Swiss Watching Inside Europe S Landlocked Island

Author : Bewes, Diccon
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-16
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1857885481

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Swiss Watching: Inside Europe's Landlocked Island by Bewes, Diccon Pdf

Swiss Watching is a light-hearted yet revealing journey around Europe's most individual country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Swiss Watching proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks, skis, francs and cheese. This is a picture of the real Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation (not just a tour itinerary) and where tradition is as important as technology. And where recycling is forbidden on Sundays. It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language-and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. One country, four languages, 26 cantons and 7.5 million people (only 80% of whom are Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be surrounded by land, but it is an island at the center of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked island.

Author : Diccon Bewes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1473652596

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Swiss Watching by Diccon Bewes Pdf

New updated edition, new statistics and Epilogue One country, four languages, 26 cantons, and 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater, but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked island. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe s most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Diccon Bewes proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of Swissness. In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation. It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national clich's, well, not all the cheese has holes, cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss and the trains don't always run exactly on time.

Author : Diccon Bewes
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-03-09
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781473644946

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Swiss Watching by Diccon Bewes Pdf

New updated edition, new statistics and Epilogue One country, four languages, 26 cantons, and 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater, but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked island. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe s most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Diccon Bewes proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of Swissness. In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation. It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national clichés, well, not all the cheese has holes, cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss and the trains don't always run exactly on time.

Author : Diccon Bewes
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781473699724

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Swiss Watching, 3rd Edition by Diccon Bewes Pdf

New updated edition, new statistics and Epilogue One country, four languages, 26 cantons, and 7.5 million people (but only 80% of them Swiss): there's nowhere else in Europe like it. Switzerland may be almost 400 km from the nearest drop of seawater, but it is an island at the centre of Europe. Welcome to the landlocked island. Swiss Watching is a fascinating journey around Europe s most individual and misunderstood country. From seeking Heidi and finding the best chocolate to reliving a bloody past and exploring an uncertain future, Diccon Bewes proves that there's more to Switzerland than banks and skis, francs and cheese. This book dispels the myths and unravels the true meaning of Swissness. In a land of cultural contradictions, this is a picture of the real and normally unseen Switzerland, a place where the breathtaking scenery shaped a nation not just a tour itinerary, and where tradition is as important as innovation. It's also the story of its people, who have more power than their politicians, but can't speak to one another in the same language and who own more guns per head than the people of Iraq. As for those national clichés, well, not all the cheese has holes, cuckoo clocks aren't Swiss and the trains don't always run exactly on time.

Author : B. Turner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1600 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349595419

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The Statesman's Yearbook 2013 by B. Turner Pdf

Now in its 149th edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions: www.statesmansyearbook.com .

Author : B. Turner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1604 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781349596430

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The Statesman's Yearbook 2014 by B. Turner Pdf

Now in its 150th edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions: www.statesmansyearbook.com.

Author : B. Turner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1588 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781349672783

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The Statesman's Yearbook 2015 by B. Turner Pdf

Now in its 151st edition, The Statesman's Yearbook continues to be the reference work of choice for accurate and reliable information on every country in the world. Covering political, economic, social and cultural aspects, the Yearbook is also available online for subscribing institutions: http://www.statesmansyearbook.com.

Author : Springer Nature Limited
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1414 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781349960767

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The Statesman’s Yearbook 2024 by Springer Nature Limited Pdf

Author : Diccon Bewes
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781473644915

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Slow Train to Switzerland by Diccon Bewes Pdf

"Bewes' breezy prose makes him a pleasant traveling companion ... he clearly knows Switzerland inside and out." - The Spectator 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.

Author : Kate Fox
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781857889178

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Watching the English, Second Edition by Kate Fox Pdf

The international hit returns with even more wit and insight into the hidden rules that make England English.

Author : Sander Schroevers,Barbara Blokpoel,Chiara Riga
Publisher : CCBS Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789079646234

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World-wide workforce II by Sander Schroevers,Barbara Blokpoel,Chiara Riga Pdf

This second issue in the ‘World-wide workforce’ series provides you with a comprehensive analysis of recruiting practices in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Korea, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United Sates of America. This book shows how domestic recruiting conventions often differ significantly from those in other countries. Comparative desk research, focus interviews with and online polling of HRM professionals in the mentioned countries made us realise how much cultural factors can affect job search strategies across the globe. World-wide workforce provides an easy-to-use reference for those aiming at a cross-border career, or those interested in international HRM issues.

Author : Gulistan Khamzayeva
Publisher : Glagoslav Publications
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781914337727

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Behind the Silk Curtain by Gulistan Khamzayeva Pdf

The book Behind the Silk Curtain is about multiculturalism, adapting to new environments, socializing with people of different cultures, about linguistic integration, gaining experience, and facing challenges, about friends and family, about some of the Kazakh traditions and the country’s mentality, about charity and weddings and many other fascinating contexts she was involved in.

Author : Craig Storti
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781941176160

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The Art of Doing Business Across Cultures by Craig Storti Pdf

People in other cultures don't always think and act the way you do. If you try to do business your way in their culture, you will make mistakes. And mistakes have consequences. Some will be merely embarrassing, others will be deeply frustrating, and still others will cost you dearly. This book describes 50 common cultural mistakes made in business settings in the form of short (8-10 line) conversations and shows you, 1) that there's always a reason why people do the strange things they do, 2) the reason is almost never to upset you, and 3) there's always a way forward - The Fix. Craig Storti, a nationally known figure in the field of intercultural communications, and author of 7 books, presents and deconstructs conversations between Americans and citizens of 10 of the world's largest economies, the Arab Middle East, Brazil, China, England, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, and Russia. He also provides five easily applicable steps to cultural competence - a framework readers can apply to identify cultural differences and communicate and act more effectively and appropriately. If you are an American doing business in any of the ten locations featured, if you come from one of these countries and work with Americans, or if you do business with any of these folks, this book will save you a great deal of confusion and frustration.

Author : Michael Gott
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-09
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780748694167

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East, West and Centre by Michael Gott Pdf

Re-examines notions of East and West in contemporary European cinema. This book presents a comprehensive investigation of Central European cinema in the early 21st century.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Swiss
ISBN : STANFORD:36105214162583

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Swiss Review by Anonim Pdf