An Orchestra of Minorities

Hur upplevde du bagage-incheckningen? Hur var ditt hotellbesök? Hur fräsch var din upplevelse av grönsaksdisken? I boken Hur var din upplevelse? ställer komikerna Tobias Persson och Gussy Löwenhielmvårt tycka-till-samhälle på sin spets. Genom fyndiga illustrationer lyckas de både omedelbart roa oss och skarpsinnigt driva med vår samtid. Överallt och mest hela tiden får vi frågor […]

This is the captivating story of mathematics’ greatest ever idea: calculus. Without it, there would be no computers, no microwave ovens, no GPS, and no space travel. But before it gave modern man almost infinite powers, calculus was behind centuries of controversy, competition, and even death. Taking us on a thrilling journey through three millennia, […]

Nineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it’s like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour “A stirring, provocative and well-made new anthology . . . that rewrites the hoary rules of the foreign correspondent playbook, deactivating the old clichés.” […]

The story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world. A thirtieth‑century toxic jungle, a bathhouse for tired gods, a red‑haired fish girl, and a furry woodland spirit—what do these have in common? They all spring from the mind of Hayao Miyazaki, one of the greatest living […]

For centuries, the crossroads of Israel and Palestine have been a vibrant melting pot of cultures and culinary traditions. Abraham’s Kitchen takes you on a journey across this region, showcasing the rich history and diverse flavors that define its cuisine. From the fertile northern plains to the bustling kitchens of Tel Aviv, each dish tells […]

Hilma af Klint is nowadays regarded as one of the Abstract Art pioneers. She painted more than 1200 works before her death in 1944, but never showed them publicly outside her

How have your friends shaped you into who you are today? What would you do if you fell in love with your best friend? What happens when a friend dies suddenly? And what are the golden rules of going into business with a close friend? 15 inspiring women explore the enduring power of friendship. Featuring […]

Staden myllrade omkring honom. Vattenkuskar, soldater och pigor trängdes med grevinnor, tullsnokar och notarier, solen blänkte i kyrkspiror och sabelfästen. Vart man gick anade man hamnens närvaro med saltlukt, höga master och främmande språk. Skalden Carl Michael Bellman (1740–1795) lämnade sällan Stockholm. Men han var en gudabenådad poet, och i sin märkliga sångsamling Fredmans epistlar […]