Discover the fun of making pineapple quilt blocks. Author Jean Ann Wright provides clear instructions for using the 6-8-10 inch Pineapple Trim Tool to create math-free pineapple quilt blocks. The 17 eye-catching and playful projects include quilts, pillows, totes, potholders and placemats. Start your pineapple play quilts and projects today.
Roll with the Classics is a beautiful collection of quilting patterns for those who love tradition with a contemporary touch. Featuring 12 jelly roll quilt patterns that are beginner-friendly and use today's pre-cut strips, alleviate the stress and guesswork, and just get quilting!
1945: Eva und Bärbel, zwei Schwestern, 19 und 7 Jahre alt, begeben sich kurz vor dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs auf die Suche nach ihrer Mutter. Der Wunsch der beiden Mädchen, wieder bei ihr zu sein, ist stärker als ihre Angst. So ziehen sie los und gehen zu Fuß von Tabarz im Thüringischen Wald über Jena und Halle bis nach Hamburg - quer durch Deutschland, ein zerstörtes Land voller Flüchtlinge, Soldaten und Plünderer. Sie erleben Hunger und Elend, aber auch Mitgefühl, Zuversicht und Liebe.
Obsessional sexual desire weaves through these stories, exploring tragic narratives where love turns deadly. Each tale highlights the dark consequences of misplaced trust in romantic relationships, illustrating the perilous intersection of passion and betrayal. The characters navigate intense emotions, ultimately facing the devastating outcomes of their obsessions.
Originally published in 1982, Learning to Learn in Higher Education analyses the factors that govern effective student learning and looks at the way that these can be improved by changing the way that courses are administered. It examines preparation for higher education and the effect of school systems on the individual student. In acknowledging the academic importance of motivation, maturity and effective study methods it discusses the way that these can be developed and encouraged within the present educational system. In determining the goals of higher education in the 1980s and beyond, it is important that financial considerations, the clamour of industry for vocational courses, the development of technological-scientific research does not obscure the needs of the individual learner.
Two sisters. One extraordinary true story. Germany, 1945. Trapped between advancing armies, stranded hundreds of miles from their mother, and with their father missing in action, sisters Barbie and Eva were confronted with an impossible choice. Should they stay and face invasion or risk their lives to find their mother? Together, they set out on a perilous three-hundred mile journey on foot across a country ravaged by war. Fuelled by courage and love, Eva and seven-year-old Barbie encounter incredible hardship, extraordinary bravery, and overwhelming generosity. Against all odds, they both survived. But neither sister came out of the journey unscathed . . . This is the powerful true story of their escape.
The book features a collection of traditional songs and stories from the childhood of Jean Ritchie, a renowned folk singer and songwriter. It brings to life the rich oral traditions of Kentucky, showcasing the playful and imaginative nature of children's folklore. Ritchie's personal anecdotes and vivid storytelling create a nostalgic journey through her early years, while also preserving the cultural heritage of Appalachian music and tales. This work emphasizes the importance of storytelling and song in shaping childhood experiences.
1945: Eva und Bärbel, zwei Schwestern, 19 und 7 Jahre alt, begeben sich kurz vor dem Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs auf die Suche nach ihrer Mutter. Der Wunsch der beiden Mädchen, wieder bei ihr zu sein, ist stärker als ihre Angst. Und so ziehen sie los und gehen zu Fuß von Tabarz im Thüringischen Wald über Jena und Wiedersdorf bei Halle bis nach Hamburg – quer durch Deutschland, ein Land im Todeskampf, voller Flüchtlinge, Soldaten und Plünderer. Ein emotionales Zeitzeugnis, in dem die Autorin keine historischen Fakten reflektiert, sondern auf berührende Weise darstellt, wie sie zwei Seiten des Krieges erlebte: Hunger und Zerstörung, aber auch Mitgefühl, Zuversicht und Liebe.
Big Brother 3 features exclusive interviews with the show's 2002 contestants. It answers those niggling questions that crop up as you watch your favourite housemate - what was their most embarrassing moment? When was their first kiss? Interviews with each contestant's nearest and dearest reveal all.
Set against the backdrop of Appalachia, this collection features twenty-one traditional songs from Kentucky's Cumberland Mountains, showcasing the region's rich musical heritage. Jean Ritchie, an influential balladeer, highlights the blend of Scottish, Irish, and English influences in these child ballads, gospel tunes, and frolic songs. The book retains Ritchie's original text and is enhanced by George Pickow's evocative photographs, capturing the essence of the stories behind the songs. Charles Wolfe's foreword underscores its significance in Appalachian folk culture.