A guide to understanding the French that explores the raison d'etre behind the Gallic façade with humour and style.

"France is a country that eats, drinks and breathes philosophy. There is not a farmer, fisherman, waiter, car-worker, shop assistant or housewife who isn't a cl

A humorous approach to Italian that shows you can speak the lingo simply by using plain English. Vital phrases will trip off your tongue, gems like: 'Why does y

The Unofficial Guides series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. Sophistic