The pivotal couple in the book are Statius Störkerse (1830-1893) and Anne Töllevsdatter Öksnes (1835-1918). They were born in Kvam, Nord Tröndelag, Norway. They had four children, who all immigrated to America. They settled in areas of Minnesota, North Dakota and Washington State. Descendants live throughout the United States.

Bardo Olsen Breding (1836-1908) married Karen Pedersdatter Jermstad in 1859, and immigrated from Norway to Wilkin County, Minnesota in 1896, moving later to Powers Lake, North Dalota. Descendants and relatives lived in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, California and elsewhere. Some descendants immigrated to Saskatchewan and elsewhere in Canada. Includes ancestors in the parish of Verdal, Nord-Trøndelag County and elsewhere in Norway.

In Thailand she was named Oy, but here in America the teachers call her Olivia. Her classmate Frankie makes fun of her and calls her Chinese. And the popular girl Liliandra barely speaks to her, until she learns that Oy has something very special: a Thai dancing dress from her grandmother, shimmering with pink silk and golden threads. Will Oy risk shaming her family to win Liliandra's approval - and be part of the club she has envied from afar?

Perfect for anyone looking for fun-to-make, quick-to-stitch Christmas projects, The Big Book of Christmas Quickies In Cross Stitch is packed with the best little holiday designs collected from over 15 years of Leisure Arts publications. This book was created with stitchers of all skill levels in mind.Ranging from whimsical Santas to nostalgic Yuletide greetings, the compact, charming designs add homemade holiday warmth to Christmas tree ornaments, festive clothing, home decorating accents, and other holiday treasures.

Discusses how to grow fruit trees in a garden or backyard, including such considerations as tree selection, planting and early care, growing fruit in containers, and pest and disease control.