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- Cabin fever : the harrowing journey of a cruise ship at the dawn of a pandemic / by Smith, Michael(Journalist),author.; Franklin, Jonathan,1964-author.;
- "A harrowing narrative of the Holland America cruise ship Zaandam, which set sail with a deadly and little-understood stowaway-Covid-19-days before the world shut down in March, 2020. In early 2020, the world was on edge. An ominous virus was spreading on different continents, and no one knew what the coming weeks would bring. Far from the hotspots, the cruise ship Zaandam, owned by Holland America, was preparing to sail from Buenos Aires, Argentina, loaded with 1,200 passengers-Americans, Europeans and South Americans, plus 600 crew. Most passengers were over the age of 65. There was concern about the virus on the news, and it had already killed and sickened passengers on other Holland America ships. But that was oceans away, and escaping to sea at the ends of the earth for a few weeks seemed like it might be a good option. The cruise line had said the voyage (three weeks around the South American coastline to see some of the most world's most stunning natural wonders and ancient ruins) would carry on as scheduled, with no refunds. And it would be safe. Cabin Fever is a riveting narrative thriller, taking readers behind the scenes of the ship's complex workings, and below decks into the personal lives of passengers and crew who were caught unprepared for the deadly ordeal that lay ahead. There is a retired American school superintendent on a dream vacation with his wife of 56 years, on a personal quest to see Machu Picchu. There is an Argentine psychologist taking this trip to celebrate her 64th birthday with her husband, though she finds herself fretting in her cabin on Day One, trying to dismiss her fears of what she's hearing on the news. There is an Indonesian laundry manager who's been toiling on Holland America cruise ships for thirty years, sending his monthly paycheck to his family back home. Within days, people aboard Zaandam begin to fall sick. The world's ports shut down. Zaandam becomes a top story on the news and is denied safe harbor everywhere. With only two doctors aboard and few medical supplies to test for or treat Covid-19, and with dwindling food and water, the ship wanders the oceans on an unthinkable journey"--
- Subjects: Zaandam (Cruise ship); COVID-19 (Disease); COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-; Cruise ships.; Ships; Travel;
- Njuta : enjoy, delight in : the Swedish art of savoring the moment / by Brantmark, Niki,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."Derived from the old Swedish word "niuta", the concept of "njuta" is a deeply held philosophy closely tied to Swedish cultural and social ideology. Njuta is believed to have originated with Viking culture, and to have evolved from the old Norse word "njota" which means to enjoy, to keep, to use. Deeply ingrained in the Swedish psyche, njuta is about simplicity and intentionalism in every aspect of life-from work and leisure to family and food and everything in between. The Swedish are masters at gleaning delight from the simple things in life. It is the small things in which greatness lies and it does not take grand gestures or vast amounts of money to believe that life is not only okay but truly wonderful. What the Swedish understand is that simple pleasures are all around us, every minute, every hour of the day. You just have to stop, tap into your senses, and take time to consciously appreciate them. You need to "njuta"! In this inviting, inspirational, illustrated guide, Niki Brantmark explains njuta and how to incorporate it into your own lifestyle. In the home, take time to savor that first sip of coffee in the morning. Relish a quiet moment while everyone is out - just you, in a cozy corner by the window in silence. In nature, enjoy the landscape, the silence, the dappled sunlight over the snowy tracks, your breath forming clouds in the frigid air. Njuta might be as simple as deciding to stop mid-step and angle your face up to the sun to soak up its wonderful warmth, or feel the wind in your hair as you cycle to work. This guide will also help you discover njuta in moments spent with your friends and family, and moments spent with yourself. With this beautifully designed, idea-filled guide, you can learn to relax and consciously enjoy a moment in time no matter how small"--
- Subjects: Happiness.; Home economics; Life skills; Self-realization.;
- Little Forest. by Lim, Soon-rye,film director.; Tae-ri, Kim,actor.; So-Ri, Moon,actor.; Jun-Yeol, Ryu,actor.; ODK Media (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Kim Tae-ri, Moon So-Ri, Ryu Jun-YeolOriginally produced by ODK Media in 2018.Hye-won grows tired of life in the city and returns to her hometown in the countryside. Based on an orginial story by Igarashi Daisuke, which has been noted for the Tetsuka Osamu Culture Award, one of the top 3 comic awards in Japan. This adaptation is created in director Yim Soon-rye's warm conceptualization of Korea's beautiful nature and various foods.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.;
- Tokito. by Mizutani, Aki,film director.; The Film Sales Company (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by The Film Sales Company in 2024.TOKITO chronicles the 540 day journey of maverick Michelin-starred Chef Yoshinori Ishii as his team transforms a historic Japanese restaurant into an innovative auberge in Tokyo. The film captures Chef Ishii’s relentless pursuit of unique ingredients, sustainability challenges, and his personal creative struggles when an unexpected turning point arises. With stunning visuals, TOKITO weaves together themes of cultural heritage, modern gastronomy, and the poignant realities of nature and life.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Science.; Social sciences.; Agriculture.; Asians.; Foreign study.; Sociology.; Documentary films.; Current affairs.; Food industry and trade.; Food.; Japan.; Cooks.; Restaurants.;
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