John Ruskin, William Morris and Walter Pater: From Nature to Musical Harmony in the Decorative Arts
by Martine Lambert-Charbonnier
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Heat Up Your Holidays
The Holidays are the most wonderful time of year, but can also be the most stressful. Sometimes you just want to get swept up in the romance of winter. Luckily for you, we’ve got some holiday-themed romance recommendations! So, hang the mistletoe, curl up by the fire, and check out these Holiday Romance titles! Always…
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Magic City Designs; A Landscape History of Birmingham
Designs on Birmingham: A Landscape History of a Southern City and Its Suburbs This illustrated, seventy-page publication of the Birmingham Historical Society offers perspective on the city’s planning and development, from its earliest phases through 1989. This guide to designed landscapes of metropolitan Birmingham includes a collection of essays, photographs, plans, drawings, and maps, providing…
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December 7th, 1941: A Day That Changed History
Eighty years ago on December 7, shortly before 8 a.m., hundreds of Japanese aircraft dove from the sky in a surprise bombing attack on Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,400 Americans (including civilians) and wounding over 1,000. The Japanese managed to destroy or damage nearly 20 American naval…
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Family for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to remind ourselves and be thankful for those who are special to us; whether they be families that made us, families we found, or the friends we’ve met along the way. For this Thanksgiving, check out these titles that focus on family! The Dutch House “At the end of the Second…
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Read Your Sign: Scorpio
Bel Canto – Ann Patchett – Scorpios can be quite passionate and curious about how human beings tick. Bel Canto (“Beautiful Song”) takes place in an unknown South American country at the president’s home, where a famous opera singer will dazzle the dignitaries. Terrorists seize control of the home and hold the attendees hostage, and the…