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Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829), Norwegian mathematician
Niels Henrik Abel and his Times (Hardcover). by Arild Stubhaug, Richard R. Daly (Translator). Read about the dramatic life of an outstanding mathematical genius: Niels Henrik Abel (1802-1829). Arild Stubhaug, who is both a historian and a mathematician, has written the definitive biography of Niels Henrik Abel. The Norwegian original edition was a sensational success, and Arild Stubhaug was awarded the most prestigious Norwegian literary prize (Brageprisen) in the category non-fiction. Everyone with an interest in the history of mathematics and science will enjoy reading this book on one of the most famous mathematicians of the 19th century. The Legacy of Niels Henrik Abel : The Abel Bicentennial, Oslo 2002 (Hardcover). by Olav A. Laudal (Editor). This book contains a series of research papers on subjects related to the work of Niels Henrik Abel, written by some of the foremost specialists in their fields. The idea behind the book has been to produce a text covering a substantial part of the legacy of Abel, as perceived at the beginning of the 21st century. It is accompanied by a CD-ROM with a large amount of information related to Niels Henrik Abel, such as on the Abel Centennial in 1902 and the Abel Bicentennial Conference in 2002, the launching of the Abel Prize, Abel monuments, and stamps, banknotes, coins etc. issued in honour of Niels Henrik Abel.
Abel's Proof : An Essay on the Sources and Meaning of Mathematical Unsolvability, by Peter Pesic (Paperback). Pesic's story begins long before Abel and continues to the present day, for Abel's proof changed how we think about mathematics and its relation to the "real" world. Starting with the Greeks, who invented the idea of mathematical proof, Pesic shows how mathematics found its sources in the real world. The book also includes a new annotated translation of Abel's original proof. Men of Mathematics by E.T. Bell (Paperback). This book has entertained, educated and intrigued two generations of young aspiring mathematicians, as well as people who would never grow up to do research mathematics, but who could see the beauty of number. Bell's style is addictive; he makes every personality come to life. Men of Mathematics may also be read like an encyclopaedia, by turning to any page that catches your interest. Highly recommended for anyone (even 10 year olds) who show unsatiable interest in mathematics.

Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930)
The First Crossing of Greenland by Fridtjof Nansen, Hubert Majendie Gepp (Translator). Across Greenland on Skis - an intriguing account of the first successful crossing of Greenland. Though it's been noted that Peary wanted to be the first to cross Greenland, Nansen beat him to it. As early as 1882, Nansen began to consider plans for a journey across Greenland, the world's largest island. The interior of this barren land had remained completely unexplored, and in scientific circles of the time the most diversified and remarkable theories were held on conditions there. Nansen was keen to ascertain for himself what the country was like and felt that skis were the most suitable means of progression in these inhospitable regions - the aeroplane was, of course, still many years in the future. He had made a public announcement of his intentions in 1887, and in 1888, together with five companions, he put his plan to the test - and triumphed. Fridtjof Nansen was a spiritual mentor to Amundsen, Scott and Shackleton. Drawn to extremes, obstinate and a restless Faustian character, he was probably the most intelligent explorer of his age and a gifted writer, scientist and diplomat who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1922. Farthest North by Fridjtof Nansen. The long out-of-print Farthest North, one of the first titles in The Modern Library's Exploration series, recounts Dr. Fridtjof Nansen's epic 1893 pursuit of the North Pole. Nansen was the chronicler of one his age's most sensational adventures. But he was also much more: statesman and explorer, scientist and sex symbol, Nansen's singular character and remarkable spirit demand attention and respect. The good doctor entered the limelight after his landmark first crossing of Greenland in 1888. Shortly after, he concocted a brilliant (or lunatic, depending on whom you asked) scheme to conquer the pole. He and a small crew would freeze a specially designed boat in the ice and drift with the Arctic current, which he believed would carry him from the coast of Siberia northwest to the pole. In mid-voyage, he realized that the current would not carry him far enough. Undaunted, he and a companion set out across the ice with a dogsled. Nansen was left for dead, but when he stumbled upon another exploration team more than a year later--having reached farther north than anyone before him--he returned to Norway an international sensation.
Fridtjof Nansen in the Frozen World: The Fram Expedition by Fridtjof Nansen. To quote the lengthy title page when this book was originally published in 1897: "The 'Fram' Expedition, Nansen in the Frozen World, preceded by a biography of the great explorer and copious extracts from Nansen's First Crossing of Greenland; also an account by Elvind Astrup of life among people near the pole, and his journey across northern Greenland with Lieutenant Robert E. Peary, United States Navy, arranged and edited by S. L. Berens, Cand. Ph.D. Followed by a brief history of the principal earlier arctic explorations from the Ninth Century to the Peary Expedition..." In Northern Mists: Arctic Exploration in Early Times by Fridtjof Nansen (Hardcover). This almost century-old book by the famous explorer and statesman Fridtjof Nansen has not got the attention it deserves. It was probably forgotten due to the outbreak of war in 1914. Therefore it is highly welcomed that a translation appears into the English language. In fact, the book is still very relevant, due to Mr Nansen's very detailed research and his profound knowledge of the Northern Waters. There are, of course, some details that have later been proved to be inaccurate, but some of his arguments seem convincing even today.

Royalty
Style & Splendor : The Wardrobe of Queen Maud of Norway 1896-1938. In the late 19th century, women wore bustles, corsets, and ankle-length petticoats under skirts that swept the ground. By the 1930s, some of the same women were wearing trousers, short skirts, and simple draped dresses. Nowhere is this extraordinary transition more beautifully and extensively documented than in the wardrobe of Queen Maud of Norway, the granddaughter of England's Queen Victoria. One of the best-dressed women of her age, she took every opportunity to indulge her passion for clothes. Style and Splendour showcases some of Queen Maud's most spectacular garments. Using photographs of her magnificent clothes and accessories, most made by the foremost designers of her day and now preserved in Oslo, the book tells the story of the evolution of women's fashion from the 1890s to the 1930s. Norway's Queen Sonja (World Political Leaders Library)

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