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Sonata for Miriam is about an unexpected friendship that heals deep emotional wounds, and has been described as a haunting new novel of loss, love, and the human connection., and has a "sort of" subtitle of " The Consequence of Silence". This story follows composer Adam Anker on a journey from New Zealand, to ... ... more
Sonata for Miriam is about an unexpected friendship that heals deep emotional wounds, and has been described as a haunting new novel of loss, love, and the human connection., and has a "sort of" subtitle of " The Consequence of Silence". This story follows composer Adam Anker on a journey from New Zealand, to Poland, and finally to Sweden. -
by Solveig Sedlet
Paperback
This biography, which reads like a novel, is a gripping tale of how WW II altered Sedlet's life. She relates events from pre-war years in rural Denmark to post-WWII in London to her current life in the United States, covering the transition from a peaceful childhood in a small Danish village to life ... ... moreby Solveig Sedlet
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This biography, which reads like a novel, is a gripping tale of how WW II altered Sedlet's life. She relates events from pre-war years in rural Denmark to post-WWII in London to her current life in the United States, covering the transition from a peaceful childhood in a small Danish village to life under Nazi occupation to employment, emigration, and marriage. Though there are sad and horrible events, this is not a book about being a victim. I have had the honor of meeting Sedlet, and her book — like her personality — is inspiring. Both the author and her life story renew ones faith in humanity, remind others of the inherent goodness of people, and teach us how to live with courage and spirit. -
by Rick Steves
Paperback
If you are fortunate enough to be planning a trip to beautiful Norway, this guidebook will be a helpful companion. Contents include basic information on the best sights, hotels, restaurants and nightlife for Norway. Detailed information covers the main tourist sights, museums and harborfront of Oslo, plus a 'heart of Oslo' walk' and a ... ... moreby Rick Steves
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If you are fortunate enough to be planning a trip to beautiful Norway, this guidebook will be a helpful companion. Contents include basic information on the best sights, hotels, restaurants and nightlife for Norway. Detailed information covers the main tourist sights, museums and harborfront of Oslo, plus a 'heart of Oslo' walk' and a self-guided city tram tour; the South Coast areas of Bergen, Stavanger, Setesdal Valley, Hovden' and Kristiansand; the popular "Norway in a Nutshell" trip through Flåm, Aurland' and Undredal; the best scenic drives and what not to miss when viewing the extraordinary beauty of the Sognefjord area with a focus on Balestrand and Lustrafjord; and a traveler's guide to the areas of the Gudbrandsdal Valley, Lillehammer, and the Jotunheimen Mountains that are found in Norway's interior. You'll also enjoy Rick's easy-to-follow maps, and great self-guided neighborhood walks and museum tours. Like his other travel products, this book is "Rick-tested." If you are looking for more information on travel to Norway, Rick Steves DVD on Scandinavia is available — at a sale price — here. -
by Janine Kosel
Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum
Hardcover
This beautiful book is a collection of thirty patterns for handknits from Vesterheim—folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and sweaters—all inspired by traditional knits housed in the museum. With an introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and ... ... moreby Janine Kosel
Heirloom Designs from Vesterheim Museum
Hardcover
This beautiful book is a collection of thirty patterns for handknits from Vesterheim—folk mittens, socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and sweaters—all inspired by traditional knits housed in the museum. With an introduction reflecting on the history of Norwegian-style knitting and the stories behind the handknits that inspired the patterns, the book is at once a practical guide, a repository of cultural history, and a lovely look at one of the rich traditions knit into the American fabric. The book contains lovely colored photography, black and white patterns graphed out, and a whole lot of great information about our great ancestors! -
by Mette N. Handberg
Hardcover
Subtitled "Classic Sweaters, Hats, Vests, and Mittens," more than 20 knitting projects fill this volume written by Handberg. Mette N. Handberg designed the 2006-2007 official sweater for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. She has been a prominent textile artist in Norway for more than 40 years, and has designed patterns ... ... moreby Mette N. Handberg
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Subtitled "Classic Sweaters, Hats, Vests, and Mittens," more than 20 knitting projects fill this volume written by Handberg. Mette N. Handberg designed the 2006-2007 official sweater for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team. She has been a prominent textile artist in Norway for more than 40 years, and has designed patterns for Norway's famous sweater company, Dale. Included with each project are step-by-step instructions, design templates, and pattern charts. (All stranded motifs and repeats are charted.) The opening pages contain some good common sense reminders. Also included are notes about steeks, techniques for binding off, seaming, etc. There are even sections on correcting problems and mistakes and a resource list showing where clasps, buttons and Norwegian yarn can be purchased in both the U.S. and Norway. Knitting skills needed for these patterns are advanced beginner to advanced intermediate, depending upon the pattern. The patterns for most items are contemporary with a few traditional ones included. Full color photography displays the finished projects amid beautiful Norwegian scenery. If you don't knit, you might enjoy simply looking at the beautiful garments, architectural settings, and landscapes. -
by Sara Norrman, editor
Hardcover
Scandinavian design is known world over. This applies to architecture, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and in this case, home interiors. Emphasized are airiness, lightness, and the use of natural elements. Twenty homes in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are featured in this book, and divided into four categories: Elegant Simplicity, Vintage-Inspired, Pared-Down Modern, and ... ... moreby Sara Norrman, editor
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Scandinavian design is known world over. This applies to architecture, clothing, furniture, jewelry, and in this case, home interiors. Emphasized are airiness, lightness, and the use of natural elements. Twenty homes in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden are featured in this book, and divided into four categories: Elegant Simplicity, Vintage-Inspired, Pared-Down Modern, and Contemporary Rustic. The text describes the designs, the planning, and evolution of these homes so that the reader can try to emulate these. Many photographs accompany the text bringing the reader into these Scandinavian homes. -
by Knut Haukelid
Paperback
A true story about the Norwegian Resistance soldiers who sabotaged the Nazis' heavy water factory in Rjukan, Norway blocking the Germans' attempt to develop the atomic bomb. Written by Knut Haukelid, the leader of the sabotage team, this story was the basis of the movie starring Kirk Douglas called 'Heroes of Telemark.' ... moreby Knut Haukelid
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A true story about the Norwegian Resistance soldiers who sabotaged the Nazis' heavy water factory in Rjukan, Norway blocking the Germans' attempt to develop the atomic bomb. Written by Knut Haukelid, the leader of the sabotage team, this story was the basis of the movie starring Kirk Douglas called 'Heroes of Telemark.' -
by Helene S. Lundberg
Hardcover
Lundberg, a talented woman in Sweden, has published numerous books about Swedish crafts, decorating and entertaining. In this recently released book, translated by Annika S. Hipple, Lundberg lists necessary materials, step-by-step directions, 90 full-page colored pictures, and patterns for projects that incorporate traditional crafts from her homeland with design aspects of contemporary ... ... moreby Helene S. Lundberg
Hardcover
Lundberg, a talented woman in Sweden, has published numerous books about Swedish crafts, decorating and entertaining. In this recently released book, translated by Annika S. Hipple, Lundberg lists necessary materials, step-by-step directions, 90 full-page colored pictures, and patterns for projects that incorporate traditional crafts from her homeland with design aspects of contemporary Scandinavia: minimalism, functionalism, and inexpensive materials. Along with Christmas cards and tree ornaments, Lundberg includes patterns for Advent and beaded-tree candle holders, decorations for tabletops and windows, and shares ways to make just about any room in the house more festive using paper, easy-to-find supplies, and the favorite items of Scandinavians: offerings from nature that transform the common into the beautiful. At this price, this book might be the bargain of the season. -
by Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel
Hardcover
Just as the designs in Norwegian Handknits (below) were inspired by items at Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, many of the designs in this book stemmed from the historic textiles at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Along with knitting patterns from various regions in Sweden, the authors include bits of ... ... moreby Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel
Hardcover
Just as the designs in Norwegian Handknits (below) were inspired by items at Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, many of the designs in this book stemmed from the historic textiles at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Along with knitting patterns from various regions in Sweden, the authors include bits of Swedish folklore and tradition. Techniques and patterns range from basic and traditional knitting to two-color knitting to “clever” knitting with embellishments such as Dala horses and stained glass designs. The chapter on two-color knitting has patterns for a Piper’s Hat, Deer Mittens, a Hope Chest sweater, and Mansion Mittens. Learn a new skill, or use your current knitting skills, and combine them with the Swedish heritage and culture. Enjoy the lovely photos. -
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by Odell M. Bjerkness
Paperback
Readers interested in Norway's history and monarchy will find this book fascinating. It chronicles the early life of Norway's King Harald as told through journals kept by Inga Berg who was Prince Harald's nurse at Skaugum, the royal family’s estate in Asker near Oslo, the first 18 months of ... ... moreby Odell M. Bjerkness
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Readers interested in Norway's history and monarchy will find this book fascinating. It chronicles the early life of Norway's King Harald as told through journals kept by Inga Berg who was Prince Harald's nurse at Skaugum, the royal family’s estate in Asker near Oslo, the first 18 months of Prince Harald's life. Normally one could find journals of an unknown person mundane especially when they cover such a short time period, but Berg's "nephew in America," Odell Bjerkness, has created an engaging book that pulls together the history of the monarchy, the many changes occurring in Scandinavia over the past 100 years, the political climate in Norway from 1900 through WW II, and how these events impacted the Berg/Bjerkness families in both America and in Norway. It is perhaps the layout of the book that brings this history to life. Bjerkness includes pages from Berg's journals in their handwritten form along with English translations and he supplements these texts with over 100 photos, newspaper articles, maps and charts listing royal lineage as well as the daily amounts of milk consumed by Lillebror, the name fondly bestowed upon the prince by his two older sisters. Appendices, often ignored by readers, are truly an interesting part of this new work of nonfiction. An insight that becomes clear to the reader is how the monarchy has established a close relationship to the people of Norway, and how Norwegians have reciprocated this fondness. The author himself, though Norwegian-American, plays a major role in American relations with Norway today. Odell M. Bjerkness, now of Edina, MN and Professor Emeritus of Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, was the executive director of Concordia's Language Villages and May Seminars Abroad programs for many years. (He was also my "boss" the ten years I directed Skogfjorden, the Norwegian Language Village). Bjerkness remains active in Scandinavian-American circles, and in 1982 he received the St. Olav Medal for his work promoting Norwegian-American relations. The medal was bestowed upon him by King Olav V, Lillebror's father and Nanny Aunt Inga's ultimate employer. -
by Amulya Malladi
Paperback
Escaping the turmoil and heartbreak of war-torn Kabul, Raihana settles in strange, cold, Denmark. To improve her language skills she lands an apprenticeship helping Gunnar, a beekeeper, harvest his honey. ... moreby Amulya Malladi
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Escaping the turmoil and heartbreak of war-torn Kabul, Raihana settles in strange, cold, Denmark. To improve her language skills she lands an apprenticeship helping Gunnar, a beekeeper, harvest his honey.
