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Discover the Swedish tradition of fika-the twice-daily coffee break-in this illustrated guide with facts, quotes, tips, and twenty sweet and savory recipes.
Swedes are among the happiest people in the world-and for good reason. They know how to savor life's little pleasures. And there's nothing they enjoy more than taking a break-sometimes twice a day-to spend with friends over a delicious treat and a rich cup of coffee.
The Little Book of Fika...
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L'intérêt et la pertinence de la littérature inuite se trouvent non pas dans le nombre de ses productions, mais bien dans le fait qu'elle s'est constituée, de l'extérieur pour l'essentiel, en une institution symbolique qui a valeur d'expérience universelle pour l'être humain. Pour les Inuits, cet engagement témoigne à quel point il est aujourd'hui nécessaire de prendre la parole par l'écriture, pour transmettre et faire connaître leur...
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Il y a si peu de livres traduits en français venus du Groenland que le lecteur, par ailleurs peut-être déjà familier avec les œuvres écrites par des étrangers sur ce pays et l'esprit rempli des images de pureté, de grandeur, de blancheur et de froid qu'ils ont véhiculées, se trouvera décontenancé en, lisant ce petit recueil de nouvelles. Il aura l'impression d'entrer dans un monde jusqu'à ce jour occulté, loin des paysages grandioses...
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En lisant ce roman, le deuxième de la littérature groenlandaise, le lecteur découvrira la vision de l'avenir de l'Arctique en 2021 telle qu'imaginée en 1931 par Augo Lynge, auteur né à Qeqertarsuatsiaat. Selon Per Kunuk Lynge, qui en signe l'avant-propos, «à la lecture de ses anticipations, dont certaines se sont réalisées longtemps après la publication de son roman, on ne peut s'empêcher de voir en l'auteur le chaman inuit d'autrefois,...
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This collection of articles studies the development of crime fiction in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden since the 1960s, offering the first English-language study of this widely read and influential form. Since the first Martin-Beck novel of Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö appeared in 1965, the socially-critical crime novel has figured prominently in Scandinavian culture, and found hundreds of millions of readers outside Scandinavia. But...
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Tourné vers l'avenir du Groenland, dans un «rêve» qui ouvre à la fois sur les inquiétudes de ses citoyens et sur l'utopie d'une sociétéégalitaire, ce premier roman de la littérature groenlandaise, Sinnattugaq, d'abord publié à Copenhague en 1914, puis traduit en danois par le célèbre Knut Rasmussen l'année suivante, permet au lecteur d'aujourd'hui de renverser son regard sur le monde inuit et de décou-vrir enfin une voix «de l'intérieur»,...
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Swedish cuisine is delicious, varied and often unexpected, and in this delightful book Margareta Schildt Landgren shares wonderful stories from her own Swedish kitchen along with over 100 fabulous recipes. Here Margareta includes both traditional and modern recipes, from Gravalax with Herbs and Swedish Meatballs to St Lucia Buns and Elderflower Cordial. The mouth-watering recipes are interspersed with captivating narrative on Sweden's food traditions,...
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This book examines the PLOT of the play and the CHARACTERS in Jhenrik Ibsen's famous play A DOLL'S HOUSE. This allows the critic of the play to have a comprehensive view of what the play is about, how it is crafted, who the players are and what underlies the CONFLICT of the play. This should prepare any student of henrik ibsen in general or of this play in particular, to answer any questions about the writer and his work, his world view and his general...
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Cook Yourself Happy is a beautifully illustrated cookbook with over 100 delicious Danish recipes. This cookbook promotes the best of Danish cuisine, presenting a mouth-watering selection of authentic, traditional Danish recipes, which have been handed down through the generations. The concept of 'hygge' plays a big part in Danish cuisine. It roughly translates as 'cosiness' and refers to activities such as sitting by the fire on a cold night, family...
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Whether you're looking to connect with your roots, try something new or already love Icelandic cooking, this book is a must for your cookbook shelf. This is a collection of 25 traditional everyday Icelandic recipes, translated with step-by-step instructions. These are some of the simple classic favorites that truly, reflect the home-style Icelandic flavors and heritage.
Remoulade (Brown Sauce)
Mýsuostur -Brown Whey Cheese
Brúnar Kartöflur -Brown...
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Consider carefully before that first call to the local contractor: Can your marriage take it?
Stacey Sommers certainly hoped so...but it was looking a little questionable. After the stunning news that her uncle had passed away and left her his dog (aptly named Dog) and a quarter of a million dollars, her penny-pinching, fiscally responsible husband was practically gloating at how their already amply funded golden years would be further enhanced.
They'd...
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Learn Icelandic with this complete course, now with free audio download!
Icelandic is a North-Germanic language spoken by over 300,000 people, mainly in Iceland where it is an official language. The language can be traced back to the Old Norse brought by settlers from Norway in the 9th and 10th centuries. Because of Iceland's isolation and remote location, the linguistic changes that occurred in other Scandinavian languages are not seen in Icelandic,...
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Knut Hamsun was a Norwegian writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1920. Hamsun's work spans more than 70 years and shows variation with regard to the subject, perspective and environment. He published more than 20 novels, a collection of poetry, some short stories and plays, a travelogue, and some essays. Table of Contents: Hunger Shallow Soil Pan Mothwise Look Back on Happiness Growth of the Soil Under the Autumn Star A Wanderer...
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By the way, did you know you're pregnant?
Eight tiny words, but strung together in one sentence...;they are destined to destroy life as Laurel Mitchell knows it. For after twenty-five years of wedlock and three grown children, starting over with the diaper-and-formula scene is...;inconceivable.
Apparently not. Now her sweetly snoozing marriage is frantically adjusting to a most unexpected wake-up call.
And to the new man in her life-her husband,...
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A major problem in the study of literature is the students approach to questions. This may result from inability to tell exactly what examiners look for. To address this problem, this book looks at how to answer questions in literature. It examines the required approach to both excerpt and essay questions, the majority of ways in which literature questions are presented in high school, colleges and universities. For the essay, the book loks at how...
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Embark on a delectable journey through the heart of Norwegian cookery with A Kitchen in Oslo. This enchanting cookbook invites you to discover the soulful flavors of Norwegian cuisine, masterfully blending tradition with innovation. Each chapter unfolds a culinary narrative inspired by the seasons that shape Oslo's gastronomic landscape. As you turn the pages, you'll be transported to the bustling streets and markets of Oslo, where fresh, seasonal...
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"There isn't a flaw or misstep or a lack of humility on a single page. . . . I invite you to turn to just one page, to any page, and to let what's there wash over you with its beauty, its clarity, its precision, and its delicately balanced emotional weight." Ted Kooser"Robert Hedin is one of the quietest, most spiritually sensate poets of our time." Olga Broumas"Every poem is a creation myth," writes poet Robert Hedin. This long overdue retrospective,...
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Ivan Munro wanted to be feared, not loved...;
But Bailey DelMonico, his new intern, is determined to proveshe isn't afraid of him-;and more. In her own way, Bailey isas brilliant as Ivan-;and people like her. Having realized shewanted to be a surgeon after several failed life experiences, shedeftly absorbs a barrage of criticism from Munro without everlosing faith in her dreams. Or her conviction to show Ivan thatno life is set in stone...;
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Designed for those with limited learning time, this book is not a condensed outline of all aspects of Swedish grammar. Rather, it focuses on simple everyday communication, helping students use previously learned phrases and vocabulary more effectively and with great versatility. After introductory discussions of vocabulary building, word order and the formation of negative sentences and questions, the author offers concise, easy-to-follow coverage...
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