Olympic ABC Directory

In 1949, Parisian painter Henri Goetz approached Henri Sennelier, the famous artist materials manufacturer, about creating a wax color stick for his friend Pablo Picasso. Picasso, a long-time Sennelier customer and a frequent visitor to their store across the street from the Louvre museum, was looking for a medium that could be used freely on a variety of surfaces without fading or cracking. Their collaboration produced the incomparable Sennelier oil pastels. Originally available in a palette of classic hues, the color selection was expanded with the additional of metallic and iridescent hues. Beyond these classic hues, a selection of unique shades is available and, in particular, a gradation of grays, required for a balanced palette. This evolution is the fruit of a long-standing collaboration with European and North American painters who have worked with Sennelier to develop an exceptional palette of shades. The Sennelier Oil Pastel is a product that makes use of the components used in all Sennelier colors — top-quality pigments, an extremely pure synthetic binding medium, and mineral wax. The pigments are ground with an inert, non-siccative binding medium that does not oxidize and that has no effect upon either the film stability or the surface. This base is then mixed with wax (neutral pH). The balance of this mix provides Sennelier oil pastels with a unique unctuousness and a creamy texture that allows for a great deal of freedom in pictorial expression. Sennelier Oil Pastels possess an extraordinarily high pigment content, thus providing them with a high coloring and covering potential, excellent brightness, and a high degree of light stability (with the exception of metallic and fluorescent shades). The remarkable properties of these components, along with their precise dosage, provide Sennelier Oil Pastels with unique properties, making the brand a world-recognized reference. Individual sticks are paper wrapped, and measure 2-5/8" × 3/8" (67 mm × 10 mm). Note — To protect an oil pastel surface from dirt and dust, apply a fixative 8 to 10 days after the work is completed. The fixative will not dry the work. If desired, a final varnish spray can be applied to seal the surface permanently, but this may adversely affect future restoration possibilities.

The contemporary mystic and physician von Speyr gives an account of her early years which reveals her extraordinarily rich and integral personality. Written at the request of Hans Urs von Balthasar, the 50 year old von Speyr reflects on the significant events of her younger years, including some of her mystical experiences, which shaped the two key elements of her life: her unshakable resolve to become a doctor against incredible obstacles in order to help others, and her unquenchable longing to belong completely to God. Written in an upbeat and lively manner, this is an authentic first hand picture that reveals the boundless spirit and deeply sensitive soul of an extraordinary woman who was completely dedicated to her patients and yet lived (and wrote much about) a deeply mystical life. Adrienne von Speyr was a contemporary Swiss convert, mystic, wife, medical doctor and author of some 70 books on spirituality and theology. She entered the Church under the direction of one the greatest theologians and spiritual writers of the 20th century, Fr. Hans Urs von Balthasar, who became her spiritual director and confessor for the last 30 years of her life. Her writings, recognized as a major contribution to the great mystical writings of the Church, are being translated and published by Ignatius Press. Among her most important works are Book of All Saints, Confession, The World of Prayer, Handmaid of the Lord, and The Passion from Within .

Where form and function meet. The Skip Hop DASH sports a hip, urban style with great functionality. With eleven roomy pockets, there is space for everything a baby needs, and a zippered compartment protects mom and dad's personal items. The Deluxe Edition includes the new Shuttle Clips; a unique strap and fastening system that allows the DASH to attach neatly and conveniently to the handlebars of any stroller and then convert into a cool, hip messenger-style diaper bag. When attached to the stroller, you can leave the shoulder strap attached or remove it for a cleaner look. Plus, the Dash now includes new magnetic closures throughout and a comfy shoulder pad. Features: Hangs neatly on a stroller & can be worn over the shoulder Patent pending Shuttle Clips make the DASH the ultimate stroller bag - either leave the shoulder strap attached or remove it for a cleaner look Extraordinarily durable poly-canvas construction - this bag will last for years Two sets of hidden magnets allow the flap to close in different ways Cushioned changing pad Shoulder strap includes soft, removable shoulder pad Eleven pockets include a zippered personal pocket Side pockets for bottles or sippy cups Key fob inside zippered pocket & easy-access pen holders Contrasting lining makes it easy to find everything inside Dimensions: 12.25" wide x 11.5" high x 4.25" deep

Tour Edge JMAX QL 3-PW w/Graphite Shaft Hit it straighter, longer and closer to the pin!The new Bazooka JMAX QL irons are a precision scoring tool that will get you close every time. The JMAX Quick Launch irons utilize the latest super wide, low center of gravity (CG) sole. This stylistic enhancement comes courtesy of the Bazooka JMAX Iron-Wood. Fully interchangeable with the JMAX Iron-Wood, the QL irons share the same appealing top line. The QL irons are extraordinarily efficient clubs that exudes power, confidence and personality. The oversized iron is manufactured using a new casting method to an undercut cavity from one piece of 431 stainless steel. This new casting method allows the mold to have a retractable core producing a clean, consistent one-piece cavity that offers remarkable feel. The deep-channeled undercut cavity allows the CG to be moved lower and further back from the face to give you the forgiveness and higher flight pattern you ve always dreamed of. Hitting it longer and more accurate is easier with the JMAX QL. The club s super-thin face (2.3mm) and the heavy perimeter weighting move more than 40% of the head s total weight to the outer edges of the club. The extreme perimeter weighting and low profile make the club more stable to keep you on target, even on off-center hits. Striking the perfect balance between power and forgiveness, the QL irons are the connection between you and success.

For a fashion-forward wedding favor in extraordinarily elegant colors, we proudly present the Classic Monogram Mint Tin, on which you can proudly present your new monogram! Features and facts: Available in onyx, chocolate brown and cream with classic monogram pattern Tins come filled with delicious, heart-shaped peppermints Personalized label includes your names and wedding date Up to two lines of type with a maximum 20 characters and spaces per line Three initial monogram (last initial in center with first initial of bride and groom on left and right) Mint tins measure 2 1/4" W x 1 1/4" D x 1/2" H Enter text exactly as you want it to appear on the label. For example, if you want it to say "Brooke's Bridal Shower", type that in the text box. Please note: Some easy assembly is required (applying the personalized labels to the mint tins.)

Solid handling. Confidence-inspiring trail manners. A winning enduro pedigree. That's what makes the Mongoose Canaan Comp an extraordinarily sublime full-suspension mountain bike. Engineered with an Xtrolite-G6 double butted, shot-peened and heat treated alloy frame and a fully dialed FreeDrive suspension platform that offers up 100mm of the most efficient suspension around, the Canaan Elite will see you through even your most grueling trail adventure.

This heartrending, extraordinarily powerful anthology compiles the work of forty admired poets who died of AIDS.

"Fred Dibnah's World" celebrates the life and work of Britain's best known steeplejack and national treasure, Fred Dibnhah. Before his death in 2004, Fred presented many popular series, including Magnificent Monuments, The Age of Steam and Made in Britain, all of which attracted viewers in their millions. "Fred" is the companion to the 12-part "BBC2" series celebrating the life of this great man, which combines highlights from some of Dibnah's classic programmes with previously unseen footage. The book can of course go much further than the series, including an extraordinarily account of Fred's childhood which evokes a lost England and our great industrial heritage. Fred's passion for the glories of the Victorian age and his fascination with the landscape he grew up in, plus his admiration for the craftsmen and labourers who made it all possible, captivate us on every page. Fred is the personification of everything that made England great in the first place. And, this is a glorious tribute to a man whom millions came to love.

From the BBC’s internationally renowned, award winning Natural History unit comes the second release in this extraordinarily ambitious undertaking.

Super fine watercolors make painting more of a pleasure because of their extraordinarily high quality. These watercolors are artist-quality and have good lightfastness and covering power. All of the vibrant colors are available at a great, economical price. 10 ml/0.3 oz. tubes.