Western Norway

Discover the Magic of Norway’s Most Beloved Folk Tales Step into a world where brave heroes confront fearsome trolls, golden birds sing of untold riches, and enchanted castles hide the secrets of ancient realms. Folk Tales from Norway: Epic Scandinavian Legends of Adventure, Bravery, and Mythical Creatures is a captivating collection of Norway's most cherished folk tales, brought together in a single, beautifully crafted volume. In this first installment of our Folk Tales from Norway series, readers of all ages will embark on thrilling adventures alongside characters like the clever Billy...

The Most Wounded Warrior in British Military History Shot in the face, head, stomach, ankle, leg, hip, and ear. Survived two plane crashes. Tunneled out of a prisoner-of-war camp. Lost an eye and a hand, then pulled off his own mangled fingers when a doctor refused to amputate them. His response to it all? "Frankly, I enjoyed the war." A True Story That Defies Belief Lieutenant-General Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart, VC lived through what should have killed him a dozen times over. This meticulously researched biography unveils the astounding true story of Britain's most decorated and wounded ...

Norwegian Venture covers naval operations undertaken and fierce sea battles fought in Norwegian waters in the Spring of 1940, during the German campaign to invade and occupy Norway, in the teeth of a spirited defence by the small Norwegian armed forces and intervention by Britain and France. Many geographically separated and tactically unrelated actions were fought in the two months between 8th April and 8th June 1940, when the campaign ended with the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany. The actions were savagely contested and desperately fought, with courage and heroism displayed on both ...

In the early morning of 9 April 1940, a fleet of German battleships entered the Oslofjord. Norwegian artillery delayed them long enough for King Haakon VII and his cabinet to escape to England, but there was no stopping the Nazi Blitzkrieg. Norway stood on the cusp of a traumatic five-year...

From the early days of prehistoric Scandinavia to the rule of the legendary seafaring Vikings, Norway has a vast a colorful history filled with sagas, alliances, and a rise to becoming a wealthy economic powerhouse in the modern age. Now, this book unveils the secrets of this amazing and beautiful country, from the time of the Vikings through the Middle Ages, the Napoleonic Wars, and Norway’s journey to its place in the modern world.

Bloomsbury presents Lords of the Salt Road by Angus Konstam, read by David Monteath. The story of the Norse Earls of Orkney, whose lands once covered much of Scotland, and whose reach extended as far as Scandinavia, continental Europe and even the Mediterranean. Lords of the Salt Road reveals...

Lena never does anything right. Lighting her royal suitors on fire wasn’t her intention, but the singed aristocrats don’t care that it was a mistake. To save her country from war, she’s whisked away to a remote castle with an enigmatic mage in disguise—a shifter wearing the body of a polar bear, whose true identity she is forbidden from knowing. She just has to last a year with the sometimes infuriating, sometimes halfway tolerable man-bear and then go home and claim her throne—but when her friendship with the mage developing into something more, will she be able to overcome her ...

Pack your bags! We're headed to Norway. On this whirlwind tour, you'll learn all about the country's landscape, culture, people, and more. We'll explore Norway's beautiful cities, snowy landscapes, thick forests, and fascinating fjords. We'll also find out what kind of foods people eat and learn about Syttende Mai, the Norwegian independence celebration. A special section introduces Norway's capital, language, and population. Hop on board and take a fun-filled look at your world.