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Berlitz Pocket Guide to Copenhagen --A concise overview of the sights, with shopping and restaurant tips, and maps to show you the way. Perfect for your purse or pocket, or for a quick weekend trip, it is just about the only guide available to Copenhagen. $7.95.
Blue Guide Sweden --Mary Alderton takes you on 29 sightseeing itineraries throughout Sweden in this new addition to the unparalleled Blue Guide series. Detailed historical, art and architectural information, town plans and photographs make this the most comprehensive background guide around. $24.00
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Blue Guide Denmark $24.95
Culture Shock! Norway --Geared toward the long-term visitor or new resident, these guides are useful for anyone interested in learning about the culture, customs, etiquette and history of their destination. From food and language to folklore and festivals, this informative and humorous guide will make you feel right at home. $12.95.
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Culture Shock Denmark
Culture Shock Sweden Each $12.95
Fielding's Scandinavia --Providing detailed descriptions of hotels, restaurants, shopping and sightseeing options, this guide will greatly facilitate your travels in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland. This edition has expanded listings and emphasizes activities for the body as well as the mind. $16.95
Fodor's Scandinavia --Fodor's guides you to the best hotels, restaurants, shopping and sights in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. In addition to covering all the major sights, it offers driving tour suggestions, walking tours of the major cities and a selection of outdoor activities. A good general guide for the upscale traveller. Newly revised $21.00
Guide to Spitsbergen --Andreas Umbreit has written an A-Z guide for those adventurous enough to get this close to the North Pole. Covering all aspects of travel on the island, he provides comprehensive practical information for those on an organized tour or mounting their own expedition. Historical background, nature and language, as well as good clear maps are all included. $17.95
Insight Guide Denmark --The well-written text describes the history, culture and sights, while maps and gorgeous color photographs give you a sense of place. A terrific introduction for the first time visitor to Denmark. $22.95 $21.95.
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Insight Finland
Insight Norway
Insight Sweden Each $21.95
Lonely Planet Scandinavia and the Baltics --Glenda Bendure has written an excellent practical guidebook to travel around these two regions, with information on transportation, hotels and restaurants, and all the sights. Especially geared toward the independent and budget traveller, although the well-researched information is helpful for all. $17.95.
Rick Steves' Scandinavia --Manageable and flexible itineraries are outlined here for those visiting all of Scandinavia or just one country. Rick Steves suggests activities for each day, rating sights so you can be sure to see the highlights if your time is limited. This new edition includes expanded listings of hotels and restaurants in all price ranges, and more practical travel information to make planning even easier. $13.95
Rough Guide Norway --The first truly comprehensive guide to Norway, this new volume contains driving tours, region by region sightseeing detail from cities to remote countryside, and all the practical information you need to explore on your own. Authors Jules Brown and Phil Lee recommend accommodations of all types and cover active pursuits that range from skiing to fishing to glacier-climbing. Maps and tips on language are included. $17.95
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Rough Guide Sweden $17.95
Rough Guide Scandinavia --Authors Jules Brown and Mick Sinclair prove that even notoriously expensive Scandinavia can be explored on a modest budget. From Helsinki, Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen to fjords, Lapland, and Viking burial grounds, all the sights are covered. The authors also provide detailed practical travel information on transportation, food, accommodations and nightlife. $20.95
Lonely Planet Scandinavian Phrasebook (Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian and Swedish) $6.95
Berlitz Danish Phrasebook $6.95
Berlitz Finnish Phrasebook $6.95
Berlitz Norwegian Phrasebook $6.95
Berlitz Norwegian Cassette Pack (one 90-minute cassette and a phrasebook) $15.95
Berlitz Swedish Phrasebook $6.95
Berlitz Swedish Cassette Pack (one 90-minute cassette and a phrasebook) $16.95
Norwegian Folktales --This collection, edited by Peter Christen Asbjornsen, and Jorgen Moe, consists of over 150 folktales from all over Norway. It has been acclaimed for its humor and its reflection of Norwegian life since it first appeared in translation more than one hundred years ago. $14.00
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Swedish Folktales and Legends $14.00
Smilla's Sense of Snow --Peter Hoeg's brilliantly written tale of murder, scientific intrigue and yes, snow. Smilla, an unconventional mystery that takes place in both Copenhagen and Greenland, features a fascinating heroine and an unusual combination of character and landscape. $6.50
The Vikings --This readable history by Else Roesdahl brings together the latest research on Viking art, customs and culture, and offers great insight into their rise and fall. $12.00