The whole Culture Shock! series is now being renewed. If you want short guides, then Culture Smart is the right series. But if you want more detailed guides (200-432 pages), then you need Culture Shock! These guides provide insights into history, language, cuisine and business practices. The knowledge of culture, etiquette and traditions that they provide can open the eyes of students and help travellers adapt seamlessly into the local environment. Another of their strong points is that they are accessible and easy to read! Each guide also contains “Fast Facts”, linguistic help, a useful list of foreign words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guide.