Translated from the Swedish by Laura Wideburg. Sudden murder and the resulting psychological tension are the hallmarks of Inger Frimansson's acclaimed thrillers. In ISLAND OF NAKED WOMEN, Tobias, an author of mystery novels, must return to the family farm after his father became incapacitated due to a fall from the hayloft. Tobias resents his father's judgmental attitude, but he finds the allure of his father's young wife Sabina hard to resist. Meanwhile,...

"Welcome to Sweden--land of Mount Kebnekaise, Sarek National Park, and ABBA The Museum! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized scenic photos draw in readers as they learn about Sweden's history, government, major cities, land features, natural resources, culture, and more! Maps, a timeline with photos, and a facts page that includes major statistics complement the text. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big...

The story of three generations of Swedish women, chronicling advances in women's rights. It begins with Hanna, forced into motherhood at 12 by rape, and ends with Anna, the narrator, who terminates her first pregnancy by an abortion.

From Finland to Newfoundland and Jelling to Jerusalem, follow in the wake of the Vikings -- a transformative story of a people that begins with paganism and ends in Christendom. Focusing on key events, including the sack of Lindisfarne in 793 and the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, medieval history expert John Haywood recounts the saga of the Viking Age, from the creation of the world through to the dwindling years of halfhearted raids and elegiac...

"Come along on a journey to Bakeland, where nature and flavor combine. In this collection of delectable desserts inspired by nature through the seasons, Norwegian baker Marit Hovland takes a delightfully creative approach to making sweets, using flowers, leaves, seashells, trees, clouds, and snow to fuel her imagination. There are treats for every time of year: chocolate-filled bird's egg cookies for spring, a decadent summer lime cake blanketed in...

"Scandinavian residences are not only aesthetically simple and minimalist, they are mindfully built to minimise their impact on the environment, without sacrificing beauty. This book brings together a collection of beautifully designed Scandinavian homes with their simple, fresh, natural and warm decor. Each home is presented through stunning photography and features insights from the designers themselves, including soft decoration such as colours,...