Inspirasjon og fakta

I sin nye bok analyserer professor Ole O. Moen USA slik verdens eneste supermakt nå fremstår under president Barack Hussein Obama - både i lys av vår samtid og USAs særegne historiske tradisjoner. Presidentvalget i 2008 var på flere vis begynnelsen på et nytt kapittel i USAs moderne historie. Moen beskriver de nye trekk som nå avtegner seg i den politiske og kulturelle hverdag.

Denne boken forteller historien om dette landet i en ny og annerledes tidsalder. Det er sterke bånd som knytter Norge til USA. En naturlig konsekvens av dette er at de fleste nordmenn mener seg å kjenne USA. Onkel Sam er en gammel kjenning, men vår generelle innsikt i amerikansk kultur og politikk er relativt overflatisk. Denne boken er et bidrag til en bedre forståelse av dagens amerikanske samfunn.

• Forfatter: Ole O. Moen
• Publisert: 2009
• Antall sider: 416
• Språk: Norsk
• ISBN: 9788292870204

There's so much to love about Mexico. Indigenous traditions stretching back millennia; colourful cuisine that's loved the world over; and vibrant festivals bursting with joyful energy. Mexico is a country worth celebrating - and that's exactly what ¡Viva Mexico! is all about.

Within its pages, you'll discover the rich diversity of this vast country. Uncover its varied natural landscapes, which stretch from white-sand beaches to jungle-cloaked mountains; explore its vibrant cuisine and how it differs greatly from region to region; and learn about its ever-changing cycle of colourful feasts and fiestas. The book also covers Day of the Dead traditions, how staples of Mexican food have changed as they've travelled the globe, and how pioneering filmmakers continue to influence the world of cinema.

Throughout, you'll unearth the unshakable ties that link this diverse country together, whether it's the importance of family, a love of chilis or simply the desire to keep chatting around the table long after dinner has finished. So, get ready to learn what makes Mexico so special - ¡viva Mexico! Long live Mexico!

• Publisert: Juni 2024
• Antall sider: 224
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241679883

A vibrant celebration of surfers in and out of the water from an award-winning photographer Professional photographer Thom Gilbert spent four years among surfer royalty at the top of their game-in Spain, New York, California, and Hawaii-with his camera trained not only on tiny figures disappearing in the waves, but also on the surfers' faces and bodies back on land. He returned from the beaches with intimate portraits of the world's best-from the newest talent to the oldest and most revered-and also with dramatic action shots and revealing images of the culture around this sport and lifestyle. The book features not only 300 photographs, but some Q&As with, and hand-written contributions from, prominent figures in the scene.

Ultimately, Waves is an ode to surfing and to the men and women who live it every day.

• Forfatter: Thom Gilbert
• Publisert: 2019
• Antall sider: 242
  
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN:  9781419738210

Because life is too short not to. In this joyful memoir, you will find: Personal essays that tell Kacie’s story and empower you to challenge yourself. A candid outlook on life as an expat, covering everything from the terror of driving on Italian roads to the trials of speaking a new language and the genuine beauty of a slower pace of life. Inspirational quotes that encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. By sharing her personal stories of life under the Tuscan sun, Kacie explains how travel is a privilege, why cultural differences are the coolest things in the world, and how there's a positive you can take away from literally any situation. You Deserve Good Gelato will have you taking the leap and embracing this big beautiful world that we call home.

• Forfatter: Kacie Rose
• Publisert: Mai 2024
• Antall sider: 272
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780241678770

Embark on over 50 of the world's most life-affirming journeys and nurture your path to self-discovery. Packed with beautiful photography and inspiring first-person insights for each trip, from hiking Japan's sacred Shikoku pilgrimage to following the Underground Railroad in the US. This is the perfect book for anyone seeking to travel with purpose.

Each journey features first-hand accounts from travellers with insightful tips on how to begin planning an enlightening travel experience. From cultural explorations to challenging expeditions, travellers can spend a month of reflection on foot through Northern Spain to reach the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela; connect body and mind as they canoe the wild and remote Yukon River in Canada; embrace the wonders of rail travel aboard Australia's luxurious Ghan; plus so much more. 

Your Trip Starts Here is the ultimate travel book for anyone longing to immerse themselves in a different culture, grow as a person or reflect and reset their focus. Gift this collection of journeys to the explorer in your life who wishes to travel with purpose or inspire your own adventure using this unique guide.

• Publisert: September 2023
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781837580064

'Zoe's Ghana Kitchen introduces you to dishes - sweet with peanuts and hot with chillies - that have big flavours and are satisfyingly no-nonsense. Cooking out of it has left me yearning for pork ribs in sticky plantain sauce and lamb and peanut butter stew as well as simple grilled fish. And I had no idea how easy it was to pair smoked fish with yams, squash and ginger.

Most of the ingredients are easy to come by at supermarkets or local shops, and the recipes are super flexible - you can take the basic principles and adapt them easily to what you have available in your cupboard or fridge. Zoe's Ghana Kitchen will help you bring something truly exciting and flavour-packed to the kitchen. Get ready to bring African food to the masses.

• Forfatter: Zoe Adjonyoh
• Publisert: April 2017
• Innbinding: Heftet
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• Antall sider: 256
• ISBN: 9781784721633

Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is a true diver's paradise!The tropical seas around Indonesia's 17,000 islands span several ecological zones and host the greatest variety of marine life and biodiversity found anywhere on this planet. These warm, crystal-clear waters are home to stunning coral reefs, deep trenches and shipwrecks—not to mention majestic creatures ranging from seahorses to fish, whales, dolphins, sharks and manta rays. The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Indonesia is the first and only comprehensive guidebook dedicated entirely to Indonesia's unique and exciting dive sites and facilities.

Seasoned dive instructor and long-time Bali resident Sarah Ann Wormald presents descriptions and photos for each major dive site, including recommendations for the best operators and services to use. Maps of each area, marine life and conservation stories, and detailed travel tips from a local expert help to guide you in planning your visit. This updated and expanded third edition features many new photos, dive operators and dive sites that have surfaced over the past few years.

Unique highlights include the burgeoning night-time blackwater diving scene, wall diving around Selayar Island and whale and dolphin watching off the coast of Alor. Wormald covers each major region in Indonesia in detail, among them: Bali — "The Island of the Gods," famous for its marine life and the USS Liberty shipwreck off Tulamben. North Sulawesi — Where active volcanoes tower over lush plateaus and gorgeous coral reefs. Nusa Tenggara — The vast region from Lombok to Timor featuring everything from submerged seamounts, walls and drop-offs to freshwater caves, slopes and sandy muck diving bays. Maluku — An often overlooked but unique sites that host the perfect combination of reefs and critters. Raja Ampat and West Papua — Quickly becoming the "mecca" for Indonesian diving, with beautiful landscapes, white sand beaches and shallow water corals which make it the postcard trip of a lifetime. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced diver, this book has everything you need to plan and fully enjoy the magic of Indonesia's tropical diving paradise.

• Publisert: November 2025
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 320
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9780804859042

Unbelievably cute and easy-to follow Kawaii drawing, broken down into step-by-step exercises which anyone can master. 'Kawaii' means cute in Japanese, and often refers to a delightful range of drawing styles that western audiences have come to love. Annelore Parot, an experienced illustrator and art teacher, has her own distinctive kawaii style based on cute objects, inviting places and expressive people.

Her fans have long demanded a guide to drawing Japan and Japanese things, so she put together the work-throughs in this book. She travelled around Japan to choose the best subjects, and invites the reader to join her in experimenting with buildings, movements, and above all aspects of Japanese culture. Myths, animals and food are all included.

• Publisert: Feb. 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• Sider: 240
• ISBN: 9781837760404

This beautifully curated collection of amazing camping spots all around the world evokes awe-inspiring, attainable travel adventures. Whether you're planning a getaway or just want to visit some of the world's most beautiful outdoor destinations from the comfort of your couch, You Are Here: Camping is the perfect wanderlust inspiration. * YOU ARE THERE-OR COULD BE!: Breathtaking photography evokes the spirit of the place, and geolocation details identify each scenic spot.

You are there, or could be. * WIDE RANGE OF CAMPING DESTINATIONS: From idyllic streamside clearings to mindblowing mountain vistas, snowy scenic sites to cool forest hideaway spots, the handpicked locations offer an inspiring variety of places and journeys-pick your adventure. * ARMCHAIR OR OUT THERE: A gorgeous collection equally suitable for kicking off your next immersive outdoor experience or capturing the beauty of nature to enjoy from the comforts of home.

* INSPIRING PHOTOGRAPHY: The beautiful photographs collected here will not just inspire travel, but inspire sharing photos of your own journey, to these or other amazing places.

• Publisert: Juni 2021
• Innbinding: Innbundet
• Språk: Engelsk
  
• Antall sider: 208
• ISBN: 9781797207858