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In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”—clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t have to do it for you. Now, unburdened by (literal and emotional) baggage, Magnusson is able to focus on what makes each day worth living. In her new book she reveals her discoveries about aging—some difficult to accept, many rather wondrous.

In Sweden there is a kind of decluttering called döstädning, dö meaning "death" and städning meaning "cleaning." This surprising and invigorating process of clearing out unnecessary belongings can be undertaken at any age or life stage but should be done sooner rather than later, before others have to do it for you. In The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, artist Margareta Magnusson, with Scandinavian humor and wisdom, instructs listeners to embrace minimalism.

Maud is an irascible 88-year-old Swedish woman with no family, no friends, and...no qualms about a little murder. Ever since her darling father's untimely death when she was only 18, Maud has lived in the family's spacious apartment in downtown Gothenburg rent-free, thanks to a minor clause in a hastily negotiated contract. That was how Maud learned that good things can come from tragedy. Now in her late 80s, Maud contents herself with traveling the world and surfing the net from the comfort of her father's ancient armchair. It's a solitary existence, and she likes it that way.

Considered one of Sweden's greatest 20th century writers, Vilhelm Moberg created Karl Oskar and Kristina Nilsson to portray the joys and tragedies of daily life for early Swedish pioneers in America. His consistently faithful depiction of these humble people's lives is a major strength of the Emigrant Novels.

What if letting go of clutter could help you hold on to what really matters? Inspired by the profound principles of Swedish Death Cleaning, this thoughtful guide offers more than organization—it’s a path to clarity, peace, and purpose. Whether you’re preparing for a transition or simply craving a simpler lifestyle, you’ll discover practical steps and heartfelt reflection to help you live more intentionally with less. Are you ready to simplify your life, unclutter your home, heart, mind, and soul? Are you tired of dusting and maintaining too many things? Is your heart weighed down by...

In 1923, Louise Mountbatten’s marriage to Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf marked a significant turning point in her life. As the Swedish Crown Princess, she was thrust into the spotlight, a life she had not wished for. During the First World War, she served as a Red Cross nurse, dedicating herself to helping others. Despite her royal birth as a Princess of Battenberg, she desired a simpler life. At the end of the war, the family adopted the name Mountbatten, and Louise vowed never to marry royalty. However, when she met her Gusty, her principle yielded to love, and she said yes despite his ...

Rebecka Martinsson is heading home to Kiruna, the town she'd left in disgrace years before. A Stockholm attorney, Rebecka has a good reason to return: her friend, Sanna, whose brother has been horrifically murdered in the revivalist church his charisma helped create. Beautiful and fragile, Sanna needs someone like Rebecka to remove the shadow of guilt that is engulfing her, to forestall an ambitious prosecutor and a dogged policewoman.

Each lesson of Swedish Phase 1, Units 1-5 provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation. Each lesson contains practice for vocabulary introduced in previous lessons.

Embrace the art of letting go—and discover deeper meaning. Inspired by Swedish Death Cleaning, this profound guide offers 7 practical steps to help you eliminate physical and emotional clutter—so life feels less stressful, more peaceful, and deeply satisfying. Say Goodbye to the Burden of Taking Care of Things and Live the Life You Were Meant to Live Break free from the endless cycle of purchasing, cleaning, maintaining, protecting, and replacing things that simply collect dust. Choose simplicity, where experiences and relationships—not stuff—are the focus of your life. Learn how to...

As CEOs and business leaders navigate a world of complex global challenges, sustainability is no longer optional but a business imperative. In this book, two sustainability leaders with decades of experience - Henrik Henriksson, CEO of Scania, and Elaine Weidman Grunewald, cofounder of the AI Sustainability Center and former chief sustainability and public affairs officer at Ericsson - offer a simple but powerful three-step model for leading an organization on a sustainability transformation journey that aims at big, audacious, world-changing goals.

After my ex-boyfriend makes me the target of a cruel online hate campaign, I know I have to get away. The last thing I expect on my trip to Sweden is a moose standing in the middle of the road—or the mysterious, bearded ranger who pulls me from my wrecked car. Now, a storm's brewing, and I'm being carried into a secluded mountain cabin by a Nordic God rippling with muscle. Inside, I'm greeted by three ridiculously hot Swedish mountain men.

Instead of just reading about Swedish, you learn through everyday conversations between native speakers. In each lesson, you hear a practical dialogue. Then, our teachers translate and explain every word and you understand it all within minutes. Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Swedish Bundle - Easy Introduction for Beginners focuses on everyday Swedish — the kind that you yourself will use in Sweden.

Short Stories in Swedish for Beginners has been made especially for students from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.

Swedish Phase 1, Units 11-15 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

A British journalist is invited to Malmö to interview an old university friend who is now one of Sweden's leading film directors. When he discovers the director's glamorous film-star wife dead in her apartment, the Skåne County Police are called in to solve the high-profile case.

Swedish Phase 1, Units 6-10 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Life is a journey and like most of journeys leaves behind emotional memories as well as a lot of stuffy clutter...Time to get back your living spaces has come! Learn how to free yourself from useless personal belongings by downsizing and organizing your home in just 10 minutes a day per 30 days! Because your happiness is that of your loved ones....

Transform Your Living Environment with This 27-Day Practical Plan Are you ready to simplify your space and embrace the art of letting go? Want to transform your living environment with just 15 minutes of daily routine? This comprehensive workbook is your ultimate guide to the Swedish method of decluttering and organizing your home for a more peaceful and meaningful life. Designed for anyone seeking a fresh start and a clutter-free existence, this workbook provides a step-by-step roadmap to help you effortlessly streamline your living space and eliminate the unnecessary physical and ...

Twenty easy-listening, entertaining, and interesting stories await inside, along with the best tools to help you practice once you’re done listening to each tale. Our book will ensure you not only can understand something that will expand your knowledge on Swedish, but that you will be able to pick it apart piece by piece in your quest for learning.

Are you drowning in decades of accumulated possessions, feeling like your own home has turned into a maze of memories and clutter? Is the idea of your family sifting through a lifetime of belongings a daunting thought, pushing you to seek a cleaner, clearer path for the future? Do you crave the liberation of minimalism but fear the process of getting there, overwhelmed by where to start and what to keep?" No matter your age or stage in life, Swedish death cleaning is for you. This book guides you through the nuanced layers of decluttering that resonate with the American spirit and way of life.