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<p> <strong>From the bestselling author of Jews Don't Count</strong> </p> <p>' A hugely heartfelt, funny, kind, fascinating, human and clever book ' <strong>ALAIN DE BOTTON</strong><br/>' Magnificent. Breathtaking. And shockingly rare ... another one-sitting wonder' <strong>STEPHEN FRY</strong></p> <p>David Baddiel would love there to be a God. He has spent a lot of time fantasising about how much better life would be if there actually was such a thing as a Superhero Dad who chased off Death. Unfortunately for him, there isn't. Or at least, that is Baddiel's view in this book, which argues that it is indeed the very intensity of his, and everyone else's, desire for God to exist that proves His non-existence. Anything so deeply wished-for we will, considers Baddiel, make real. The admission of his own divine yearnings makes for a book that is more vulnerable - and more understanding of the value and power of religion - than most atheist polemics. A philosophical essay that utilises Baddiel's trademarks of comedy, storytelling and personal asides, The God Desire offers a highly readable new perspective on the most ancient of debates.</p>

Sail in on a shrimp sandwich and other curious Swedish sayings Every country has them culturally unique expressions that bring colour to everyday language and provoke a laugh or two in literal translation. Swedish contains all manner of weird and wonderful sayings, many without obvious equivalents in English. Here we roll out some of the funniest and learn a little about their origins and usage you ll never get caught buying a pig in a sack again!

<p>Informativt och roligt om det som kännetecknar oss svenskar - på engelska! Hur är vi när det gäller punktlighet, köan­de, vädret och konflikter? Gunnar Jägberg skriver med glimten i ögat om vitt skilda områden: tradi­tioner, mat och dryck, uttryck och ordspråk, nya ord, oskrivna regler, det svenska lynnet ... </p><p>Läs om sådant som utgör gamla och nya traditioner: Nobelpriset, Fredagsmys, Fika och Surströmming. Och om sådant som kännetecknar svenskar. (Du vet att du är svensk när du tycker att danskar är kontinentala.)</p><p>Läs vidare om svenska grundbultar som knäckebröd, kaviar, jämställdhet, studiecirklar, konflikträdsla, svårmod, körsång och delad nota på restaurang. Om om hur svenska föräldrar är mästare på att curla sina barn och om VAB, den svenska föräldrarförsäkringen som är så unik att människor i andra länder tror att det är ett skämt när de förstår hur den fungerar.</p><p>En liten språklektion ingår som förklarar idiomatiska bilduttryck som inte kan översättas bokstavligt: ge igen för gammal ost, ana ugglor i mossen, göra en pudel, ha en räv bakom örat...</p><p>Gunnar Jägberg går också igenom alla dessa oskrivna regler som kan vara nyttiga att kunna kring sådant som köande, punktlighet, jantelagen.</p><p>En fin och användbar gåva till turister, utlandsvänner och engelsktalande i Sverige som vill veta hur svenskar tänker och samtidigt få ett leende på läpparna. Och kanske lära sig lite svenska. </p><p></p><p>IN ENGLISH:</p><p>Informative and witty insights into what characterizes the Swedes in English! </p><p>How do we behave when it comes to punctuality, standing in line, the weather and conflicts? Gunnar Jägberg writes about topics such as traditions, food and drink, colloquial expressions and proverbs, unwritten rules, the Swedish temperament, all in a satirical vein . . .   </p><p>Read about what makes up old and new Swedish traditions like the Nobel Prize, the Friday ritual called Fredagsmys, coffee breaks or fika and fermented herring known as Surströmming. And find out what characterizes us as Swedes. (For example: You know that you are Swedish when you think that Danes are continental.)   </p><p>Learn more about basic Swedish concepts such as hard bread (knäckebröd), caviar, equal opportunity (jämställhet), study circles (studiecirklar), fear of conflicts (konflikträdsla), Swedish melancholy (svårmod), choir singing (körsång) and sharing the restaurant bill (delad nota). Find out why Swedish parents are masters at curling their children, and learn about the parental benefits for sick children in Sweden called VAB which people from other countries think is a joke when they understand how it works.   </p><p>A brief language lesson is included which explains some idiomatic expressions that cannot be translated literally, for example giving back for old cheese, suspecting owls in the bog, making a poodle, having a fox behind your ear . . .   </p><p>Gunnar Jägberg also covers all of the unwritten rules which are important to know about standing in line, punctuality and the Jante Law.   </p><p>A wonderfully useful book for tourists, foreign friends and for English speakers in Sweden who want to know how Swedes think while having a smile and maybe even learning a little Swedish.   </p><p>GUNNAR JÄGBERG has written several books. <br/></p>

Pocket Bowie Wisdom is full of insights into music, identity, fame, love and creativity from one of the most pioneering musicians of all time. This collection of quotes makes a perfect gift for the Bowie fan in your life.

Pairing classical paintings with sassy captions, Tersigni honors all sorts of sacred female friendships and the miscellaneous nonsense that brings women closer together. Focusing on five major friend types (the Work Friend, the Nurturing Friend, the Hide a Body for You Friend, the Up for Anything Friend, and the Super Honest Friend), Tersigni's meme-style humor perfectly captures all of the weird, intimate, cherished, and often laugh-out-loud moments that define female friendship.

<p>Siri the Viking is the perfect book for kids who want to learn more about Vikings. The comic combines adventure and history in a humorous story with colorful characters and fascinating settings. </p><p>It is spring, and the Vikings are preparing to set sail for Miklagard. But Siri is told she has to stay behind! Her Dad, the chieftain, says that the journey is too dangerous for a little girl. But if he thinks that is going to stop her, he s wrong. She stows away on his ship.</p><p>Aboard the same ship is a mysterious box meant to be delivered to the Emperor himself. But the villainous duo Ivar and Grim are eager to get their hands on the box, and Siri has to use all her courage and cleverness to protect it. Luckily, she is helped by Zack, a mysterious boy she meets in Miklagard. But who is he really? </p><p>Per Demervall (born 1955) is one of Sweden´s most experienced comic book artists, with a wide range of publications. He made his debut in 1979 with Ulltryfflarna (The Wool Truffles), a fantasy comic for children. His breakthrough came in 1986 with the comic book adaption of August Strindberg´s The Red Room. In December 2018 he was awarded the Swedish Academy of Comic Art´s prestigious Adamson statuette for a versatile and long-standing comic book career . Demervall s recent work on the series Siri the Viking has been highly praised.</p><p>Patric Nyström (born 1968) debuted in 1991 and has since written for a long line of comic book series, including the Swedish Moomin comics and the comic adaptation of Frans G. Bengtsson s epic The Long Ships (Red Orm), the first part of which was published in 1999. Siri the Viking, in which real historical events, places and people serve as the backdrop for the title character s adventures, this is his first major solo project. </p><p><i>"I loved how you can follow the small amazing illustrations and even without the text, you can see what is happening. Talking of the text it is a mixture of a fast-paced adventure and humour. This would be perfect for children to learn about the Vikings in a fun way. Remembering back to my school history class I can honestly say that I found Viking lessons boring and whilst I had retained some knowledge it was very little. This book made learning about them a whole lot of fun. Plus, the facts at the back were eye-opening. I didn t know about the Viking graffiti in Istanbul that is still there. I was that intrigued I had to Google it to see images of it."  </i>Bookreview from <i> https://whisperingstories.com/siri-the-viking-the-emperors-treasure</i></p><p></p>

<p>Siri the Viking is the perfect book for kids who want to learn more about Vikings. The comic combines adventure and history in a humorous story with colorful characters and fascinating settings. </p><p>SIRI IS BACK for another adventure! This time, the brave Viking girl and her friend Zack are searching for a lost treasure. They are helped along by Ansgar the monk, who is looking for his stolen books. A series of clues point them toward a mysterious place called Mimir s Well. But the villainous Ivar and his clumsy assistant Grim are hot on their trail, eager to get the treasure for themselves.</p><p>Once again Siri has to use all her cleverness as she faces baffling riddles and dangerous traps. If she makes it through, perhaps she may find the answer to the greatest riddle of all: what precious treasure lies hidden in the depths of Mimir s Well? </p><p>Per Demervall (born 1955) is one of Sweden´s most experienced comic book artists, with a wide range of publications. He made his debut in 1979 with Ulltryfflarna (The Wool Truffles), a fantasy comic for children. His breakthrough came in 1986 with the comic book adaption of August Strindberg´s The Red Room. In December 2018 he was awarded the Swedish Academy of Comic Art´s prestigious Adamson statuette for a versatile and long-standing comic book career . Demervall s recent work on the series Siri the Viking has been highly praised. </p><p>Patric Nyström (born 1968) debuted in 1991 and has since written for a long line of comic book series, including the Swedish Moomin comics and the comic adaptation of Frans G. Bengtsson s epic The Long Ships (Red Orm), the first part of which was published in 1999. Siri the Viking, in which real historical events, places and people serve as the backdrop for the title character s adventures, this is his first major solo project. </p>