Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 26-4| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 26-3| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
How is this an August reading wrap up? This month went by way too fast. I was overwhelmed by job hunting. Often, I did not feel like reading. But when I did feel like reading, I could not pick a book. In the end, I read only three books in August. I don’t know … Continue reading The Three Books I Read in August of 2025| Jillian the Bookish Butterfly Blog
The Michael Crouch Award is part of the National Biography Award (NBA) suite of prizes. I have written about the NBA before, but have never specifically focused on the Michael Crouch Award. But first, a quick recap … the National Biography Award has been going since 1996, and celebrates excellence in life writing, that is, … Continue reading Monday musings on Australian literature: Michael Crouch Award| Whispering Gums
Alexandre Grothendieck est un génie des mathématiques, qu’il a puissamment renouvelées dans la seconde moitié du xxe siècle.| Les éditions Odile Jacob.
Ron Cerrudo was a PGA Tour pro from the 1960s into the 1970s. Before that, he was an accomplished amateur golfer who played in the Walker Cup and reached the British Amateur final. He won a couple times on the PGA Tour before back woes derailed his career. Full name: Ronald John Cerrudo Date of birth: February 4, 1945 Place of birth: Palo Alto, California Date and place of death: April 24,| Golf Compendium
Phyllis Preuss was a lifelong amateur golfer who thrived during the tail end of the period known as "the golden age" of women's amateur golf in the U.S. In the 1960s/1970s she set records for match wins and points earned in the Curtis Cup, and over that time period she also won multiple big tournaments. But she also suffered the worst defeat in USGA match history. Full name: Phyllis Ann Preuss| Golf Compendium
“Anything less is not good enough for a child.” Those would be the words of the irascible editor, Ursula Nordstrom. Now she's getting a middle grade nonfiction book on her life, and author Nancy Hudgins is here to tell us more.| A Fuse #8 Production
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Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 17-3| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 26-2| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 27-4| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 28-2| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
Taken from Al-Muhajiroon Magazine Issue 28-4| Precious Gems from the Quran and Sunnah
Drawing on her research into Canterbury for the House of Commons, 1832-1868 project, our research fellow Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones looks at the 1852 pre-election duel between the city’s MPs, Frederick R…| The Victorian Commons
Marquant le centenaire de la naissance de Jacques Delors (1925-2023), ce livre réunit les interventions emblématiques de celui qui a façonné des pans entiers de l’Europe...| Les éditions Odile Jacob.
Jacques Cousteau: The Sea King by Bradford MatsenMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI remember watching The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau as a mesmerized nine-year-old, completely awed by the beauty of th…| books are life
This is the first article in a new series for the Victorian Commons on Peter McLagan (1823-1900), by Dr Martin Spychal, Senior Research Fellow on our House of Commons 1832-1868 project. McLagan was…| The Victorian Commons
In her memoir, the former prime minister seems more concerned with the symbols of politics than the actual politics the prompted her downfall.| New Statesman
"Having a project is a gift, Not having a project is when you are in trouble." -- various These pearls of wisdom were recalled at the recent conference of the Biographers International Organization, held at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on June 6-7. BIO was founded in 2008…| Eugene L. Meyer
All You Need Is Love: An Oral History of The Beatles by Peter BrownMy rating: 2 of 5 starsI don’t think I’m the right reader for this book.Maybe I would have been at some point. I’ve discovered the…| books are life
Drawing on her first biography for the House of Commons, 1832-1868 project, our new research fellow Dr Naomi Lloyd-Jones looks at the behind the scenes involvement of the long-serving Conservative …| The Victorian Commons
Adam L. Schiff has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Margaret Mann Citation, sponsored by OCLC and Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. Schiff is currently the Principal Cataloger at the University of Washington Libraries in Seattle, Washington.| LIBRARIANSHIP STUDIES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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Melvil Dewey (December 10, 1851 – December 26, 1931), born Melville Louis Kossuth Dewey, was a transformative figure in librarianship, education, and organizational systems. His invention of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system redefined how libraries cataloged and accessed knowledge, establishing a global standard still in use today. Beyond the DDC, Dewey pioneered library education, co-founded key institutions like the American Library Association (ALA), and pursued reforms in sp...| LIBRARIANSHIP STUDIES & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Join us on an inspiring adventure as we kick off the virtual book tour for Jeanne Walker Harvey's latest book, The Glass Pyramid.| The Children's Book Review
The Speaker of the House of Commons is a remarkably familiar figure to television audiences around the world. Anyone viewing budget debates, though, will notice a different person occupying the Spe…| The Victorian Commons
Jocelyne Bourassa had a great career as an amateur golfer in her native Canada before turning pro and joining the LPGA Tour. Despite her c...| www.golfcompendium.com
Henry Ransom was a professional golfer, later a rancher and college golf coach, whose victories on the PGA Tour came during the perio...| www.golfcompendium.com
Paul Runyan was a professional golfer and golf instructor who won two PGA Championship trophies in the 1930s. He won nearly 30 PGA Tour tour...| www.golfcompendium.com
Thomas Paine by Laurent Dabos, 1791. Contents Quick facts Born: 9 February 1737 in Thetford, Norfolk, England. Prior to arriving in Philadelphia (30-Nov-1774) at age 37, Thomas Paine had only succeeded at failure. He had been a privateer, stay maker, schoolteacher, excise officer, minister, grocer and tobacconist — and married twice. He had also written ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
Paul Revere by John Singleton Copley, 1768. Contents Quick facts Born: baptized 1 January 1735 in Boston, Massachusetts. Paul Revere was a silversmith, engraver, and Patriot in the American Revolution, renowned for his midnight ride to alert colonial militia of British forces’ approach. He participated in the Boston Tea Party and was a member of ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
Mercy Otis Warren by John Singleton Copley, 1763. Contents Quick facts Born: 14 September 1728 in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Mercy Otis Warren was a political writer and propagandist of the American Revolution, known for her influential works advocating for independence and democratic principles. She was a close associate of leading Patriots like John Adams, Samuel Adams, ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
John Hancock by John Singleton Copley, 1765. Contents Quick facts Born: 23 January 1737 in Braintree, Massachusetts. John Hancock was a prominent Patriot of the American Revolution, best known for his large and bold signature on the United States Declaration of Independence. He served as President of the Second Continental Congress, where he played a ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
James Otis Jr. by Joseph Blackburn, 1755. Contents Quick facts Born: 5 February 1725 in Barnstable, Massachusetts. James Otis Jr. was a prominent lawyer and political activist in colonial Massachusetts, famously arguing against the Writs of Assistance and British taxation policies. Elder brother of Mercy Otis Warren. His 1761 speech against the Writs of Assistance, ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
Bob Rosburg played on the PGA Tour from the 1950s into the 1970s. He was known for a brilliant short game and for winning a major champion...| www.golfcompendium.com
Benjamin Franklin by Charles Willson Peale, 1785. Contents Quick facts Born: 17 January 1706 in Boston, Massachusetts. Though associated with Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin was born and raised in Boston. He did not arrive in Philadelphia until he was 17 (6-Oct-1723). In addition, Franklin also spent some 28 years abroad, in England and France, at various ... Read more| AmericanRevolution.org
George Sargent was an English golfer whose greatest successes happened in America: He won the U.S. Open in 1909, and through the 1940s was...| www.golfcompendium.com
By way of an occasional post, this is an illustration of why you should never give up on a brick wall. Many years ago I discovered the wonderful Augier sisters, their name recorded sometimes as Hosier, and the name of the father who freed them in his Will was John Augier. He was that mystery … Continue reading Never Give Up – seeking John Augier» The post Never Give Up – seeking John Augier appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
Learn about John Adams, the second President of the United States. Read a biography and key facts about President Adams.| AmericanRevolution.org
In this biography of Oasis, explore the key moments of the iconic band led by Liam and Noel Gallagher, from their rise to Britpop stardom and dramatic breakup to the highly anticipated 2025 reunion tour.| Musiclipse
Learn about Thomas Hutchinson, last royal governor of the province of Massachusetts, and acting governor at the time of the Boston Massacre.| AmericanRevolution.org
Learn about Samuel Adams, American statesman during the Revolutionary War. Read a biography and key facts about Samuel Adams.| AmericanRevolution.org
Jock Hutchison was a two-time major championship winner in the first decade of the PGA Tour's existence. Born in Scotland, he was one of the...| www.golfcompendium.com
Embed from Getty Images Bernard Hunt was one of the leading British pro golfers from the early 1950s through the early 1970s. He won d...| www.golfcompendium.com
Simon Hobday was a golfer who played on the African and European tours in the 1970s and 1980s, and those years included multiple tournament ...| www.golfcompendium.com
Jimmy Hitchcock was an English golfer who played on the British and European circuits from the mid-1950s into the early 1970s. Never a big w...| www.golfcompendium.com
Jimmy Hines was a professional golfer who won nine times on the PGA Tour, mostly in the 1930s. After his tour career ended, he had a hand,...| www.golfcompendium.com
English golfer Harold Hilton's competitive career stretched from the 1880s into the 1920s. As the winner of two British Opens, four Britis...| www.golfcompendium.com
Much work has been done recently demonstrating the presence of people of African origin in the UK for far longer than had previously been thought, notably Miranda Kaufman’s book Black Tudors. I recently came across the extract above in the parish register of Hunsden in Hertfordshire which highlights two more people whose origins would otherwise be … Continue reading Hidden black identities» The post Hidden black identities appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
If anyone was ever in any doubt about the iniquities of the Apprenticeship scheme that followed the apparent abolition of slavery in the British colonies this little book lays out in graphic detail just how much more dreadful things became for those who had been enslaved. I say ‘apparent abolition’ because although no-one was now … Continue reading The Iniquities of Apprenticeship» The post The Iniquities of Apprenticeship appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
I owe a debt to Michael Hardy who kindly obtained this much better copy of the image of Robert Cooper Lee from the Christie’s sale catalogue of 27 March 1979. When I call this a ‘lost’ miniature I am sure the owner knows they have it! and I hope they still know who it is … Continue reading Robert Cooper Lee – The Lost Miniature» The post Robert Cooper Lee – The Lost Miniature appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
In the 1930s, Roman Vishnaic went through Eastern Europe taking pictures of Jewish life, later collected in albums such as “A Vanished Life.”| Jewish History | We Bring Jewish History To Life
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A quick reminder about my book on the extraordinary life of Rachael Fanny Antonina Dashwood who married Matthew Allen Lee, son of Robert Cooper Lee and Priscilla Kelly whose letters feature in A Parcel of Ribbons. You can buy the story of her life from Amazon as a paperback or Kindle. The post The extraordinary Female Infidel appeared first on A Parcel of Ribbons.| A Parcel of Ribbons
The extraordinary life of Rachael Fanny Antonina Dashwood daughter of Sir Francis Dashwood| A Parcel of Ribbons
Doug Ford was a professional golfer who won nearly 20 times on the PGA Tour, mostly in the 1950s. A fast player with a great short game, F...| www.golfcompendium.com
An Apology for the Bible is Bishop Watson’s answer to Thomas Paine’s book The Age of Reason, Part II, which is a sort of catalogue of standard gripes about both the Old and the New Testaments. The book is surprisingly timely, as many of these objections are still circulating today on the internet. In a series […]| The Library of Historical Apologetics
An undesigned coincidence occurs when one account of an event leaves out a bit of information that doesn’t affect the overall picture, but a different account indirectly supplies the missing detail, usually answering some natural question raised by the first. Forgers do not want to leave loose ends like this that might raise awkward questions; they […]| The Library of Historical Apologetics
This article first appeared in the Archbridge Institute’s American Originals Series. The most important principles of retailing are quite simple: No American has better understood these ideas and put them into practice than Sam Walton and, even after his passing, his company, Walmart. During the time it will take a typical reader to digest this story, Walmart will […]| Business History - The American Business History Center