This compact guide which slips easily into a pocket, handbag or briefcase, offers accessible information on England, encompassing her history, the people and the language, royalty, class, wining and dining, business encounters, money, politics and sex. The author is a broadcaster and TV presenter

“Cool Britannia” is alive and well today. British culture is at the top of its game—in fashion, popular music, art and entertainment, science and technology, new inventions, and in the rediscovered skills and excellence in engineering that make it Germany’s leading trading partner in Europe. As a family of nations, the British are inventive, reflective, good humored, funny, focused, and tenacious. Today’s multicultural Britain is managing the challenges of integrating minorities in a way that remains true to its fundamental values and beliefs as a fair and open society, one that continues to see itself as a model for others to follow. Since the first edition of this guide appeared, Britain has faced huge and accelerated change in its cultural, economic, and political life. In ten years immigration has added a further five million to its population. Confidence in its banks and regulatory structures was shaken by the global financial crisis. The very unity of the United Kingdom was tested in 2014 in the referendum on Scottish independence, and although those wishing to retain the Union triumphed, it prompted a debate about national identities and rights, and the prospect of a new “fairer” settlement for the English. While the desire of Scottish nationalists for independence remains as strong as ever, the surge in support for the UK Independence Party (which wants Britain to leave the EU) may well result in a new form of power sharing in parliament. This revised and updated edition of Culture Smart! Britain examines the impact of these issues on British society and guides the reader through the quirks, customs, values, and changing ways of British life. It is a must-read for the record-breaking numbers of visitors coming to these islands.

Three popular destinations, from the series that makes the foreign familiar Now expanded, revised, and thoroughly up-to-date, the best-selling insider's guide (over 40,000 copies sold) continues to help business and holiday travelers navigate the serpentine currents of Japanese life and culture. In addition to the wealth of social background for which the Simple Guides are justifiably famous (including information on business dealings, eating in and out, visiting the Japanese home, greetings, shopping, and more), the book includes new sections on space, silence, taboos, and attitudes toward foreigners. Also here are new "Facts about Japan", covering essential traveler's information on climate, clothing, currency, key cities, and a great deal more.

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Provides a tour through the mind & heritage of modern Ireland, covering such topics as politics, religion, language, sport, communication & business.