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| Literary (and Otherwise) Links (Stuffy disclaimer: Treasure Island Books is in no way affiliated with any of the organizations listed here nor do we necessarily agree with, disagree with, and/or condone any opinions or points of view or actions found therein. The world is a big place and we feel it's a more interesting place--and you're a more interesting person--when you explore it, even vicariously, via the Internet.) More links will be added from time to time. Please report broken links to us. If you have any site you'd like to see added to this list, let us know! Actual literary sites Oregon Literacy, Inc. "Advancing literacy through access, advocacy and alliances" The Ex-Classics Website For lovers of C. S. Forester's "Hornblower" series Harry Potter's AUTHOR Official J. K. Rowling site Biography, news and links Harry Potter - BOOKS Scholastic Books' official site "Games and activities for Wizards and Muggles" Harry Potter MOVIES Official Warner Brothers site Film clips, games and behind the scenes at Hogwarts The Hemmingway Society Requires membership; home of "The Hemmingway Review" ibiblio The public's library and digital archive Internet Public Library Kurt Vonnegut's Official Website Good-bye Blue Monday! Lemony Snicket Wouldn't you rather click somewhere else? Literary Kicks (Sometimes this one is down; keep trying!) The Literature Network Literature.org The Online Literature Library Misty of Chincoteague Foundation "A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the legend of Misty of Chincoteague and the legacy of literacy established by the world-renowned, Newbery award-winning children's author, Marguerite Henry" Mystery File The Crime Fiction Research Journal Pinkwater.com Read an online serialization of his latest book, "The Neddiad" Richard Lederer's Verbivore For logolepts everywhere. "Tarry here a while" Fantastic Fiction Over 10,000 best-selling authors' bibliographies Not precisely literary yet interesting, nonetheless Rome Reborn Project A 3-D computer simulation of Rome in A.D. 320, brought to you by the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities at the University of Virginia (See article "Experience ancient Rome, virtually" at right) Site rather difficult to navigate at the moment; perhaps it will be easier and more comprehensive soon. WebMuseum, Paris Brought to you by Nicolas Pioch who feels more artistic stuff is needed on the Internet Wordsmith.org A.Word.A.Day (AWAD) Sign up for the free daily email or subscribe to receive the email without sponsor ads CompPile An ongoing inventory of publications in post-secondary composition, rhetoric, ESL, technical writing, and discourse studies Expand your world view DIGG.com Trendy news and visitor postings on a variety of topics... technology, science, business, sports, entertainment, gaming, oddities HATE JUNK MAIL? Here's a website that can help you remove your name from mailing lists! National Do Not Call Registry Here's an interesting article with info about blocking telemarketer calls L0calGh0st.org "The swift backhand of education upside your head" Salon.com Popular news site with a variety of topics... books, politics, sports, technology and business The 9/11/01 Bead Quilt Project The 9/11/01 memorial project created by beaders from all over the world and assembled in a quilt-like fashion as a means of expressing their feelings about 9/11. Their efforts honor the almost 3,000 victims of the World Trade Center and American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 that crashed into the towers; the Pentagon and American Airlines Flight 77 that crashed into it; and United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Blocks were made to generally represent the feelings of the artists about the events of 9/11/01. This remains a traveling exhibit; the schedule is on the site. A slideshow and still photos let you see close-ups of all the squares. Bead Artists Against Breast Cancer Auction and Campaigns to benefit The National Breast Cancer Foundation (Click above for info on the 2007 auction and below for info on the 2008 project) www.shanigansbeadshenanigans.com Participate in the 2008 Beaded Quilt Project to honor survivors and victims of breast cancer. "Red Roses Symbolize Love" is 2008's theme. United in Memory - The 9/11/01 Quilt Project The 9/11/01 quilt memorial project contributed to by quilters from all over the world as a means of expressing their feelings about 9/11. Their efforts honor the almost 3,000 victims of the World Trade Center and American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 that crashed into the twin towers; the Pentagon and American Airlines Flight 77 that crashed into it; and United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Blocks were made by the artists specifically for each victim. This remains a traveling exhibit; the schedule is on the site. There are dozens of pages showing each block; click on the blocks to see close-ups. (Tess had the honor of making three blocks for this project.) Amuse yourself The League of Gentlemen Welcome to Royston Vasey...You'll never leave.... Weird Al Yankovic He and his band are brilliant and hilarious! See also: Yankovic! A website parodying Yahoo! The Straight Dope "Fighting ignorance since 1973 (it's taking longer than we thought)." Uncle Cecil explains it all for you...well, bits of it.... This is True "Truth is stranger than fiction because fiction has to make sense." AcceptableTV.com You can WATCH short, funny shows on TV and on the Web. You can VOTE for the shows you'd like to see more of. You can CREATE new shows, vote for them, and see them on TV (VH1). Artella "Words, Art, Spirit" A beautiful site and magazine bringing together collage artists and poets. Charlotte Rampling Website An unofficial and unendorsed fan site "dedicated to the life and work of the British actress, Charlotte Rampling," with a link to the related Yahoo newsgroup. (This one's for you, Phil!) Dr. Demento Need we say more? Edward Gorey House Celebrates the life and work of acclaimed writer and artist, Edward Gorey Firesign Theatre "We're glad you made it" John Hodgman: The Areas of My Expertise The complete world knowledge. "Good evening." Stuff on My Cat Need a good laugh at the expense of a cat? Kittenwar.com "May the cutest kitten win" The Internet Chess Club Free online chess software; membership fees to play; seven-day free trial "The best place online to play chess, " says Dale UrbanDictionary.com Define your world. (Caution: Strong and often sexually-explicit language which some folks may regard as vulgar is used freely throughout this site.) xkcd A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language Be creative (Another stuffy disclaimer: Pattern design rights belong to the designer(s) and/or web site(s) noted and/or other entities unknown by Treasure Island Books, and are offered here ONLY for your personal use and entertainment!) TheAnticraft.com Not your granny's crafting site Ami Simms (Rhymes with "salami") Renown quilting teacher's fun site with more than quilting stuff Sign up for her free email newsletter Knitting for Nerds Knit some fun "Space Invaders" socks for your favorite nerd, brought to you Aija Goto and Knitty.com Knitting for Nerds - Part Deux Linux illusion scarf (with Linux logo and a penguin) by Heidi Antila for the Finnish online knitting magazine "Ulla" (Directions are in English) Knitting for Nerds - Part Tres "Apple" brand logo socks brought to you by Alison Hansel and hipknits.co.uk via MagKnits.com Quilter's Cache Marcia Hohn offers hundreds of free quilt block patterns, both traditional and of her own design, beautifully illustrated with clear directions Samuel Pepys' Cake Recipe (DID the burning of these cakes cause the Great Fire in London?) Scrap Quilts.com Janet Wickell offers several free scrap quilt block patterns as well as quilting ideas and tips... check out her hand-marbling technique to create one-of-a-kind quilting cottons Beadwrangler Bead and fiber junction The largest bead and fiber informational website on the Internet Bead Infinitum Art meets science! Gwen Fisher and Florence Turnour are brilliant "beaded bead" creators and jewelry designers. Beautifully photographed examples. Kits and instructions available Really, Really Round Peyote Stitch Instructions Suzanne Cooper explains it all for you. Instructions (PDF format) available for $8.00 at Bead-Patterns.com (Sova Enterprises) Tess Recommends These Bead Shops: Ambrosia Bead Company Yakima, Washington Well-stocked selection of Swarovski crystals and loose glass beads, small selection of Japanese seed beads www.ambrosiabeadcompany.com Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Grant's Pass, Oregon On-line and catalog-only store with bajillions of beads of all kinds. Remarkable selection and great prices! Stated wholesale but individuals may order. Free color catalogs. www.firemountaingems.com Root's Island Beads Depot Bay, Oregon Amazing selection of Japanese Delicas and seed beads, Czech seed beads, charms, and oodles more! www.rootsbeads.com Sylcraft Yakima, Washington Unique lampwork beads www.sylcraft.com |
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Stuff Tess Has Made Beaded Fireflies Addictingly fun to make! Mona Lisa Brooch Beaded button/cabochon Serephinite brooch Beaded cabochon Picture Jasper Brooch Beaded cabochon Two Women Brooch Beaded cabochon Purple Butterfly Brooch Beaded cabochon Green Goddesses Brooch Beaded cabochon Dancing Goddesses Brooch Beaded cabochon Sally's Harpist Brooch Beaded cabochon Chess Knight Key Fob Beaded Offered for sale! The Emma Brooch Beaded vintage cabochon Lily Necklace and Earrings Featuring a beautiful lampwork bead "Trillum" Necklace Featuring an interesting pressed-flower pendant Undersea Necklace Featuring a glass seahorse bead Swarovski Crystal Heart Pin Valentine sparkle! Offered for sale! Mona Lisa Bookmark Made for my friend, Phil Beaded Pen Covers Jazzing-up a cheap pen! Beaded Candleholder Made for my in-laws' 50th Wedding anniversary 50th Anniversary Necklace Made for my mother-in-law Scrapbook with Beaded Straps Made for my in-laws' 50th Anniversary Rosary Bracelet My first commissioned piece! Polyhedron Christmas Ornaments Bead embellished! Grandmother's Cosmic Flower Garden Award-winning wall hanging Bead embellished! Patriotic Quilt A work-in-progress Beaded Cross-stitch Pins Stitched on perforated paper April and Corey's Christmas Ornament Off-loom bead weaving And she can cook, too, ladies and gentlemen! Recipe Page Tess' Apple Cake Amazing Toffee (currently missing for some bizarre computer reason) |