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Close your eyes and imagine Sweden. What do you see? Miles of green pine forests and deep blue lakes or a snowy white wilderness, interrupted only by the dark contours of rocks and reindeer? Perhaps you see an ultra-modern society, all steel girders and eco-materials? Sweden is all of those things and more Like a painting inspired by the palette of an artist s favourite location, this book will immerse you in the colours of Sweden, from its deepest blues to its richest reds. Join me on a visual exploration of all this country has to offer, and perhaps also sample a flavour or two along the way!

En morgon upptäcker Plupp en jättestor fågel utanför kåtan. Det är tranan Guorga som kommit för att berätta att han sett Plupps flotte flyta omkring i en älv på andra sidan blåfjället. Plupp skyndar dit för att hämta den. Men på vägen tillbaka måste Plupp förbi myrlandet för att hämta hem sina blårandiga strumpor som Guorga lånat av honom. Det blir en riktig långfärd för Plupp.<br/>På engelska

Swedish fika - where would we be without it? As one of our most cherished traditions gains global popularity, we cant help but wonder. In Swedish fika stories, Louise Bondebjer shares her favourite recipes and tips for creating that extra special fika experience, from baking the perfect cinnamon bun to making the most of your garden harvest. Complemented by its mouth-wateringly beautiful photography, its a recipe book that inspires us to bake our best fika!

In this classic story, Sven Barthel portrays the art of being one with nature - and of moving without an almanac, a clock or fixed plans. "The sailboat is a discovery, the motorboat an invention - therein lies the whole difference", he writes in one of his many accurate formulations. This is probably the best text ever written about sailing.<br/><br/>In this exquisite little book, Sven Barthel's fine text is accompanied by Roland Svensson's fantastic pictures, as well as watercolors and graphic sheets. The result is a beautiful book in a handy format.<br/><br/>Sven Barthel was one of the 20th century's foremost portrayers of sailing and life in the archipelago. He wrote around ten books, many of which have become classics.<br/><br/>Roland Svensson was one of Sweden's most beloved artists. Most of his artistry revolved around islands in general and the Stockholm archipelago in particular.<br/><br/>This book is also available in a Swedish edition - Frihetens instrument.

Snaps what would our Swedish celebrations be without a glass of liquid cheer? Whether it s an Easter dinner or Midsummer lunch, crayfish party or Christmas, there s always room for a little drop of the hard stuff to wash it all down with. A vast array of varieties exist, and while sometimes controversial in bygone days of excess, snaps still has pride of place on the Swedish table, albeit for the more moderate enjoyment of the modern consumer. <br/><br/>Join food writer Anna Berghe as she takes us on a botanical tour of Swedish snaps, using seasonal herbs, flowers, fruit and berries to flavour her delicious homemade offerings. Paired with her suggestions for small plates and snacks, they ll be the talk of the party!