Unforgettable Places
From bestselling author Diccon Bewes (Swiss Watching), comes this photographic tour of the 52 most unforgettable places in Switzerland. A book for both international visitors and local Swissophiles, each double page includes an iconic photo and a lively description. From the Aletsch Glacier to Zurich, and the towns and trains in between (with maybe even a cow or two), the whole of Switzerland is covered, making this a must-have memory of a beautiful country.
A Young Explorer’s Atlas of Switzerland
A Young Reader's Journey to Switzerland in Entertaining Maps. Ever heard of the Röstigraben? Did you know, Switzerland fits into Germany eight times ... but 232 times into China? Where did Ulrich Zwingli live? What does Switzerland do to combat climat change? Are cuckoo clocks really from Switzerland? Where was the Red Cross founded? This is the children's atlas about Switzerland, that answers all the questions that curious young minds might have! Learn intresting and amusing facts about this small country and its inhabitants. Exciting and current topics like the country's languages, inventions, energy consumption or tourism and much more will be brought to life with maps and infographics, making this diverse country in the heart of Europe accessible. The 20 especially made maps in this book promise a lively, entertaining and intensive journey.
The Expert Guide is the bible for your happy and successful life in Switzerland. An ideal book for the newly arrived and the seasoned resident. It contains must-know information on immigration and permits, advice on making friends and immersing yourself in Swiss life, savvy tips on finding the right job, the perfect place to live, on how to save money on your taxes and health insurance, and the best ways to enjoy Switzerland's stunning landscape and its vibrant cultural life. This is the book with everything you need to know to enjoy living in Switzerland. This guide contains all you need to know about living in Switzerland: Arrival, Housing, Work, Swiss facts, Daily life, Shopping, Family, Travel, Health, Money, Laws, Tradition, Food and Drink, Leisure, Social life, Etiquette, Becoming Swiss...
A brand new edition of the international bestseller. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Switzerland that goes beyond the cliches of banks, skis, francs and cheese
A Truly Magical and Engrossing Journey Across Switzerland's History
Embark on a captivating exploration of Switzerland's rich history, filled with enchanting tales and remarkable events. The narrative weaves through significant moments, showcasing the country's cultural evolution and the diverse influences that have shaped its identity. Readers will discover the magic of Switzerland's landscapes and the historical figures who left their mark, making this journey both informative and engaging.
The art of being Swiss isn't an easy thing to master, even if you have a head start by being born that way, but How to be Swiss will help you make it (or fake it). This instruction manual is the result of years of hard work by the authors themselves, one British and one Swiss.
In June 1863 an English lady set off by train on the trip of a lifetime: Thomas Cook's first Conducted Tour of Switzerland. A century and a half later, travel writer Diccon Bewes, author of the bestselling Swiss Watching, decided to go where she went and see what she saw. Guided by her diary, he followed the same route to discover how much had changed and how much hadn't. She went in search of adventure, he went in search of her, and found far more than he expected. Slow Train to Switzerland is the captivating account of two trips through the Alps: hers glimpsing the future of travel, his revisiting its past. Together they make a journey to remember. This is a tale of trains and tourists, of the British and the Swiss, of a Victorian traveller and a modern-day Englishman abroad. It is the story of a tour that changed both Switzerland and the world of travel forever.
Wenn ein englischer 'chef' ein 'preservative' verwendet, ist das nicht dasselbe, wie wenn ein Chef ein Präservativ benutzt. Falsche Freunde (auf Englisch false friends) wie diese sind die Fettnäpfchen einer Fremdsprache: Wörter, die zwar ähnlich klingen wie die, die wir kennen, die jedoch eine ganz andere Bedeutung haben. Der britische Autor Diccon Bewes (Swiss Watching, Slow Train to Switzerland) und der Schweizer Illustrator Michael Meister (NZZ Folio, Tageswoche, New York Times) schufen 51 Cartoons, in denen sie die Tücken von falschen Freunden der Sprachen Englisch und Deutsch genüsslich hochleben lassen. Dieses amüsante und preiswerte Büchlein wird kurz vor den Sommerferien im Handel erhältlich sein. Ob Sie nun Englisch-Anfänger sind oder sich bereits als Englisch-Experten bezeichnen – bei diesem Buch sind die Lacher garantiert, und Sie lernen sogar noch was dabei.
In June 1863 an English lady set off by train on the trip of a lifetime: Thomas Cook's first Conducted Tour of Switzerland. A century and a half later, travel writer Diccon Bewes, author of the bestselling Swiss Watching, decided to go where she went and see what she saw. Guided by her diary, he followed the same route to discover how much had changed and how much hadn't. She went in search of adventure, he went in search of her, and found far more than he expected. Slow Train to Switzerland is the captivating account of two trips through the Alps: hers glimpsing the future of travel, his revisiting its past. Together they make a journey to remember. This is a tale of trains and tourists, of the British and the Swiss, of a Victorian traveller and a modern-day Englishman abroad. It is the story of a tour that changed both Switzerland and the world of travel forever.
Swisscellany Fact lovers will enjoy this treasure-trove of serious and not so serious facts and figures about Switzerland - a collection of lists that willamuse and enlighten you with things you never dreamed you'd enjoy. Full description