You and your Swiss friends will love 'laughing along' with this book. If you think you already know about the Swiss, you'll smile and nod from cover to cover. If the Swiss are new to you, it's got everything you need to know to endear the Swiss to you for ever. The original paperback version (Titled: Xenophobe's Guide to the Swiss) was a runaway success from the first edition in 1995. It is now in its 6th reprint with translations into many languages including German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Korean and Japanese. Now with the addition of hardback, quality paper, and 42 cartoon illustrations, Bergli Books are proud to present' Laughing Along with the Swiss'. Paul Bilton takes a cheeky look at the land where he lives and weaves together British humour with helpful facts and information.

SUBJECTS COVERED INCLUDE:

How do others see the Swiss?
How do the Swiss see themselves?                                                                            
Behaviour
Manners
Customs and traditions of the Swiss
Language and ideas
Government and bureaucracy
Health
Business
And much more

Nothing is missed - from the Röstigraben to the rubbish sack. From Hudigääggeler to Hornussen and from Schwizerdütsch to Swinglish all corners of Swiss life come under the spotlight. Humorous, clever, extremely funny, 'Laughing Along with the Swiss' is 120 pages of pure entertainment.

ISBN: 3-905252-01-5 120 pages, hardbound, 42 illustrations by the author