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A Hero for the Atomic Age
Nomination for Best Foreign Film at the 2013 Academy Awards In English and many other languages the name 'Kon-Tiki' has become a byword for adventure and the exotic. The journey of the Kon-Tiki from Peru to Polynesia in 1947 became one of the founding myths of the postwar world. In the voyage of six Scandinavians and a parrot on a balsa raft across the Pacific Ocean the classic journey of discovery was re-invented for generations to come. Kon-Tiki spoke of heroism, masculinity, free-spirited rebellion against scientific dogmatism, and the promise of an attainable exotic world, while it updated these mythological staples to fit the times. After years of relentless media exploitation of the 10...
The Power of the Periphery
Examines how Norway has positioned itself as an alternative, environmentally-sound nation in a world filled with tension and instability.
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide
This is an inspiring guide to the best of Norway: from the stunning fjords and solitary mountains, to wooden stave churches and small fishing villages. It contains features on Vikings, wildlife and Sami culture, as well as practical information on local transport, outdoor activities and entertainment.
DK Norway
Get closer to Norway with DK Eyewitness A hike around the "Home of the Giants" in Jotunheimen. Watching whales in the waters of Tysfjord. Dining in Oslo's world-class restaurants. For a vacation to remember, Norway is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Norway to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighbourhoods. You'll discover: Our pick of Norway's must-...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Norway
The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring this cultured and vibrant nation. Explore Oslo's excellent museums and enjoy the lively waterfront area, tour Norway's spectacular Fjords, delight in a remarkable train journey on the steeply winding Flåmsbanen line, visit stave churches in Lom, Gudbrandsdalen and Lærdal, and see the Northern Lights: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Norway with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Norway: - Over 20 colour maps, plus an Oslo transport map, help you navigate with...
Norway - Culture Smart!
Culture Smart! Norway steers you through the social and professional encounters of your visit to this new culture. By deepening your understanding it will enable you to establish real friendships and business partnerships. Tips on meeting and communicating make socializing a pleasant experience, and chapters on the customs and traditions that form the bedrock of family life give a glimpse inside a Norwegian home. And as well as offering an insight into their values and attitudes, the book describes how the Norwegian commercial world operates—vital information for anyone doing business with one of the world's wealthiest nations. The need to survive in a difficult, isolated terrain and an often harsh climate forged a people who are hardworking and self-sufficient. On first meeting, the Norwegians are serious, polite, law-abiding, and hardy. They are also very private, which can make newcomers feel as if they have come up against a stone wall. Getting to know them takes time, but when you are able to read the signs that take you behind that faÇade you will meet the friendly, fun-loving, family-oriented people hiding on the other side.
DK Eyewitness Norway
Epic and idyllic, Norway is a country of contrasts. Whether you want to hike around 'the Home of the Giants' in Jotunheimen, hit the slopes at Hafjell or hunker down in a remote cabin, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Norway has to offer. With its dramatic coastline, unspoiled mountain ranges and phenomenal fjords, Norway is home to some of Europe's most spectacular landscapes. While adventure awaits in the wilderness, the cosmopolitan cities offer superlative museums, world-class cuisine and cutting-edge architecture. Our recently updated guide brings Norway to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights and advice,...
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Norway
The DK Eyewitness Norway Travel Guide is your indispensable guide to this beautiful part of the world. The fully updated guide includes unique cutaways, floorplans and reconstructions of the must-see sites, plus street-by-street maps of all the fascinating cities and towns. The new-look guide is also packed with photographs and illustrations leading you straight to the best attractions on offer. The uniquely visual DK Eyewitness Travel guide will help you to discover everything region-by-region; from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Detailed listings will guide you to the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops for all budgets, whilst detailed practical information will help you to get around, whether by train, bus or car. Plus, DK's excellent insider tips and essential local information will help you explore every corner of Norway effortlessly. DK Eyewitness Norway Travel Guide - showing you what others only tell you. Now available in PDF format.
