Norwegian History

The haunting love story that turned Murakami into a literary superstar. When he hears her favourite Beatles song, Toru Watanabe recalls his first love Naoko, the girlfriend of his best friend Kizuki. Immediately he is transported back almost twenty years to his student days in Tokyo, adrift in a...

Magic and myth inhabit these chapters in figures both familiar and strange. Giant trolls and talking animals are everywhere. The winds take human form. A one-eyed old woman might seem reminiscent of the Norse god Odin. We meet sly aunts, resourceful princesses, and devious robbers. These stories, set in Norway's majestic landscape of towering mountains and dense forests, are filled with humor, mischief, and sometimes surprisingly cruel twists of fate. All are rendered in the deceptively simple narrative style perfected by Asbjørnsen and Moe.

Sheldon Horowitz - 82 years old, impatient, and unreasonable - is staying with his granddaughter's family in Norway when he disappears with a stranger's child. Sheldon is an ex-Marine, and he feels responsible for his son's death in Vietnam. Recently widowed and bereft, he talks to the ghosts of his past constantly. To Norway's cops, Sheldon is just an old man who is coming undone at the end of a long and hard life. But Sheldon is clear in his own mind.

Do you want to learn Norwegian the fast, fun, and easy way? And do you want to travel to Norway and get around like a pro? Then this is the audiobook for you. Learn Norwegian: A Complete Phrase Compilation for Traveling to Norway is designed for absolute beginner learners and travelers. You learn the must-know travel phrases, survival phrases, vocab, and cultural insights to make your trip to Norway a breeze. All were hand-picked by our team of Norwegian teachers and experts.

From the early days of prehistoric Scandinavia to the rule of the legendary seafaring Vikings, Norway has a vast a colorful history filled with sagas, alliances, and a rise to becoming a wealthy economic powerhouse in the modern age. Now, this book unveils the secrets of this amazing and beautiful country, from the time of the Vikings through the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic Wars, and Norway’s journey to its place in the modern world.

Uncover the epic Scandinavian history of how a rugged, frozen frontier transformed into a global economic powerhouse. Perfect for an educational commute or focused armchair travel, this inspiring narrative charts a riveting course from ancient ice ages to the bustling decks of Viking longships...

Experience an epic historical journey from fierce Viking raids to the rise of a modern Nordic superpower. Perfect for your daily commute or a session of focused learning, this immersive narrative reveals how a harsh, mountainous frontier forged a fiercely resilient society. Follow the dramatic...

Start speaking Norwegian in minutes, and grasp the language, culture, and customs in just minutes more with Survival Phrases - Norwegian, a completely new way to learn Basic Norwegian fast!

Trace a millennium of Scandinavian history, from the fierce dawn of Viking raiders to a resilient modern democracy. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travels, this atmospheric narrative captures the survival of an underdog nation forged by ice, sea, and unyielding ambition. Rather than...

Witness the fiery destruction and resilient rebirth of Norway’s capital in this immersive European history experience. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this fascinating chronological journey transports you straight to the medieval shores of the Oslofjord. Experience how...

"Inspired by his podcast of the same name, this combination memoir and informational text is narrated by its author with sincere emotional investment and subtle humor." -- AudioFile Magazine A moving portrait of depression, from the host of the podcast The Hilarious World of Depression "This...