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1	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 £9.29! new only from £9.68! \| first editions
2	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 £4.92! new only from £5.73! \| first editions
3	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 £26.01! new only from £65.64! \| first editions
4	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 £4.81! new only from £4.81!
5	History of Finland more books like this by A Jutikkala, Eino Jutikkala, Kauko Pirinen add to wishlist see all copies from £5.79! first editions
6	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 £22.88! new only from £31.10! \| first editions
7	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 £6.44! new only from £10.77!
8	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 £10.53! new only from £12.94!
9	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
10	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 £12.12! new only from £12.12!
11	Fighter Over Finland more books like this by Eino Astere Luukkanen add to wishlist see all copies from £21.65! new only from £55.61!
12	The White Death: The Epic of the Soviet-Finnish Winter War more books like this by Allen F Chew add to wishlist The 105-day war between Finland and the Soviet Union in the winter of 1939-1940 has been overshadowed by the larger conflicts of the Second World War which followed closely after it. The courageous resistence of the only neighbor of Stalin's Russia which fought the Red Army and survived as a free and independent nation merits this closer look ... see all copies from £18.27! new only from £24.72! \| first editions
13	The winter war: Russia against Finland more books like this by Richard W. Condon add to wishlist see all copies from £7.70! first editions
14 view cover	The Winter War: The Soviet Attack on Finland, 1939-1940 more books like this by Eloise Engle, Lauri Paananen, Eloise Paananen add to wishlist This is a paperback edition of Engle and Paananen's authoritative account of the Winter War. see all copies from £6.28! new only from £6.28!
15 view cover	Alvar Aalto more books like this by Richard Weston add to wishlist Internationally renowned as one of the major achievements of modern architecture, the work of Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) was deeply rooted in the culture and the landscape of his native Finland. A Grand Duchy of Russia until the revolution of 1917, the newly independent state promoted architecture as a means of establishing its identity as a social ... see all copies from £13.42! new only from £21.45! \| first editions
16 view cover	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 £18.70! new only from £19.09!
17 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 £10.53! new only from £23.84! \| 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 view cover	The Key to the Kalevala more books like this by Pekka Ervast, John Major Jenkins (Introduction by), Tapio Joensuu (Translator) add to wishlist "The Key to the Kalevala" was originally published in Finland in 1916. Now this insightful and detailed exploration of the ancient origins of Finnish mythology is available in English. Students of the ancient traditions and mystical teachings will find no better introduction to the profound esoteric meaning of the Kalevala, the Finnish National ... see all copies from £12.08! new only from £13.23!
20	The Stone Murders more books like this by Matti Yrjana Joensuu add to wishlist see all copies from £5.58! first editions
21 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 £4.95! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
22	Sibelius more books like this by Robert Layton add to wishlist This book is intended for musicians, general music lovers, students of music from A-level onwards, university music departments. see all copies from £2.48! first editions
23 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 £8.19! new only from £9.91! \| first editions
24 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 £2.51! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 view cover	Sami Hyypia: From Voikkaa to the Premiership more books like this by Sami Hyypia, Olli Hakala add to wishlist When Gerard Houllier took over as manager of Liverpool FC in 1999, his quest was to bring glory back to Anfield. His prime concern lay with strengthening his defence and to this end he made what is arguably one of his finest signings. Houllier targeted Sami Hyypia, a relatively unknown player who was at that time captain of the Dutch team Willem ... see all copies from £3.08! new only from £5.03!

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