Author: Karin Tidbeck
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101974540
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A Vintage Shorts “Short Story Month” Selection Under the shadow of a mountain haunted by vittra, Cilla and Sara have returned to their ancestral home with Mum. Relatives gather before the state expropriates their land, and the girls become taken with the mysterious rumors circulating about oddities in the family line… Eerie, uncanny, and splendid, “Reindeer Mountain” is a wondrous portrait of sisterly love and rivalry from one of the most gifted new voices in fantasy today. Selected from her Karin Tidbeck’s exuberant collection of short stories, Jagannath. An ebook short.
Reindeer Mountain
Author: Karin Tidbeck
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101974540
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A Vintage Shorts “Short Story Month” Selection Under the shadow of a mountain haunted by vittra, Cilla and Sara have returned to their ancestral home with Mum. Relatives gather before the state expropriates their land, and the girls become taken with the mysterious rumors circulating about oddities in the family line… Eerie, uncanny, and splendid, “Reindeer Mountain” is a wondrous portrait of sisterly love and rivalry from one of the most gifted new voices in fantasy today. Selected from her Karin Tidbeck’s exuberant collection of short stories, Jagannath. An ebook short.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101974540
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A Vintage Shorts “Short Story Month” Selection Under the shadow of a mountain haunted by vittra, Cilla and Sara have returned to their ancestral home with Mum. Relatives gather before the state expropriates their land, and the girls become taken with the mysterious rumors circulating about oddities in the family line… Eerie, uncanny, and splendid, “Reindeer Mountain” is a wondrous portrait of sisterly love and rivalry from one of the most gifted new voices in fantasy today. Selected from her Karin Tidbeck’s exuberant collection of short stories, Jagannath. An ebook short.
Jagannath
Author: Karin Tidbeck
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101973978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
An award-winning debut story collection by Karin Tidbeck, author of Amatka and heir to Borges, Le Guin, and Lovecraft. A child is born in a tin can. A switchboard operator finds himself in hell. Three corpulent women float somewhere beyond time. Welcome to the weird world of Karin Tidbeck, the visionary Swedish author of literary sci-fi, speculative fiction, and mind-bending fantasy who has captivated readers around the world. Originally published by the tiny press Cheeky Frawg--the passion project of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer--Jagannath has been celebrated by readers and critics alike, with rave reviews from major outlets and support from lauded peers like China Miéville and even Ursula K. Le Guin herself. These are stories in which fairies haunt quiet towns, and an immortal being discovers the nature of time--stories in which anything is possible.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 1101973978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
An award-winning debut story collection by Karin Tidbeck, author of Amatka and heir to Borges, Le Guin, and Lovecraft. A child is born in a tin can. A switchboard operator finds himself in hell. Three corpulent women float somewhere beyond time. Welcome to the weird world of Karin Tidbeck, the visionary Swedish author of literary sci-fi, speculative fiction, and mind-bending fantasy who has captivated readers around the world. Originally published by the tiny press Cheeky Frawg--the passion project of Ann and Jeff VanderMeer--Jagannath has been celebrated by readers and critics alike, with rave reviews from major outlets and support from lauded peers like China Miéville and even Ursula K. Le Guin herself. These are stories in which fairies haunt quiet towns, and an immortal being discovers the nature of time--stories in which anything is possible.
Plant Ecology, Herbivory, and Human Impact in Nordic Mountain Birch Forests
Author: Frans E. Wielgolaski
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540265953
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This work analyzes vegetation and soils, and investigates the influence of climate change, insect pests, grazing pressure by sheep and reindeer, construction of roads and other consequences of increasing tourism in the Nordic mountain birch forests.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3540265953
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 379
Book Description
This work analyzes vegetation and soils, and investigates the influence of climate change, insect pests, grazing pressure by sheep and reindeer, construction of roads and other consequences of increasing tourism in the Nordic mountain birch forests.
Mountain Timberlines
Author: Friedrich-Karl Holtmeier
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402097050
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
For more than 40 years I have been engaged in timberline research. Thus, one could suppose that writing this book should not have been too difficult. It was harder, however, than expected, and in the end I felt that more questions had arisen than could be answered within its pages. Perhaps it would have been easier to write the book 30 years ago and then leave the subject to mature. Lastly it was the late Prof. Heinz Ellenberg who had convinced me to portray a much needed and complete picture of what we know of the timberline with special respect to its great physiognomic, structural and ecological variety. The first version of this book was p- lished in the German language (Holtmeier, 2000). Nevertheless, I was very delighted when Prof. Martin Beniston encouraged me to prepare an English edition for the series ‘Advances in Global Change Research’, which guaranteed a wider circulation. Timberline is a worldwide and very heterogeneous phenomenon, which can only be presented by way of examples. My own field experience is necessarily limited to certain timberline areas, such as the Alps, northern Scandinavia, northern Finland and many high mountain ranges in the western United States and Canada. However, my own observations and the results of my and my previous collaborators research were essential for developing the concept of the book and became integrated into the picture of timberline that is presented in the following chapters.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1402097050
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 445
Book Description
For more than 40 years I have been engaged in timberline research. Thus, one could suppose that writing this book should not have been too difficult. It was harder, however, than expected, and in the end I felt that more questions had arisen than could be answered within its pages. Perhaps it would have been easier to write the book 30 years ago and then leave the subject to mature. Lastly it was the late Prof. Heinz Ellenberg who had convinced me to portray a much needed and complete picture of what we know of the timberline with special respect to its great physiognomic, structural and ecological variety. The first version of this book was p- lished in the German language (Holtmeier, 2000). Nevertheless, I was very delighted when Prof. Martin Beniston encouraged me to prepare an English edition for the series ‘Advances in Global Change Research’, which guaranteed a wider circulation. Timberline is a worldwide and very heterogeneous phenomenon, which can only be presented by way of examples. My own field experience is necessarily limited to certain timberline areas, such as the Alps, northern Scandinavia, northern Finland and many high mountain ranges in the western United States and Canada. However, my own observations and the results of my and my previous collaborators research were essential for developing the concept of the book and became integrated into the picture of timberline that is presented in the following chapters.
Mountain Area Research and Management
Author: Martin F. Price
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136560998
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
'This volume on interdisciplinary work in mountain areas is an excellent compilation of examples as well as lessons learned. In effect it provides guidance on how best to approach such work. While different in training and backgrounds the [authors] clearly articulate the global conviction that interdisciplinary work is the only approach. This volume of case studies repeats this strong and important message.' Nikita Lopoukhine Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and former Director General of National Parks Parks Canada 'Over the past twenty years the rhetoric surrounding inte.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136560998
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
'This volume on interdisciplinary work in mountain areas is an excellent compilation of examples as well as lessons learned. In effect it provides guidance on how best to approach such work. While different in training and backgrounds the [authors] clearly articulate the global conviction that interdisciplinary work is the only approach. This volume of case studies repeats this strong and important message.' Nikita Lopoukhine Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas and former Director General of National Parks Parks Canada 'Over the past twenty years the rhetoric surrounding inte.
Geophysical Abstracts ...
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 1270
Book Description
Christmas Mountain Romance Collection (Macy, Ruby, Nina)
Author: Susan Hatler
Publisher: Susan Hatler
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
This book bundle includes three sweet contemporary small town holiday romance novels. Experience the holiday magic of Christmas Mountain where warm homecomings, small town charm, and true love await. FAKE HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS (Macy's story) When workaholic Macy Wilcox and fun-loving Cal Bradley pair up to be Santa and Mrs. Claus for the holidays, a little magic just might inspire this fake couple to fall in love. THE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION (Ruby's story) When Ruby Curtis enters a holiday competition with her best friend’s older brother Connor Reed, undeniable sparks fly between them but she can’t act on her feelings without risking their friendship. A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS (Nina's story) Nina secretly bakes a gingerbread house for comfort, but when her new boss Grayson displays her creation for all to see her heart is exposed in more ways than one. From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this chance to spend time with small town friends who find forever love in the CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN ROMANCE COLLECTION (MACY, RUBY, NINA). ★★★★★ “Great characters, set in a charming Christmas town. It's such an enjoyable read you don't want to miss out!!” — Doni, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “This is the perfect Christmas romance book! I already told my husband that we are moving to Christmas Mountain so I can experience that magic every day!” — Nikki, Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “Christmas Mountain stories always lift me up. There's a story behind every person who comes to the mountain and the love of their lives they meet there.” — Wac Veteran, Amazon Review This collection includes books from the Home to Christmas Mountain Series and the Mistletoe Book Club Series.
Publisher: Susan Hatler
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 620
Book Description
This book bundle includes three sweet contemporary small town holiday romance novels. Experience the holiday magic of Christmas Mountain where warm homecomings, small town charm, and true love await. FAKE HUSBAND FOR CHRISTMAS (Macy's story) When workaholic Macy Wilcox and fun-loving Cal Bradley pair up to be Santa and Mrs. Claus for the holidays, a little magic just might inspire this fake couple to fall in love. THE CHRISTMAS COMPETITION (Ruby's story) When Ruby Curtis enters a holiday competition with her best friend’s older brother Connor Reed, undeniable sparks fly between them but she can’t act on her feelings without risking their friendship. A GINGERBREAD CHRISTMAS (Nina's story) Nina secretly bakes a gingerbread house for comfort, but when her new boss Grayson displays her creation for all to see her heart is exposed in more ways than one. From a New York Times bestselling author, don’t miss this chance to spend time with small town friends who find forever love in the CHRISTMAS MOUNTAIN ROMANCE COLLECTION (MACY, RUBY, NINA). ★★★★★ “Great characters, set in a charming Christmas town. It's such an enjoyable read you don't want to miss out!!” — Doni, Amazon Review ★★★★★ “This is the perfect Christmas romance book! I already told my husband that we are moving to Christmas Mountain so I can experience that magic every day!” — Nikki, Goodreads Review ★★★★★ “Christmas Mountain stories always lift me up. There's a story behind every person who comes to the mountain and the love of their lives they meet there.” — Wac Veteran, Amazon Review This collection includes books from the Home to Christmas Mountain Series and the Mistletoe Book Club Series.
Geophysical Abstracts
Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 1278
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geophysics
Languages : en
Pages : 1278
Book Description
From Lapland to Sápmi
Author: Barbara Sjoholm
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452970106
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
A cultural history of Sápmi and the Nordic countries as told through objects and artifacts Material objects—things made, used, and treasured—tell the story of a people and place. So it is for the Indigenous Sámi living in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, whose story unfolds across borders and centuries, in museums and private collections. The objects created by the Sámi for daily and ceremonial use were purchased and taken by Scandinavians and foreign travelers in Lapland from the seventeenth century to the present, and the collections described in From Lapland to Sápmi map a complex history that is gradually shifting to a renaissance of Sámi culture and craft, along with the return of many historical objects to Sápmi, the Sámi homeland. The Sámi objects first collected in Lapland by non-Indigenous people were drums and other sacred artifacts, but later came to include handmade knives, decorated spoons, clothing, and other domestic items owned by Sámi reindeer herders and fishers, as well as artisanal crafts created for sale. Barbara Sjoholm describes how these objects made their way via clergy, merchants, and early scientists into curiosity cabinets and eventually to museums in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and abroad. Musicians, writers, and tourists also collected Sámi culture for research and enjoyment. Displays of Sámi material culture in Scandinavia and England, Germany, and other countries in museums, exhibition halls, and even zoos often became part of racist and colonial discourse as examples of primitive culture, and soon figured in the debates of ethnographers and curators over representations of national folk traditions and “exotic” peoples. Sjoholm follows these objects and collections from the Age of Enlightenment through the twentieth century, when artisanship took on new forms in commerce and museology and the Sámi began to organize politically and culturally. Today, several collections of Sámi objects are in the process of repatriation, while a new generation of artists, activists, and artisans finds inspiration in traditional heritage and languages. Deftly written and amply illustrated, with contextual notes on language and Nordic history, From Lapland to Sápmi brings to light the history of collecting, displaying, and returning Sámi material culture, as well as the story of Sámi creativity and individual and collective agency.
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
ISBN: 1452970106
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
A cultural history of Sápmi and the Nordic countries as told through objects and artifacts Material objects—things made, used, and treasured—tell the story of a people and place. So it is for the Indigenous Sámi living in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, whose story unfolds across borders and centuries, in museums and private collections. The objects created by the Sámi for daily and ceremonial use were purchased and taken by Scandinavians and foreign travelers in Lapland from the seventeenth century to the present, and the collections described in From Lapland to Sápmi map a complex history that is gradually shifting to a renaissance of Sámi culture and craft, along with the return of many historical objects to Sápmi, the Sámi homeland. The Sámi objects first collected in Lapland by non-Indigenous people were drums and other sacred artifacts, but later came to include handmade knives, decorated spoons, clothing, and other domestic items owned by Sámi reindeer herders and fishers, as well as artisanal crafts created for sale. Barbara Sjoholm describes how these objects made their way via clergy, merchants, and early scientists into curiosity cabinets and eventually to museums in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and abroad. Musicians, writers, and tourists also collected Sámi culture for research and enjoyment. Displays of Sámi material culture in Scandinavia and England, Germany, and other countries in museums, exhibition halls, and even zoos often became part of racist and colonial discourse as examples of primitive culture, and soon figured in the debates of ethnographers and curators over representations of national folk traditions and “exotic” peoples. Sjoholm follows these objects and collections from the Age of Enlightenment through the twentieth century, when artisanship took on new forms in commerce and museology and the Sámi began to organize politically and culturally. Today, several collections of Sámi objects are in the process of repatriation, while a new generation of artists, activists, and artisans finds inspiration in traditional heritage and languages. Deftly written and amply illustrated, with contextual notes on language and Nordic history, From Lapland to Sápmi brings to light the history of collecting, displaying, and returning Sámi material culture, as well as the story of Sámi creativity and individual and collective agency.
The Nature of Soviet Power
Author: Andy Bruno
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 131665429X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
During the twentieth century, the Soviet Union turned the Kola Peninsula in the northwest corner of the country into one of the most populated, industrialized, militarized, and polluted parts of the Arctic. This transformation suggests, above all, that environmental relations fundamentally shaped the Soviet experience. Interactions with the natural world both enabled industrial livelihoods and curtailed socialist promises. Nature itself was a participant in the communist project. Taking a long-term comparative perspective, The Nature of Soviet Power sees Soviet environmental history as part of the global pursuit for unending economic growth among modern states. This in-depth exploration of railroad construction, the mining and processing of phosphorus-rich apatite, reindeer herding, nickel and copper smelting, and energy production in the region examines Soviet cultural perceptions of nature, plans for development, lived experiences, and modifications to the physical world. While Soviet power remade nature, nature also remade Soviet power.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 131665429X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 311
Book Description
During the twentieth century, the Soviet Union turned the Kola Peninsula in the northwest corner of the country into one of the most populated, industrialized, militarized, and polluted parts of the Arctic. This transformation suggests, above all, that environmental relations fundamentally shaped the Soviet experience. Interactions with the natural world both enabled industrial livelihoods and curtailed socialist promises. Nature itself was a participant in the communist project. Taking a long-term comparative perspective, The Nature of Soviet Power sees Soviet environmental history as part of the global pursuit for unending economic growth among modern states. This in-depth exploration of railroad construction, the mining and processing of phosphorus-rich apatite, reindeer herding, nickel and copper smelting, and energy production in the region examines Soviet cultural perceptions of nature, plans for development, lived experiences, and modifications to the physical world. While Soviet power remade nature, nature also remade Soviet power.