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Little Book of the Icelanders in the Old Days
Iceland in centuries past was a formidable place to live. Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the edge of the inhabitable world, the nation was both isolated and abjectly …
Little Book of Tourists in Iceland
Iceland is in the midst of an unprecedented tourist boom that has brought wealth to the country, but also myriad issues and challenges. Through a series of short essays, this book …
Little Book of the Hidden People
Icelandic folklore is rife with tales of elves and hidden people that inhabited hills and rocks in the landscape. But what do those elf stories really tell us about the Iceland of …
The Little Book of the Icelanders in the Old Days
Iceland in centuries past was a formidable place to live. Situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the edge of the inhabitable world, the nation was both isolated and abjectly …
Icelandic Folk Legends
The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high …
Little Book of the Icelanders
After more than 20 years away, Alda Sigmundsdottir returned to her native Iceland as a foreigner. With a native person's insight yet an outsider's perspective, Alda quickly set …
The Little Book of the Hidden People: Twenty Stories of Elves from Icelandic Folklore
Icelandic folklore is rife with tales of elves and hidden people that inhabited hills and rocks in the landscape. But what do those elf stories really tell us about the Iceland of …
Little Book of the Icelanders at Christmas
Ask any Icelander and they will tell you. It is a time of year when everything pulsates with vibrant activity, and the nation delights in those festive traditions that make them a …
Icelandic Folk Legends: Tales of Apparitions, Outlaws and Things Unseen
The Icelandic nation has a long and rich history of storytelling. Throughout centuries characterized by hardship, poverty, and dark winters, the Icelanders kept their spirits high …
Little Book of Icelandic
Icelandic is one of the oldest and most complex languages in the world. In this book, Alda Sigmundsdottir looks at the Icelandic language with wit and humor, and how it reflects …