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Insight Guide Norway •   Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK • 2008 • PAPER • 391 PAGES
A profusely illustrated overview of Norway, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture, hundreds of photos and maps, and some limited practical information. It includes chapters on Oslo, Bergen, the North Cape and other popular destinations. (NOR03, $22.95)

Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings •  John Haywood
REFERENCE • 1995 • PAPER • 144 PAGES
A thorough history of the Vikings as told through a series of innovative maps and excellent photographs of Viking artifacts. This book traces the route of the ninth-century Viking merchants and explorers throughout Europe and on to the New World. (VIK02, $20.00)

We Die Alone, A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance •  David Howarth •  Stephen Ambrose
EXPLORATION • 2007 • PAPER • 256 PAGES
A 1955 account by British historian David Howarth of courage, determination and valor in Nazi-occupied Norway. It's the story of Jan Baalrud -- and his extraordinary escape across the Lyngen Alps, as reconstructed from interviews with Baalrud and the brave people who helped him escape. Stumbling half-dead into an Arctic village, he is nursed back to health by the local people and, finally, makes his way to neutral Sweden. (NOR14, $16.95)

Norwegian Folk Tales •  Peter Asbjornsen
ANTHOLOGY • 1982 • PAPER • 188 PAGES
This rich collection of stories, interpreted by a leading scholar on ancient traditions and tales, will delight both adults and children. (NOR06, $14.95)

Norway Map •   Freytag & Berndt
MAP
A handsome map of Norway at a scale of 1:800,000, with a place index and shaded relief. (NOR05, $12.95)

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Oslo/Bergen Map •   ITMB • A walking map of Oslo and Bergen at a scale of 1:10,000. (NOR44, $8.95)

Culture Smart! Norway •  Linda March • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice. (NOR43, $9.95)

Eyewitness Guide Norway •   Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • A handsomely made, compact guide to the nature, culture, history and attractions of Norway, featuring hundreds of color photographs. (NOR29, $20.00)

Lonely Planet Norway •  Deanna Swaney • GUIDEBOOK • A comprehensive practical guide in the Lonely Planet style, geared for the independent traveler. Features maps, background details on the country and its culture, and other practical information for getting around. (NOR25, $21.99)

Norwegian, Start Speaking Today! •   Educational Services Corporation • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A booklet and two cassette tapes make up this 90-minute crash course on Norwegian. This course follows the foreign service method, focusing on dialogues and useful sentences instead of single words. (NOR23, $21.95)

A History of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland •  T.K Derry • HISTORY • Scandinavia from prehistory to the present with chapters on the Viking and Lutheran kingdoms, medieval times, monarchies, the World Wars and modern period, emphasizing the common cultural, political and social background. (SCN03, $23.50)

Norway to America, A History of the Migration •  Ingrid Semmingsen • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The story of Norwegian immigration to the United States, describing the lifestyles known to the first pioneers in the Midwest and on the West Coast, and relating their experiences in light of their ties back home. (NOR33, $16.95)

The Vikings •  Else Roesdahl • HISTORY • A captivating and well-written look at Norse civilization. Roesdahl goes beyond the limited view of the ruthless Viking invaders, instead creating a full picture of the vibrant, artistic, agricultural and exploratory culture. (VIK09, $17.00)

The Vikings, Lords of the Seas •  Yves Cohat • HISTORY • An indispensable reference that fits in your pocket, this slim volume, part of the "Discoveries" series, is packed with maps, archival photographs and illustrations. It tells of the Norse homeland, discoveries and settlements, and features a useful chronology and excerpts from the Viking Sagas. (VIK01, $12.95)

Vikings, The North Atlantic Saga •  William Fitzhugh •  Elisabeth Ward • HISTORY • An extensively illustrated volume of Viking culture, history and exploration that focuses especially on voyages to North America. Published in conjunction with a Smithsonian exhibit, it features essays and 400 color photographs. (VIK11, $34.95)

Assault in Norway, Sabotaging the Nazi Nuclear Bomb •  Thomas Gallagher • EXPLORATION • A small team of Norwegian ski commandos on a mission to destroy the Vemork heavy water plant -- and stop the Germans from getting the atomic bomb. A gripping true story of bravery and endurance against all odds, featuring hair-raising escapades -- some of which are so outrageous they seem lifted from an action novel. Non-fiction. (NOR62, $16.95)

Farthest North •  Fridtjof Nansen • EXPLORATION • A classic account of the voyage of the Fram by the great Norwegian polar explorer Fridjof Nansen, originally published in 1897. Illustrated with maps and photographs, his tale is a compelling adventure. (ARC60, $27.00)

The Fellowship of Ghosts, Travels in the Land of Midnight Sun •  Paul Watkins • EXPLORATION • Novelist Watkins tries his hand at travel, interweaving a memoir of his own experiences in Norway with those of early eccentric visitors. His solo wanderings also take into account the beautiful Norwegian countryside, with vivid descriptions of dramatic cliffs and expansive snowfields. (NOR35, $15.00)

Growth of the Soil •  Knut Hamsun • LITERATURE • The epic tale of a homesteader in the mountainous Norwegian interior, which helped win Hamsun a Nobel Prize in 1920. An insightful and engaging look at life in Norway and living off the land. (NOR36, $13.00)

Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath, The Wife, The Cross •  Sigrid Undset •  Tina Nunnally •  Brad Leithauser • LITERATURE • A masterful historical epic by the Nobel Prize-winning author, first published in 1927. This omnibus edition follows the life of one woman from birth to death in devoutly Catholic 14th-century Norway. A cornerstone of Scandinavian literature, the trilogy is a powerful introduction to the medieval society. (NOR40, $25.00)

Mysteries •  Knut Hamsun •  Sverre Lyngstad • LITERATURE • An odd character settles in a small Norwegian village and charms the locals. First published in 1890, this book is an insightful look at life and society in Norway, and is a favorite of this Norwegian author's many novels. (NOR08, $15.00)

The Norse Myths •  Kevin Crossley-Holland • LITERATURE • A classic collection of 32 tales of Nordic gods, goddesses and heroes. With an overview of the Norse world, cosmology and gods. (SCN38, $17.00)

Glacier Ice •  Austin Post •  Edward R. LaChapelle • NATURAL HISTORY • OUT OF PRINT • An extraordinary book of aerial black-and-white photographs of mountains, glaciers and ice accompanied by explanatory text. This beautiful photograph collection introduces the major surface features and varieties of glaciers. (SCI07, $27.95)

Volcanoes, Fire From the Earth •  Maurice Krafft • NATURAL HISTORY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • OUT OF PRINT • This illustrated pocket encyclopedia in the Discoveries series, featuring hundreds of full color paintings, traces the study of volcanoes from early myth and legend to modern science. By the great French volcanologist (who died on the job on Mount Unzen in Japan in 1992). (GEO06, $12.95)

Birds of Britain & Europe •  Hermann Heinzel •  Richard Fitter •  John Parslow • FIELD GUIDE • OUT OF PRINT • This masterfully organized Collins Pocket Guide, featuring 3,000 color illustrations covers the birds of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. (EUR49, $27.50)

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	Insight Guide Norway • Insight Guides GUIDEBOOK • 2008 • PAPER • 391 PAGES A profusely illustrated overview of Norway, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on natural history, politics and culture, hundreds of photos and maps, and some limited practical information. It includes chapters on Oslo, Bergen, the North Cape and other popular destinations. (NOR03, $22.95)
	Penguin Historical Atlas of the Vikings • John Haywood REFERENCE • 1995 • PAPER • 144 PAGES A thorough history of the Vikings as told through a series of innovative maps and excellent photographs of Viking artifacts. This book traces the route of the ninth-century Viking merchants and explorers throughout Europe and on to the New World. (VIK02, $20.00)
	We Die Alone, A WWII Epic of Escape and Endurance • David Howarth • Stephen Ambrose EXPLORATION • 2007 • PAPER • 256 PAGES A 1955 account by British historian David Howarth of courage, determination and valor in Nazi-occupied Norway. It's the story of Jan Baalrud -- and his extraordinary escape across the Lyngen Alps, as reconstructed from interviews with Baalrud and the brave people who helped him escape. Stumbling half-dead into an Arctic village, he is nursed back to health by the local people and, finally, makes his way to neutral Sweden. (NOR14, $16.95)
	Norwegian Folk Tales • Peter Asbjornsen ANTHOLOGY • 1982 • PAPER • 188 PAGES This rich collection of stories, interpreted by a leading scholar on ancient traditions and tales, will delight both adults and children. (NOR06, $14.95)
	Norway Map • Freytag & Berndt MAP A handsome map of Norway at a scale of 1:800,000, with a place index and shaded relief. (NOR05, $12.95)

	Oslo/Bergen Map • ITMB • A walking map of Oslo and Bergen at a scale of 1:10,000. (NOR44, $8.95)
	Culture Smart! Norway • Linda March • GUIDEBOOK • A concise, no-nonsense guide to local customs, etiquette and culture with a short overview of the land and people along with practical travel advice. (NOR43, $9.95)
	Eyewitness Guide Norway • Eyewitness Guides • GUIDEBOOK • A handsomely made, compact guide to the nature, culture, history and attractions of Norway, featuring hundreds of color photographs. (NOR29, $20.00)
	Lonely Planet Norway • Deanna Swaney • GUIDEBOOK • A comprehensive practical guide in the Lonely Planet style, geared for the independent traveler. Features maps, background details on the country and its culture, and other practical information for getting around. (NOR25, $21.99)
	Norwegian, Start Speaking Today! • Educational Services Corporation • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • A booklet and two cassette tapes make up this 90-minute crash course on Norwegian. This course follows the foreign service method, focusing on dialogues and useful sentences instead of single words. (NOR23, $21.95)
	A History of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland • T.K Derry • HISTORY • Scandinavia from prehistory to the present with chapters on the Viking and Lutheran kingdoms, medieval times, monarchies, the World Wars and modern period, emphasizing the common cultural, political and social background. (SCN03, $23.50)
	Norway to America, A History of the Migration • Ingrid Semmingsen • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • The story of Norwegian immigration to the United States, describing the lifestyles known to the first pioneers in the Midwest and on the West Coast, and relating their experiences in light of their ties back home. (NOR33, $16.95)
	The Vikings • Else Roesdahl • HISTORY • A captivating and well-written look at Norse civilization. Roesdahl goes beyond the limited view of the ruthless Viking invaders, instead creating a full picture of the vibrant, artistic, agricultural and exploratory culture. (VIK09, $17.00)
	The Vikings, Lords of the Seas • Yves Cohat • HISTORY • An indispensable reference that fits in your pocket, this slim volume, part of the "Discoveries" series, is packed with maps, archival photographs and illustrations. It tells of the Norse homeland, discoveries and settlements, and features a useful chronology and excerpts from the Viking Sagas. (VIK01, $12.95)
	Vikings, The North Atlantic Saga • William Fitzhugh • Elisabeth Ward • HISTORY • An extensively illustrated volume of Viking culture, history and exploration that focuses especially on voyages to North America. Published in conjunction with a Smithsonian exhibit, it features essays and 400 color photographs. (VIK11, $34.95)
	Assault in Norway, Sabotaging the Nazi Nuclear Bomb • Thomas Gallagher • EXPLORATION • A small team of Norwegian ski commandos on a mission to destroy the Vemork heavy water plant -- and stop the Germans from getting the atomic bomb. A gripping true story of bravery and endurance against all odds, featuring hair-raising escapades -- some of which are so outrageous they seem lifted from an action novel. Non-fiction. (NOR62, $16.95)
	Farthest North • Fridtjof Nansen • EXPLORATION • A classic account of the voyage of the Fram by the great Norwegian polar explorer Fridjof Nansen, originally published in 1897. Illustrated with maps and photographs, his tale is a compelling adventure. (ARC60, $27.00)
	The Fellowship of Ghosts, Travels in the Land of Midnight Sun • Paul Watkins • EXPLORATION • Novelist Watkins tries his hand at travel, interweaving a memoir of his own experiences in Norway with those of early eccentric visitors. His solo wanderings also take into account the beautiful Norwegian countryside, with vivid descriptions of dramatic cliffs and expansive snowfields. (NOR35, $15.00)
	Growth of the Soil • Knut Hamsun • LITERATURE • The epic tale of a homesteader in the mountainous Norwegian interior, which helped win Hamsun a Nobel Prize in 1920. An insightful and engaging look at life in Norway and living off the land. (NOR36, $13.00)
	Kristin Lavransdatter: The Wreath, The Wife, The Cross • Sigrid Undset • Tina Nunnally • Brad Leithauser • LITERATURE • A masterful historical epic by the Nobel Prize-winning author, first published in 1927. This omnibus edition follows the life of one woman from birth to death in devoutly Catholic 14th-century Norway. A cornerstone of Scandinavian literature, the trilogy is a powerful introduction to the medieval society. (NOR40, $25.00)
	Mysteries • Knut Hamsun • Sverre Lyngstad • LITERATURE • An odd character settles in a small Norwegian village and charms the locals. First published in 1890, this book is an insightful look at life and society in Norway, and is a favorite of this Norwegian author's many novels. (NOR08, $15.00)
	The Norse Myths • Kevin Crossley-Holland • LITERATURE • A classic collection of 32 tales of Nordic gods, goddesses and heroes. With an overview of the Norse world, cosmology and gods. (SCN38, $17.00)
	Glacier Ice • Austin Post • Edward R. LaChapelle • NATURAL HISTORY • OUT OF PRINT • An extraordinary book of aerial black-and-white photographs of mountains, glaciers and ice accompanied by explanatory text. This beautiful photograph collection introduces the major surface features and varieties of glaciers. (SCI07, $27.95)
	Volcanoes, Fire From the Earth • Maurice Krafft • NATURAL HISTORY • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE • OUT OF PRINT • This illustrated pocket encyclopedia in the Discoveries series, featuring hundreds of full color paintings, traces the study of volcanoes from early myth and legend to modern science. By the great French volcanologist (who died on the job on Mount Unzen in Japan in 1992). (GEO06, $12.95)
	Birds of Britain & Europe • Hermann Heinzel • Richard Fitter • John Parslow • FIELD GUIDE • OUT OF PRINT • This masterfully organized Collins Pocket Guide, featuring 3,000 color illustrations covers the birds of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. (EUR49, $27.50)