Categorie: English proverbs and sayings in pictures

Mark Freuder Knopfler: (Glasgow, 12 August 1949). British singer and guitarist. He became best known as frontman of British rock band Dire Straits. His famous guitar playing seems to be a cross between the soaring sound of Hank B. Marvin’s The Shadows and J.J. Cale’s fingerpicking. Knopfler’s low nasal voice evokes memories of Bob Dylan… Lees verder Mark Knopfler

Enid Blyton: (London, 11 August 1897 – there, 28 November 1968) was a British writer of children’s books. She became best known for the book series The Five (The Famous Five) and Noddy. Although the author died many years ago, her works remain in demand among young people.   The secret island had looked mysterious… Lees verder Enid Blyton

Jean-Paul Franssens: (Groningen, 5 February 1938 – Amsterdam, 19 June 2003). Dutch writer and painter. Only with a great friendship can you afford a big fight.        

Jenny Uglow: British writer, she grew up in Cumbria and Dorset and studied English at Oxford, before working in publishing and eventually becoming Editorial Director of Chatto & Windus, part of Random House. We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.      … Lees verder Jenny Uglow

Matt Haig: (Sheffield, 3 July 1975). British journalist and writer of fiction and non-fiction for children and adults, mainly in the genre of speculative fiction.   There is this idea that you either read to escape or you read to find yourself.

Nicolette Sowder: Founder of Wilder Child and Wildschooling, both which are dedicated to honoring, supporting, and connecting families who seek to educate and nurture their children through a bond with nature. She is also the creator of the Kids Moon Club program. Her mission is to help families step back into the circle of wild… Lees verder Nicolette Sowder

Ursula Kroeber Le Guin: (née Kroeber; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018). American author. She is best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the Earthsea fantasy series. Her work was first published in 1959, and her literary career spanned nearly sixty years, producing… Lees verder Ursula K. Le Guin

Israel Chaim (Ischa) Meijer: (Amsterdam, 14 February 1943 – there, 14 February 1995). Dutch journalist, interviewer, television presenter, (stage) writer and film actor of Jewish origin. Together with his parents, he survived the German concentration camp Bergen-Belsen (1943-1945) as an infant and toddler. Love is a lot of friendship plus something else. Friendship is a… Lees verder Ischa Meijer

Malala Yousafzai: (Mingora, 12 July 1997). Pakistani child and women’s rights activist. In 2014, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize along with Kailash Satyarthi. Malala Yousafzai grew up in a family as the daughter of a teacher. She became known for her fight to get girls to go to school. In 2009, she gained… Lees verder Malala Yousafzai

Andy Warhol: Born Andrew Warhola Jr. (August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987). American visual artist, film director and producer. A leading figure in the pop art movement, Warhol is considered one of the most important American artists of the second half of the 20th century. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, advertising,… Lees verder Andy Warhol