Ulf Bjorklund

'This was the slaying of the Minotaur, which put an end forever to the shameful tribute of seven youths and seven maidens which was exacted from the Athenians every nine years.' The gods, heroes and legends of Greek mythology and their Roman interpretations are as fascinating as they are instructive. They include the almighty Zeus and his many wives; heroic Perseus, slayer of the snake-headed Medusa; Helen of Troy, whose beauty caused a great war;...

Embark on an intellectual odyssey through the pages of G. K. Chesterton's profound work, "Heretics," a literary masterpiece that challenges conventional thought and confronts the prevailing ideologies of the early 20th century. In this enlightening exploration, Chesterton delves into the realms of heresy, questions established norms and sparks a thought-provoking conversation about the nature of skepticism and belief. In "Heretics," Chesterton skillfully...

"Many animals and plants eke out seemingly unremarkable lives. Passive, constrained, modest, threatened. Then, in a blink of evolutionary time, they flourish spectacularly. Once we start to look, these "sleeping beauties" crop up everywhere. But why? Looking at the book of life, from apex predators to keystone crops, and informed by his own cutting-edge experiments, renowned scientist Andreas Wagner demonstrates that innovations can come frequently...

Driven to become king. Fated to be a god. In the cold winters of an ice age, Odin was born to be a mere jarl. But Fate has staked a claim upon him. When his brother falls under a ghostly curse, a goddess offers Odin a chance to save him. If Odin can make himself king-and promise an unspecified favor-she will make him and his family immortal.In desperation, Odin begins a quest to become king of all the Aesir. But his journey exposes him to forces more...

A retelling of the Norse sagas about Odin, Freya, Thor, Loki and the other gods and goddesses who lived in Asgard before the dawn of time. Before time as we know it began, gods and goddesses lived in the city of Asgard. Odin All Father crossed the Rainbow Bridge to walk among men in Midgard. Thor defended Asgard with his mighty hammer. Mischievous Loki was constantly getting into trouble with the other gods, and dragons and giants walked free. This...

Detective H. Grimsson is intelligent, hard as nails, and very resourceful. But he is also his own worst enemy. After an unfortunate shooting incident in Iceland's largest shopping mall on Christmas Eve, he is demoted to a police deputy in a small rural village in eastern Iceland. Grimsson's plan is to kick back, drink some beer, and enjoy this time away from home. When two young female hitchhikers disappear, Grimsson fears that the girls are lost...

I KONUNGARS MARSCH följer vi ytterligare ett steg på Thors storslagna resa mot att bli vuxen, förstå vem han egentligen är och vilka krafter han besitter, på vägen mot att bli en fulländad krigare. Efter en flykt från fängelsehålan får Thor den fruktansvärda nyheten om ytterligare ett mordförsök på kung McGil. Med kungens död kastas riket i kaos. I allas kamp för tronen är Kungsgård mer än någonsin fyllt av familjestridigheter,...

En ny, fantastisk fantasyserie från bästsäljarförfattaren Morgan Rice! HJÄLTARS VÄG (första delen av TROLLKARLENS RING) är den storslagna berättelsen om en alldeles särskild pojke, en fjortonåring från en liten by i utkanten av Ringens kungarike. Yngst av fyra syskon, minst omtyckt av sin far och avskydd av sina tre bröder har Thorgrin en känsla av att han är annorlunda. Han drömmer om att en dag bli en stor krigare, om att bli en...

"Once Upon A Time..." These classic words serve as the introduction to some of the greatest tales the world has ever known. The imaginative tales of Brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm have been beloved through the world since they were collected starting in the early 1800s. Now, narrators Kim and Ulf Bjorklund bring together this omnibus collection of 53 fantastic stories from the Brothers Grimm. A collection of all of the tales in Volumes 1-3 of the...

Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen submits an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction through Ole's eyes: the meticulous detail, the pesky splinters, the problem solving, patience, and teamwork required for its completion. Yet Ole's narrative encompasses more than just the...