Michael P. Barnes pôsobí od roku 1964 na oddelení škandinavistiky University College London. Jeho odbornosť spočíva v literatúre a lingvistike severských krajín. Jeho práca sa zameriava na hlbšie porozumenie severským kultúram a ich literárnym tradíciám. Jeho dlhoročné pôsobenie a hlboké znalosti obohacujú akademickú obec.
Exploring the history and application of runes, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to runology. It delves into the origins of runes, their practical uses in ancient cultures, and methods of interpretation, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in this fascinating subject.
Rehabilitation is a process that centrally involves the disabled person in making plans and setting goals that are important and relevant to their own circumstances. It is a process that is done by the disabled person with the guidance, support and help of a wide range of professionals as well as family and friends. This practical handbook goes beyond the narrow confines of physical disease and also deals with the psychological consequences of disability as well as the social milieu in which the disabled person has to function.