Hitler's Canary

Hitler's Canary
Author: Sandi Toksvig
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007-03-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1429969318

"My brother stood up so quickly he almost knocked Mama over. 'Why aren't you doing something? Do you know what the British are calling us? Hitler's canary! I've heard it on the radio, on the BBC. They say he has us in a cage and we just sit and sing any tune he wants.'" Bamse's family are theater people. They don't get involved in politics. "it had nothing to do with us," Bamse tells us. Yet now he must decide: should he take his father's advice and not stir up trouble? Or should he follow his brother into the Resistance and take part in the most demanding role of his life?

Knit Like a Latvian: Socks

Knit Like a Latvian: Socks
Author: Ieva Ozolina
Publisher: David and Charles
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2019-12-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446378772

Create legwarmers, ankle socks, and knee-length socks from fifty beautiful Latvian designs. Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian socks with this collection of traditional Latvian sock knitting patterns. There are fifty different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the socks such as leg warmers and ankle socks so, even if you are an inexperienced knitter, you can create a beautiful traditional design. Knitted socks have always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture. Girls are taught to knit at a young age, and it is traditional for brides to give socks and mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe.

History of Estonia 1918-2017

History of Estonia 1918-2017
Author: Ago Pajur
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Estonia
ISBN: 9789949774777

This brief overview of the history of Estonia in 1918-2017 is richly illustrated with archive photos, maps, and reproductions of paintings. The text has been compiled by Estonian historians Ago Pajur and Tu Tannberg who have also made the selection of illustrations. This book has been produced specially for the Estonia 100 centenary celebrations. The book has been published with the support of the Government Office of Estonia.