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Nordic Exposure: Scandinavia (Denmark, Norway and Sweden) is very popular these days, from bestselling novels (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) to fashion (H&M) and furniture (IKEA), popular TV series (Wallander) and not to mention producing the most successful act in pop music - ABBA. Browse this list to get a little glimpse into the art and history of northern Europe.
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Title: Rick Steves: Scandinavia
ISBN: 1612380425
Notes: Tour Scandinavia with television presenter Rick Steves.

 
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Title: Misterioso
Author: Dahl, Arne
ISBN: 0375425357
Notes: The English translation of the popular Swedish crime novel.

 
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Title: Norway
Author: Evensberget, Snorre
ISBN: 0756661463
Notes: A general overview of the country of Norway.

 
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Title: Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
Author: Fitzhugh, William W, and Elisabeth Ward
ISBN: 156098970X
Notes: Vikings were Norse explorers and warriors in the late 8th to 11th century.

 
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Title: A History of Denmark
Author: Jespersen, Knud J. V.
ISBN: 0333659171
Notes: A general overview of the history of Denmark.

 
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Title: A Concise History of Sweden
Author: Kent, Neil
ISBN: 0521812844
Notes: A general overview of Sweden.

 
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Title: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
Author: Larsson, Stieg
ISBN: 0307269752
Notes: This 2005 novel became a best-seller in Europe and the United States and spawned two film adaptations.

 
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Title: The LEGO Book
Author: Lipkowitz, Daniel
ISBN: 0751359483
Notes: The popular toy LEGO was created by a company in Denmark in 1949.

 
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Title: The Redbreast
Author: Nesbo, Jo
ISBN: 9780062194039
Notes: This novel by Norwegian author Jo Nesbø was voted as the Best Norwegian crime novel of all time.

 
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Title: Edvard Munch: Behind the Scream
Author: Prideaux, Sue
ISBN: 0300110243
Notes: The famous paining Der Schrei der Natur, more commonly known as The Scream was recently sold for $120 million in an auction at Sotheby. Learn more about the the painting and the artists.