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The ultimate compendium for any Norwegian mitten enthusiast, this gorgeous and inspiring resource was produced in conjunction with a one-of-a-kind exhibition of gloves and mittens from Selbu at the Sverresborg Trøndelag Folkemuseum. A thoroughly researched and illustrated account of the rich history of Selbu patterning—instantly recognizable for its dramatic contrasts and intricate motifs—covers the development of the designs themselves, and the essential role these knitted accessories have played in the cultural and economic development of the Selbu region. Then, dive into pages upon pages of over 500 colorwork charts, organized according to the source of their inspiration, from classic stars, snowflakes, and flowers to elk, spiders, and coffee beans. Complete patterns are included for 35 mittens and gloves from the original museum collection, accompanied by short biographies of the original designers—or choose from an overflowing selection of motifs for palms, thumbs, cuffs, and even patterned edging techniques for joining around the hand, to create endlessly fascinating combinations.

Build a strong partnership and trust-filled connection between you and your horse through empathy, clarity, and true communication.

In 25 Ways to Make Your Horse Happy, expert trainer Anne Krüger-Degener presents a transformative guide to building or restoring the bond between horse and human. Grounded in compassion, this book offers a systematic approach to a clear and unambiguous communication.Through inspirational case studies, Krüger-Degener outlines her groundbreaking HarmoniLogie® communication system and offers a practical guide to foster happiness in both horse and human. Stop “talking past” your horse and instead prioritize compromise. Inside, you’ll learn to:-Analyze spatial changes and movement cues-Work with activation and defense zones-Recognize geometric patterns in communication-Resist the urge to speak “gibberish”-Translate groundwork trust into saddle performance-Create training intervals that accommodate natural performance curves-And much more!With sensible advice that still puts the horse first, above all, Krüger-Degener’s fundamental keys to making your horse happy are integral pieces to modern-day training and competing, ensuring progress not only as performers, whatever your sport, but as partners in life.

Andrea Waldo—rider, trainer, instructor, and former psychotherapist—is back to tackle the problem of perfectionism, with a roadmap for riders to identify how the idea of “perfect” actually interferes with progress…and distracts from your day-to-day enjoyment of your time with your horse.  

With Waldo’s guidance, born of a compelling combination of research and personal experience, you can more deeply understand the intended positives and the serious negatives of pushing yourself to be “perfect.” Learn what might be lurking behind your drive to hold yourself to the highest ideal—and discover the limits it’s actually imposing on you and your riding. Explore distinctive, focused mental exercises designed to help you construct a clearer understanding of the role of perfectionism in your life and provide a practical approach to self-improvement that is both healthy and horse-friendly.

With an eye toward the unique situations equestrians face, this book helps readers:- Identify different types of perfectionism- Learn how to manage (and even work with!) perfectionist thinking- Reframe “mistakes” as a natural phase of the learning and self-growth process- Navigate the “messy middle”—the times when we’ve surpassed a skill or a situation but haven’t figured out what comes next- Rediscover the joy of riding and horsemanship

Develop the tools to be inspired by ideals instead of pressured by them, tie your self-worth to measurable, meaningful goals instead of prizes or results, and take the first steps toward a more satisfying, less stressful relationship with yourself and with your horse, and a deeper, truer, and more profound definition of “success.”

The first one-volume, complete history of Europe, as told by Europeans themselves, from Homo Erectus to the Celts, to Greek wisdom and Roman grandeur, all of the way to the European phenomenon - the Industrial Revolution.This is the definitive way to discover the real, modern Europe progressively unfolding, because looking back to the past reveals more about our future than we ever expected, and only by knowing how Europe came to be, can we know what really lies ahead.Whilst experiencing constant turbulence and change, Europe has made an astonishing mark on the world. How did one small continent become so powerful? How did such diverse islands come together to act as one? How did a diplomatic society descend into bloodshed and what does that mean for Europe today?For two-millenia Europe has been a superpower; it's fretted coastlines, it's many religions and revolutions have all shaped what it is now, and with more change ahead Jean-Baptiste Duroselle's Europe including a special and up-to-date introduction from Anthony Teasdale, Director General for Parliamentary research and former Special Advisor for the Deputy Prime Minister, couldn't be better timed. It is a much needed portrayal of our ever turbulent Europe.