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Immerse in three iconic Scandinavian landscapes: the hauntingly beautiful coast; the magical seasonal forests, and the volcanic and arctic extremes. Surprising wildlife stories of lynx and puffins, orca and wolves reveal the resilient spirit of Scandinavia. Myth and modernity co-exist: Odin and Thor, basejumpers and reindeer herders are all woven into this icy natural world.

Striking multicolor patterns with a contemporary Scandinavian feel.

"In the warmer months we crave food that is often naturally lighter and nourishing. Scandinavians do summer food so well--it is wholesome, flavoursome, simple to make and sumptuous to look at. In Scandinavian culture, eating well is all about 'lagom' or balance--everything in moderation. Try the tempting breakfast ideas such as Blueberry Porridge. Sharing plates such as Smoked Mackerel Rillettes with Rye Crisps are ideal for grazing, while satisfying...

"Scholars and laymen alike have long projected their fantasies onto the great expanse of the global North, whether it be as a frozen no-man's-land, an icy realm of marauding Vikings, or an unspoiled cradle of prehistoric human life. Bernd Brunner reconstructs the encounters of adventurers, colonists, and indigenous communities that led to the creation of a northern "cabinet of wonders" and imbued Scandinavia, Iceland, and the Arctic with a perennial...

While Astrid, Snotlout and the rest of the gang are challenging each other to dragon races, Hiccup and Toothless journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace.

An illustrated anthology of Norse myths includes the classic stories of the thunder god Thor, Odin the Allfather, and Loki the trickster.

"The stories in this collection will sweep you away to the captivating world of Nordic folklore"--Page 4 of cover.

"The "Danish coziness" philosophy is fast becoming the new "French living" in terms of aspirational lifestyle books and blogs. There are countless viral articles comparing the happiness levels of Americans versus Danes. Their homes are more homey; their people are more cheerful. It's an attitude that defies definition, but there is a name for this slow-moving, stress-free mindset: hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga"). Hygge values the idea of cherishing yourself:...

Includes Munich and the Foothills of the Alps; Germany's Romantic Rhine and Rothenburg; Germany's Black Forest and Cologne; Berlin; Germany's Hamburg and The Luther Trail; Germany's Dresden and Leipzig; Germany's Frankfurt and Nurnberg; and special features.

An acclaimed bioarchaeologist traces the path of an ancient piece of jewelry found in a Viking grave in England back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, explaining that the Vikings' route may have been far more varied than previously known.