Articles related to "Vernacular"

The evolution of vernacular domestic buildings in Britain from the 17th to 19th centuries is a fascinating study in changing social norms and architectural responses.

These are a couple of popular and quick phrases used in text messaging to show that someone is leaving their computer (brb), laughing (lol), and other expressions (omw).

William Matthews' Upper West Side street corner is an intersection of staggering possibilities.

On July 7, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI released the highly anticipated Apostolic Letter dealing with the Latin Mass. What did he say, and what does it mean?

Cassidy's book traces the influence of Irish Gaelic (Gaeilge) on American slang and illustrates the cultural influence of Irish immigrants on the American experience.

Johannes Gutenburg invented movable type for the printing press, and changed renaissance books.

The Roman Catholic Church dominated religious life in Western Europe during the bulk of the medieval period, and it tightly controlled the availability of the Holy Bible.

Father of modern Chinese Literature weaves brilliant imagery with modern anecdotes in his portrayal of early twentieth century China.

Green building concerns like energy efficiency and built-in flexibility are changing the traditional understanding and physical expression of architecture's goals.

Aspiring home owners do not need an architect to design their house, but it helps to have a sound understanding of the elements of house before embarking on a design.

This season's first New Work at London's Globe is actually a revisit by a 2006 hit, and it continues to intrigue the audience.

Referencing local building traditions and employing innovative mechanical systems, the Lavin-Bernick Center at Tulane University is a model for building in a hot climate.

Sustainable design meets trailer park chic in Sustain.ca's home on wheels, the miniHome recreational vehicle.

Cormac McCarthy represents a rare breed of American author: a writer who recognizes that pared-down prose does not have to come at the expense of richness and depth.

Charleston South Carolina is a must-see for any fan of American architecture -- a living museum of 18th and 19th-century life, southern style with a low-country accent.

The Icelandic sagas chronicle the Viking age in unique and starkly beautiful writing. The best Icelandic sagas feature colorful characters and exciting, violent stories.

Lucas Cranach provided 117 images for Martin Luther's Bible of 1534. The history of German Bibles, Cranach's images, and Luther's work is explored by Stephan Fussel.

While the troubadours or medieval court poets are remembered, the trobairitzes are often forgotten. Find out who they were and why their work remains important.

Apostrophes are an important part of English grammar but also something that people often get confused about, so here is an easy guide to how to use them correctly.

Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Dickens and Muriel Spark are a few of the famous writers associated with Edinburgh.

Sailing aboard the Hawaiian Chieftain on a windy day offers a glimpse into the world of yesteryear's wind-ship sailors.

Celebrities flock to Anguilla, British West Indies, an exclusive Caribbean Island retreat nearby St. Martin. The destination continues to lure top stars like Brad Pitt.

Raine Benares can't get a break from the Saghred. She finds serious trouble yet again with the rock and still keeps her sense of humor along with her magic and daggers.

The first Aimee LeDuc murder mystery takes readers through the intricate passageways of Paris' Marais district -- and of the city's past.

Hannan's first novel is an irresistible journey through the opium-addled streets of the nineteenth century American West, seen through the eyes of a witty flash-girl.

W.P Kinsella's short story collection Brother Frank's Gospel Hour and Other Stories was first published in 1994 and is still making readers laugh out loud.

An unpleasant, racist Korean War veteran undergoes redemption through a relationship with a Hmong family in Clint Eastwood's latest offering

There are currently four generations in America's workforce, and methods of communication are failing to align like never before. How should the gap be bridged?

Elvis Presley starred in 33 Hollywood films. The majority were musicals but the singer's contribution to the genre was never fully acknowledged.

Debates were created as an opportunity to educate and be educated. Originally intended to elevate the collective psyche, effective debating is an art-form worthy of study

Kansas Charley runs away from the Booth farm. Mr. Booth threatens to beat him if he does not return. Charley wants to live in Kansas with his brother.

Waterfront activities like boating and fishing demand precautions are taken to insure safety. Auckland is aiding in this effort through installation of lifesaving buoys.

Not all "medieval" Christmas carols are medieval in origin.

All daffodils are deer and garden-pest resistant. Daffodils planted with minor pest-resident bulbs create stunning and hardy spring displays in garden landscapes.

The idea of the Middle Ages as a Dark Age is popular today. But it all began somewhere, with a 14th century Italian poet named Petrarch.

Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP) is an anti-racism group attempting to remove the taint of neo-Nazi hate-speak from the skinhead name.

Pope Benedict is said to be set to ease restrictions on the ancient Tridentine Mass.

The phrase 'winter of discontent' is just one of many Shakespearean quotes that have made their way into modern vernacular, but what did it mean in its original context?

South Africa's eastern province of Mpumalanga offers spectacular scenery, historic settlements, thrilling mountain passes and curios aplenty on its fabled Panorama Route.

The AIA's annual list of Honors is notable for projects that exercise restraint, perform sustainably and connect to community.

Ring Lardner is best known for his short stories about Jack Keefe, a baseball player, and his famous syndicated columns, written between bouts of heavy drinking..

Poltergeists, PGs, manifestations of PK, have entity agents, EAPs, and human agents, HAPs. The former has intelligence and a more sophisticated range of antics.

"The Night Gardener, " George Pelecanos' 13th novel, follows the ressurection of a 20-year old case on the rough and often heartless, streets of Washington DC.

The first and some say the most influential book in print about sniping and the art of being a military sniper on the battlefield

Two children's books by James Thurber have his sophisticated kind of humor while giving the younger readers plenty to laugh at.

Building value in a product is the most important sales skill a salesperson can develop. Perceived value in a product can overcome price objections and arouse loyalty.

Rejecting the wealth and temporal activities of the Catholic Church, the Cathar movement adopted beliefs that denied core Catholic teaching, hence enduring persecution.

The Jim Henson Company's The Power of the Dark Crystal is now a straight-to-DVD release. It hits DVD shelves this winter.

There's a mentality that anything goes in writing. But writing is all about communicating clearly, despite a desire to write and speak lazily. Part 2/2.

This children's book would be fitting for anyone interested in the topics of American slavery and human freedom.