Candlelight is hygge; the smell of freshly brewed coffee is hygge; the feel of crisp, clean bed linen is hygge; dinner with friends is hygge. ` Hygge`, pronounced `hoo-ga`, is a Danish philosophy that roughly translates to `cosiness`. But it is so much more than that. It`s a way of life that encourages us to be kinder to ourselves, to take pleasure in the modest, the mundane & the familiar. It is a celebration of the everyday, of sensual experiences rather then things. It`s an entire attitude to life that results in Denmark regularly being voted one of the happiest countries in the world. So, with two divorces behind her & her 50th birthday rapidly approaching, journalist Charlotte Abrahams ponders whether it`s hygge that`s been missing from her life. Is it a philosophy we can all embrace? In a society where lifestyle trends tend to centre on deprivation
- be it no sugar, no gluten, no possessions
- what does cherishing yourself actually mean? & will it make her happy? In Hygge, Charlotte Abrahams weaves the history of hygge & its role in Danish culture with her own attempts, as an English woman, to embrace a more hygge life. In this beautifully written & stylishly designed book, she examines the impact this has on her home, her health, her relationships &, of course, her happiness. Light a candle, pour yourself a glass of wine, & get ready to enjoy your more hygge life.

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One little word is the secret reminder of what really matters in life: Hygge. This Scandinavian concept, pronounced `hue-guh`, helps Denmark to be the happiest nation on earth. With no equivalent in the English language, this word describes a moment of happiness, warmth or togetherness, & is found in the little things in life. We all know this feeling of hygge instinctively. It happens when you curl up in your favourite spot with an absorbing book, or when you share a delicious meal with wonderful friends. But we don`t all know how to make time for these moments. Marie Tourell Soderberg`s beautiful, authentic guide will show you that hygge is truly all around, if you know where to look. From home interiors to cooking, hygge touches all aspects of everyday life. This book will teach you how to say hygge, how to find hygge, & how to create hygge. It will help you to appreciate just how important these moments are, & why in our busy modern lives it`s more vital than ever to switch off & make time for hygge. About the author Marie Tourell Soderberg is a Danish actress, born in Copenhagen. When she`s not on stage or screen, she escapes from the drama by practicing the art of hygge. For this book, she has travelled the country, speaking to ordinary Danes about what this word means to them, & hearing from experts on why we all need more hygge in our lives. ...

One cold autumn night, a woman is found hanging from a beam at her holiday cottage. At first sight, it appears like a straightforward case of suicide; Maria had never recovered from the death of her mother two years previously & she had a history of depression. But then the friend who found her body approaches Detective Erlendur with a tape of a seance that Maria attended before her death & his curiosity is aroused... Driven by a need to find answers, Erlendur begins an unofficial investigation into Maria`s death. But he is also haunted by another unsolved mystery
- the disappearance of two young people thirty years ago
- & by his own quest to find the body of his brother, who died in a blizzard when he was a boy. ” Hypothermia” is Indridason`s most compelling novel yet.

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The 1:50 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50 000 topographic map sheets. ...

At the bitter end of the 1960s, after surviving multiple assassination attempts, President John F. Kennedy has created a vast federal agency, the Psych Corps, dedicated to maintaining the nation`s mental hygiene by any means necessary. Soldiers returning from Vietnam have their battlefield traumas ”enfolded”- wiped from their memories through drugs & therapy
- while veterans too damaged to be enfolded roam at will in Michigan, evading the Psych Corps & reenacting atrocities on civilians. This destabilized, alternate version of American history is the vision of the twenty-two-year-old veteran Eugene Allen, who has returned from Vietnam to write the book at the center of Hystopia, the long-awaited first novel by David Means. In Hystopia, Means brings his full talent to bear on the crazy reality of trauma, both national & personal. Outlandish & tender, funny & violent, timely & historical, Hystopia invites us to consider whether our traumas can ever be truly overcome. The answers it offers are wildly inventive, deeply rooted in its characters, & wrung from the author`s own heart.
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The 1:50, 000 topographic map gives a more general picture of the ground features than a basic map. It shows settlements, houses, roads, cultivated areas, waterways, cutting areas, mires, rock exposures, & relief. One map sheet covers an area of 30 x 40 km & one centimetre corresponds to 500 metres on the ground. The 1:50, 000 topographic map is also an ideal complement to nautical charts as it provides useful information about the land areas adjacent to waterways. For example, all Finnish sea areas are covered by 1:50, 000 topographic map sheets. ...

Map No. 10159, Karlsøy in the new topographic survey of Norway at 1:50, 000 covering the country on 195 double-sided sheets & first published by Nordeca in 2011
- 2012; fully GPS compatible, indicating waymarked footpaths, campsites, tourist huts, illuminated ski runs, etc. The maps, now published by Nordeca, the successors to Statens Kartverk & its subsequent owners the Ugland Group, are printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper. Each map covers an area of 62x 45 kilometres (39 x 28 miles approx.), with a 2-km overlap between the sheets. The maps have contours at 20m intervals (10m glacier contours), plus colouring & graphics to show cultivated areas, bogs, forests, etc. In addition to all the information expected of topographic mapping at this scale the maps distinguish between waymarked & unmarked footpaths & show campsites, tourist huts (serviced/self service/no supplies), country hotels & restaurants, & illuminated ski trails. The series uses EUREF89 (WGS84) datum & the maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend is in Norwegian & English. Each title comes in a sturdy protective card envelope.
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The Lonely Planet Hebrew Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations – putting you comfortably on your way to learning the language & understanding its speakers. True to Lonely Planet’s reputation for ease of use, the Phrasebooks are well designed, well structured & clearly categorized, making it easy to find the information you need quickly. Useful background information is given throughout the phrasebooks, giving you quick tips on culture, customs & etiquette. ...

Hiking & Tramping in New Zealand in the Walking Guide series from Lonely Planet gives details of walking opportunities, from day walks to long distance hikes. This guide

Includes:: coverage of the Far North, Auckland Region, Tongariro, Mt Taranaki, Wellington Region, Marlborough, Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes, Arthurs Pass, West Coast, Mt Aspiring, Queenstown Region, Fiordl&, Stewart Isl&, & more. Each trek is rated according to difficulty. Over 75 basic sketch maps also provide an overview of the location of the walks in the region. The maps do not show elevations, these are given in route descriptions. Great Walks & itineraries sections show you the simplest way to tailor your trip with special features on clothing & equipment, hike safety & other non-hiking outdoor activities, useful information including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices, eating & sleeping reviews. Lonely Planet also include some cultural insights on New Zealand’s history, environment & bird-spotting.

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The Lonely Planet Hill Tribes of South East Asia Phrasebook is not only an extensive list of useful phrases, but also an ideal tool to start getting to grips with a language & beginning two-way communication. Containing excellent sections on language basics such as numbers, question phrases, dates, phrase construction, grammar & pronunciation, as well as containing concise but well-rounded two-way dictionaries, Lonely Planet phrasebooks enable you to quickly & confidently construct your own phrases in addition to those given. The given phrases cover all the essential travel & tourism categories such as transport, communications, business meetings & accommodation, as well as in-depth categories such as health, food & social interaction. The phrasebooks are designed to enable more than just simple question-answer communication, allowing the start of two-way conversations
- putting you comfortably on your way to learning the language & understanding its speakers. True to Lonely Planet’s reputation for ease of use, the Phrasebooks are well designed, well structured & clearly categorized, making it easy to find the information you need quickly. Useful background information is given throughout the phrasebooks, giving you quick tips on culture, customs & etiquette. Covers Lahu, Akha, Lisu, Mong, Mien & others.
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