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Burning Cities
Part of the Peter Owen World Series: Baltics'This story glows somewhere on the fringes of my consciousness, so close I can almost touch it.' Opening up about her family history, Tiina revisits the first two decades of her life following the Second World War, in Tartu, Estonia. The city, destroyed by Nazi invasion then rebuilt and re-mapped by the Soviets, is home to many secrets, and little Tiina knows them all, even if she does not know their import. The adult world that makes up Communist society, is one of cryptic conversations, undiagnosed dread and heavy drinking. From the death of Stalin to the gradual separation of her parents, Tiina, as a young girl, experiences both domestic and great events from the periphery, and is, therefore, powerless to prevent the defining tragedy in her life - a suicide in the family.Translated for the first time into English, Burning Cities is an intimate portrayal of life under Soviet Communism and an absorbing family drama told with poetic precision. Translated from the Estonian by Adam Cullen.
Miracles in Concrete
The Estonian-American civil engineer August Komendant (1906–1992) worked with numerous famous architects and engineers on several of the 20th century’s most iconic buildings. Concrete was Komendant’s passion through decades. He used his expertise in designing structures as different as the Kadriorg Stadium grandstand in Tallinn, Estonia (Elmar Lohk, 1938), the Habitat ’67 experimental housing complex in Montréal, Canada (Moshe Safdie, 1967) and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, USA (Louis I. Kahn, 1972). Komendant combined technical expertise with a keen sense of aesthetics: as an engineer, he valued the timeless and enduring qualities of architecture. He knew that miracles require more than spreadsheets and a budget – the creative impulse is essential.
Amber & Rye
Recipes and stories that showcase the vibrant new food of the Baltic States In the Baltics, two worlds meet: the Baltic Sea joins Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, bringing culinary influences and cultural exchange. Food is author Zuza Zak's doorway to a deeper understanding of this region, its rich history, its culture and what makes it tick. Her recipes explore new culinary horizons, are grounded in Baltic tradition and inspired by contemporary trends, making them modern, unique and easy to recreate at home. In addition to recipes and travel stories, there are snippets of poetry, literature, songs and proverbs, adding a rich layer that makes Amber & Rye a cultural reference point for travell...
Lue minut
"[...] niin kevyttä ei kenestäkään tule että kantajia ei tarvittaisi" LUE MINUA on merkittävän virolaisen nykykirjailijan ensimmäinen suomenkielinen runoteos. Se on hänen itsensä kääntämä kirja kahdesta 2010-luvun alkuperäiskokoelmasta ja muutamista muista teksteistä. LUE MINUA on lemmenlyriikkaa kauneimmillaan ja riipaisevimmillaan. Se ei väistä rakkauteen kuuluvaa surua ja ahdistusta muttei liioin vähättele sen myllerrystä ja suloisuutta. LUE MINUA todistaa, että armaan läheisyys on yhtä hyvin älyn kuin tunteen ponsi. Kirja puhuttelee kaikkia rakkauden koskettamia ja sitä kaipaavia.
Vieraita näyttämöllä
This book is a collaborative project by a joint Finnish-Estonian research team that explores Finnish and Estonian theatre and dance from the 19th to the 21st century and the rich interactions between the scenes of both countries. The aesthetic interactions have commonly been mixed with political and ideological objectives. The book contributes to the recent debate on transnationality by examining the activities of theatre makers and institutions, such as visits, tours, and drama translations. Although Estonia and Finland are geographically and linguistically close, their societies, theatre systems, and cultural influences have diverged. This situation has produced links, clashes, and cooperation characterized by a mixture of familiarity and strangeness. The transnational links have in many ways also raised questions of national identity. Finland and Estonia are still countries with active theatre scenes whose cooperation continues to find new forms.
Inhimillinen kino
Lentävien kovakuoriaisten näkökulmista HOMO SAPIENSin tekemiset hahmottuvat taatusti erikoislaatuiseksi kuvakavalkadiksi. INHIMILLINEN KINO keskittyy paljossakin tapahtumiin yhdessä sisäänpäinkääntyneessä ja vaimeassa tajunnassa, mutta se myös tutkailee ihmistoiminnan yleisiä tunnusmerkkejä. Nämä ovat runoja olemassaolon ihmeestä.
Baltikum - Kochbuch (eBook)
Das Baltikum – hier treffen europäische, skandinavische und slawische Kulturen aufeinander, und diese historische Verflechtung spiegelt sich vor allem in der Küche der Esten, Letten und Litauer wider. Die polnisch-britische Autorin Zuza Zak erkundet mit diesem Kochbuch traditionelle und moderne Rezepte aus dem kulinarisch und auch touristisch noch so unentdeckten Stück im Nordosten Europas, spricht mit Einheimischen, besucht geschichtsträchtige Städte und gibt so faszinierende Einblicke in uralte Traditionen und die vielfältige (Küchen-)Kultur des Baltikums: Gegrilltes Kotelett mit Äpfeln und Sanddorn-Sauce, Lettisches Roggenbrot-Trifle mit Sommerbeeren oder Zitronen-Orangen-Kwass (ein traditionelles baltisches Getränk aus gegärtem Brot, Mehl und Malz) und viele weitere Spezialitäten warten darauf, entdeckt zu werden. - 8 Kapitel zu Frühstück, Vorspeisen und Snacks, Suppen, Hauptspeisen, Salaten und Beilagen, Eingelegtem, Desserts sowie Getränken - zahlreiche Reiseberichte und Geschichten zu den Städten Tallinn, Tartu, Riga, Kaunas und Vilnius - mit stimmungsvollen Zitaten, Songtexten, Gedichten und Sprichwörtern zum Baltikum
The Gothamites
From Estonia's most celebrated children's author Eno Raud, comes a spirited tale of the wise, turned utterly foolish Gothamites, on a journey to capture light, solve riddles, and make sense of the world without a "grain of wisdom." Through Pritt Parn's brilliant and overflowing illustrations, the world of Gotham bounds beyond each page. In a faraway land live a bright, industrious people called the Gothamites. They are known for being model citizens, so much so that other communities constantly call upon them for advice, leaving the Gothamites with no time for themselves. Fed up, they hit on a solution: they'll become the most foolish people around: after all, no one wants foolish advice. Chaos ensues, brilliantly captured by Eno Raud's wordplay and Priit Parn's crowded illustrations. From one of Estonia's most cherished children's authors comes the spirited tale of a town that decides to wreak havoc in hilarious fashion.
