are going to read, get to know each other, read, and discuss a relevant article.
No Logo, Naomi Klein
Shuggie Bain, Douglas Stuart
The Culture Map, Erin Meyer
Caste: The Origin of our Discontent, Isabel Wilkerson
Not Forgetting the Whale, John Ironmonger
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The book club is a collaboration between FUF Lund and Medborgarskolan.
FUF Lund is one of FUF:s (Swedish Development Forums) local groups that works to discuss and spread knowledge about global development issues through seminars, workshops and now – a book club.
Medborgarskolan is a study association that offers a broad range of adult education all over Sweden. Focusing on folkbildning – the Swedish term for popular adult education, Medborgarskolan gives people of all ages and backgrounds the opportunity to develop together with others and to seek new knowledge.
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“Shh! It’s library time, and we must be quiet,” the mother says to her child. The child responds by becoming frustrated because he has autism and doesn’t understand.
I love books. My son loves them too. Yet, we don’t spend a lot of time in the library. Nicholas understands what a whisper is, and he also knows what “library time” means. If he isn’t overstimulated or tired, I know it’s going to be a good visit.
I would love to take him to the library more often, but librarians aren’t trained in accommodating someone on the spectrum.
As parents, teachers, educators, and providers, it is our responsibility to ensure that they are.
We need to take the first step… and maybe, if we’re lucky, the library might beat us to it.
Well, guess what?
Two of them did. It’s just up to us to spread the word and get our local libraries on track.
School Library Journal, The World’s Largest Reviewer of Books, Multimedia, and Technology for Children and Teens recently reported,
For every 150 patrons at your public library, chances are that one has autism—and most librarians don’t have the experience to deal with them. That’s why the Scotch Plains Public Library and the Fanwood Memorial Library, both in New Jersey, produced a customer-service training video for its staffers to better serve those with autism and their families.
The video focuses on what librarians need to know about autism spectrum disorder and offers specific techniques on how to be more inclusive and comprehensive when interacting with this growing, yet underserved, population.
There is also a website that provides valuable resources and tools.
I encourage you to view the video in its entirety and visit the website. Then do your part and spread the word.
Contact your local library and get them to take action by implementing a plan to make “library time” an enjoyable experience for all.


This pop-up book holds both the historic and the modern aspect of Seoul in only 5 beautifully organized pages. Each page features main attraction or key architecture, accompanied by surrounding interests. This book carries simple descriptions or related stories for features of each pages.
Author: Kyunghye Kim
Publisher: Souveland Ltd.
Hardcover, 10 pages
Language: English, Korean, Chinese
Published Date: 23th October 2017
Package Dimensions: 12 x 10.4 x 1.3 inches
Weight: 1.3 pounds
Seoul Souvenir Contest (2017) : Gold Prize
Hi-Seoul Award (2018)


In a poignant and poignant tale of sorrow, Christine Dawood, the bereaved mother and wife of Suleman and Shahzada Dawood, victims of the ill-fated Titan submersible, bared her soul in an intimate interview with the venerable BBC.
Transported to the North Atlantic’s expanse aboard the host ship, Christine Dawood, accompanied by her 17-year-old daughter Alina, watched as her two cherished family members embarked upon a breathtaking odyssey, plunging perilously close to the abyssal depths, their destination none other than the haunting realm of the sunken Titanic, the ghostly vessel forever trapped in the icy embrace of the deep.
In a fateful twist, the submersible, a gateway to the mysteries of the deep, severed its fragile connection to the surface ship, plunging into an eerie silence a mere hour and 45 minutes into its intrepid descent. Engulfed in a tempest of desperation and anguish, days transformed into an interminable ordeal as the authorities, grappling with the enigma of the imploded vessel, reluctantly reached the heart-wrenching conclusion that all five valiant men had succumbed to the unforgiving embrace of the deep.
Emerging from the depths of her anguish, Christine Dawood, unburdening her soul in the hallowed chambers of her inaugural BBC interview, retraced the ephemeral moments that constituted her final encounter with her beloved husband and son upon the host vessel, a vessel which would unwittingly become the stage for their heartrending departure from the realm of the living.
In the sacred echoes of her reminiscence, she shared, her voice tinged with a poignant blend of nostalgia and sorrow, the playful banter and shared laughter that adorned their conversation. It was a bittersweet tableau, for Shahzada, her son, brimming with youthful exuberance, embraced the imminent descent with the fervor of a child embracing the promise of adventure. Yet, amid the prism of memory, her words stood in stark contrast to the narrative woven by Azmeh Dawood, her sister-in-law, who, in a parallel tapestry of recollections, asserted that Suleman, her husband, harbored a sense of trepidation, a whisper of fear that mingled with the breath of uncertainty, casting shadows upon their journey into the abyss.
Within the fragile confines of time’s tapestry, Christine Dawood’s narrative continued to unfurl, recounting the harrowing hours and days that unfolded as the submersible relinquished its tenuous grip on communication, plunging the hearts of those left behind into an abyss of uncertainty and despair. In the tumultuous aftermath, Christine, enveloped in a sea of somber conversations, found herself perched on the precipice of comprehension, a pivotal moment where the weight of those fateful words, “We lost coms,” dangled like a suspended chord in the symphony of her shattered existence, their true import remaining just beyond her grasp, elusive and enigmatic.
And thus, as she retraced the contours of her journey through the labyrinthine corridors of grief, Christine Dawood concluded with a somber whisper, her voice echoing with the weight of unspoken emotions, that from that pivotal moment, the trajectory of her life spiraled inexorably downward, caught in the relentless undertow of sorrow and loss.
In a profound symphony of grief, Christine Dawood, the mother and wife of Suleman and Shahzada Dawood, victims ensnared in the merciless clasp of the Titan submersible, bared her raw emotions in a poignant revelation during an exclusive interview with the illustrious BBC.
In the vast expanse of the North Atlantic, Christine Dawood and her 17-year-old daughter Alina embarked upon the host ship, bearing witness to the audacious voyage undertaken by their beloved kin. Like a curtain unveiling a tragic tableau, Suleman and Shahzada Dawood boarded OceanGate’s submersible, their souls aflame with anticipation, ready to plunge nearly 13,000 feet into the mysterious depths, drawn inexorably towards the sunken majesty of the Titanic’s final resting place.
Yet, the tides of fate twisted cruelly, as the umbilical connection between the submersible and its surface brethren snapped, shrouding the vessel in an enigmatic veil of silence. Time, like a relentless specter, conspired against them, stretching into agonizing days of desperation and despair. The grim pronouncement arrived with a thunderous finality – the vessel had imploded, extinguishing the flickering flames of life that burned within the souls of all five valiant men who dared to traverse the uncharted abyss.
In the sacred chambers of her maiden interview with the BBC, Christine Dawood cast a tender gaze upon her memories, painting a vivid portrait of her last moments intertwined with the spirits of her husband and son, etched forever within the confines of the host vessel. A cascade of laughter and light-hearted banter adorned their communion, as Shahzada, brimming with an unquenchable exuberance akin to a child chasing dreams, set sail towards the depths. The tapestry of Christine’s recollections, however, stands in stark contrast to the narrative woven by Azmeh Dawood, her sister-in-law, who, in her own enigmatic narrative, painted a portrait of Suleman cloaked in trepidation, a reluctant participant hesitant to embrace the enigma of the expedition.
The hours and days unraveled before her like a bittersweet melody, and Christine Dawood recounted how the fabric of hope began to fray, thread by thread, after the submersible severed its ties with communication. Amidst a sea of conversational solace, the devastating revelation emerged like a specter in the night, shattering the fragile veneer of comprehension – “We lost coms.” The words, weighted with incomprehensible import, tugged at the fringes of her understanding, leaving her suspended in a realm of uncertainty and disbelief.
With each passing moment, hope flickered in the recesses of her soul, clinging to the illusion that the Titan would emerge from the depths and cast its occupants back into the embrace of light and life. Eyes trained anxiously upon the surface, they held fast to the glimmer of possibility, their spirits soaring with the anticipation of a miraculous reunion.
Yet, as the hands of time relentlessly marched forward, hope began to wither and fade, its vibrant hues turning to somber shades of despair. The dawning realization emerged, like a somber requiem, as the threshold of the 96-hour mark loomed large – an ominous testament to the harrowing reality that the breathable oxygen, their lifeline, would have been extinguished, leaving no sanctuary for life’s fragile flame.
Suleman Dawood, a budding scholar immersed in the realms of business at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, had left an indelible mark upon the hearts of friends and family. His passions, ranging from unraveling the enigmatic puzzle of the Rubik’s Cube to exploring the vistas of science fiction and traversing the corners of the globe, bore witness to the breadth of his spirit.
Shahzada Dawood, Vice Chair of Engro, an esteemed Pakistani energy investment company, resided in the United Kingdom alongside his wife and daughter Alina. A pillar of ambition and drive, his existence was interwoven with the pursuit of excellence and the ceaseless quest to shape a brighter future.
In the wake of immeasurable loss, Christine Dawood’s words echoed with the resonance of shattered dreams, a testament to the fragility of life’s tapestry and the enduring power of love’s enduring embrace.
In a realm where anguish reigns supreme, the mother and wife of the fallen souls entangled in the inescapable grasp of the Titan submersible, Suleman and Shahzada Dawood, bared their hearts in a poignant tale, unfurling within the hallowed chambers of a new interview with the renowned BBC.
Within the vast expanse of the North Atlantic, Christine Dawood and her 17-year-old daughter Alina embarked upon the host ship, their spirits adrift amidst the boundless horizon, as their cherished family members embarked upon a daring odyssey. OceanGate’s submersible beckoned, an alluring siren’s call, luring them into the depths, nearly 13,000 feet beneath the surface, where the sunken majesty of the Titanic slumbered in eternal repose.
Yet, the tether of communication between the submersible and the surface ship, a lifeline to the realm of light and human connection, was cruelly severed, a mere hour and 45 minutes into the intrepid descent. As the hours stretched into days, desperation clutched at the hearts of those yearning for a glimmer of hope, only to be shattered by the chilling revelation that the vessel had imploded, ruthlessly claiming the lives of all five valiant souls who had dared to venture into the abyss.
Amidst the haunting echoes of loss, Christine Dawood, in her inaugural rendezvous with the BBC, cast her gaze upon the final moments shared with her husband and son aboard the host vessel. A symphony of laughter and jests enveloped their communion, a testament to Shahzada’s infectious excitement akin to that of a child embarking on a grand adventure. Their spirits intertwined in the dance of anticipation, their souls resonating with exuberance.
Yet, within the labyrinthine tapestry of grief, Christine Dawood’s recollections diverged from the narrative woven by her sister-in-law, Azmeh Dawood, a discordant harmony that contradicted the very essence of Suleman’s sentiments. Azmeh, in her enigmatic tale, painted a portrait of a trembling soul, gripped by terror, who harbored reservations about the audacious expedition. The dissonance of their narratives added yet another layer of bewilderment to an already labyrinthine tale.
The passage of hours and days unfolded like the bittersweet ebb and flow of tides, as Christine Dawood, etching the memories of her heart onto the canvas of her words, recounted the harrowing aftermath of severed communication. Amidst a sea of voices and conversations, the crushing blow arrived like a tempest, shattering comprehension with its piercing words – “We lost coms.” The weight of that revelation hung heavy in the air, an enigma beyond immediate comprehension, suspending Christine in a realm of bewilderment and disbelief.
With each passing moment, hope clung desperately to their souls, casting their gaze upon the surface, as if it were a lifeline leading back to the embrace of life and light. Their spirits yearned for a miracle, an intervention that would propel the Titan back to the surface, an ephemeral dream that kept their flickering flames of hope alive.
Yet, as the hands of time relentlessly marched forward, hope began to wane, its vibrancy fading into the somber hues of despair. A sobering realization settled upon them like a heavy shroud, as the 96-hour mark passed by, casting a grim verdict upon the fate of the passengers. The breathable oxygen, their elixir of life, would have been exhausted, leaving no sanctuary for their fragile existence amidst the depths.
Suleman Dawood, a budding scholar, had embarked upon the shores of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland, his first year as a business student drawing to a close. In the tapestry of his life, threads of passion interwove, intricately binding him to the enigmatic allure of solving Rubik’s cubes, the realms of science fiction, and the exhilarating pursuit of uncharted landscapes. His friends and loved ones cherished the memory of a soul whose spirit blazed with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and exploration.
Shahzada Dawood, adorned with the title of Vice Chair at Engro, an eminent Pakistani energy investment company, had sought solace within the embrace of the United Kingdom alongside his beloved wife and daughter, Alina. A visionary force within the realm of industry, his days were painted with strokes of ambition and his nights illuminated by dreams of shaping a brighter future.
Their shared love for science fiction and travel, a testament to the intricacies of their bond, echoed through the hearts of those who held them dear.
Within the folds of Christine Dawood’s recollections, a poignant detail emerged, a testament to the unbreakable bond between mother and son. Suleman’s nimble fingers danced across the intricate contours of a Rubik’s cube, a testament to his prowess, as he carried one with him into the depths, a tangible emblem of his resilience and indomitable spirit. In a realm cloaked in the depths of the oceanic abyss, he sought to unravel its enigma, to solve it amidst the echoes of history.
In a solemn vow to preserve his memory, Christine and Alina embarked upon a quest of their own – to master the art of solving the Rubik’s cube. It was a challenge that beckoned from the realms of impossibility, a pursuit that required courage and perseverance, for their skills had faltered. Yet, in the face of adversity, they promised themselves this sacred undertaking, a tribute to the radiant soul that had graced their lives.
Among the other passengers aboard the Titan, luminaries of their respective realms, OceanGate founder and CEO Stockton Rush, the affluent British magnate Hamish Harding, and the French deep-sea explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, their collective aspirations and indomitable spirits were extinguished in the wake of tragedy.
A glimmer of solace amidst the desolation came in the form of the U.S. Coast Guard, their stalwart defenders of the oceanic realm. A beacon of investigation illuminated their path, their quest to uncover the truth and determine the echoes of accountability. Within the folds of their findings, the sands of justice may shift, carving a path towards civil or criminal sanctions, as the echoes of this calamity resonate within the corridors of the Coast Guard’s solemn halls.
In the tapestry of grief, the mother and wife of the fallen souls, Christine Dawood, emerged as a beacon of strength, her words whispered with an undercurrent of both heartache and resilience. Through her poignant narrative, the world bore witness to the fragile nature of existence and the enduring power of love, interwoven within the intricate threads of memory.


Teacher of Religious teaching
Master in Theology – Emphasis in Bible Patristics
Orthodox Theological University of Belgrade, Belgrade Serbia
Bachelor of Theology – Emphasis in Religious education
Orthodox Theological University of Belgrade
Course in German – Level A1 (2016-2017)Goethe Institute, Belgrade Serbia
Online seminars Institute of Modern Education, Belgrade Serbia
Internship in Middle/High School Belgrade, Serbia
Author of the following Scientific Books
Interpretation The Book of Daniel 1-6; exegesis and historical aspects (2017)
Paul Tilich and Theology of culture (2016)
Saint Justin of Ćelije and philosophical significance of St. Sava’s legacy (2013) – awarded at the Svetosavski temat in 2013 at the Orthodox Theological University of Belgrade.
Reviewer and lector the book A Character from eternity from author A. P.
Primarly, work in education, but besides that fosters the professional interest in church music, church history, and interpretation of biblical stories.


Title: Creative Inc
Author: Meg Mateo Ilasco & Joy Deangdeelert Cho
Finished: March 7, 2011
Format: Early Reviewer
Another great Early Reviewer book I’m catching up on.
This was a very interesting read but not quite for my current job status. I don’t know if I’ll ever be at the point of truly going freelance as I enjoy my job too much the way it is, but it was very insightful to read about the process of creating your own business, keep it running, make money and survive on your own.
If you’re looking to branch out and create something new, this is a great book to pick up and read through. It’s pretty quick and fun!
*challenges: off the shelf, new authors challenges, 100+ challenge, a-z challenge, countdown challenge, 11 in 11 challenge
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March 20 – June 20, 2011
The time has come and past and I’m a few days late getting my list up. We celebrated my birthday this past weekend so I didn’t have much time to finalize my list and somehow (like every year) there are more books that I should have on it.
The list of books I’ve been waiting to read is getting ridiculous so let’s home this list will help me out some.
- Four Past Midnight by Stephen King
- Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters by Jane Austen & Ben Winters
- The Help by Kathryn Stockett
- Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
- G is for Gumshoe by Sue Grafton
- The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
- Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs
- The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson
- Ford Country by John Grisham
- Don’t Blink by James Patterson
- Toys by James Patterson
- The Sherlockian by Graham Moore
- Love, Lust & Faking It by Jenny McCarthy
- Spook by Mary Roach
- A Mighty Heart by Marianne Pearl
- Blonde by Joyce Carol Oats
- The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
- The Hours by Michael Cunningham
- The Blind Assassin by Margaret Attwood
- The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
- The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
- The Secret of the Wooden Lady
- The Clue of the Black Keys
- The Mystery at the Ski Jump
- The Clue of the Velvet Mask
- The Ringmaster’s Secret
- The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
- The Witch Tree Symbol
- The Hidden Window Mystery
For a grand total of 30 BOOKS!
Title: Cougar Club
Author: Susan McBride
Finished: March 6, 2011
Format: Early Reviewer
I figured it was about time I get to some of my old Early Reviewer books and I’m wishing I hadn’t waited so long because two out of the three were really great reads.
Cougar Club tells the story of three friends, each in a different stage in their life, going through midlife experiences and slowly finding their way to true happiness under stressful circumstances. One finds herself out of a job, one feels like her perfect marriage is in trouble, and the third fears she is being replaced by a younger model.
I wasn’t sure where the book was going to go but I enjoyed the journey of the lives of these three women and how they come back together after so long apart and help each other through their struggles. It’s the kind of relationship every girl wishes they had with their friends.
A very quick and fun read. Great for all ages but also a new perspective on life under every circumstance.
*challenges: off the shelf challenge, new authors challenge, 100+ challenge, countdown challenge, tbr challenge, 11 in 11 reading challenge
Title: Naked Heat
Author: Richard Castle
Finished: March 2, 2011
Format: First Edition
I loved the first book so much once I read it, I couldn’t help starting this one as soon as possible so I could find out what would happen next.
In this adventure, Nikki and Rook find themselves both at the crime scene where a famous tabloid reporter has been killed … except Nikki arrives a little late to find her “friend” way ahead of her and full of secrets. Despite her best efforts, Heat can’t avoid Rook for long and soon they are back to their old ways searching for a killer who has more in store for both of them.
I love Nikki and Rook together as much as I love Castle and Beckett and this latest adventure does not disappoint. I love how danger and suspense bring them back together and teaches them that it will take more than high school drama to keep them apart.
I’m hearing there will be another book coming soon. Can’t wait!
*challenges: off the shelf, mystery & suspense challenge, 100+ challenge, a-z challenge, countdown challenge, 11 in 11 challenge


abstracts & semi-abstracts: a collection of works
This book consists of favorite art pieces from 2019 and 2020 including a series inspired by the 2020 California Wildfires. Although the fires created significant devastation to nature and displaced many people, there is something about the colors and textures of the landscape during a fire that create beauty.
If you can’t decide which painting you want or don’t have any wall space left, this art book is perfect to add to your collection. Each book is personally signed by the artist.


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Oscar De La Hoya – American Son. My story
Oscar De La Hoya er en af de største boksere gennem tiderne og en af de mest populære sports-skikkelser i USA. Her er historien om hans liv og hans fantastiske boksekarriere. Bogen er på engelsk
Born into a boxing family, the son of Mexican-born parents, Oscar “the Golden Boy” De La Hoya has lived the American Dream-achieving unparalleled success in everything from athletics to business, from the recording industry to numerous charitable ventures. The winner of six world titles and an Olympic gold medal, he has defeated more than a dozen world champions and has left a positive mark on the sport of boxing, inspiring many who had all but given up hope.
American Son is his story-a quintessentially American story-a frank, touching, and revealing memoir from one of the most celebrated fighters in the history of boxing. It is the thrilling tale of an immigrant’s son-the chronicle of an amazing life’s journey that offers new insight into the private world and remarkable career of a gentleman, an athlete, and a true national icon.
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As the title suggests, Lessons in Our (Early) 30s by Libby John and Jillian Kaiser is all about the life of a single woman in her early 30's. The authors point out how the journey can be at times confusing and exhilarating, and they have decided to share their experiences as guidance to readers so that they can avoid a few of life’s mistakes on the way. The book handles topics like beauty, wellness, career, finances, and much more. The authors speak about their personal experiences, actions, plans, tips, and lessons learned in each chapter. It will leave readers with fun memories about living and learning, and make it an enjoyable experience.
It is a light-hearted, entertaining book and the hyperlinks added will enable readers to connect to the related topics easily. The tips, suggestions, and ideas are interesting and each chapter will provide readers with personal experiences, actions, plans, tips, and lessons learned. The authors cover the topic methodically and in detail, and the blog style of writing makes it easy for readers to understand and connect well with the book. I like the topic chosen by the authors; it’s original and unique with loads of information for a woman who has turned 30. For all the women who have newly turned 30 or who are in their 30s, this book is a must-have in their personal collection as it gives perfect techniques on how to handle the experience well. - Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
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8 edition of See the colors found in the catalog.
See the colors
Dawn Babb Prochovnic
|Statement||by Dawn Babb Prochovnic ; illustrated by Stephanie Bauer ; content consultant, William Vicars.|
|Series||Story time with signs & rhymes|
|Contributions||Bauer, Stephanie, ill.|
|LC Classifications||PZ8.3.P93654 See 2009|
|The Physical Object|
|LC Control Number||2009002405|
Color Imagery in The Book Thief Quote: "I do try to enjoy every color I see - the whole spectrum. A billion or so flavors [colors], none of them quite the same, and a sky to slowly suck on. It takes the edge off the stress," (Zusak 4) Black Black symbolizes the absence of color. See all the colors in a book that’s indestructible! Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material.
A coloring book with the colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. Each page contains a picture that should be colored according to the given color. Just print, cut, and staple together to form a little color book for your rainbow unit or to review colors. What colors might you see on a picnic in spring? I See My Colors features imaginative illustrations that highlight the featured color on each page. Students have the opportunity to identify the setting as well as visualize as they read this simple book about colors. Detailed illustrations, high-frequency words, and repetitive phrases support.
When I first published Coloring Animal Mandalas, I just assumed that this would be a zero-instructions-needed kind of ’s coloring! Who hasn’t colored before?! To my utter surprise, how to color in coloring books has been THE most asked question I have gotten as a coloring book artist. I realized that most adults haven’t colored in 20+ years (or sometimes + years!). Your state of mind is also a key factor in learning how to see a you relax your mind and eyes, and look past the object, you will more quickly be able to identify its color. So scan the color and allow your eyes to roam around the object. Don't fix your eyes on the object; look past it. Ask yourself what hue the color is close to, according to the twelve color wheel.
Science Around Us
On the study of Celtic literature and other essays.
To require the Attorney General to establish a program in local prisons to identify, prior to arraignment, criminal aliens and aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes
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The engaged sociologist
Handbook for the Ford Anglia 105E, Prefect 107E from 1959.
If I Were a Toad
The effect of seizure activity on tyrosine phosphorylation of the N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor in the hippocampus
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yoga sutras of Patanjali
A descriptive study of pupil assessment in secondary physical education
See all the colors in a book that’s indestructible. Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are: Rip Proof—made of ultra-durable tight-woven material/5().
Description. "See the Colors" is an 8-page informational book for kindergarten readers. Each page features a photo of an object and an indication of the object's color, along with a short descriptive sentence in large, easy-to-read type.
Page 8 is a review of the book. This book teaches singular and plural nouns and verbs. How to See Color and Paint It is a must for beginners and a valuable asset for intermediate artists who want to develop a more subtle perception of color.
A final section contains beautiful paintings of many subjects that have grown out of projects and ideas taught in this book. color Cited by: 1. "Bear Sees Colors" by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman is a great book for K-2nd graders. This book was published in This book is about a mouse and a bear discovering the beautiful colors that exist in nature and they meet friends along the way/5.
online coloring book pages You can save your interactive online coloring pages that you have created in your gallery, print the coloring pages to your printer, or email them to friends and family. These coloring pages are fun and they also help children develop important skills such as color concepts, the names of the colors, eye-hand coordination, picture comprehension.
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Partner with Pantone for your color inspiration. Use this quick 'Find a Pantone Color' online tool - just enter #, name or choose from palette. This interactive book invites young readers and artists to mix, swirl, and splatter paint.
Tullet instructs his audience to take small dabs of one color and swirl it with another color. Young children quickly see how primary colors mix to create secondary colors and beyond.
Keep this book near a pad of paper and some finger : Katherine Willoughby. Books about colors are a great way to work on color recognition with little ones while having fun doing it.
White Rabbit”™s Color Book by Alan Baker is a classic in my mind and if you have never read it you must. It”™s not a complicated story, instead it”™s a brilliant book and lesson about color mixing. Color mini books are educational and fun. Books. Color. Blue; Green; Grey; Orange; Pink; Primary Colors; Purple; Rainbow; Red; Secondary Colors; Yellow; Books 1 - 18 of Color Books.
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Bring the left-hand side up and fold into a book with cascading pages. Staple along the side. Print out a copy of the “I See a Rainbow” words. They can be hand-written too, of course. Cut small strips of colored construction paper that will fit alongside each of the cascading book pages.
Related: Rainbow Color Collage Art Project for Kids. Directions. These free color books are wonderful for helping toddlers learn their colors. (This post contains affiliate links.) I have an adorable little toddler who loves to look at books with real images. In fact, for her birthday I printed and assembled my letter books with photographs and put them in a little tin lunchbox.
She often asks me to read the. This very beautiful book was written and illustrated by Karen Katz. It was published by Henry Holt and Company. The Colors of Us- by Karen Katz/Read Aloud by Sheri Alcordo.
"The Colour Out of Space" is a science fiction/horror short story by American author H. Lovecraft, written in March In the tale, an unnamed narrator pieces together the story of an area known by the locals as the "blasted heath" in the wild hills west of the fictional town of Arkham, narrator discovers that many years ago a meteorite crashed there, poisoning every Author: H.
Lovecraft. When you look at a banana, the wavelengths of reflected light determine what color you see. The light waves reflect off the banana's peel and hit the light-sensitive retina at. Start studying The Book Thief Quiz Questions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The theme of this book is that everyone is unique but all wonderful in their own way, specifically when it comes to skin color. It discusses all the different shades of color one could be and describes each one with a positive word, ¿like honey, like cinnamon, like butterscotch, like toffee¿.
This is a good example of realistic fiction Brand: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR). If you are curious, and haven’t seen an ar reading level color chart is shown above.
The number correlates to the level reader they are. For example, my daughter is in the first grade yet she is a “yellow reader”, meaning she is reading at a grade level (second grade in the 6th month of school to 3rd grade reading level).
Green and yellow, red and blue—what favorite color did God give you. In this delightful board book, preschoolers can learn their colors and learn where they came from—God.
They'll be encouraged to touch, tap, or pat colors on each page, and a sneaky chameleon will follow them along the way. In the Little Words Matter™ board books, it only takes a few words to tell a big Max:.
Reading of the book, Baby Einstein See & Spy Colors. Category Education; Show more Show less. Comments are turned off Autoplay When autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play.Colors play a huge role in the storytelling of 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak.
Our narrator, Death, is drawn to colors, mostly as a coping mechanism for the tough work he does.No one likes to see a graded test covered in red ink, but one study found that seeing the color red before taking an exam actually hurt test performance. While the color red is often described as threatening, arousing or exciting, many previous studies on the impact of the color .


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Nowhere on the planet has the eight hundred years of this artform. This must be preserved for Amazing display of stained glass windows and panels dating back some years and they really are magnificent and so worth a visit. The collection in the museum consists of some examples. We visited the museum and found it very interesting and informative. Glass through the ages colourful and worth a look. We did this as part of the Cathedral tour. Wasn’t sure what to expect from the museum. It’s smaller than expected and seemed to concentrate more on modern windows rather than the medieval church windows I was expecting. However there was a lot of information to take in.
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Thank you for your question! We’ve developed the checklist below for researching individual church windows that may be helpful in guiding your research. There was probably a dedication service, and if you know the dates of installation, you can check old church bulletins. The windows may have been done in conjunction with major sanctuary renovations.
This would be documented in church files, either in the church office, or building committee files. Local or regional historical societies, and the public library, may have compiled information from newspaper clippings about the church.
Police are looking for a suspect, and the church pastor has her own suspicions. Windows smashed at renowned Bach church in Leipzig Date ; Author Richard Connor; Related Subjects Johann Sebastian Bach.
Marion Grant, Ervin Bossanyi and many others. Founded in as a repository to rescue stained glass windows, The Stained Glass Museum in Ely Cathedral has grown through significant acquisitions to house a wide-ranging collection of over British stained glass panels of all periods. To explore the collections on show and in reserve click here. You may also browse and search the library holdings.
The Burrell Collection in Glasgow has many treasures of medieval stained glass from around the world. The Museum is closed until for an extensive program of refurbishment. XXVII, Copies are available to purchase here on our website. Explore these collections online. The collection reflects the revival and popularity of leaded glass design and manufacture in late 19th- and early 20th-century Glasgow, and also has a few examples of late 20th-century Scottish stained glass.
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Everyone concerned with stained glass – makers and custodians alike – will have heard this remark at some point in their career, and all too many people still believe this statement to be correct, despite the fact that it is one of the most common misconceptions in the trade, and causes needless damage to historic works of art. So, why should releading take place at an artificially set date?
Is it because years is such a conveniently round figure, incidentally coinciding with the way we divide our calendar according to centuries?
In the s, Belarussian-born Marc Chagall created a five-part stained-glass window series and a rosette for the chancel of the Fraumünster church in Zurich.
Description: The Parish Church of St. Edward the Confessor is Leek’s only medieval church, dedicated to Edward, King of England between The original Norman church was burnt down in , and re-built in the next century. Much of this fourteenth century building still remains, including the rose windows in the old north and south transepts, the intersecting tracery of the east window north aisle , and the body of the west tower.
The south porch and churchyard entrance date to a period of restoration work in the seventeenth century, although the most major alterations took place in and under the guidance of Ewan Christian and G. The significance of the work carried out by the Victorian architects cannot be underestimated. Street had the whole of the eastern end of the church completely re-built and designed all of the ‘furniture’ himself, including the pulpit, stalls, lectern, reredos and organ screen.
Some of the embroideries, like the four altar frontals, were executed by members of the Leek Embroidery Society to the company’s designs. The most notable of the stained glass windows is the the east window of the north transept, designed by Edward Burne-Jones in pre-Raphaelite style. Other Victorian architects also contributed window designs to the church, including G.
Street the east window and G. Bodley the north and south rose windows. Creators: Mr W.
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This website contains factual information and photographs of every stained-glass window throughout the Church of Ireland. The research, which was carried out by Dr David Lawrence, began in and concluded in The survey has revealed previously unrecorded examples of nineteenth century ecclesiastical art of exceptional quality from Irish, English and German artists and studios as well as recording better known work by twentieth century Irish artists.
This website allows users to search for windows by numerous categories, including the name or location of a church; the name of a stained-glass studio or artist; the iconography i.
The windows, some of which are 18 metres (59 feet) high, date from to the early s;.
Water-leaf capitals. The more obviously foliate form of the capitals of the north door, deriving ultimately from Roman Corinthian capitals. The semi-octagonal, moulded capitals of the nave arcade. Note, too, the sharply-defined, continuous mouldings. The two-light window with a quatrefoil above in the upper stage of the tower marks the beginning of patterns in stone to decorate window openings. The steeply-pointed profile of the arch and cusped heads to the lancets are typical of the later 13th century.
The window has been completely rebuilt during restoration in the s. The opresent window is entirely 19th century but may follow fairly faithfully a late 13thc window which must have been inserted into the west face of the tower when the upper stage was built. The quatrefoil is now enclosed within a circle and the bars of stone have become thinner.
The northwest window of the chancel marks the next stage in which the geometric form of the oculus circle at the head of the window is now absorbed into continuously flowing tracery.
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Stained glass possess an aura of mystery and romance. It is the interplay between light and color that sparks the imagination. It is one of the most unchanged crafts, still taking, as it did centuries ago, time and patience, and an appreciation for color and line design. Stained glass comes in three basic forms today: leaded, art, and faceted.
The church is also graced with additional windows dating from the s and s, from the Connick Company and the Willet Glass Studio. Tiffany Windows. The.
Home About the Catalogue Acknowledgements Can you help? Quick Search. Stained Glass in Wales Stained glass is a term commonly used to describe a range of techniques for decorating and making images with coloured glass, usually for windows. The technique of silver staining glass is often used in conjunction with painting in black or brown on clear and coloured glass. The techniques most familiar to us were discovered in the middle ages, but these skills were neglected from the later-sixteenth century.
Until the nineteenth century, windows were usually painted with enamels and became a predominantly painted art. This changed in the mid-nineteenth century with the advent of the Gothic Revival, and the rediscovery of the artistry of the medieval craftsmen resulted in the production of thousands of stained glass windows for churches in a way that defines modern perception of the art.
Over the last sixty years artists working with glass have taken the use of glass in new directions for a wide range of interior and exterior architectural contexts. This catalogue draws together hundreds of examples of the art in Wales from the fourteenth century up to the present day. These examples are searchable by date, artist, subject and location, listing about 2, windows with over 7, photographs from more than sites across Wales. Although this database is not a complete inventory of such material, it is hoped that it will form the basis for further investigation and research, as well as future publications.


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The lead up to Christmas is always a busy time for the book industry with authors and publishers all hoping it will be their titles sitting under the tree come December 25th.
The COVID-19 situation has meant that a number of releases were pushed back between March and August and today (3rd September) sees a whopping 600 titles published in just one day!
Far too many to list them all so here’s just a selection of books that I can’t wait to get my hands on! If you fancy ordering these or any others, please get in touch via social media or the contact page!
Oi Aardvark by Kes Gray and Jim Field
Baboons sit on balloons, crocs sit on clocks and donkeys sit on long keys . . .
Let Frog, Dog and Cat guide you through the alphabet from Aardvark to Zebra in this hilarious new picture book from the creators of Oi Frog!
Dog Gone by Rob Biddulph
A brand-new picture book, from the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away! A wonderfully waggy story of one dog day afternoon filled with warm-hearted humour for dog-lovers everywhere!
Boot: The Creaky Creatures by Shane Hegarty and Ben Mantle
Perfect for fans of Toy Story, this is the third in the heart-warming series about a small robot on a big adventure. Perfect for readers aged 5-8.
Happy Narwhaliday by Ben Clanton
A huge favourite in our house and recommended by none other than Dav Pilkey, the author of Dog Man and Captain Underpants! The fabulously festive fifth book in the Narwhal and Jelly series is a wonderfully silly early graphic novel, perfect for younger readers!
The Time Travelling Caveman by Terry Pratchett
Written for local newspapers when Pratchett was just a lad, these never before published tales are perfect for fans and newbies alike!
Tamarind and the Star of Ishta
From the author of the Costa Award winning Asha & the Spirit Bird comes a breathtaking and magical adventure for readers aged 9-12.
Serpent & Dove
Set in a world of powerful women, dark magic, and off-the-charts romance, book one of this stunning fantasy trilogy will leave readers burning for more. A stunning debut for YA readers.


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John Cook Bennett: most Mormons probably know him from LDS Church Almanacs as “assistant president of the LDS Church” for a year or so during the Nauvoo era. Those who know a bit more about church history know him as a proclaimed “Judas,” or “Lucifer,” who slithered into Nauvoo, deceived the Prophet Joseph Smith, seduced several women, married and single, was cast out, then made considerably more than 30 pieces of silver vilely blasting Smith at lectures and in a best-selling book.
Bennett was so anathema to LDS Church leaders that in response to his death in 1867, an LDS Church publication released a scathing, false obituary which read, in part, “… He dragged out a miserable existence, without a person scarcely to take the least interest in his fate, and died a few months ago without a person to mourn his departure. …”
In reality, Bennett died in Polk City, Iowa, a fairly well off and respected man. He had recently served as surgeon in the Third U.S. Infantry during the Civil War. Yet, the Mormons’ loathing of Bennett was not without cause. Despite Bennett’s many talents and skills, he was often a scoundrel during his life. He was a serial adulterer and grifter at times, selling “diplomas” from a medicine school diploma mill. He may have even been a sociopath, albeit one who could remain fairly prosperous even after alienating many.
I was surprised to discover a biography of Bennett’s life, “The SaintlyScoundrel: The Life and Times of Dr. John C. Bennett,” by Andrew F. Smith, published in 1997 by University of Illinois Press. It’s an interesting read. Bennett, born in 1804, grew up in southeastern Ohio and became a doctor in the early 1820s, learning medicine from his uncle, a prominent doctor and scientist. After marrying, Bennett practiced in several different areas and also was a lay preacher, favoring the reformist Campbellite doctrines. In fact, he had already met many prominent Mormons long before moving to Nauvoo.
Bennett enjoyed teaching and lecturing in medicine, and he tried setting up colleges and medical schools in several frontier states. This is also where much of his grifting began. At one college, Christian College, Bennett was hounded out by peers for blatantly selling diplomas. In fact, as author Smith surmises, Bennett may have been the first man to ever set up a diploma mill.
In the early 1830s, Bennett gained some prominence by touting the supposed health benefits of tomatoes, a fruit that many Americans didn’t eat at that time. Although Bennett’s and others’ claims about the healing powers of tomatoes were wildly overstated, for scores of years tomato pills, etc., were popular. Bennett also was an early advocate of Chloroform as a sedative for operations, although ether would prove to be a better alternative. During the 1830s, Bennett’s marriage collapsed due to his infidelity and allegations of spousal abuse.
His tenure as a Mormon leader, and its aftermath, is what Bennett is best known for. He ingratiated himself with Joseph Smith and into the highest levels of the Mormon Church, serving as mayor of Nauvoo, leader in the military Nauvoo Legion, town doctor, lobbyist for the city, and assistant president of the LDS Church. Like much of Bennett’s life, though, it was a short rise and fall. By his own admission, Bennett engaged in several affairs with Nauvoo woman. Whether the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith was a participant with Bennett in this behavior is debated. At the time, the Mormon doctrine on polygamy was being taught in secret. Did Bennett try to convince women to marry Smith? Given his past, it’s likely Bennett exploited the issue for his carnal pleasure. Whatever the circumstances, the scandals roiled the Mormon Church.
Among the women reviled for their charges against Smith and Bennett were Sarah Pratt, Nancy Rigdon and Martha Brotherton. LDS leaders Sidney Rigdon, George Robinson and Orson Pratt publicly opposed Smith amid the charges of adultery, fornication, “spiritual wifery” and abortion.
What’s clear is that after Bennett was kicked out of Nauvoo, he was angry enough to turn his claimed betrayal by Smith and Mormon leaders into a cottage industry where he lectured against the Mormons in major cities, wrote articles for newspapers calling for Smith’s arrest, and penned a best-selling novel, “The History of the Saints.” As a professional anti-Mormon, author Smith recounts that Bennett was often greeted with skepticism even by enemies of the church. Derided was his claim that he had never embraced Mormonism, but had infiltrated Nauvoo to expose the wickedness of “Joe Smith” and the church.
Smith recounts a final episode in Nauvoo — after Bennett had turned anti-Mormon — where Bennett went to Joseph Smith’s store and paid a longstanding debt. It’s an interesting anecdote that invites speculation that Bennett may have asked Smith for another chance. In any cases, neither the Mormon prophet or Bennett left a written record of the encounter.
Not many know that Bennett, a few years later, rejoined an offshoot of Mormonism, entering the hierarchy of James J. Strang’s church in Wisconsin. Not surprisingly, Bennett was eventually kicked out of Strang’s church but later, Strang — who was eventually assassinated — embraced polygamy. It’s possible that Bennett, tomcatting as usual, swayed Strang toward polygamy. With Strang, Bennett also helped set up a secret “Order of the Illuminati” within that church.
In his post-Nauvoo years, Bennett married a second time and as he got older, his life became less controversial and more sedate. He gravitated toward Iowa and gained a measure of fame for his work breeding chickens. He wrote a well-received book, “The Poultry Book,” that was very popular. Bennett was fortunate, as he developed this interest in breeding during a “poultry craze” that swept the U.S. a decade prior to the Civil War. As Smith relates, Bennett gave a copy of the book to U.S. President Zachary Taylor, who thanked him for the gift.
Although a military surgeon for the North during the Civil War, Bennett’s health prevented him from full activity. His health failed rapidly in the middle 1860s and he died in August of 1867, soon after having a stroke, Smith surmises. A large, prominent grave in Polk City marks his final resting spot.
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If you are a musician or songwriter, the copyright law affects your craft, so it is important to have a basic understanding of it.
The term "copyright" really means that the creator has the right to copy. If an artist writes an original song, that artist is the owner of the copyright. As it pertains to artists in general, the copyright law basically grants the creator the right to (1) reproduce (e.g., make copies), (2) distribute (e.g., sell copies) and (3) perform (e.g., play the song live).
Once the song is in a tangible form (i.e., written), the artist should take steps to protect the work. In essence, an artist needs to prove the date of creation. Actually, under the present copyright law, a work is copyrighted once it is written or recorded. However, it is best to have proof of creation. The best method is to obtain a registration form from - and register the copyright with - the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. To request the free registration form, the mailing address is: Register of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20559. The fee is $30.00 per song. Another less sound technique is known as the "poor man's copyright", which consists of the artist simply enclosing a copy of the song in an envelope and sending it to the artist certified mail. The envelope should not be opened or it will spoil the purpose of securing the date.
It is also important to put the proper copyright notice on songs and recordings that are presented to the public, such as a demo. The copyright notice for songs and sound recordings must include three elements: the symbol © (for lyric sheet or sheet music) or _ (for tapes, records, CDs), the year of publication and the name of the copyright owner.
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After having reviewed The Vagrants, I suppose I was bracing myself for a collection far more dark in its execution. In a way, I’m glad that Li has returned to the short story form, as the scope of the stories are more domestically situated and not quite as gothic and graphic as what was depicted in her debut novel. These are really stories that give one time to breathe and to contemplate, precisely as they radiate a kind of quiet and dignified sadness. If there is a link to all characters within every story, there is a sense of loss that permeates the layers of each individual psyche. These are characters, many that understood they once had a chance to act upon a dream, but now feel as if a certain moment or possible future has been irreparably lost. While I won’t spend time to discuss each story, I will take on a longer reading of the first story from Gold Boy, Emerald Girl, which is one of the first major forays that Li takes in using the first person narrative perspective. The majority of the stories in Gold Boy, Emerald Girl unfold through a third person perspective, a narrative mode through which Li has already shown numerous times how effective she is at using. In “Kindness,” which opens Gold Boy, Emerald Girl (a novelette of sorts as it is approximately 80 pages in length and certainly the longest “story” in the most recent publication), the novel is told from the first-person perspective of Moyan, a middle class Beijing urbanite destined for a brighter future based upon a higher class background in a modernizing Chinese world. This story is clearly evocative of the kinds of changes that China has undergone as Maoist policies have been further hybridized with Western capitalistic influences. But, this is really just the backdrop to “Kindness” as it focuses on the ways in which individuals can irreparably alter the course of one life. Moyan, as she comes to understand herself, had opportunities to become a different kind of person, but a close connection to an educated woman, Professor Shan, results in a very different trajectory. The story is thus about reflecting upon one’s life and thinking about the various detours that one might have taken if one had the chance to do things over again. In retrospect, Moyan thinks about Lieutenant Wei, a woman she had met at a Communist army camp, who although very strict as a military superior during that period, nevertheless hinted at the possibilities of a stronger bond and friendship. Moyan, by this time, had been schooled by Professor Shan, to believe that love is essentially a kind of trap, one that leads to more suffering. However, “Kindness” seems to suggest that risk might be rewarded in certain circumstances; it is more the question about when one takes such risks, such leaps of faith. The following stories follow with this general thematic and many are linked in relation to aging widowers, childless couples, spinsters, orphans and the like, all those who might experience problems related to kinship. The title story, which ends the collection, is in many ways another variation on this theme of lost chances and the routes that people might take to at least be able to partially recover what they most desire. A Chinese spinster agrees to be paired up with the son of her beloved female professor, if only to be able to keep this professor in her life. The complication is of course that the son is a gay man, but he returns to China in part to honor his filial duties. In these steps at compromise, we see that characters attempt to exert agency in a rapidly changing and modernizing Chinese world. Another understated and lyrically grounded work from Li.
Also, Kudos to Li who just received a MacArthur Genius Fellowship. The good news for Asian American literature fans is that we probably can expect more publications in a small period of time. Yes, for MoAR reading!
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