At the core of Canadian cultural identity is the recognition and celebration of diversity. Canada is often described as a multicultural society, where various ethnic groups coexist and contribute to the national character. This embrace of multiculturalism is enshrined in Canadian law and policy, promoting inclusivity and respect for different cultural expressions. In contrast, the United States, while also diverse, often emphasizes a more assimilationist approach, where the "melting pot" m...

A leading Danish historian presents a detailed account of the epic naval conflict between Denmark and a British fleet led by Vice Admiral Nelson.Fearing an alliance between Denmark and France, Britain sent a fleet of more than fifty ships to form a blockade off Great Yarmouth to prevent collaboration and ensure its naval superiority. But a series of diplomatic failures sent Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson into battle at Copenhagen.Written by the leading Danish au...

“That in Giants in the Earth this Norwegian American immigrant has made a distinct contribution to the literature of two countries there is no doubt. . . . It has a bare simplicity which is cumulative in effectiveness.” —New York Times“The fullest, finest, and most powerful novel that has been written about pioneer life in America.” —The Nation‘Giants in the Earth’ by Ole Edvart Rølvaag, first published in 1927, is a classic novel about the struggles and triumphs of Norwegian immigrants se...

One of the best-kept secrets of Japanese cuisine is a range of side dishes known as tsukemono (つけもの, 漬物). The word, pronounced ‘tskay-moh-noh,’ means ‘something that has been steeped or marinated’ (tsuke—steeped; mono—things). Although tsukemono are usually made from vegetables, some fruits, flowers, and a few rhizomes are also preserved this way; it is, therefore, more accurate to characterize them as ‘pickled foods.’ Their preparation makes use of one or more conservation techniques, inv...

If you’re beginning, you’re likely eager to trade. I get it, really.But don’t rush it. Take a little bit of time to develop a basic cryptocurrency trading strategy and to educate yourself.Do you know the basics of blockchain technology and Bitcoin? Do you know what circulating vs total supply means? Do you understand what inflation is? Do you know about exchanges, wallets, private keys, and public keys?If you can’t answer these basic questions, you’ll be in trouble ...

Due to some deep-seated cultural irony known only to its native population, the Argentine tango has a profound grip on Finland where dance clubs and popular singers thrive on this particular style of music. In this collection, Finnish guitarist Ole Halen shares his enthusiasm for the genre by presenting tangos for solo guitar by some of the best Latin American and Spanish tango composer/guitarists, plus transcriptions and arrangements by such luminaries as Francisco Tarrega and Daniel Fort...

Native folk songs of Scandinavia contain a unique vitality and harmonic strength. Finland's noted guitarist, Ole Halen, has penned 18 solo guitar settings of music from various Scandinavian countries. Each solo is written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio..

A reckless witch in a religious city—what can go wrong?Alice Ash, a witch fleeing the crown for her crimes, enters the ancient city of Sacrumvale—a place where the Sanctum forbids witchcraft, alchemy, and anything not of God. In a moment of fate, Alice finds a new friend who needs help to uncover a prophet’s death at the hands of The Chosen One.As Darion, The Chosen One, completes the prophecy of his victory against The Dark Lord, he soon learns that the remnant of evil won...

The Dane Who Changed the Course of the Second World WarOn the 28th May 1940 President Franklin D. Roosevelt placed a direct call from the White House to William S. Knudsen, Director of General Motors Corporation in Detroit. Roosevelt needed the right man to lead America's armament during the Second World War – and the president only had one candidate in mind for the job: the Dane known as 'Bill' to his friends and colleagues. For his efforts, Bill would receive just one dollar a ye...

The Grand Ole Opry has been home to the greatest legends of country music for over eighty years, and in that time it has seen some of conutry music's most dramatic stories unfold.We'll hear of the great love stories ranging from Johnny Cash and June Carter in the 1960s to Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, who married in 2005. We'll get the truth of the tragedies that led to the loss of three stars all in the same month, starting the rumor of the "Opry Curse." We'll learn how after b...

Feng Shui has been known in the West for the last 150 years but has mostly been regarded as a primitive superstition. During the modern period successive regimes in China have suppressed its practice. However, in the last few decades Feng Shui has become a global spiritual movement with professional associations, thousands of titles published on the subject, countless websites devoted to it and millions of users. In this book Ole Bruun explains Feng Shui's Chinese origins and meanings as w...

The Kray twins were Britain's most notorious gangsters. Ruling London's underworld for more than a decade, as gang lords they were among the most powerful and feared men in the city. Photographed by David Bailey and even interviewed for television, they became celebrities in their own right and are infamous to this day.Ronnie and Reg's reign of terror ended on 8 March 1969 when they were sentenced to life with the recommendation that they serve at least thirty years. Ronnie ended h...