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True stories of 50 amazing Swiss women you should know about

This book celebrates the diverse accomplishments, struggles, and strengths of Swiss women. One-page biographies give readers a glimpse into the lives of fifty Swiss women - both historical and contemporary - who inspire and intrigue.

Each biography is paired with a unique, color illustration by Swiss illustrator Mireille Lachausse. Spies, activists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, politicians, athletes, midwives, mothers... Swiss women are daring, ingenious, and brave. Though the country is small, the heroines are vast!

Fill your day with Swiss-themed drinks—with illustrated recipes for every occasion!

Let bestselling author Andie Pilot take you on a thirst-quenching journey through the world of Swiss drinks! With almost a hundred recipes for every time of day, there are drinks for enjoying at home or when it’s time to celebrate. With many pages of playfully illustrated instructions and beautiful photos of the finished products, this is a book for anyone who knows that drinks can be the highlight of any gathering.

Find out the secret of Swiss milk, and how to make the most of it—with delicious hot chocolates, milkshakes, and frothy coffees. Journey through picturesque farms, whose fruit orchards provide apple cider, as well as every imaginable kind of fruit schnapps. A peek in the forests will find drinks flavored with pine boughs, and lead to the most notorious Swiss drink of all—the green fairy, absinthe.

Andie introduces you to Europe’s highest brewery and smallest vineyard, as well as the delicate alpine herbs that feature in everything from syrups to spirits to the country’s legendary ice teas. No tour of Swiss drinks is complete without learning the secrets of après-ski: lots of booze, whipped cream, and a coffee that’s set alight.

Throughout the journey, Andie takes readers behind the scenes at distilleries and breweries, talking to the people who craft the drinks, with stories about alchemists, Cesar Ritz, and the dogs of Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard. Whether you need a love potion, a drink to conjure a Christmas-market feeling, the perfect wine to serve with your fondue, or just a family-friendly treat, there’s a Swiss drink for everyone.

A tongue-in-cheek guide to Switzerland from that nation's best-known Canadian

Her entertaining videos about her experiences in Switzerland have been viewed more than 15 million times on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

Now she is finally sharing her knowledge in print. Emily Explains the Swiss includes everything from Apéro to Cows, all the way through to Heidi, Jass and Znüni. 

Illustrated by PanpanCucul (you may recognize his adorable stick figures), this one small book might not tell you everything you ned to know about Switzerland, but it will make you laugh. 

A picture book about Switzerland for fans of Goodnight, Moon. Ease kids into their bedtime with an enchanting story of an owl that flies from over the Matterhorn, over marmots and cows and other beloved animals, and from city to city as the nation goes to sleep. Beautifully illustrated by Swiss illustrator Mattea Gianotti.

Available in German and French from Helvetiq.

Johanna Spyri's timeless classic from the Alps, told in beautiful illustrations by a Swiss papercut artist

Heidi, with more than 50 million copies sold around the world, is one of the bestselling books of all time. A global treasure, Heidi was inscribed on the International Memory of the World Register of UNESCO in 2023. 

For the first time, Swiss illustrator, Carole Aufranc, has captured the timeless classic of the girl in the Alps in a series of only 30 simple and beautiful illustrations. The illustrated adaptation will excite young readers as they follow Heidi and her uncle in the mountains amongst their goats, then on to her challenges far away, and finally her triumphant return. This version will delight anyone who loves Heidi as well as those who haven't yet gotten the chance to hear her heartwarming story.

Born in Canada to a Swiss mother, Andie Pilot has many happy memories of time spent in her Bernese grandmother’s kitchen. After training as a pastry chef in Canada, Andie moved to Bern, where she started the website Helvetic Kitchen in order to share her love of simple Swiss cooking with her friends in Switzerland and around the globe.

This adorable little book contains Andie’s favorite recipes - some just like her grandmother made and some modern takes on Swiss classics - as well as her simple line drawings and explanations of many of Swiss cuisine’s curiosities.

The bestselling Swiss cookbook available in English, now with more than 100 photos. 

Food blogger Andie Pilot takes readers on a photographic tour of her favorite recipes – some just like her grandmother made and some modern takes on Swiss classics. Along the way she illuminates many of Swiss cuisine’s curiosities. This new edition of the classic Helvetic Kitchen is the best introduction to Swiss cooking available in English.

Bergli Book’s Hoi Guides are the best-selling Swiss German guides of all time, now with over 50,000 copies in print. 

The original English-Swiss German survival guide has been completely updated for this tenth anniversary edition, which features a larger format and all new-cartoons. Now you too can enjoy speaking Swiss German. With this survival guide’s over 200 cartoons and 2000 words and phrases, it’s not just easy, it is downright fun.

Please note: This book is based on the Zürich dialect of Swiss German.

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.

An insider recommends the most unmissable museums, galleries and art fairs in Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the leading destinations for modern and contemporary art. Swiss Art’s insider recommendations take you to the best. From masterpieces to unknown gems, this portable book guides readers to stunning small collections in the Alps and world-class exhibits in more than a dozen cities. With more than 100 full-color photos to give you a taste of what’s to come, Swiss Art will inspire your next art tour through the world’s favorite postcard country. And Zurich-based Swiss-Canadian journalist Katrin Gygax highlights not only the best and most unforgettable, but also what makes a visit fun: the story behind the collections, the secret surprises, and, of course, the best snacks, tips and treats. It’s a book for any art lover who can’t stop exploring.

The first book in Bergli’s Swiss Art and Design Collection—insider recommendations for the best Switzerland has to offer. 

A beautiful pocket guide to 40 iconic objects manufactured in Switzerland

You'll be surprised by how many products and innovations originated in Switzerland! It’s not just the home of pocket knives, alphorns, chocolates and watches—Switzerland is also a leader in manufacturing and design for bicycles, pens and pencils, high-tech products, recycled goods, mountain trains, and much more. Marvel at the craftsmanship of simple items such as roof shingles, skates, sleds, and musical instruments. 

In this collection of 40 quintessential Swiss products, find out more about Swiss manufacturing know-how and the story behind cult items’ creation. And it's not just practical goods but also service-oriented innovations used on a global scale, such as avalanche research, preservation of livestock breeds, farm machinery and book binding. “Swiss Made” has become a synonym for quality and good design—and these are the products behind the reputation.

Finally, the real history of Switzerland for clever kids and clever kids-at-heart! 

Dukes slaughtered by filthy peasants, innocent "witches" hung up by their necks, buried gold, female mountaineers and, of course, all those murderous cows ... Not the fake history of Heidi and William Tell, but "Swisstory" – from ancient mountain people right up to women's right to vote. Hilariously illustrated by bestselling Swiss artist Michael Meister, Swisstory is outrageous, fascinating, gruesome – and completely true.

“A highly entertaining combination of good research and mischievous fun, this colourful and clever guide to Switzerland leaves no stone unturned.” -Clare O’Dea, author of The Naked Swiss: A Nation Behind 10 Myths

Switzerland is a mystery right at the heart of Europe. Bestselling author and cartoonist Sergio J. Lievano (Hoi: your Swiss German Survival Guide) joins forces with journalist Wolfgang Koydl to unravel the enigmas: from Swiss cheese to Swiss politics, alpine fauna to fighter jets, Albert Einstein to Roger Federer. Learning about this odd country has never been so much fun.

With this luxurious book of 80 pen-and-ink designs, the adult colouring book phenomenon definitively arrives in Switzerland. All you need is a set of coloured pencils to immerse yourself in the arts, culture, and landscapes of this majestic land. Cultivate mindfulness, awake your creativity, and join the artistic movement that is sweeping the globe. Hand-drawn, printed, and bound in Switzerland. A true Swiss product!

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...

Finally, an easy way to learn Swiss German: with pictures.

This book features more than 3000 of the most important Swiss German words—as well as some of the most entertaining and most misunderstood! 

Written phonetically for easy comprehension, the vocabulary in this book is a great introduction to Switzerland's most-spoken dialect. Use it on its own, or in combination with Hoi – your new Swiss German survival guide.

The Landscape of Swiss Wine introduces readers to Switzerland’s wines and the extraordinary landscapes that give rise to them. Sue Style explores how vine cultivation has shaped the landscape down the centuries, and introduces the reader to Switzerland’s best winemakers.

• The most comprehensive guide to Swiss wine and vineyards available in English
• An unbiased and authoritative survey of Switzerland’s finest vintages
• Featuring 50 vineyards from Switzerland’s six main wine regions
• Including information on tasting visits, walking and sightseeing
• ‘Wines to watch out for’ point towards the best wines to taste and to purchase

Switzerland is a monstrous place! Will the terrifying Tatzelwurm eat your pigs and dogs? Can fearless Hannah defeat the dismembered ghost that guards the Aargau treasure? And will Basel's kids be turned to stone?

In eight stories and 36 fact-filled pages, Switzerland's monsters come to life, accompanying readers on a tour of topics that range from how to dig a tunnel through the mountains to what makes Swiss chocolate unique.

The most incisive writing about Switzerland from the world’s most creative minds: from Tolkien to Tolstoy, Petrarch to Prince, Julius Caesar to George Sand. They wrote of wars and money, poverty and peaks, dances and prisons, wolves and fleas. “O Switzerland!” deftly weaves together over 450 first-hand accounts to paint a dazzling and disturbing portrait of an enigmatic land.