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The Complete Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales, Deluxe Edition (Literary Classics)

by: Hans Christian Andersen

Excellent edition, however I had hoped to receive one with colour plates rather than the black and white plates. This was my only disappointment. The book was luxuriously bound and beautifully put together. All the stories are there, and it is funny how ones memories can play tricks as I thought the description in the story The Tinder Box described one of the dogs as having 'eyes like saucers' when the book texted 'eyes like teacups' or 'eyes like towers'. I am in no position to argue, but the story still remains magical.

Worth having this in any serious book collection, but as the pages are quite fragile I would suggest avoiding letting children having free run of this in case it gets damaged, perhaps until they are at least about 8 with advanced reading capabilities. Mrs. S. J. V. Crummey, UK

Release Date: 10/03/2006

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Denmark (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

by: DK Publishing

Best guidebook on Denmark!

I have travelled to Denmark for many years and this is by far the best guidebook that has come out on this fascinating and beautiful country. The text and visuals are well done as are the explanatory notes on the culture, language and food of Denmark. Highly recommened. R. Meyer, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Top 10 Copenhagen (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

by: DK Publishing

Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed Denmark Eyewitness Travel Guides, The Denmark Top 10 Guides use exciting colorful photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful pocket-sized travel.

Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The Denmark Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.

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Time Out Copenhagen (Time Out Guides)

by: Time Out

Though it is no longer a secret that the Danish capital, Copenhagen, is the perfect destination, with its beguiling blend of super-cool shops, fabulous restaurants, and world-class museums all conveniently compressed within a pretty, pedestrian-friendly heart, this fourth edition of the Time Out guide illuminates the corners of the city that other guides rarely reach. In recent years, visitors have begun to discover an alternative Copenhagen - away from the royal and historic riches of its 1,000-year-old center. Newly revitalized parts of the city like Vesterbro and Norrebro have emerged as groovy hot spots where cutting edge fashion, food, and design flourish. So, while many are lured to Copenhagen by its rich 20th-century design legacy, they are as likely to leave having sampled the best that modern Scandinavia has to offer. This comprehensive guide to Copenhagen, with color photos and maps throughout, covers every attraction, museum, and source of amusement, including new hot spots and up-and-coming neighborhoods.

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Denmark - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs & etiquette

by: Mark Salmon

I recently purchased this book (pocket size) for myself as I am getting ready to visit and meet my fiance's relatives in Denmark (Danmark in dansk; DK for short). I have been trying to educate myself on what it means/feels/encompases to be Danish (important for myself and future family) and have been reading up online (wikipedia, visitdenmark - the official tourist site, etc.) and talking with friends and loved ones. This was the best book as such that I could find and understand & learn more about Danes (and their uniqueness apart from the rest of Scandinavia).

AUTHOR (from the little insert prologue):
Mark Salmon grew up in Ireland, is a Jurist and Educator. Has an M.A. in English Literature, and immigrated to Denmark in 1998, where he workds as a TEFL teacher specializing in Business English, and as a translator and cultural consultant. Has also traveled extensively throughout DK and Europe.

CONTENT:
The book is well organized (logical fashion), with a lot of information (relevant or trivia, but very contemporary) that is VERY UP TO DATE and outlined in the following chapters:

1) Land and People
2) Values and Attitudes
3) Customs and Traditions
4) Making Friends
5) The Danes at Home
6) Time Out
7) Travelling
8) Business Briefing
9) Communicating

While perusing the book before buying it, there were a few things that stood out and confirmed the worth of spending the money:
* very relevant and contemporary information on the CULTURE and CUSTOMS of Danes and Denmark today.
* very well written prose (not infused by impression and personal opinions, but rather of concrete observations and well-rounded living experience in Danish society).
* fun to read (each chapter has numerous sub-sections that are terse yet with a lot of condensed and relevant information).

CONCLUSION:
If you are interested in understanding the peculiar culture/life/identity of Danish or their countryland (apart from the rest of Scandinavia) shop no more. This booklet will save you money, time, and is also very entertaining. The Danes seem to have created a fairytale land for themselves. Learn how. (for my travels I'm going to supplement it with Frommer's guide, and Eyewitness Travel Guide on Danmark.

Gabriel E. Borlean, San Jose - Capital of Silicon Valley, California, USA

Release Date: 09/05/2006

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