Sweden in the Seventeenth Century (European History in ...
 This is a survey of the point in history when Sweden rose to preeminence in Europe. Drawing on the latest literature in Swedish and other languages, Paul Lockhart examines the institutions of the Swedish 'empire' at the height of its influence, while ... [... more]
$31.95
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Moose And Reindeer On Taste Test Panel
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Moose and reindeer at a Stockholm wildlife park have been invited to an unusual taste panel that will help decide which type of salt should be used to deice the country's roads in wintertime. She said the 14 hoofed jury ... [... more]
Live Science |
New Treatment Hope For Systemic Sclerosis
In a related editorial, Frank A. Wollheim, M.D., a researcher with Lund University Hospital in Sweden, notes the promise of these experiments, with cautionary caveats. In his contention, the level of the molecule's induction was far higher than ... [... more]
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Alfred Nobel
Alfred, his brother Emil, and his father started a laboratory in Stockholm in 1859 to experiment with nitroglycerin. The three moved back to Sweden in 1863, while Alfred's other two brothers remained in Russia where ... [... more]
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The History of Sweden: (The Greenwood Histories of the ...
For many Americans, Sweden used to conjure images of Viking raiders and settlers. By contrast, contemporary Sweden is one of the world's most advanced nations in terms of politics, social welfare, gender equality, standard of living, technology, the arts, ... [... more]
$55.00
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Sweden and Visions of Norway: Politics and Culture 1814-1905
H. Arnold Barton investigates Norwegian political and cultural influences in Sweden during the period of the Swedish-Norwegian dynastic union from 1814 to 1905. Although closely related in origins, indigenous culture, language, and religion, Sweden and ... [... more]
$45.00
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Lonely Planet Sweden
From bars and cafes hidden down Stockholm's cobbled lanes to snow-capped forests sparkling under the midnight sun, Sweden is diverse and captivating. Make your trip unforgettable with this comprehensive guide. insider tips on exploring Sweden's beautiful ... [... more]
$19.99
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Sweden, Enlalrged Edition: The Nation's History
Steven Koblik's epilogue extends Scott's now standard text with an analysis of contemporary Swedish political, economic, and social behavior. In addition to the epilogue, Scott has made a number of alterations in the text in order to maintain the ... [... more]
$35.50
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Swedish Klimp
"Klimp are small dumplings added to a soup or stew. This recipe comes from Aunt Berta in Northern Sweden who makes them every time we visit her." Simple to make and delicious. They are like little dumplings that don't turn out like lumps but ... [... more]
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The Age of Liberty: Sweden 1719-1772
After three-quarters of a century in which Sweden had been reckoned as one of the great powers of Europe, it fell almost overnight into the position of being one of the weakest. But if in international affairs this was a period of decrepitude, in ... [... more]
$41.99
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The Rough Guide to Sweden, 2nd Edition (Rough Guide ...
Introduction The mere mention of Sweden conjures up resonant images: snow-capped peaks, reindeer wandering in deep green forests and the 24-hour daylight of the midnight sun - not to mention notions of a standard of living that's one of the highest in ... [... more]
$17.95
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Robots: Taking The "Work" Out Of Housework
Husqvarna's Auto Mower is making its U.S. debut this year after a two-year run in Sweden where the company has sold more than 5000 devices, according to Dennis Willis, product manager for Husqvarna. Auto Mower can handle up to half an acre of ... [... more]
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