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Noted for their contributions to the intellectual life of 19th-century Georgia, the LeContes originally prospered as rice and cotton planters in Liberty County and later gained recognition for their scientific work. In 1787,…

The history of early Georgia is largely the history of the Creek Indians. For most of Georgia's colonial period, the Creeks outnumbered European settlers and enslaved Africans and occupied more land than these newcomers. It…

joseph Addison Turner was a writer, editor, publisher, attorney, and planter. He is best known for publishing The compatriota weekly newspaper produced from its Putnam County planting during Civil war (1861-65). Despite his…

The Goose Pond community in Oglethorpe County was named for a pond of at least fifty acres located near a small creek that connects to Georgia's Broad River. Tradition has it that the pond takes its name from the wild geese…

Celestine Sibley, a renowned Southern author, journalist and syndicated columnist, reported for the Atlanta Constitution from 1941 to 1999. During her long career, she wrote more than 10,000 columns and numerous reports of…

Mildred Seydell broke the gender barrier and was one of the first women to work as a journalist in Georgia. She was a columnist and author of nationally syndicated books, a strong advocate for women's rights, and the founder of…

Founded in 1996, Five Points: A Journal of Literature and Art reached an international audience and attracted some of today's most distinguished poets and fiction writers. Published three times a year by the Department of…

A versatile performer from suburban Atlanta, Travis Tritt has garnered major industry awards and sold millions of records, cementing his stature within the Peach State pantheon of notable contributors to country music. First…

Former Union College president Edward de Rosset dies at 77 By Maisie Nelson • Oct 31, 2021 • Edward Daves of Rosset, who served as the 17th president of Union College from 2003 to 2011, died Friday, October 29…

There's a new LEGO DC book coming out next year called The LEGO DC Character Encyclopedia: New Edition and it will come with an exclusive minifigure. The book won't be released until May 3 for $21.99, but you can pre-order it today on…

Per Erik Gårder, internationally renowned roundabout expert, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Maine, edited "Transportation…

September 22, 2021The lives and work of UW-Madison alumni Laura Dronzek and Kevin Henkes were recently featured in the Wisconsin Alumni Association's On Wisconsin magazine. Dronzek and Henkes, in their home studios The article, titled…

Journal Staff Tanya Manus Kids of all skill levels will have a new playground to explore next summer at Storybook Island. The children's amusement park received a…

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Raised in Connecticut, Leonard O'Neill eventually found his way to San Francisco, where a friend suggested he take a scenic drive to the Monterey Peninsula. He got off on a Sunday and drove to Lovers Point, where the ice plant was in…

Moorish mother, born Camae Ayewa, is a traveler; it transcends the linear constructions of time as it crosses geographical boundaries. The artist works in a range of mediums, from poetry and visuals to music and education - and with each…

Childhood summers usually meant a few safe things: going to the pool, vacationing at the beach (if we were lucky or nearby), playing outside until the porch light came on and , of course, trips to the library. Few things were as exciting…

(Jon SooHoo / Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneAlbert Pujols has said it will be a few days before the moment resonates with him. He'll see a highlight of what he did on Tuesday night in St. Louis, where he started his legendary career…

A few years ago my appetite for all things old led me to old books and the ones about world music were the most appealing. From this love affair came the hunt for travel books and not just your tourist reference books which are usually…

The land, roughly bordered by Norwalk Boulevard and Coyote Creek, between Wardlow / Ball Road and 226th Street, opened in the 1960s when new homes could be purchased for under $ 20,000. The neighborhood, far from the middle streets of…

FOR MORE THAN A DECADE, JASON 'FLASH GORDON PARKS' WOODS to Ccultivated proof of Houston's presence in almost every popular musical genre. Growing up in the 1980s in South Houston, Woods grew up during the years…

New place, new book titles, same literacy initiative. Following the success of Sarasota's Storybook Street in April, the book-themed Wonderland is heading to CoolToday Park in North Port on September 18.The Sarasota County Early Learning…

The recent sale of StoryBook Homes will not affect its local development, Boulder Hills Estates. "It's all the same," said Wayne Laska, founder of StoryBook Homes. "Everyone is still here." Luxury home developer Toll Brothers has…

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Artist Heather Ross lives in Forestburgh, New York, with her husband, TC, and their daughter, Bee. “When we first walked in, this house was in ruins,” she says. "I loved taking something forgotten and making it beautiful." Here, she…

SANTA BARBARA, California, August 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / - Seven Seas Press, an all-female publishing house, creates inspiring English and bilingual children's books. Through their nonprofit programs, they fundraise and partner with…

Rizzo's memories of his time with the Red Sox are good. He was selected by the team in the sixth round of the 2007 draft. He suffered the shock of being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma while playing for Greenville Drive in 2008, but…

In the fall of 1974, a Marine named Wayne Laska was featured in the Review-Journal after completing training camp, one of many locals who appeared in the newspaper that day for completing their basic training. Laska, who was 17 at the…

Toll Brothers — No. 11 on the 2021 Builder 100 - announced it has acquired StoryBook Homes, a private Las Vegas-based home builder. Terms were not disclosed, but the…

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Book, Inc., (www.worldbook.com), a leading publisher of children's non-fiction book series, leading reference and digital learning platforms, today announced the new version of The Encyclopedia of…

The products in this story are independently selected and presented in an editorial manner. If you make a purchase using these links, we may earn a commission. The books are slated for release on October 26, and you can get them at 15%…

If it was a movie, we would be in the last act. Our hero, the greatest gymnast of all time, stepped out onto the balance beam to the rhythm of the score. The audience would hold their breath, knowing what she had overcome to reach this…

Source: Xbox Game Studios Dark Horse Comics has announced that in conjunction with Halo developer 343 Industries, the publisher is releasing an all-new Halo Encyclopedia book that "encompasses two decades of epic storytelling with stunning,…

Homeowners stuck on expensive mortgages fear losing their homes after the government rejected their pleas for help. After weathering the struggles of the pandemic, many are now suffering further financial hardship. Many say their mental!-->…

Phyllis and Mitchell Kossoff (Getty, iStock) This has to be the worst Mother's Day gift ever. Real estate attorney Mitchell Kossoff allegedly forged his 94-year-old mother's signature to take out more than $2 million in loans before…

In Arkansas, it's in our nature to look out for each other, whether it's watching over neighbors, helping out at church, or supporting local businesses. Today, in the face of unprecedented health, economic and social upheaval, caring…

Over the past year, a Los Angeles-based fintech has relied on the kindness of strangers to power a peer-to-peer mobile lending platform that it hopes will drive consumers away from high-interest payday loans while making them more…

By Sinead Cruise, Iain WithersLONDON (Reuters) - When a payroll issue left Natalie Gallagher so strapped for cash this month that she couldn't afford her bus fare to work, she turned to her lender usual Amigo for an additional emergency…

343 Industries is partnering with Dark Horse Comics to produce an updated edition of the Halo Encyclopedia, which will span approximately 500 pages. Developer 343 Industries has teamed up…

IIt's easy to see why Charles Kuchta fell in love with his home in Pleasant Hills. Built in 1939, the Cape Cod style home sits on a double lot and features a stone facade. Planters are overflowing with fresh flowers and the arched front…

legend of mana opens with a story about the burning of the Mana Tree over 900 years ago, which resulted in the entire world being compacted tightly into artifacts that preserved the last vestiges of the tree's power. When you…

Throw folk tale characters into highly seamless automatic card combat inspired by Hearthstone Battlegrounds and you pretty much know exactly what storybook brawl is. It's a slightly simpler game, with fewer interactions and an emphasis on…

A new storybook Bracky builds a new lair helps guide children through significant life changes, as the latest research reveals that up to 2.5 million children experience mental health issues as a result of injury or illness from a…

The publisher Héroes de Papel has formalized one of its major premieres this year: The Nintendo 64 Encyclopedia. Dedicated to the unforgettable home console of the Japanese firm, this book looks back on the complete life of the…

Prolific architect Charles Dilbeck is responsible for many charming homes in Dallas. Dilbeck's designs, most of which were designed and built in the 1930s through the 1960s, are an eclectic mix of sprawling ranch homes, French country…

LOS ANGELES—When Luke Williams entered the circle on the deck as a hitter at Dodger Stadium on Monday night, he made sure not to look back at the bleachers.More than 75 of Williams' closest friends and family, many wearing t-shirts with a…

AKRON, Ohio — Cameron Hollobaugh lifted the Division IV state championship trophy as his Warren John F. Kennedy High School baseball teammates surrounded him Sunday night on the Canal Park field. Celebration ensued for this Eagles…

VINELAND — Maxine's Studio of Dance will perform its 48th annual recital, "Mother Goose visits Storybook Land," at 10 a.m. June 19 on an outdoor stage at 2388 N. East Ave.This celebration of dance will have audiences tapping their feet to a…

Summer road trip season is right around the corner, and Ohio's state parks are high on many families' to-do lists. Now kids can combine literacy and the great outdoors on 10 Storybook Trails across the state.Since May 7, Ohio First Lady…

Mountain SplendorPhotography by www.reneenicoledesign.comCan you imagine one of the most special times of your life taking place on top of a magnificent mountain overlooking breathtaking views, or next to a pristine mountain lake,…

CHILLICOTHE — Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine visited Great Seal State Park on Friday to unveil a new trail that brings books to life for children and families.The site is part of the Storybook Trails program launched in 2019 by the ODNR in…

Written by Rhianna Pratchett, “Lost Words: Beyond the Page'' is an ode to the dogged pursuit of creative writing. The game unfolds through the perspective of Isabelle Barbara Cook, a vivacious young girl who goes by the name of Izzy. When…

March 2021In the words of Gustav Mahler, "Spring won't let me stay in this house anymore!" I have to get out and breathe deeply again. With that in mind, I plan to take a stroll right here in the town of Zionsville - along the Elm Street…

Disney likes to immerse its audience in stories. Whether you're watching a feature film, watching the latest Disney Channel shows, or visiting a Disney Park, the creators of Disney want you to feel like you're in history. Creating these…

Check out scenes from the October 17, 2020 virtual event. Get a captivating long read and essential lifestyle tips delivered to your inbox every Sunday morning - great with a…

Whether you're journaling about when your prince is coming or just taking notes for school or work, Disney has the perfect notebook to make everyone feel like they're living in a fairy tale. From the outside, these new books simply look…

In libraries across the country there are stories of mice and cookies, long-haired princesses and a very hungry caterpillar. But in Arkansas, thousands of children don't curl up with a parent in bed and listen to a bedtime story.…

Built in 1928, that Bluffview Tudor is both surprisingly elegant and timelessly traditional. The exterior beckons with storybook-inspired landscaping and a stone-lined path, while the facade stands tall with an angular metal roof and…

Article body copy In Joyce Wan's 2015 picture book, The whale in my pool, a large, very round blue whale sits above a boy's small play pool, squirting water from its blowhole. In the popular 2003 animated…