Minnesota Books

This is one of few products available that is translated into Hmong. I am constantly looking for more materials for my students. This is one we will use again and again. It is a classic story that is connected to Hmong speakers with the interpretation on the printed page!

The collaboration of John-Brian Paprock & Teresa Peneguy Paprock, Sacred Sites Of Minnesota impressively presents approximately 350 sites throughout Minnesota that have a spiritual or sacred connotation, including retreat centers, churches, temples, cemeteries, effigy mounds, and more. Black-and-white photographs, capsule histories, descriptions, directions, contact information and more fill the pages of this unique travel guide which is very highly recommended -- especially for vacationers or native residents looking for a truly memorable excursion into the metaphysical resources of this Midwestern state.

This is an excellent addition to the previous volumes of the St. John's Bible that have come out. I can't wait for the last three! As with the other volumes, the calligraphy is a bit hard to read, but it is being true to the art form. Grogeous illuminations. I recommend that the collector also purchase "The Art of the Saint John's Bible" by Susan Sink or a similar volume for a complete explanation of the illuminations.

Auerbach, who has remained in print via his magisterial work Mimesis, also wrote this collection of essays. In Scenes from the Drama of European Literature he manages to approach the scope of the denser Mimesis by addressing, not individual works, but great themes. He addresses some of the key artistic issues of Western literature. This book is literally worth hundreds of other books which attempt to deal with the same issues, but without the profundity, insight, and expository brilliance of Auerbach. Auerbach was one of the great literary scholars of a generation ago, surviving exemplars of which today include a short list such as Theodore Ziolkowski and Harold Bloom. This book should be required reading for anyone embarking on the systematic study of Western literature

This survey of women's fashion issues in 1930s Hollywood provides a fine social history of 1930s film style, survey the impact of female celebrities on fashion and showing how Hollywood used actresses as models during a time of social change. Screen Style explores changes in fashion marketing approaches during the 1930s and is a recommended pick for students of fashion history.

"John Rood tells in this book how to make, how to understand, and how to use wood sculpture. A talented artist himself and a former professor of art at the University of Minnesota, he provides excellent guidance and inspiration for the layman, the student, or the established sculptor, giving detailed instructions inclear and simple language about tools and methods. The text is enhanced by 133 photographic illustrations showing techniques and examples of wood sculpture."--from back cover

"This is a how-to-do-it work if the best kind, one which inspires deep respect for the craft of all wood-carving."--Art Digest

Chapters include: Art is What You Make It, Wood as Material for the Sculptor, Ideas and Subject Matter, Tools and Their Care, Rasps for Carving in the Round, Carving a Head, Carving in Low Relief, Finishing, and How to Use Sculpture. This last chapter shows ways of placing and displaying sculpture, giving you a different feeling in each setting.

Even if you aren't a woodcarver or sculptor, you will fall in love with John Rood's art, as illustrated in this both practical and philosphical guide.

I have been searching for my ancestors for approx 2 years. I borrowed this book from a friend and found that it had so much information in it that I had to purchase it. It gave me information on more places to search along with information on items in history that I hadn't thought of. This book is a big help!

This book was required as part of my first master's level course. I was hooked from the beginning! Ms. Ellison's style of teaching is beneficial to all students. She works hard ensure that her students are achieving. She gives many examples of practical classroom exercises that she uses and that others could easily implement.
How I wish we lived in her school district!

I reccomend this book for anyone; New Yorker or not, who is interested in the current trends in this economy, including the selling of our nation's great art and humanity to pave the way for malls. A thrilling story with wonderful research, not to mention well-written by an intelligent person who I admire most for telling the truth.

Peace Be With You, Brett Somers

For those who love the land, its history and that of the families who work it, particularly in Southwest Minnesota, this book is a joy. Mr. Amato's work doesn't read like a history book. It is more like an insightful discussion between old friends over a glass of beer.

He explores the success of the Belgian community in getting and keeping the land while other ethnic groups failed as farmers. "Success in farming is always a matter of keen emotion and varying explanation," writes Amato. "When it comes to farming the land, no group here matches the Belgians." He explores the reasons for this success by talking to the farmers who actually work the land. His answers are insightful and to the point.

A great read.