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Country Cooking
Cook Books2020 · 280 pp

Country Cooking

Charlotte H. Sveinsen / Andreas Viestad

In Country Cooking, Charlotte Holberg Sveinsen and Andreas Viestad aim to strike a blow for good Norwegian food traditions and highlight lost gastronomic treasures, but also produce new recipes using ingredients that have travelled a short distance from gate to plate. If you like locally sourced Norwegian food and unpretentious recipes, you’re going to love this book. The book is divided into traditional chapters, such as starters, meat, fish, desserts etc, but has some original approaches: for example, a whole chapter of recipes based on grains. In the meat chapter, the authors aim to show the full range, from crofters’ fare to the food on the big farms, as well as the significance of using all parts of the animal when preparing sustainable, locally sourced food. They emphasise that inland fish is a neglected treasure and that game can make for the best weekend dinners, among others. Charlotte Sveinsen and Andreas Viestad are inspired by Hanna Winsnes and Henriette Schønberge Erken of Ringsaker. In their day, both these food pioneers were interested in introducing new raw materials and recipes, and their cookery books presented some traditional dishes, some new and some that were worth fighting to preserve. This is just what Charlotte and Andreas do in Country Cooking. The result is modern traditional food. And it comes from the Ringsaker region in the heart of Norway. This is a book that will warm and inspire. Marvellous recipes and beautiful photographs of a much-loved landscape.

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Dynamism
Narrative Non-fiction / Self Help2020 · 224 pp

Dynamism

Kristian Hall

Is your goal to become a better project manager? Or clear up your e-mail system? Or do you want to become a football trainer, write a book or paint a picture? Whatever it is you want to achieve, at work or in your private life, big or small, the basic tools are the same. In 15 concrete steps, you’ll learn to be more dynamic. And this is what you’ll achieve once you have taken all the steps: You’ll work smarter than before You’ll postpone things less and prioritise better You’ll become more productive and efficient You’ll become a better problem-solver You’ll know where to find help when you’re facing adversity Plus many other benefits and tools besides. Make use of them, feel the joy of achievement and know that you’re a long way towards doing what you want to get done.

Crocheting for Everyday and Party Wear
Crafts and Hobbies2020 · 168 pp

Crocheting for Everyday and Party Wear

May Britt Bjella Zamori

Be inspired to crochet beautiful clothing and lovely soft furnishings! In this book you’ll find projects large and small in gorgeous colours with exciting patterns. Choose between soft scarves and shawls, cute cardigans, sweaters and tunics, exquisite tops, dresses and skirts, and stylish accessories. You can also crochet cushions and warm blankets for your home. The patterns are made in both simplified form and using more advanced techniques. Detailed photos and easy-to-follow descriptions and diagrams make it easy.

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Sacred Animals
Narrative Non-fiction2020 · 416 pp

Sacred Animals

Tor Åge Bringsværd

Tor Åge Bringsværd´s beautiful, intriguing and critically acclaimed anthologies Woof and Giddy-Up where collections about the cultural history of the dog and the horse. About the animals place in myths, legends and adventures around the globe. In Sacred Animals he writes about the animals place in the images we have of how everything has come to be. It has become a vital and rich book where Bringsværd in his typical way pours his knowledge and enthusiasm in his presentation and tales of fourteen different holy animals. These are the animals you find in the book:MonkeyBear CoyoteSpiderElephantWhaleCatCow/OxMouse /RatRavenTortoiseSnakeTiger Wolf

Honestly
Narrative Non-fiction / Self Help2020 · 400 pp

Honestly

Kirsten Holtmon Resaland / Astrid Nylander Almaas

The ultimate young people’s guide to coping with life and mental health. Honestly is a thorough book that provides young people with knowledge and advice that can help ease their path through life. Read, among others, about identity, feelings and thoughts, self-image, body and sex, you and other people, when life gets tough and mental illnesses.Is there such a thing as dangerous thoughts? What makes You You, and what are your best qualities? Can falling in love change us? And what do you do if a friend is having troubled times? What is the difference between being afraid and having anxiety? What can you do about gossip, bad mouthing and general drama? What are sexual fantasies? How do we react when something really painful happens? Why do we believe in fake news? Is it normal to be grumpy for no reason? Everybody has stuff going on beneath the surface. There’s nothing wrong with that – it’s normal; and it’s what makes us humans different and exciting. This is a book that you do not have to read from cover to cover. You can simply look topics that you might be interested in - or have a need for. You can read about topics like Identity, Feelings and thoughts, Self-Image, Body and Sex. In Honestly you get thorough answers from a psychologist and a doctor, talking straight forwardly about being a human being. It is also a great reference book for anyone close to young people today; Parents, teachers and others, who want to know more and understand. Winner of RIKSMÅLSPRISEN 2020. Astrid Nylander Almaas (b. 1975) is Head Physician at the Ahus-hospital in Oslo, specialized in Paediatrics. She has a doctorate in how nutrition affects the development of the brain in Children. Since 2016 she has been part of the NRK TV-show "What is Wrong with You?".Kirsten Holtmon Resaland (b.1980) is a specialist in the psychiatry of children and young adults and has worked with the psychic health of youth for many years.The book is illustrated by Kristine A. Sand.

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What happened to you?
Self Help / Children's Books2020 · 216 pp · Age 9 - 12

What happened to you?

Jenny Jordahl

Janne isn’t like the rest of her family. That’s what Grandma says. The others are slim, while Janne is big. What happened to her, really? Grandma isn’t the only one who comments on Janne’s appearance. People at school do too. Janne is comfort eating and cutting herself off from others, but suddenly her parents suggest a solution to the problem: She’ll get 100 kroner for every kilo she loses. Janne goes along with the agreement and slowly but surely, she gets smaller. But does she get any happier? And does it solve her real problems? What Happened to You? is a powerful, brave and thought-provoking graphic novel about friendship, being an outsider and living with eating disorders. Jenny Jordahl (best know as the illustrator of the international bestseller Women in Battle) delivers an important and absorbing story for children and young people aged 9 and older.WINNER OF THE 2020 BRAGE PRIZE FOR BEST BOOK FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG READERS!The Brage Prize Jury said: The winner of the category Children’s and Young Adult Literature addresses serious issues which leave an impression on the reader. Yet the book is easy to read and shows great concern for – and confidence in – its young readers. This year’s winning entry is an important work that engages the reader through different techniques: The succinct dialogue between the characters is illustrated with vivid drawings, and it is intense in both form and content. Clear use of colour, non-verbal features and the visual representation of the central character’s inner life all contribute to enhancing her range of emotions. The winner of this year’s prize is an established writer and illustrator with a book that lets us get close to a child with an eating disorder. Congratulations to Jenny Jordahl for winning the Brage Prize for her graphic novel: What Happened to You? Reviews: Strong as well as entertaining book on a difficult subject.AFTENPOSTENThis book can be used as a starting point for important talks both at school and at home. NRK

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What Do the Russians Want from Norway?
Narrative Non-fiction2020 · 240 pp

What Do the Russians Want from Norway?

Bernhard L. Mohr

When relations between Russia and the West cooled after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, it looked for a while as if Norwegian-Russian co-operation would be fine. Yet over the past three years, Russia has engaged in a series of actions targeting Norway and Norwegian interests: the spying charge against Frode Berg and the raid on the Norwegian University Centre in St Petersburg; frequent fighter jet and bomber missions along the coast of Norway and major military exercises close to the border; the refusal of visas to Norwegian business leaders and politicians; and the public exposure of diplomats. What is it about Norway’s behaviour that has provoked the Russian bear? What relationship do Russia’s political leadership really want to have with us? And what do ordinary Russians think about Norway, the only neighbouring country with which Russia has never engaged in armed conflict? In this book, Russia expert Bernhard L. Mohr tries to find out how Norway appears to have ended up high on the Kremlin’s agenda. His Russian sources are many, from leading politicians and diplomats, through journalists and experts to young Russians urbanites. The book also takes the temperature of Russia in 2020 – a country where there appears to be an increasingly wide gap between the leaders and the population, and between the generations. Journalist and editor Bernhard L. Mohr has been monitoring Russia closely since the turn of the millennium. His previous book, Why Do Russians Vote for Putin? (2017) enjoyed an extremely positive reception from critics and readers alike. Well written, nuanced and full of insightMohr takes us behind the facades, into the homes and into the Russian way of thinking – far beyond the clichés about the vodka drinking, spontaneous and emotional Russian most into showing off strength. Russia is not synonymous with the regime of Putin. That Mohr also have a vivid drive in is his writing, as well as him being a grand storyteller, makes for a joyful reading.VÅRT LAND

Everyday knitting
Crafts and Hobbies2020 · 144 pp

Everyday knitting

Bente Presterud

Make your days even more happy and colourful in the company of your favourite knitting pattern, some yarn and a pair of knitting needles. Everyday Knitting is such a joyous knitting book. Here you will find nice jackets and sweaters for men and women, cosy toe-up slippers and socks. You will find structure patterns, patterned and braided patterns, fashionable and timeless pieces as well as the warm accessories like shawls, scarfs, hats, mittens and socks. All together 30 designs, including five classic jems from the archives of the tradition wool producer Rauma yarn.We guarantee you will find your new favorite pieces in this book!

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How to be a (Scandinavian) Feminist
Narrative Non-fiction2020 · 176 pp

How to be a (Scandinavian) Feminist

Marta Breen

The award-winning Norwegian author Marta Breen has written a number of books on feminism, music and women's history. Among them is the comic book Women in battle (2018), which has been sold to 26 territories so far. For the past couple of years she has given lectures on equality and gender roles in countries such as Serbia, Germany, England, Russia, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Brazil. On these travels, Marta Breen has noticed that there is a lot of uncertainty associated with the term feminism, and that many women simply do not dare to take this word in their mouths. In this manual she explains many myths and misunderstandings about feminism. At the same time, she gives the reader good tips on how to achieve more equality in life - and love.

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Self Help2020 · 288 pp

High on Yourself – Endorphins as Medicine

Aili Kristina Hannisdal

In this book, Aili Kristina Hannisdal gives you a fully loaded tool kit for exploiting the feel-good substances produced by our magical brain. Who wouldn’t want to enjoy an endorphin kick? Why not have a cold shower – or how about dancing to your favourite music at full blast with somebody you love? You’ll definitely feel uplifted and full of feel-good substances afterwards. To understand how you can bring out these good feelings you need to train your brain. This will enable you to ‘reprogramme’ bad habits and understand the vast jigsaw puzzle made up of mood, affect, emotions and feelings. And once you know how the brain works, you can learn how to get to know yourself better. You can choose to consciously feel the difficult and good emotions that are a part of you. They aren’t harmful once you know how to trigger the good substances. Aili Kristina Hannisdal, a doctor specialising in psychiatry, draws on her expert knowledge to give you precisely what you need to understand why you are you. The book will provide you with plenty of tips and advice for getting your brain into better shape.

Broth and other Power Liquids
Cook Books / Self Help2020 · 160 pp

Broth and other Power Liquids

Gry Hammer

Are you dreaming of good health, a well-functioning digestion, young looking skin and shiny hair? Adding broth to your diet can make those dreams come true. In Broth and other Power potions you will learn everything about the good and health bringing broth, as well as 50 recipes for powerful liquids like toddies, soups, tonics, smoothies - and a bonus of candy and desserts you can make based on the same principles. Gry Hammer will tell you about the standard base broths, boiled of bones and leftovers from meat, poultry and fish, enriched with vegetables and herbs. Gelatinous broth is naturally reviving, and the health benefits are many. Broth works as an anti-inflammation, stimulates digestion, strengthens the immune system, bones and all the joints, betters sleep quality and is to put it shortly the best anti-aging remedy you can get, as it builds connective tissue from the inside. Cooking broth is trendy as well as traditional and sustainable - and broth is also super food for the intestines! Gry Hammer is the author of several books on food and health. She is a food enthusiast, lifestyle artist, blogger, yoga teacher and the guru of fermentation and broth cooking in Norway. She is known for her sharp pen and inspiring lectures. She was awarded the Norwegian Food Prize in 2017 and has also been named Blogger of the Year for her blog jordtilbord.no.

The World’s most Difficult Thought
Self Help2020 · 192 pp

The World’s most Difficult Thought

Ingunn Kyrkjebø

Think before you act: it’s familiar advice. But that isn’t the advice you’ll get from The World’s Most Difficult Thought. Instead, you’ll learn how good not thinking can be for your life – mentally, physically and creatively. For centuries, Japanese art and martial arts have sought out ways to refine humanity, and their essence lies in the concept of mushin. Mushin means empty thought and is the highest level achievable in Zen Buddhism and the martial arts. Empty thought was also a crucial part of Samurai life because the heightened state we achieve when we succeed in thinking of nothing can mean the difference between victory and death on the battlefield. There is gold in empty thoughts, but if you try, you’ll quickly discover how difficult it is to do something as simple as not thinking. The World’s Most Difficult Thought takes you on a journey via Japanese culture and modern science into the realm of empty thought. A universe where far more is possible than you may have imagined: if you’re going to get more done, you must do less. And what happens if you work to suppress your ego?