Experience the warmth and heart of a Scandinavian Christmas with Alexander Lange Kielland's "Elsie: a Christmas Story." Set in Norway, this poignant short story explores themes of faith and humanity during the festive season. Kielland, a master of Scandinavian literature, crafts a narrative that resonates with both religious and literary sensibilities. "Elsie" offers a glimpse into a bygone era, presenting a humorous yet thought-provoking perspective on Norwegian life. Delve into this classic tale, meticulously prepared for republication, and discover a ...

Grow it! Find the best types for your garden! Use it! Here are recipes for drinks, food, beauty products, household products, insect repellents, and more. Don't waste the fruit, peels, or even the blossoms. Citrus is one of the world's most useful herbs. In this colorful handbook, popular Florida author Monica Brandies shares her ways with wonderful citrus: * Buy or harvest citrus. Tips on selection and storage of the best fruit. * Grow citrus at home. Indoors in cool climates and outdoors in many southern states, here's what you need to know to keep ...

A avaliação das políticas de inovação tem vindo a expandir-se nas últimas décadas e enfrenta atualmente desafios fundamentais, alguns dos quais de natureza metodológica. Na Europa, um aspeto particular que coloca dificuldades aos avaliadores é o do Valor Acrescentado Europeu (ou VAE). Neste livro, Pierre Padilla e Geert Steurs exploram o potencial da Avaliação Baseada na Teoria (TBE) para a avaliação do Valor Acrescentado Europeu (VAE) das políticas de Investigação ...

Germany's Economic Power of Resistance is a book written by Gustav Cassel in 1916. The book provides an analysis of Germany's economic situation during World War I and the country's ability to withstand the economic pressures of the war. Cassel argues that Germany's economic power was due to its efficient industrial production, strong agricultural sector, and skilled workforce. He also examines the impact of the war on Germany's economy, including the disruption of trade and the strain on resources. The book is considered an important contribution to the ...

Mado has been adrift for too long. After ten years in Paris, she returns to the small island of Le Devin, the home that has haunted her since she left. Le Devin is shaped somewhat like a sleeping woman. At her head is the village of Les Salants, while its more prosperous rival, La Houssinière, lies at her feet. Yet even though you can walk from one to the other in an hour, they are worlds apart. And now Mado is back in Les Salants hoping to reconcile with her estranged father. But what she doesn't realize is that it is not only her father whose trust ...

"I got a golden retriever... Demon." Did I expect to get another pet when I moved into my first, and probably only, ever house? No, no, I did not. Especially since this pet came with claws, sharp teeth, and horns. Oh, and not to mention, he did not come from this realm. I only hoped for a quiet little home to write my life away in my stories, but apparently, that is too much to ask for. Valphan isn't too bad, though, after I look past the fact that he creeps on me from the closet in my room-yeah, totally not weird. Along with the fact he is ...