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1	Just for Fun: The Story of an Accidental Revolutionary more books like this by Linus Torvalds, David Diamond add to wishlist This is the story of Linus Torvalds, the maverick Finnish computer genius who invented the powerful LINUX operating system. As well as being free, LINUX is more powerful and stable than anything that Microsoft can offer, thus making Torvalds Bill Gates' number one enemy. Today, LINUX is exploding on to the market, and its creator is household. ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.77! \| first editions
2	A Frozen Hell: The Russo-Finnish Winter War of 1939-1940 more books like this by William R Trotter add to wishlist The bitterly cold conditions under which the soldiers fought are highlighted in this history of the Russo-Finnish War. see all copies from £8.10! new only from £9.74! \| first editions
3	A Short History of Finland more books like this by Frederick Bernard Singleton add to wishlist This is a second edition of the most successful study of Finland in the English language. It presents the reader - whether tourist, student, specialist, or business person - with a readable and authoritative introduction to the Finns and the present position of their country in the modern world. A Short History of Finland traces the historical ... see all copies from £6.42! new only from £11.36!
4	Alvar Aalto more books like this by Paco Asensio (Editor), Aurora Cuito, William Bain (Translator) add to wishlist Looking at the work of 20th-century architect Alvar Alto, this book contains colour photographs of exteriors and interiors, plans, layouts and brief text. A handy size to act as a travel companion, it should provide a useful introduction and reference to Alvar Alto for work, school or leisure. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
5	A Concise History of Finland more books like this by David Kirby add to wishlist Few countries in Europe have undergone such rapid social, political and economic changes as Finland has during the last fifty years. David Kirby here sets out the fascinating history of this northern country, for centuries on the east-west divide of Europe, a country not blessed by nature, most of whose inhabitants still earned a living from ... see all copies from £10.60! new only from £13.02!
6	The Howling Miller more books like this by Arto Paasilinna add to wishlist Gunnar Huttunen arrives in North Finland after the war and buys a dilapidated mill. Despite being a decent and hard-working Finn, he is also an outsider and an eccentric: prone to mood swings, black depression, high elation, and a general lack of decorum. He puts on performances at the mill for local children at which he specialises in imitating ... see all copies from £6.20! new only from £9.60!
7	Fighter Over Finland more books like this by Eino Astere Luukkanen add to wishlist see all copies from £21.78! new only from £55.95!
8	Work Goes Mobile: Nokia's Lessons from the Leading Edge more books like this by Michael Lattanzi, Antti Korhonen, Vishy Gopalakrishnan add to wishlist This book tells the inside story of Nokia's efforts to use mobile capabilities for business benefits. It helps decision makers understand that mobility is a business solution -` and that only by addressing people, processes, and technology in a balanced way can they realize significant business benefits. Focusing on the unique aspects of this ... see all copies from £2.90! new only from £2.90!
9	Fodor's Essential Scandinavia more books like this by Kelly Kealy (Editor), Laura Kidder (Editor), Molly Moker (Editor) add to wishlist The top tier Fodor's Choice designations ensure that travelers will know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Scandinavia--from cruising the Nordic Seas or soaking in Iceland's Blue Lagoon to visiting the hip atmosphere of downtown Stockholm--as they experience the region like a local. see all copies from £12.20! new only from £12.20! \| first editions
10	Marimekko: Fabrics, Fashion, Architecture more books like this by Ms. Marianne Aav (Editor) add to wishlist Founded in 1951 by visionary textile designer Armi Ratia and her husband, Viljo, the Marimekko Corporation in Finland not only sparked a revolution in pattern making but also pioneered a new definition of fashion that embraced the entire home environment. This book, a comprehensive study of Marimekko designs, presents more than 100 examples of the ... see all copies from £26.17! new only from £31.29! \| first editions
11	Finnish Modern Design: Utopian Ideals and Everyday Realities, 1930-97 more books like this by Ms. Marianne Aav (Editor), Nina Stritzler-Levine (Editor) add to wishlist The book highlights the work of architect Alvar Aalto, one of the Finnish modern design's foremost practitioners, including his famous "Savoy Vase" of 1936 and several items of furniture. Aalto and his generation were interested in the effects of industrialization, and its capability to provide better-quality and lower-costing architecture and ... see all copies from £18.82! new only from £19.21!
12 view cover	Nordic Folklore: Recent Studies more books like this by Reimund Kvideland add to wishlist Nordic folklore studies have made major theoretical contributions to international folklore scholarship. The articles in this collection not only reflect areas in which Nordic folklore studies have been particularly strong, but also demonstrate recent changes in theoretical paradigms and empirical application. see all copies from £10.59! new only from £23.99! \| first editions
13 view cover	Jean Sibelius more books like this by Guy Rickards add to wishlist The Finn Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) is one of the most prominent and popular composers to have emerged from Northern Europe. Although he is known primarily as a symphonist, his Violin Concerto and some smaller works such as the symphonic poem Finlandia have also become staples of the orchestral repetoire. His music is quintessentially the product ... see all copies from £5.14! new only from £5.14!
14	History of Finland more books like this by A Jutikkala, Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! new only from £144.59! \| first editions
15 view cover	The Kalevala: Epic of the Finnish People more books like this by Eino Friberg (Translator), George C Schoolfield (Editor), Bjorn Landstrom (Illustrator) add to wishlist see all copies from £29.29! new only from £66.05! \| first editions
16	The winter war: Russia against Finland more books like this by Richard W. Condon add to wishlist see all copies from £4.15! first editions
17 view cover	Winter Fire more books like this by William R Trotter add to wishlist Two forces converge in World War II Finland. One is a Nazi officer recently assigned to combat duty, the other is a person of creation and artistry, one of the world's greatest musicians. This book is infused with the the harsh realities of combat at one of the war's most remote fronts. see all copies from £4.98! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
18 view cover	Wilderness more books like this by Roddy Doyle add to wishlist Grainnes mother had disappeared years ago when her parents divorced. Now, shes reappeared and wants to meet. To avoid a prickly reunion, Grainnes stepmother Sandra and her two boys go on holiday in snowy Finland. When Sandras sled disappears, the boys must take impossible risks to save her life. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| signed copies \| first editions
19	The Stone Murders more books like this by Matti Yrjana Joensuu add to wishlist see all copies from £5.61! first editions
20 view cover	House of Orphans more books like this by Helen Dunmore add to wishlist Set in Finland in the year 1901: Eeva, the young orphaned daughter of a revolutionary, is sent from the orphanage to work as housekeeper for Thomas, a widowed country doctor. Her challenging, independent, enigmatic presence disturbs Thomas as much as it fascinates him. Their relationship will shatter all the certainties of his life. Meanwhile, ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £2.52! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Finland in the New Europe more books like this by Max Jakobson add to wishlist Jakobson tells the story of a small nation that has emerged a winner from the ordeals of the 20th century. Finland is still widely remembered for its successful resistance against Soviet attempts to subjugate it during World War II, but less is known about the skillful balancing act by which Finns preserved their independence and way of life ... see all copies from £8.10! new only from £9.97! \| first editions
22 view cover	The Enchanted Wood and Other Tales from Finland more books like this by Norma J Livo, George O Livo add to wishlist This collection introduces readers of all ages to the culture, history, geography and folk literature of Finland. After an historical and cultural overview, the authors present stories including "The Selfish Housewife" and "The Magic Wish". Proverbs and traditional recipes embellish the collection. see all copies from £14.33! new only from £34.61!
23 view cover	Story of My Face-H (F more books like this by Katherine Hall Page, Kathy Page add to wishlist This is a novel about a young girl, who, growing up an outsider, becomes drawn into the life of a local family with some curious beliefs. They treat her as a daughter (for sinister reasons, we later find out) and take her away with them to a religious holiday camp. It is here that she is introduced to the Finnish Envallist branch of Protestantism ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
24	Four Finns; political profiles. more books like this by Marvin Rintala add to wishlist see all copies from £24.30!
25	Alvar Aalto. (Gesamtwerk. üvres complëtes. Complete works. Red. Bearb.: Karl Fleig. Trad. Franaise: H[enri]-R[obert] Von der Mühll. English transl.: William B. Gleckman.) more books like this by Alvar Aalto add to wishlist see all copies from £6.23! new only from £45.49! \| first editions

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