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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.

The first graphic novel adaptation of Charles Ferdinand Ramuz's modernist classic

"Our smallness in the face of nature is at the heart of Derborence. Ramuz's words meet their match with Fabian Menon's paintbrush." – Le Temps

Called "the sensation of the Left Bank" by the New York Times, Charles Ferdinand Ramuz was compared to writers as great as Faulkner and Homer. Though he worked in Paris for a decade, he is remembered as one of the great novelists of the Alps.

Derborence is the story of a devastating alpine landslide, of the grief-stricken villagers who are haunted by what they believe is the ghost of a man who should not have survived the unsurvivable, and of a woman who refuses to give up hope. A tragic tale full of endearing characters and harsh mountain landscapes, Charles Ferdinand Ramuz's famous novel lends itself perfectly to graphic novel form.

A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Beer-lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 35 hikes through Pennsylvania and New Jersey are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery or a brewpub where a local craft beer awaits you. This full-color guidebook features the best one- to six-hour beer hikes around the mountains, waterfalls, battlefields, beaches, and forests of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It guides you from the watershed of the Delaware Valley to the grand expanse of the PA Wilds, and from the beaches of the Jersey Shore to the rocky hills of the Laurel Highlands. 

Each trail description includes details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and, at trail's end, a recommended beer, with notes on its appearance, aroma, and taste. You’ll also get an inside look at the creative and passionate craftspeople behind the brewing process.

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 40 South California hikes are for you!

Explore Southern California one hike and one craft beer at a time. This guide features 40 carefully selected hikes through coastal beaches, high peaks, waterfalls, desert landscapes, and national forests, each ending near a local brewery or brewpub.

Includes:

• Detailed trail descriptions with access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and highlights
• Beer recommendations at each hike’s end, with tasting notes on aroma, flavor, and appearance
• Full-color photography showcasing beaches, mountains, deserts, and waterfalls
• Profiles of local brewers and their craft traditions

Part of the Beer Hiking book collection—bestsellers around the globe.

"Over the past several years, both the hiking and the beer scene in Southern California have improved and expanded. It's great to have a guide that combines them both and spotlights lots of local favorites!" 

– Casey Schreiner, author of Day Hiking Los Angeles and Discovering Griffith Park and founder and editor-in-chief of Modern Hiker

They say hiking is about the journey, not the destination—but sometimes the promise of a cold beer at the end of the day makes the journey even better. With Johanna Flashman’s charming new trail-to-tavern guide in hand, you’ll find your own perfect pairing between Southern California’s natural beauty and its beloved breweries.

– Cameron Walker, author of National Monuments of the U.S.A

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Golden State with Your Four-Legged Friend

Explore Northern California’s most beautiful trails with your dog by your side. From the urban paths of the Bay Area to the rugged North Coast and the Sierra Nevada wilderness, this guide features routes for every level of hiker and every breed — including hidden trails, secret swimming holes, and off-leash adventures.

 Includes:

• Detailed trail guides with clear directions and difficulty ratings
• Full-color photos and easy-to-follow maps
• Downloadable GPX files for navigation
• Expert tips from a Bay Area local
• Charming illustrations throughout

Whether you’re planning a weekend walk or a mountain adventure, Dog Hiking Northern California is the essential resource for discovering the region’s most rewarding outdoor experiences with your canine companion.

This guide is part of Helvetiq's Hiking book collection—bestsellers around the globe.

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 45 Four-Corner States hikes are for you!

Explore the Southern Rockies one trail and one pint at a time. This guide features 54 unforgettable hikes across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah, each ending near a local craft brewery or brewpub where a well-earned beer awaits.

 Includes:

• Detailed trail descriptions with distance, duration, difficulty, and highlights
• Expert beer pairings at the end of every hike, with tasting notes on aroma and flavor
• Maps and practical info for easy planning and navigation
• Full-color photography showcasing stunning mountain, canyon, and desert landscapes
• Profiles of local brewers and their creative craft traditions

From snow-capped peaks to desert vistas, Beer Hiking Southern Rockies is the essential companion for anyone who loves great trails, great views, and great beer.

This guide is part of the Beer Hiking book collection—bestsellers around the globe.

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. 

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 30 Chicago hikes are for you!

Explore Chicago and its suburbs one hike and one craft beer at a time. This guide features 30 unforgettable hikes through urban parks, forest preserves, riversides, and sand dunes, each ending near a local brewery or brewpub.

Includes:

• Detailed trail descriptions with distance, difficulty, duration, and points of interest
• Beer recommendations at each hike’s end, with tasting notes on aroma, flavor, and appearance
• Full-color photography highlighting cityscapes, waterways, and natural landscapes
• Maps and practical information for easy planning and navigation
• Profiles of local brewers and their craft tradition

This guide is part of the Beer Hiking book collection—bestsellers around the globe.

Wine lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 30 hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a winery or tasting room where an excellent Oregon wine awaits you! This full-color guidebook features Oregon’s best one- to six-hour wine hikes. Each trail description includes details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and, at trail's end, a recommended wine, with tasting notes, a biography of the grapes used, and an inside look at the winery and the creative and passionate craftspeople behind it.

See Helvetiq's other Wine and Beer Hiking books—bestsellers around the globe.

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.

“[Orlando is] a brilliant book that teaches you so much about identity and love—all these fundamental questions that we ask ourselves.” – Emma Corrin

“I read Orlando and believed it was a hallucinogenic, interactive biography of my own life and future.” – Tilda Swinton

The graphic novel adaptation of Virginia Woolf's feminist classic, which tells the story of a passionate young nobleman traveling through time in the body of a woman. 

Virginia Woolf’s Orlando has long stood as a dazzling landmark in feminist and queer literature. In this vivid adaptation by Susanne Kuhlendahl, Woolf’s fantastical biography comes to life anew: the tale of a passionate young nobleman who defies time and convention. Orlando begins his journey in the Elizabethan court and lives for over three centuries—transitioning along the way from a man into a woman, and from a restless youth into a self-assured figure of modernity. As eras shift and empires rise and fall, Orlando remains, navigating identity, desire, and the elusive nature of love.

With a foreword by Virginia Woolf scholar Anna Snaith, King's College London

A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries from the Twin Cities and the Northland to Milwaukee and Michigan’s UP

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 42 Northwoods hikes are for you! Each carefully selected hike leads you through a stunning natural landscape and ends near a brewery or a brewpub where a local craft beer awaits you. This full-color guidebook features the best one- to five-hour beer hikes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It takes you from historic neighbourhoods of the Twin Cities and Milwaukee to the wild spaces of the Northwoods.

Each trail description includes details on:

• Access
• Difficulty
• Duration
• Points of interest
• A recommended beer at trail's end, with notes on its appearance, aroma, and taste.

The choice of breweries reflects the wonderful diversity of the Upper Midwest's brewing scene and gives you an inside look at the creative and passionate craftspeople behind the beers.

A guide to the best hikes and microbreweries around DC, Virginia and North Carolina. Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 40 Old Dominion and Tar Heel State hikes are for you! 

Explore the area one hike and one craft beer at a time. This guide features 40 carefully selected hikes through mountains, lakes, battlefields, rails-to-trails, and coasts, each ending near a local brewery or brewpub.

Includes:

• Detailed trail descriptions with access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and highlights
• Beer recommendations at each hike’s end, with tasting notes on aroma, flavor, and appearance
• Full-color photography showcasing mountains, rivers, forests, and coastlines
• Profiles of local brewers and their creative craft traditions

Perfect for hikers, beer lovers, and day-trippers, Beer Hiking Virginia, North Carolina, and DC is the essential companion for exploring the region’s trails, breweries, and scenic beauty.

Part of the Beer Hiking book collection—bestsellers around the globe.

See Helvetiq's other Beer Hiking books—bestsellers around the globe.

Birds can fly over borders, fish can swim across them, and the internet can reach beyond them, yet people cannot cross them without permission.

Take a journey and explore how borders look around the world! From desert fences and mountain passes, to rivers, bridges, and bustling checkpoints, borders shape how countries—and people—connect.

This beautifully illustrated book invites young readers to discover different borders, understand why they exist, and think about how they affect our lives. With stunning visuals and thought-provoking ideas, Borders encourages curiosity, empathy, and a fresh perspective on the connections that unite us all. 

First published in South Korea, Borders has earned international acclaim for its originality and impact, garnering a triple crown of prestigious honors: the 62nd Korea Book Award, Taiwan’s Openbook Good Book Award, and the renowned French Prix Sorcières for nonfiction.

This is a beautiful picture book about the power of the unsaid. About the inner world and the richness of what words cannot express.

A perfect harmony of rhythmic prose and detailed illustrations, this black-and-white picture book radiates extraordinary emotional depth. Its main character, a little bear, inhabits a world where words are not always enough. 

Like a gentle, meditative poem, every page exudes warmth, tenderness, and empathy, capturing the quiet beauty of thought and feeling. At its core lies a book about the limits of language and the power of stillness. It shows readers how being together in silence can be meaningful when words fall short.

Originally published in Bulgaria, this quiet masterpiece became an international sensation, with rights sold in seven languages before arriving in English. Perfect for fans of Shaun Tan and Peter Reynolds.

Highlights:

• Builds Empathy on Every Page: Helps children understand that words aren’t the only way to connect, allowing them to see the world through a different lens.
• A "Read-It-Again" Favorite: Featuring a gentle bear protagonist and rhythmic prose, it’s a story that captures the attention of readers of all ages.
• For Every Child: Gives quiet children permission to embrace their silence while helping extroverts put their empathy to work.
• A Manifesto Against Chaos: A unique piece of art and poetry that stands out by being quiet in a world of flashy, colorful titles.
• The Perfect Gift: A timeless, black-and-white addition to any child’s library.
• A Global Sensation: A best-selling title in 7 European countries, beloved by reviewers, librarians, and parents alike.

Science meets adventure in this fact-packed graphic novel for children about the White Continent! 

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the White Continent? Jump aboard Marc’s motorboat as the expedition guide leads a group of schoolchildren on an unforgettable learning adventure. Navigate through icy waters and sparkling icebergs, meet curious penguins, playful seals, majestic whales, and discover all the tiny creatures that make this unique ecosystem thrive. 

Merging the excitement of a graphic novel with fascinating real-life science, Destination: Antarctica teaches young readers about the wonders of this frozen world—and why it’s so important to protect it. Fun, educational, and beautifully illustrated, it’s an adventure that brings the icy continent to life from a child’s perspective.

Back matter includes a glossary and index.

On September 2, 1998, Swissair Flight 111 departed John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, bound for Geneva, Switzerland. Less than an hour later, while flying over the Atlantic near Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia (Canada), the aircraft encountered smoke in the cockpit and ultimately crashed into the ocean, killing all 229 passengers and crew aboard. 

In Flight 111, Swiss comic artist Talel Aronowicz confronts the unspoken tragedy that has shaped her life. For decades, her grandparents’ deaths in that crash were a taboo—never spoken of, never understood. Through evocative artwork, journal‑like reflections, and intimate storytelling, she explores grief, memory, and the long shadow of loss, bringing readers along as she pieces together what really happened and what it meant. This memoir blurs history and personal discovery into a moving graphic novel that touches the heart while shedding light on a real‑world tragedy.

A tasty introduction to food science and cooking—all through the magic of spaghetti!

Spaghetti Science is a playful and educational nonfiction book for young chefs that explores how a love of spaghetti can open up a whole world of learning. From harvesting durum wheat to packaging pasta, young readers will discover the fascinating journey behind a perfect plate of spaghetti.

 Bursting with colorful illustrations, fun facts, and hands-on activities, this book invites kids to ask questions, make observations, and even try kid-friendly recipes themselves.

 Perfect for young food lovers, curious minds, and future chefs, Spaghetti Science turns dinnertime into discovery time.

Calling all art and animal lovers! Join Harriet, the museum cat, on a playful tour of artwork from around the world and across time - all of which feature dogs!

• Over 30 artworks that all include dogs
• Art from many cultures, from Indigenous art to classic paintings to modern street art and sculpture
• Famous artists including Frida Kahlo, Banksy, Keith Haring, and Jeff Koons
• Colorful illustrations, fun facts, surprising stories, and a humorous feline tour guide
• An accessible introduction to art styles and time periods

A bold, funny, and insightful graphic novel about hair, heritage, and identity.

The Roots of My Hair follows the coming-of-age journey of Rose, a mixed-race woman from Réunion Island who struggles to love her konyé (“kinky”) hair in a world that tells her to tame it. As she moves to mainland France to study and later to work—experimenting with different hair-straightening techniques, visiting beauty salons, and adopting social camouflage—Rose explores her Black identity by questioning the deeper issues behind her hair: race, beauty standards, colonialism, and belonging.

With humor, honesty, and expressive illustrations, Lou Lubie’s new graphic novel blends original research and fiction, not only to reveal what lies beneath the hair-care industry but also to speak to anyone who has ever felt pressure to fit in. It is a powerful reminder that identity starts at the roots.

Winner of multiple French awards, now available in English for the first time.

A wildly original graphic novel that dives headfirst into the very real world of phobias—from the fear of flying to the author's own inexplicable fear of onions

Swiss graphic novelist Michaël LaMonnaie offers a unique blend of humor, heart, and psychology as he examines his own lifelong terror of onions. Told through a mix of fictional vignettes and poignant real-life testimonies, the book explores a wide range of anxiety disorders: agoraphobia, school phobia, arachnophobia, and even more surprising fears like bald people or long words.

Rather than mock or minimize these experiences, LaMonnaie offers empathy and understanding, using comedy as a lens to normalize the strange and scary things that live in our heads. Perfect for teens and adults alike, this is an essential, accessible look at mental health—one that makes you laugh, think, and maybe even feel a little less alone.

Discover the best hikes and microbreweries in Atlantic Canada’s cities and islands.

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts: these 34 carefully selected Atlantic Canada hikes are for you! Each hike leads through stunning scenery, and features a nearby brewery or a brewpub where a refreshing local craft beer awaits. This full-color guidebook showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, from easy walks to moderate rambles and strenuous climbs. They wind through wildflower meadows and along coastal cliffs, from the fog-kissed trails of Cape Breton Island to the remote Long Range Mountains, with a salty breeze and storybook views all along the way.

Hike descriptions include details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, history and, at trail’s end, a recommended beer with notes on its appearance, aroma and taste. You’ll also get an insider’s look at each brewery and meet their creative and passionate craftspeople. Beer. Hiking. Atlantic Canada. Three cheers to that!

The Ultimate Guide to Exploring New England with Your Four-Legged Friend

From Maine's rugged coastline to forested ponds in Rhode Island, this guidebook includes 45 carefully selected hikes suitable for every kind of hiker and every breed of dog. Seasoned dog hikers Jill McMahon and Kristen Valenti showcase their favorite trails in New England, with insider tips on what makes each so special. Discover off-leash adventures, peaceful swimming spots and hidden gems selected with you and your dog's happiness and safety in mind.

Includes:

• Detailed trail guides with turn-by-turn clear directions and difficulty ratings
• Full-color photos and easy-to-follow maps
• Downloadable GPX files for navigation
• Expert tips from New England locals
• Charming illustrations throughout
• Helpful infographics to help you quickly choose your next adventure

Whether you're planning a weekend walk or a mountain adventure, Dog Hiking New England is the essential resource for discovering the region's most rewarding outdoor experiences with your canine companion.

This guide is part of Helvetiq's Hiking book collection-bestsellers around the globe.

A fascinating book for young readers to discover 3,000 years of tunnels!

From ancient burial chambers to modern megaprojects, Big Digs is a beautifully illustrated nonfiction book that takes young readers on an unforgettable journey into the world beneath our feet, exploring the science, history, and wonder of underground construction. 

Travel through hidden passages beneath palaces, secret tunnels under cities, and engineering marvels like the Channel Tunnel and the Large Hadron Collider. Each spread reveals a new underground world with fun facts, vibrant artwork, and surprising stories from around the globe.

Packed with educational content and visual charm, Big Digs is perfect for curious kids who love history, science, or exploring the unknown. A captivating book that will open young minds to what lies beneath!

A Junior Library Guild Selection!

The ultimate book about teeth for young readers—from healthy habits to fascinating fangs!

Teeth are amazing! They help us smile, speak, and chew. Adult humans have 32 teeth that grow twice during our lifetime, while some other animals, like sharks, have hundreds of teeth that can grow up to 30,000 times! And just like fingerprints, every animal’s teeth are completely unique. Each tooth has its own shape, job, and special features.

Packed with surprising facts—Vikings had lots of cavities—and amazing animals like dogs, alligators, bats, and elephants (among many others), Chomp! will help kids satisfy their curiosity and value their dental health. They’ll understand how and why they need to take care of their teeth every day—all while learning, exploring, and having fun!

Winner of the Max and Moritz Prize

Facing death leads to the most unexpected friendships: In the surprising German comic of the year, a foul-mouthed lone wolf and a toxic bunny set off together on an action-packed road trip.

The Wolf’s Code says that if someone saves your life, you need to return the favor. And if a bunny rabbit plugged into an IV drip saves your life, you’re in for a real adventure. The two unforgettable protagonists fight for their lives on every page. The two animals face trigger-happy hunters, scale frozen mountains, nab a motorcycle and set fire to a cabin. As Wolf nurses Bunny back to health, they stare down death with a fearless spirit that is both hilarious and touching. 

Praised for its subtle humor and inspirational “graphic medicine,” My Trip with Drip began as a book about the author's own experience with illness, but became so much more: a triumphant story of courage, survival and friendship.

The updated second edition of the bestselling guide to great hikes and breweries across New England

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts: these 52 carefully selected New England hikes are for you! Explore New England one hike and one craft beer at a time. This fully updated guide features 52 hikes through stunning landscapes across Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, each ending near a local brewery or brewpub.

Includes:

• Detailed trail descriptions with access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and history
• Beer recommendations at each hike’s end, with tasting notes on aroma, flavor, and appearance
• Full-color photography showcasing forests, mountains, lakes, and coastline
• Profiles of local brewers and their creative craft traditions

Perfect for hikers, beer lovers, and day-trippers, Beer Hiking New England is the essential companion for exploring the region’s trails, breweries, and scenic beauty.

This guide is part of the Beer Hiking book collection—bestsellers around the globe.

★ "An astonishing, delightful, and illuminating celebration of mathe-magics." – Kirkus (STARRED review)

★ "This fun, informative, and highly visual title is a unique addition that belongs on the “M” shelf in all STEM collections." – Booklist (STARRED review)

A Junior Library Guild Selection

A mathe-magician explores what makes Pi so intriguing, so unknowable and so very important to our lives. 

For millennia, humans have been obsessed with the number Pi. We needed it for architecture, geometry and astronomy, and so it was sought by the ancient Egyptians, the Mayans and the ancient Chinese. But no one has ever found it—and no one ever will because Pi is infinite and irrational. Its decimals contain the birthdates of all the children who have ever lived, every piece of music, the complete works of Shakespeare. Pi never ends and can’t be learned, but humans keep on trying. Today, we know trillions of decimals of Pi, even if the first fifteen are more than enough to send a rocket to Mars! 

Telling the story of Archimedes the Greek to Srinivasa Ramanujan the Indian (who saw in his dreams a formula for calculating Pi still used by computers today), via Arabs and mathematics enthusiasts from all over the world and all eras, The Big Book of Pi is an extraordinary adventure (almost) to infinity. 

Written by a mathe-magician with a Pi-passion, in these pages you’ll meet a man who memorized ten thousand digits—and get a chance to try yourself. You’ll read about a Pi paradox and a Pi magic trick and laugh at more Pi jokes than you ever thought you’d hear. We can’t ever know Pi, but there sure is a lot to learn!

"A hypnotic and inspiring tale of a man overcoming adversity." –Publisher's Weekly

Two hundred miles through the mountains in five days, with almost no sleep: Italy’s Tor des Géants is one of the world’s hardest races. Why put yourself through it? 

This compelling graphic novel illuminates both the appeal and the physical and psychological turmoil of running day and night for a week through some of the wildest terrain on earth–and what universal lessons about life, suffering and love are learned along the way. 

In The Last of the Giants, Sam Hill takes on Tor for a third time–after failing, twice. Amid exhaustion, hallucinations, and unforgettable encounters both real and imagined, he pushes the limits of body and mind to discover more about himself and his place in the world.

Inspired by the real-life experience of American ultrarunner Doug Mayer, this graphic novel blends fiction and reality, delving into what it means to be human, our need for spiritual understanding, and our drive to explore our limits. 

With a unique inverted format—read one way, then the other—this immersive story offers a fresh perspective on extreme sports and the search for something greater than ourselves. A gripping read for anyone passionate about adventure and personal challenge. 

A lavishly-illustrated guide to real-life wonders large and small! Dive into the biggest, the fastest and the strongest, from nature to technology to the miracles of the human body.

A gorilla is stronger than a human, but who is the strongest of all? Who’s the oldest? Come to think of it, who eats the most? And if we’re really asking important questions: who poops the most? (Among mammals, pandas are the champions.)

From Earth’s largest mountain (it’s not Everest, but Hawaii’s Mauna Kea) to Typhoon Tip (the most massive storm in recorded history), we’ll journey from the microscopic to the vast, from the long-extinct to the futuristic. This is a book of tiny cells and distant galaxies, massive trees and poisonous spiders. Meet the Parker Solar Probe (the fastest space ship), the Argentinosaurus (the largest land animal of all time), as well as deadly volcanos—and a squid with a giant eye. And along the way, comprehend the universe at its most amazing, most astounding and most unbelievable.

All aboard! See the best of Switzerland on its legendary train network

The Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, Centovalli Railway, Bern to Geneva … Switzerland has a lot to offer in terms of trains and natural beauty. With Switzerland expert and award-winning travel writer Diccon Bewes at your side, discover the rich history and impressive technological feats behind the Swiss rail network. Have him lead you to unforgettable locations, through green valleys, past glaciers and along crystal-clear lakes. 

Whether on steep rack railways, little local lines, grand scenic routes or Intercity trains, this book helps you explore this beautiful country. It includes dozens of maps, tables, photos and a wealth of practical tips, such as which seats have the best views, when to have your camera ready and great activities along each route. Jump on, sit back and explore the heart of Europe!

• Features 35 train trips across Switzerland: mountain, narrow-gauge, panorama and main line.

• Includes a large overview map and many individual route maps.

• Written by the world’s top Swiss travel writer, Diccon Bewes, author of the Financial Times bestseller Swiss Watching.

• More than 100 colour photos give you a taste of what awaits. 

A New York Public Library's Best New Comics of 2025 for Adults

Named a Best Graphic Novel of 2025 by The Washington Post and Forbes

A Comix Experience Best New Graphic Novel of the Month

Winner of Germany’s top graphic novel award, the Max and Moritz Prize for Best Debut 2024

"A comic—and esoteric—gangster story, full of bad choices and inevitable violence." - Kirkus

"This tale of low-level criminality gone horribly wrong will appeal to fans of David Lapham’s Stray Bullets and Jason’s I Killed Adolf Hitler." - Publishers Weekly

If Tarantino met Murakami in Germany—this multiple-prize-winning graphic novel set in six adjoining apartments is touching, intricate and very, very violent.

When three sleazy gangsters storm into an apartment in search of a stolen urn, they set off a series of unfortunate events that threatens everyone in the building. As blood begins to pool, it becomes clear that this story is about more than the senseless violence. What is good and what is evil? Who decides who should die? And does anyone really know their neighbors? 

Theft and poison and so much shooting: and yet, on muted and somber pages, heartless villains become vulnerable heroes—before descending to cruelty once again. In this graphic novel that swept awards for best debut in Germany and Switzerland, a classic gangster comedy of errors grows into a meditation on loneliness, morality, and even love.

An entertaining satire of nudity in the Louvre, Not on Display is a deeply serious, award-winning graphic novel examining the history of the female body in art and our society.  

When one of the greatest museums in the world gave the illustrator Zelba free rein to make a graphic novel about great art, she knew exactly what she would do: address a double standard. She’d seen the Louvre’s halls filled with sexualized female bodies, ogled at by crowds and sometimes even groped, and wanted to turn the tables. What if, she dreamed, those naked bodies refused to be the objects of our gaze? What if the female nudes in the Louvre went on strike? 

The result, a co-edition with Editions Louvre, is a critique of great artists and great museums. Awarded the prestigious Prix Sceneario and the Prix Artemisia in France, the pages are filled with unforgettable characters, such as a heroic cleaner who can speak to statues and a museum director who secretly offloads his work onto his sister. Featuring well-known masterpieces, this entertaining romp displays one of the world’s greatest art collections in a whole new light.

In anticipation of the upcoming Artemis moon landings, launch into this gorgeously illustrated exploration of space—and discover the incredible feats of technology and imagination that got us to the lunar surface. With glow-in-the-dark UV coating on cover. 

For almost all of time, the moon lay untouched. Then the race into space brought human visitors, spacecraft and a new age of exploration. Mission Moon engages young readers by telling this ongoing adventure with particular emphasis on the moon.  

Author and illustrator Sarah Mühlebach details the many endeavors to reach the moon—from ancient dreamers to daring astronauts from countries around the globe. In cooperation with the lab run by former NASA administrator Thomas Zurbuchen, Mission Moon spans from the earliest satellites to the 1960s Space Race to life aboard the International Space Station. Plus it looks to the future by examining the new for-profit space race, international moon rover expeditions, and the upcoming Artemis missions, which plan to put humans on the moon again as early as 2026.

Prepare Swiss classics at home! Bestselling author Andie Pilot presents the most beloved appetizers, main courses, desserts and drinks from all over Switzerland. Make Zopf or Tresse, the traditional Sunday bread, Zibelechueche onion tart from Bern, Graubünden’s savory Capuns dumplings, and more.

• The best of Swiss cuisine: 64 recipes for the whole family
  
• Easy to prepare: easy-to-find ingredients and step-by-step instructions
  
• 100+ color photos and illustrations to inspire Swiss cooking at home 
  

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.

Spy on the secret lives of cats in this sophisticated romp by Scandinavian illustrator Daniel Carlsten–known for his work with brands such as Hermès, Google and Van Cleef & Arpels. 

What do cats do when their owners are away? They go out and about! And you’ll never believe what they get up to: Poppy at the supermarket, Aggie at the movies and even Oscar at yoga class and Luna in space.  With his singular eye for unique characters, Daniel Carlsten imagines some very unique cats as they set about their day. A beautifully illustrated celebration of doing your own thing—for cat lovers everywhere!

A Silver Medal Winner of California's 2025 Eureka Nonfiction Award!

Celebrate 150 essential foods in beautifully illustrated pages that are as vibrant and inspiring as a visit to a farmer’s market.

There is room for everything on our big table: fruits and vegetables, pizza and pasta, chocolate and ice cream! White Raven Award-winning illustrator Lisa Voisard takes you on an appetizing tour of 150 foods—both beloved and surprising. Children will recognize the foods they love, and meet some new ones: carrot flowers and black garlic, white strawberries and banana ketchup. There are so many kinds of pasta, chips and chocolate. You’ll learn what it takes to become a sushi master, why we call speeches “toasts,” and about NASA’s famous space potatoes.  

Both adventurous and picky eaters will learn how to make good decisions for our bodies and for the planet. Readers can learn to reduce food waste and packaging, and be sensitive to those with food allergies. And for the daring young cook, the book includes surprising recipes: vegan parmesan, homemade ketchup and zero-waste pesto. Developing a balanced diet starts with learning to recognize key foods and understanding where they come from. Rather than stigmatizing certain foods, Our Big Table celebrates what people love to eat and inspires us to be creative with our choices. So let’s welcome all the tastes of nature to our dinner table!

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 30 Quebec hikes are for you!  

With her carefully selected itineraries, local hiking and beer expert Bianca Pomerleau sends you on a cultural trek through Quebec's stunning natural landscapes to a brewery or brewpub where a regional craft beer awaits. This full-color guidebook features the best hikes in and around La Belle Province (“the beautiful province”): from the mountains of Gaspé Peninsula, over the dunes of the Magdalen Islands, and along the charming cobblestone streets of old Montreal.   

Stroll the historic city center of Quebec, take in the magnificent view from the cliffs of Percé, or pop into a local brewery in Carleton-sur-Mer and order a beer from a family descended from pirates!    

A thirst-quenching guide to Quebec's historic urban centers and natural wonders, this book promises unforgettable experiences at the region's famous breweries. Each trail description includes details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest and, at trail's end, a recommended beer, with notes on its appearance, aroma and taste. You'll also get an inside look at the creative and passionate craftspeople behind the brewing process.   

The best ways to enjoy the world's most famous melted cheese

Surprise your friends and loved ones with a creative and delicious Swiss cheese fondue! Whether you serve up a mixture based on goat’s cheese, a “moitié-moitié” (half‑and-half) flavored with whole-grain mustard or a fusion of bell pepper and grappa — a new culinary experience awaits. Jennifer and Arnaud Favre are the founders of the Compagnons du Caquelon, an association of fondue lovers in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The success of their annual fondue festival encouraged them to share their passion in this book.

Get to know Switzerland the adventurous way with 32 unforgettable outdoor experiences.

Had enough of boring weekends at home and the same walks in the park? In this guide you'll find easy, accessible and unexpected adventures all over the country. Whether an exciting outing on a stand-up paddleboard, a visit to a bunker in the Gotthard Pass, a pitch-black dinner in Zürich, going hot on the trail of smugglers and partisans on the Via Ferrata, or hiking on glaciers, bring variety into your life and plunge into exciting Swiss activities. You can also find helpful tips and tricks, as well as further suggestions for finding more adventures in Switzerland. Whether as a family, a pair, or alone - with this guide you'll find many ideas to make the most of your free time!

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.

Winner of the grand prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival!

Winner of the grand prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival

Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Reading List

Kathleen Karr's classic American story of grit, friendship, and turkeys—finally reimagined as a sensational graphic novel.

Missouri 1860: Simon Green is a bad student. His mother is dead and his father has disappeared. But he’s daring, and so when he hears that turkeys fetch a higher price in Denver, he borrows his teacher's life savings and buys a herd of a thousand birds. Then he sets off on the thousand-mile trek with his dog and a pair of mules. To survive the odyssey that follows, Simon will need grit, luck and smarts—and a colorful cast of friends.

Kathleen Karr’s beloved middle-grade novel of a resourceful boy and his herd of a thousand turkeys has enchanted readers everywhere since it was first published in 1998. Now it will reach a whole new audience in Léonie Bischoff's enchanting graphic novel, finally available in English. The adaptation has already garnered two of the world's most prestigious graphic novel awards: the grand prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival as well as the ACBD (French Comic Book Critics Association’s Award).

This creative guide leads you to monstrously fun discoveries in the names, histories and appearances of 20 common and treasured flowers. 

The blossoms in our gardens and meadows have so many stories to tell! In this young reader’s field guide, 20 common flowers come to life. They reveal their fascinating pasts, their healing powers or poisons, and their adorably monstrous secret identities! If Flowers Were Little Monsters offers a new way to learn about flowers, with tricks and tips to recognize blooms such as the big-hearted camellia, fluffy mimosa, sentimental forget-me-not, or shy peony. Welcome to the monstrously wonderful world of flowers!

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. 

An American Library Association Best Graphic Novel of 2024

Winner of the grand prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival

Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Reading List

Kathleen Karr's classic American story of grit, friendship, and turkeys—finally reimagined as a sensational graphic novel.

Missouri 1860: Simon Green is a bad student. His mother is dead and his father has disappeared. But he’s daring, and so when he hears that turkeys fetch a higher price in Denver, he borrows his teacher's life savings and buys a herd of a thousand birds. Then he sets off on the thousand-mile trek with his dog and a pair of mules. To survive the odyssey that follows, Simon will need grit, luck and smarts—and a colorful cast of friends. 

Kathleen Karr’s beloved middle-grade novel of a resourceful boy and his herd of a thousand turkeys has enchanted readers everywhere since it was first published in 1998. Now it will reach a whole new audience in Léonie Bischoff's enchanting graphic novel, finally available in English. The adaptation has already garnered two of the world's most prestigious graphic novel awards: the grand prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival as well as the ACBD (French Comic Book Critics Association’s Award).

Winner of the SKBI Prize for Sustainable Finance Literacy as part of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIA).

Nominated for the De Rives en Pages Environmental Literature Award.

A sustainable investment expert helps young readers understand how money works—and how spending, saving, donating and investing can change the world.

Financial literacy is an important skill in life. At around the age of seven, children develop attitudes and beliefs about money that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Through a story in comic book form about finding a treasure, Your Money and the World enables young readers everywhere to tackle complex concepts, such as what a company is, how banks work, why some backpacks cost more than others, and how money has evolved throughout history. The book explores everything from whether we need to be rich to be happy, to what the price of tulips in the seventeenth century can teach us about our world.

Your Money and the World proves that everyone plays a part—by working, investing, donating, saving or spending—in achieving a fairer, more sustainable world. Saving our world requires empowering young readers to understand the importance of their economic choices—for their benefit and for the planet.

Bring Switzerland and the Alps to your kitchen with 52 comforting recipes to make at home. 

Explore Switzerland through simple and delicious dishes for the evening meal. Each recipe is accompanied by a fascinating story about the dish’s history and ingredients. From Zurich’s famous Birchermuesli, to Graubünden’s Pizzoccheri (buckwheat tagliatelle), to the saffron risotto of Switzerland’s Italian region, let these sweet and savory supper recipes help you connect (or reconnect) with Switzerland. Learn Swiss history, culture, and geography—and taste one of the world’s favorite travel destinations.

Learn how to be kinder to yourself—people from around the world reflect on what self-compassion means to them.

Visitors to the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva, Switzerland, were asked to describe what it means to be kind to oneself. Forty of the 5000+ responses were chosen to help readers understand what self-compassion means around the globe. The original illustrated contributions appear in a variety of languages, with English translations. Supplemented with activities and games to strengthen self-compassion, this book encourages us to be kinder to ourselves.

Official selection of the Bologna International Children's Book Fair BRAW Amazing Bookshelf

An illustrated look at the real experiences of running an alpine dairy farm, from early morning to late at night. Discover mountain life with a shepherdess!  

Author and illustrator Marion Brand spent a long summer tending goats and cows on a mountain farm. In comic book style, she draws on her experiences and those of another shepherdess, Flavie, to showcase all the tasks mountain herders do each day—milking, driving tractors, cutting wood, making cheese, and much more! 

Up before the sun, the shepherdess is always busy: caring for the animals, working at her computer, and delivering her goods to town. Her life is full and the day is never long enough to do it all. And every day, it starts all over again! 

This book demystifies mountain farm work while celebrating a hard-working woman. Marion’s striking illustrations will spark the imaginations of children who love animals and the outdoors. The final pages of the book share different stories of herders around the world.

Winner of Germany’s most renowned literary award for young readers — the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis 2025 (Nonfiction)

“A delightfully hilarious and disgusting tour of everything you need to know about lice, told for the discerning parasite. Gross in the best possible way!” –Betsy Bird, School Library Journal

Eek! In a hilarious spin on insect books, this lavishly illustrated survival guide for lice—by lice—helps us understand the miracle of life everywhere. 

Lice unite! Finally a book that celebrates our extraordinary story and prepares us for survival. We are marvels of nature on a child’s head, with claws perfectly adapted to the diameter of the human hair. What other creature can lift two thousand times their body weight? What other bug can touch and taste with their entire body? 

Two hundred pages include everything lice need to know. Really, what is there not to love? We fart our way out of our eggs! Sure, we eat only human blood, and can survive swimming pools, hot showers and the crush of human fingers, but we are as delicate as they come. Take us from our natural environment and we die in minutes. We are nothing without our humans. They might never welcome us, but it is time for their respect. Life is a miracle—and so are lice!

"Trail Running Chamonix Mont Blanc is brimming with detail—including intricate maps, smart local tips—on where to refuel, add-on mileage, or bail out—and stunning photography." Outside 

30 of the best routes in the world's top trail running destination in Chamonix and around Mont-Blanc

Trail Running Chamonix Mont Blanc is a trail-running guide to the greater Mont Blanc region produced by the Chamonix-based outdoor adventure company Run the Alps. This collection of 30 easy, moderate, and strenuous runs features carefully chosen routes ranging from 10 to 40 kilometers. Each route comes with options to bail out early or add on additional kilometers, enabling you to tailor the runs to your needs. Chapters feature extensive run descriptions and provide all the practical information you need to plan your outing, including a detailed route map, distance and ascent data, an elevation profile, run-style info, and difficulty and technical ratings. 

Trail Running Chamonix Mont Blanc offers readers the opportunity to run like a local by giving them direct access to the favorite routes, views, and refueling spots of those who know the region best. A wealth of insider knowledge and recommendations allows runners to make the most of their time on the trail (and the rest of their day out): run descriptions include tips and suggestions from professional trail runners, local politicians, and other notables with a particular love for running up, in, and around this world-famous hub of outdoor adventure. Learn which side trails offer not-to-be-missed vistas and how to conveniently access noteworthy trailheads in this one-of-a-kind guide written by people who love running just as much as you do. 

A follow-up to Run the Alps Switzerland, rated the #1 trail running book of all-time by BookAuthority

★ "In this winningly informal introduction, a budding young writer sits with Vigdís to enjoy her famous Bessastaðir cookies and chat about her early years..." – Booklist (STARRED review)

A Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Book of the Year 

A 2025 USBBY Outstanding International Book (OIB)

A CCBC (Cooperative Children’s Book Center) 2025 Pick

The heartwarming story of the world’s first female president proves that change happens one person at a time.

From the acclaimed winner of the 2023 Nordic Council Children and Young People’s Literature Prize

Vigdis Finnbogadóttir made history in 1980 when she became the world’s first woman to be democratically elected president. Her rise to Iceland’s highest office caused ripples around the world, challenging the conservative ideas of older generations and inspiring girls and women to think big.

In this acclaimed picture book by Rán Flygenring, readers are invited to join a young and imaginative writer-in-the-making, who pays an unforgettable visit to Vigdis and learns that Vigdis was also was the first single woman in Iceland to adopt a child and became a trailblazer in protecting the environment. The result is a touching story of the world becoming a better place, perfect for election year.

Winner of the Reykjavík Children’s Book Award

Squirrels are amazing! But look out, this dinosaur wants to steal the show! Every time the squirrel tries to tell us amazing things about squirrels (There are flying squirrels! The largest squirrels are as big as dogs!) the rude dinosaur barges in.

But the adorable and clever squirrel has lots of tricks to make sure we hear all we want to know (Squirrels use their tails like blankets, and also to communicate!). It's a book for anyone who loves squirrels or dinosaurs, and teaches us that if only we persevere, we will find a way to get our story heard. 

Fall in love with the amazing lenses that help us see

So many of us wear glasses. They help us read, work and play. They are for the young and old, for bookworms and professional athletes, and are used by people in every country around the world.

Learn how glasses bend light and what color blindness really means. How tears work and why we have eyelids. Learn all about the human eye, and about the extraordinary vision of cats, birds and flies. Take a tour through the long history of eyeglasses and learn about optical illusions, 3-D glasses and why pandas seem to be wearing spectacles.

Packed with fun comics, puzzles and games, Extraordinary Eyeglasses will help young readers understand how wearing glasses is like having a superpower!

A journalist and photographer set out to the "absinthe valley" in search of the history, the botany and the illicit mysteries of the "Green Fairy" 

Invented in a small valley in Switzerland, absinthe was the drink of choice for 19th century Bohemians. Van Gogh, Picasso and Oscar Wilde swore by its creative powers. But by the early 20th century, the drink was prohibited around the world. 

This “other prohibition” lasted nearly 100 years. Only in 2005 was it legal to make absinthe again in Switzerland. This is the story of the invention and reinvention of the much-feared drink, and of the craftsmen who kept the traditions alive, despite the risks. 

Swiss journalist Tania Brasseur travels through the few remote valley of Switzerland and France where absinthe is made today, and meets the people who have brought about absinthe’s renaissance. Along the way she discovers the turbulent story of “the green fairy’s” heyday in Paris, and delves into how it is made, how its very success led to its prohibition, and why it has now become a darling of barkeepers everywhere.

With more than 100-photos from Tamara Berger, and illustrations by Ajša Vera Dorothy Zdravković, this is an intimate look at a stunning region of Europe never seen this way before.

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!

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.

A Bank Street Center for Children's Literature Best Book of 2024

Go back in time with Nobel Prize winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe!

Go back in time with Nobel Prize-winner Michel Mayor to understand the secrets of the universe and meet the great names in physics, from Newton to Einstein and many more. This graphic novel guide to the universe explains the universe's most complex ideas in a way anyone can understand. It's a book full of adventure—as well as some of the most important concepts humankind has ever studied. On the program: gravitational waves, the theory of relativity, black holes...and more!

A Pacific Northwest Bookseller Association Bestseller!

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts, these 52 Pacific Northwest hikes are for you! Each carefully-selected hike leads you through stunning scenery, and ends near a brewery or a brewpub—where a local craft beer awaits! This full-color guidebook features the best one to six-hour beer hikes in Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Each trail description includes details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, and also, at trail’s end, a recommended beer: its appearance and taste, as well as an inside look behind the brewing.

Explore the landscape of Swiss wines

Wine lovers, these 50 hikes are for you!

From dramatic vineyards in the Alps to stunning lakeside wineries, this guide will help you discover the extraordinary and diverse landscape of Swiss wine. The 50 hikes follow routes chosen for their beauty through Switzerland’s leading wine regions. Every single one of them ends with a visit to an excellent Swiss winemaker.

Wine writer Ellen Wallace has crisscrossed the country by trail and track, and her routes will permit hikers of all levels to discover her favorite wines.

• A presentation of 50 carefully selected wineries and wines
• A wide variety of grape varieties and price ranges
• Beautiful itineraries with information for visitors

A Young Reader's Journey to Switzerland in Entertaining Maps. 

Ever heard of the Röstigraben? Did you know, Switzerland fits into Germany eight times ... but 232 times into China? Where did Ulrich Zwingli live?  What does Switzerland do to combat climat change? Are cuckoo clocks really from Switzerland? Where was the Red Cross founded? This is the children's atlas about Switzerland, that answers all the questions that curious young minds might have! Learn intresting and amusing facts about this small country and its inhabitants. Exciting and current topics like the country's languages, inventions, energy consumption or tourism and much more will be brought to life with maps and infographics, making this diverse country in the heart of Europe accessible. The 20 especially made maps in this book promise a lively, entertaining and intensive journey.

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.

The most refreshing way to discover Bavaria

Beer Hiking Bavaria combines much of what makes Bavaria so special: wonderful walk through cobbled old towns, dense forests and rugged mountain landscapes, past castles, traditional monastery breweries and lush barley fields.

In search of the best beer, author Rich Carbonara has explored picturesque trails away from the tourist centres and has compiled his 50 favourites into this practical beer walking guide. Each walk includes a detailed route description with length, duration, difficulty and elevation profile, as well as a sound characterization of the type of beer that awaits you at the end of the day. Welcome to the beer and nature paradise of Bavaria!

Monika Saxer, the author, hiking guide and beer lover, reveals 59 routes for walking and beer drinking enthusiasts.

The jobs we've lost are windows into the past

Gladiators fought for glory. Ice harvesters chopped up lakes. In the USA, human computers, called rocket women, calculated the paths of the spaceships with pen and paper.

All these jobs really existed. Now they are gone. This is a book of extraordinary periods in history on six continents. It spans the centuries of the professional fartists and the walking toilets, of the brave riders of the Pony Express, and the lazy ornamental hermits. Marvel at Germany’s feared coffee detectives and London’s dreaded executioners.

The stories behind: Mandarins, Wailing women, Body snatchers, Executioners, Whipping boys, Explorers, Walking toilets, Object swallowers, Fartists, Powder monkeys, Armpit-hair pluckers and many more...

Silver Medal winner of the California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award 2023

Nominated for the Children's Literature Association of Utah Beehive Awards 2025

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.

An inspiring journey of women’s struggles and victories around the globe as they fought for the right to vote.

Citizen She! tracks the global fight for women’s suffrage from the first pioneers in the eighteenth century to the heroines of today, from American Lucretia Mott to Egypt’s Huda Sha’arawi to China’s Qui Jin. What does it mean to have a vote, and why did women have to fight so hard to get one? How did they fight for it? And why are they still fighting in many countries around the globe? In illuminating the global struggle for women’s rights, the book shows us how far we’ve come–and that there is a lot left to fight for.

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection 2022

Silver Medal winner of the California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award 2022

"An accessible nonfiction read about equal voting rights for middle grade readers." – School Library Journal

A tour of Switzerland through historical and contemporary maps

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.

A fun cycling guide

Finally, a Swiss cycling guide for people who love to relax and enjoy the ride. All of these 33 day trips are flat or downhill (with a few gentle rises here and there): leisurely pedaling along rivers, picnic stops at spectacular lakes, cruising descents through verdant valleys. 

Every Swiss region is included in this lushly-photographed and diverse book, from the Engadin to Ticino, the Swiss Plateau to the lakes of French-speaking Switzerland – even the most mountainous regions are here, with gradual downhill routes. This guide gives you the time to really take in the sights Switzerland is famous for.

• 33 day routes in every region of Switzerland: mountains, lakes and gentle valleys
• Each route includes swimming, refreshment and sightseeing highlights
• Each route starts and ends at a SBB station, and many routes can bedone in sequence as multi-day tours
• Easy-to-understand icons help families, beginners, couples and the adventurous choose their next relaxing escape

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!

★ "This is a well-told and highly informative read. Highly recommended for young adult graphic novel and nonfiction collections.” – School Library Journal (STARRED review)

Winner of the 2024 Global Literature in Libraries Initiative Translated Young Adult Book Prize

California Eureka Nonfiction Award Winner

The patriarchy is falling. It’s time to smash it. This graphic novel shows you how.

Patriarchy means “the rule of the father” and describes a system where men are in control. At least since the time of Aristotle, loud-mouthed men have called women weak and inferior. In entertaining comic book form, Smash the Patriarchy shames the culprits and salutes more than 100 inspiring women—from Pharaoh Hatshepsut to Mary Wollstonecraft to Petra Herrera—who stood up to them.

The book is not afraid to examine some of the worst crimes—public shaming, medical examinations, and the widespread murder and jailing of feminists around the world—as it calls on readers to finally smash the patriarchy forever. 

These men get embarrassed: Aristotle, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Nietzsche, Woody Allen and many more…

These women are celebrated: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Emily Dickinson, Queen Christina of Sweden, Arundhati Roy, Amanda Gorman, and many more…

This wittily designed hiking guide is the perfect companion for families who would like to spend more time outdoors and discover the multifaceted hiking country that is Switzerland. In a simple and playful way, the necessary basic knowledge for family-friendly hiking is imparted and a host of activities are offered to make children and parents happy. With these 52 well-thought-out hikes, all you have to do is put on your hiking boots and get started!

- 52 easy-to-difficult hikes and outdoor adventures for the whole family

- Inspiring photos

- Practical information for each hike

“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.

All the real and important jobs dogs do, in one lavishly-illustrated book of more than 50 breeds. 

Dogs save lives and protect property. They search for treasures and sniff out criminals. They guide people who cannot see and comfort those who are sick. Dogs Who Work is about all the important jobs that real dogs do every day. Along the way, you’ll meet the breeds that excel in certain skills, from guarding priceless paintings or assisting police or gathering tennis balls! You’ll even meet the mythological dogs who could fly or bring back the dead, and the famous dog who was elected mayor. This lavishly-illustrated book is a great introduction to all the dogs we love—and cannot live without. 

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...

A stunning illustrated introduction to the most important North American trees.

"A nonfiction volume of chic design. The book lays out the characteristics of all sorts of trees, principally in North America, with a nice mix of field-guide facts and cultural commentary.” – Wall Street Journal

"A poetic picture book for young and old that has the accuracy of field guide." – Swiss Public Broadcasting

Winner of the White Raven Award from the International Youth Library Foundation, author and illustrator Lisa Voisard captures a child's sense of wonder for the natural world. In Arborama, her first book available in English, Voisard submerses readers in the marvelous world of trees: how they reproduce and grow from tiny seeds into the largest plants on earth, how they make our life possible, and how they even communicate with one another. Over more than 200 lavishing-illustrated pages, readers will learn to identify more than 30 key North American trees—from favorites such as sugar maple and Douglas fir, to lesser known varieties such as the southern magnolia or weeping willow. Come to appreciate the marvelous world of trees all around you! 

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.

The best ways to enjoy the world's most famous melted cheese

Surprise your friends and loved ones with a creative and delicious Swiss cheese fondue! Whether you serve up a mixture based on goat’s cheese, a “moitié-moitié” (half‑and-half) flavored with whole-grain mustard or a fusion of bell pepper and grappa — a new culinary experience awaits. Jennifer and Arnaud Favre are the founders of the Compagnons du Caquelon, an association of fondue lovers in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The success of their annual fondue festival encouraged them to share their passion in this book.

A beautiful work of art to make you fall in love with the tiny creatures all around you!

Winner of the JP Redouté Children’s Book Prize

The world is full of insects. They far outweigh humans on earth, and we couldn’t survive long without them. But do you really know them? Vetted by entomologist Mathilde Gaudreau, the 30 portraits of Insectorama will give you an insect-eye view of some of the most wonderful you can find in parks and forests. On top of that, you’ll learn plenty of fun facts you can share with friends and family: crickets can hear thanks to ear drums located in their abdomen, unlike the Spring Field Cricket that hears through the knees. Don’t forget about the flies and butterflies who can taste with their legs. Did you know that many insects cross hemispheres when they migrate? Have you ever met the Hercules beetle, at up to seven inches, the largest beetle in the world?

Lisa’ Voisard’s award-winning illustrations will help anyone learn the secrets of these 30 insects: how to find them and how they need our help; how they navigate and how they reproduce. Become an insect expert as you come to love these marvelous little creatures!

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.