Swiss Cookies - Bergli Books
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Swiss Cookies - Bergli Books
Bergli Books CH-4001 Basel Switzerland Tel: +41 (0)61 373 27 77 Fax: +41 (0)61 373 27 78 Email: info@Bergli.ch publishing books that focus on life in Switzerland We love diversity, digging into social and intercultural issues, history and culture, and exploring ways to expand our viewpoints and experiences. For over twenty years, the small team at Bergli has sought out the best writers and themes to help international people understand and enjoy this small country and the magnitude of Switzerland’s diversity. The talented writers we support share their skills in discovering and observing Swiss attitudes and values that are meaningful to you. You’ll discover here and on our website that many of the Bergli titles are now also available as Ebooks. Dianne Dicks and Monica Vischer Richter e at n i l n rO Orde bergli.ch . www Visit us online at www.bergli.ch for more detailed information on our books, authors, contents and reviews. You can order books directly from our website. Contact us for information about bulk order reductions. Our books are availalbe from many bookshops in Switzerland – we encourage you to support your local bookshop! catalogue design by Heidi Scherz g n i o G l a c Lo s wis S to ide u g r you ling o o sch Going Local is an authoritative guide for parents who wish to gain a better understanding of the Swiss school system. It maps out all the stages of schooling from kindergarten to university in all 26 cantons, providing key facts and useful terminology in German, French, and Italian. Going Local unravels how children advance through the school system and lists the different selection criteria around the country for the academic path. It also clearly explains the range of options and alternative paths that lead to tertiary education. It highlights issues parents may need to address in order to help their children reach their full educational potential. Tips are given to help parents manage their relationship with the school, drawing on the expertise of professionals and the experiences and insights of other parents, both from Switzerland and abroad. Price: ca. CHF 29.90 ISBN: 978-3-905252-25-5 Format: Softcover, 320 pages Publisher: Bergli Books At what age should you move your child to a Swiss public school? What kind of integration programmes and extra language lessons are usually available? What about homework and extra tuition? What is HarmoS all about? You’ll find answers to all these questions and a lot more. Every English-speaking parent here should read this book. There is so much useful information and invaluable advice in it that you cannot find anywhere else. It gave me a much better sense of the wide range of educational opportunities available to my children. – Rebecca N. e labl avai k boo n E as a Also i w S ssc y zerland n a e l l Swit ut abo s re figu & ts fac Also avai labl as a e n Eb ook A fascinating compilation of the quirky and curious from bestselling author Diccon Bewes. Fact lovers will enjoy this treasure-trove of serious and not-so-serious facts and figures about Switzerland – a collection of lists that will amuse and enlighten you with things you never dreamed you’d enjoy knowing. You can learn how to play Hornussen, be able to sing along to the Swiss National Anthem and understand what the Geneva Conventions stand for. You’ll discover the special significance of number eleven in Solothurn, why a clock in Lucerne always chimes one minute before the others or where to find all the UNESCO Heritage sites in Switzerland. This lovely book is charmingly illustrated by Mischa Kammermann. also by Diccon Bewes Swiss Watching inside the land of milk and money Price: CHF 25.00 ISBN: 978-1-85788-587-3 Format: Soft cover, 324 pages Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing Price: CHF 19.90 ISBN: 978-3-905252-24-8 Format: about 240 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Beyond Chocolate understanding Swiss culture b y M a rga re t O e r t i g - D av i d s o n i l l u st ra t i o n s b y Pa u l B i l to n Immerse yourself in the cultural attitudes of Switzerland’s fascinating, multifaceted society. Let yourself be guided, enlightened and intriged by these valuable observations to undersand your Swiss neighbours, friends and international business colleages. If this book could be a person, it would be every newcomer‘s best friend. It would be someone special to steer you gently, but firmly through the intricacies of life in this lovely and complicated country, a guide who does not seek to judge or criticise, and allows you to gain an insight into the Swiss and their country. – Hilary Frazer, Basel le lab vai a Also n Ebook a as Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-21-7 Format: Soft cover, 280 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Schokolade ist nicht alles Ein Leitfaden zur Schweizer Kultur vo n M a rga re t O e r t i g - D av i d s o n Ü b e r s e t z u n g v o n A n g e l i k a Ro s e H ü l l Die deutsche Ausgabe des Bestsellers Beyond Chocolate erläutert die Schweizer Lebensart für Neuankömmlinge und alle, die sich bereits als Insider fühlen. Dieses Buch hilft, sich gegenseitig besser zu verstehen. Auch Schweizer, die internationale Beziehungen pflegen, erhalten wertvolle Tipps. Adaptierte, deutschsprachige Ausgabe. ook s Eb l a Auch ltlich erhä Price: CHF 38.00 ISBN: 978-3-905252-10-1 Format: Soft cover, 264 Seiten Publisher: Bergli Books your i ! l e m a S zäm Baseldütsch survival guide Fröit mi dii kenne z leere. Wotsch öppis go dringge? Kasch das bitte nomoll wiiderhoole? Weeles Drämmli goot zum Barfi? Du bisch schampaar nätt. Uff wiiderhööre. For Swiss German speakers, language is much more than a way of communication – it is an integral part of their national, regional and even personal identity. If you live in the region of Basel, you‘ll find in Sali zämme all the handy phrases you need for small talk, eating out, making telephone calls, getting and giving help and other day-to-day language needs. It is full of encouragement for you to understand the expressions you need to make the most of living in Basel. Now, you too can enjoy communicating in Baseldütsch. With Sali zämme, it‘s not just easy but downright fun. You‘ll be able to express yourself, shop and meet people – all in Baseldütsch. This new book in the popular Hoi series helps newcomers get to grips with day-to-day communication in Swiss German. Chock-full of cartoons and illustrations it makes the perfect gift for every newcomer. Baseldütsch translation by Walter Loeliger Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-26-2 Format: Hardcover, 176 pages Publisher: Bergli Books e labl avai o s al ook n Eb as a Hoi your Swiss German survival guide b y S e rg i o J . L i e va n o & N i c o l e E g g e r You can enjoy speaking Swiss German. Hoi makes learning to shop, meet people and express your feelings and opinions in Swiss German easy and fun with 200 cartoons and illustrations. It includes over 2000 words and phrases, derived mainly from the dialect spoken in the Zürich region. Hoi is your essential survival guide to living in and enjoying your stay in Switzerland. Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-13-2 Format: Soft cover, 168 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Also available as an Ebook Hoi Zäme Schweizerdeutsch leicht gemacht b y S e rg i o J . L i e va n o & N i c o l e E g g e r Geniessen Sie die Besonderheiten des Schweizerdeutschen. Hoi Zäme macht mit seinen über 200 witzigen und frabenfrohen Cartoons das Erlernen der Sprache zu einem vergnüglichen Erlebnis. Die vielen nützlichen Redewendungen lassen Sie bald das Sozialleben geniessen und alltägliche Situationen meistern. Adaptierte, deutschsprachige Ausgabe Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-22-4 Format: Soft cover, 176 Seiten Publisher: Bergli Books Also available as an Ebook Hoi! Et après... manuel de survie en suisse allemand b y S e rg i o J . L i e va n o & N i c o l e E g g e r Vous êtes francophone parachuté en Suisse allemande? Ce véritable manuel de survie vous fera découvrir les particularités du suisse allemand d‘une manière simple et ludique. Il est basé sur le dialecte parlé dans la région de Zurich, compris dans toute la Suisse allemande. Vous y trouverez tous les éléments indispensibles pour communiquer avec les suisses alémaniques. Edition adaptée en français par Laurent Droz Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-16-3 Format: Soft cover, 176 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Also as an available Ebook Cheese – slices of Swiss culture by Sue Style p h o t o g ra p h s b y N i ko s K a p e l i s A tasty reading experience for all cheese lovers. Join Sue Style on her quest through Switzerland to meet some of the country‘s prizewinning and most talented artisan cheese makers. You‘ll discover ancient cheese trails, visit lively cheese markets and learn to create the finest cheese dishes with twenty new, delicious recipes from Sue Style, one of Europe‘s most respected food writers. Including hundreds of photographs by Nikos Kapelis and historical documents and works of art from the Roth Foundation in Burgdorf, this Edelweiss textile-bound book makes a perfect gift for all your friends and associates who love fine food. Price: CHF 49.90 ISBN: 978-3-905252-20-0 Format: Hardback, 256 pages Publisher: Bergli Books A Taste of Switzerland by Sue Style p h o t o g ra p h s b y J o h n M i l l e r Swiss food, folklore, traditions and many recipes give you a tempting taste of the richness of this country’s diverse gastronomic cultures. Sue Style, the award-winning international food writer, takes you to daires, vineyards, butchers and bakers as well a to some of the great restuarants and hotels. The book includes the finest recipes from all regions including: Züri-Gschnätzlets (diced veal with cream and mushrooms), Zibelewaie (onion tart), Risotto Ticinese Carnevale, Züpfe (plaited bread), Fondue, Rösti, Birchermüesli, Älpler Magrone, Bündner Gerstensuppe, and, of course, chocolate mousse. Price: CHF 48.50 ISBN: 978-3-9520002-7-4 Format: Hardback, 160 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Swiss Cookies biscuits for Christmas and all year round by Andrew Rushton and Katalin Fekete with recipes and photographs from Betty Bossi Discover the delicious secrets of the most famous and traditional Swiss cookies and baked goods and surprise your family and friends with your homemade treats. Make your own Mailänderli, Zimtsterne, Brunsli, Spitzbuben, Birnbrot, Grittibänz, Sablés, Torta di Pane and many more popular Swiss cookies. Swiss Cookies includes background information, photographs, a guide to ingredients and their translations, measurement conversions, tips for storing and gift-wrapping ideas. Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-17-0 Format: Soft cover, 112 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Swiss History in a Nutshell tex t b y G ré g o i re N a p p e y cartoons by Mix & Remix Whether you‘ve just arrived in Switzerland or lived here many years, knowing about Swiss history helps you feel at home. An easy read, Swiss History in a Nutshell gives you an insight into: • Switzerland‘s surprising past as a leading military power in Europe • how Swiss democracy matured through several revolutions • the origins of Swiss cultural differences and how they were overcome to create a stable federal republic • how Switzerland‘s direct democracy, consensus politics and legendary good industrial relations were achieved. Cartoons (naughty and nice) by Mix & Remix illustrate this kaleidoscope of key events that have created Switzerland as it is today. ble ila a v a k o Als n Eboo a as Price: CHF 19.90 ISBN: 978-3-905252-19-4 Format: Soft cover, 96 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Swiss Political Institutions tex t b y V i n c e n t G o l ay cartoons by Mix & Remix Swiss Political Institutions gives a brief, yet thorough and accessible panorama of Switzerland‘s political institutions. You‘ll learn the basics of its constitution, political rights, democracy, federalism, separation of powers and the role of the government. These easy-to-grasp concepts are enhanced by the insightful and often witty illustrations of Mix & Remix. Price: CHF 14.00 ISBN: 978-2-606-01295-3 Format: Soft cover, 96 pages Publisher: Editions LEP, Lausanne Ticking Along with Swiss Kids b y D i a n n e D i c ks & Ka ta l i n Fe ke te i l l u s t ra t i o n s b y M a r c L o c a t e l l i p h o t o g ra p h s b y E m a n u e l A m m o n /A U R A Have fun learning all you need to enjoy making friends and feeling at home in Switzerland. Families and children from ages six to twelve can explore together what Switzerland is all about; its languages, food, festivities, customs and fun places to visit. Parents can help their children learn what to expect in the neighbourhood and at school, what kids read, sing, play and how they get along, some dos and don‘ts, and what they can discover as a family on adventures throughout the country. Includes hundreds of illustrations and photographs, songs and their musical scores, a play, maps, lists of places to visit and a fun language game. b ila ava k o Als n Eboo a as Swiss Me b y Ro g e r B o n n e r i l l u s t ra t i o n s b y E d i B a r t h le Price: CHF 34.00 ISBN: 978-3-905252-15-6 Format: Hardback, 128 pages Publisher: Bergli Books bl ila ava k o Als n Eboo a as e Ever tried socializing at the bottle bank? Or finding the Röstigraben? Want to improve your Swiss German in 30 minutes? Ever run into Mr. Tell looking for his son? Need to check if you are becoming too Swiss? These playful stories by Swiss humorist Roger Bonner will give new perspectives and pleasures to your life with the Swiss. Price: CHF 24.90 ISBN: 978-3-905252-11-8 Format: Harcback,120 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Lifting the Mask your guide to Basel Fasnacht by Peter Habicht i l l u s t ra t i o n s b y F r e d y P ra c k Whether you‘re a first-time visitor or a life-long enthusiast, here‘s all you need to know (and more) about Schnitzelbängg and Schyssdräggziigli and all the other fascinating aspects of Basel‘s famous carnival. It‘s the next best thing to spending these three special days in Basel and will delight all Fasnacht fans. Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-04-0 Format: Hardbound, 120 pages Publisher: Bergli Books It is written by Peter Habicht, author of Basel – a center at the fringe. He is a historian and one of Basel’s most beloved tour guides of the city. bl ila a v a k o Als n Eboo a as e Pfyffe Ruesse Schränze eine Einführung in die Basler Fasnacht vo n Pe te r H a b i c h t i l l u s t ra t i o n e n v o n F r e d y P ra c k Ob erstmaliger Besucher oder begeisterter Stammgast – hier finden Sie alles, was Sie über die Basler Fasnacht wissen müssen. Ein kompakter und doch umfassender Führer, der Ihnen dieses einzigartige Voksfest auf unterhaltsame Art näher bringt und nicht zuletzt selbst Fasnächtlern eine Fülle an Informationen bietet. Inhalt: Das Besondere der Basler Fasnacht, Baseldytsch, Morgestraich, Geschichte, Spielregeln für Zuschauer, Essen und Trinken (mit Rezepten), Ladäärne-Uusstellig, Gugge, Schyssdräggziigli, Gässle. le lab i a av k o Als n Eboo a as Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-09-5 Format: Gebunden, 128 Seiten Publisher: Bergli Books At Home a selection of stories by Franz Hohler Franz Hohler is one of Switzerland‘s most popular and respected writers and performers and has received several of the most significant literary prizes in German-speaking Europe. This selection of endearing tales delights readers of all ages. Social criticism lingers with the profound. This is storytelling at its best – with wit, compassion and integrity. Among the thirty-seven of his most famous stories are: The End of the World (Der Weltuntergang) The Cross-Country Skier (Der Langläufer) In Another Country (In einem anderen Land) The Deception (Der Betrug) The Recapture (Der Rückeroberung) The Mailbox (Der Briefkasten) Conditions for Taking Nourishment (Bedingungen für die Nahrungsaufnahme) Also available as an Ebook Climbing the Riffelberg b y M a r k Twa i n Mark Twain visited Switzerland for the first time in the year 1878. His journey took him from Lucerne into the Valais. As he relates in his diary, he found mountaineer adventures passionately interesting and wrote this humorous account of his climbing of the Riffelberg. In English and German with a pull-out Matterhorn panorama. Price: CHF 23.50 ISBN: 978-3-905480-02-3 Format: Hardbound, 75 pages Publisher: Dorfpresse Price: CHF 29.80 ISBN: 978-3-905252-18-7 Format: Soft cover, 176 pages Publisher: Bergli Books Culture Smart! Switzerland a quick guide to customs & etiquette by Kendall Maycock This guide to business culture and society will help you turn your visit – whether on business or for pleasure – into a memorable and enriching experience. From a short, historical overview, information about the government and foreign policy, to Swiss attitudes and values and negociating styles, it will help you feel confident in unfamiliar situations and develop trust, friendships and successful business relationships. Ticking Along Too e d i te d b y D i a n n e D i c ks Here‘s an entertaining collection of 50 personal experiences written by authors of nine nationalities and various professions. It includes teachers‘ tips for intercultural workshops and English classes. Price: CHF 27.80 ISBN: 978-3-9520002-1-2 Inside Outlandish b y S u s a n Tu tt l e illustrated by ANNA A collection of 25 amusing and thoughtprovoking essays that take you to the heart of feeling at home in new places as a mother, friend and member of a new community. Price: CHF 24.90 ISBN: 978-3-9520002-8-1 Price: CHF 19.00 ISBN: 978-3-905252-12-5 Ticking Along Free e d i te d b y D i a n n e D i c ks More ‘Ticking Along...‘ stories from residents of various nationalities who enjoy figuring out how Swiss German or the laundry room key work. Includes also stories from Swiss writers: Franz Hohler, Hugo Loetscher, minu, Gisela Widmer Price: CHF 29.80 and others. ISBN: 978-3-905252-02-6 Cupid’s Wild Arrows e d i te d b y D i a n n e D i c ks Intercultural romance and its consequences Personal experiences by 55 authors of many different nationalities who write about living with two worlds in one partnership. Inspiring gift for newlyweds of any nationality. Price: CHF 14.90 ISBN: 978-3-9520002-2-9 Take this order form to your favourite bookstore or mail or fax it to: Bergli Books, CH-4001 Basel, Switzerland Tel.: +41 61 373 27 77, Fax: +41 61 373 27 78, Email: info@bergli.ch You can also place your order online via our secure server at www.bergli.ch Order for: (Prices incl. VAT, excl. postage & packaging) No. Copies: Title: Price/Copy: * * At Home CHF 29.80 * * Beyond Chocolate – understanding Swiss culture Pfyffe ruesse schränze – Eine Einführung in die Basler Fasnacht Sali zämme – your Baseldütsch survival guide CHF 29.80 * CHF 38.00 * Cheese – slices of Swiss culture CHF 49.90 Schokolade ist nicht alles – Ein Leitfaden zur Schweizer Kultur Swisscellany CHF 19.90 * Climbing the Riffelberg CHF 23.50 Swiss Cookies CHF 29.80 * * * Culture Smart! 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