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Finland
Infobase Publishing 2008; US$ 30.00A difficult environment with a harsh Arctic climate has made life for the Finns extremely challenging. But they have overcome more than just their environment. This is the survey of the Finnish geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture. It assists student researchers in investigating this Nordic country. more...
A Short History of Finland
Cambridge University Press 1998; US$ 26.00Second edition which brings events up to Finland's admission to the European Union in January 1995. more...
CultureShock! Finland
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2011; US$ 12.99Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local... more...
Finnland
Ch. Links Verlag 2012; US$ 10.85Hauptbeschreibung Der typische Finne sitzt am See, gerade aus der Sauna gekommen, greift er als Erstes zum Handy. Vermutlich ruft er aber nur seinen Anrufbeantworter an. Denn er spricht nicht gern. Das kennt man ja schon aus den Filmen von Aki Kaurismäki. Und in denen trinken die Männer auch gern. Am liebsten Bier oder Wodka. Und viel. Dagegen macht... more...
Finland in the Second World War
Palgrave Macmillan 2002; US$ 155.00This book describes the struggle for power between two totalitarian dictatorships in the north of Europe and the battle for survival of a small nation caught between them. In the Winter War of 1939-1940 Finland successfully fought off a Soviet invasion. Then, with none to turn to but Germany, it became the only democratic state on the Axis side. Ultimately,... more...
Finland
Intercultural Press 2004; US$ 29.95Finland is one of the developed world?s best-kept secrets. This small, cold, and isolated country of the north ?leads the world in various fields of technology, network readiness, global competitiveness, research and creativity, . . . enrollments in universities and colleges, empowerment of women, and sustainability of the environment. more...
Frommer's® Denmark
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 21.99Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer’s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer’s. Your guide to a world of travel experience. more...
CultureShock! Finland
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17Part of the "CultureShock!" series, this guide offers travellers who are looking to understand the countries they are visiting: insights into the people and their culture and traditions; advice on adapting into the local environment; and, linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business. more...
An Introduction to Danish Culture
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers 2011; US$ 45.00For many non-Danish citizens of the world, Denmark remains an enigma. Too often confused with other Scandinavian countries, this southernmost Nordic nation has been characterized by stereotypes and cliches related to socialism, cradle-to-grave security, football, pornography, Hamlet, pigs, dairy cattle, and beer. This enlightening guide to Danish society,... more...
Xenophobe's Guide to the Finns
Oval Books 2011; US$ 4.99Forewarned is forearmed?an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia. This guide to understanding the Finns explores their national characteristics with humor and style. more...









