Culture Smart guides help travellers have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

David Jason is Britain's best-loved star. From Del Boy in Only Fools and Horses to Detective Jack Frost and Mr Micawber, he lights up the television screen whenever he appears. This remarkable biography traces the life of Britain's favourite actor from his humble roots in north London to Sir David Jason, the icon we all know and love. Recruited to an early Python project for his masterful sense of timing, David soon attracted the attention of Ronnie Barker, with whom he appeared in classic BBC comedy series Porridge and Open All Hours. He has gone on to create many of television's most popular characters, garnering numerous accolades including the Royal Television Society's Award for Best Actor and a BAFTA fellowship for his outstanding contribution to television. He aslo received the ultimate tribute in 2005: a knighthood from the Queen. This affectionate biography paints a complete portrait of one of England's funniest and most talented actors; a true national treasure.

Now approaching her 60th birthday, Olivia Newton-John still exudes star power and timeless glamour. She has sold 60 million records around the world, topped the charts multiple times, and is known all over the world for her role as Sandy opposite John Travolta in "Grease." But behind the successful singing and film career lies the story of a remarkable survivor. Olivia's life has been repeatedly touched by trauma, heartache, personal tragedy, and her own life-threatening cancer. Tim Ewbank's revealing biography charts the highs and lows of her career, and the personal crises that have affected her personal life--but never defeated her.

Fifty years ago he was just the boy Harry Webb, performing in a local youth club. Now he is Sir Cliff Richard, the first rock star to be knighted, with a massive international fan base and a top ten hit in each of the last six decades. Yet, despite his huge public persona, the man himself remains a reserved and private figure. Unflinching in its portrayal of the man behind the musical icon, this revealing biography marks fifty years of music from the first British pop star. His fellow musicians, co-stars, directors and Cliff himself talk candidly about his musical ascendance, the women in his life, his religious beliefs and his lasting regret that he has never broken America.

This in-depth and affectionate biography paints a complete picture of this respected actor, presenter, producer, director, dog lover, animal rights campaigner, patron of the Born Free Foundation, and devoted family man. Martin Clunes has been a familiar face on British television for almost two decades. During that period he has starred in some of the best-loved shows of modern times, including "Doc Martin," "William and Mary," and of course the phenomenally successful "Men Behaving Badly." He was introduced to acting at a young age. His father, a successful actor and theater manager who gave Peter Ustinov his first break, tragically died of cancer in 1970, leaving his wife Daphne, their daughter Amanda, and 8-year-old Martin. Years later, it was Daphne's cousin, Jeremy Brett--the actor famous for playing Sherlock Holmes--who encouraged Martin to take up acting professionally. Martin worked regularly through the 1980s, but when he was spotted by comedian Harry Enfield and subsequently made regular appearances in his popular sketch shows, he was catapulted into the big time. After landing the role of Gary in "Men Behaving Badly," he has gone from strength to strength. Never one to be pigeonholed, Martin has played a broad range of roles, including a serial killer in "A is for Acid" and Burbage in the Oscar winning film "Shakespeare in Love." More recently, he has also presented two of the mos popular documentaries on television: "Islands of Britain" and "Martin Clunes: A Man and His Dogs."

Jamie Oliver is one of Britain's most popular chef's and personalities. But although his light-hearted approach and ready charm have endeared him to everybody, surprizingly little is known about this young man. Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewebank have approached Jamie's friends, family and collegues to produce a biography that shows just what makes him tick.

He's the hottest talent in the cricketing world today. Hailed as the next Ian Botham, Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is a truly phenomenal cricketer. Adored by the fans and an inspiration to his team-mates, it is said that when Freddie's playing, the bar staff get a break as the punters leave the bars to watch him in action. His reputation as a gutsy and hard-working player is rapidly growing and he is seen by many as the man responsible for galvanising the England team into a force to be reckoned with. In this affectionate and revealing portrait, acclaimed biographers Stafford Hildred and Tim Ewbank uncover the man behind this invincible cricketer to find out exactly what makes him tick.

David Jason is Britain's best-loved star. From his wonderful characterisation of Del Boy in Only Fools nd Horses to Detective Jack Frost and Mr Micawber, he lights up the television screen whenever he appears and has captured the heart of a nation. This remarkable biography traces the life of Britain's favourite actor from his humble roots in north London through his days as an electrician to Sir David Jason, the icon we all know and love. Recruited to an early Python project for his masterful sense of timing, David soon attracted the attention of Ronnie Barker with whom he appeared in episodes of the classic BBC comdey series Porridge and Open All Hours. He has gone on to create many television's popular and enduring characters, garning numerous accolades including Royal Television Society's Award for Best Actor, a Top Television Comedy Actor at the British Comedy Awards and a BAFTA fellowship for his outstanding contribution to television. He also received the ultimate tribute in 2005: a knighthood from the Queen. Revealing the man behind Del Boy, Pop Larkin and Jack Frost, this authoritative biography offers valuable insight into his life and loves, covering the tragic loss of his partner of eighteen years, Myfanwy Talog, and the joy of his secret wedding to new love Gill Hinchliffe and the birth of their daughter Sophie Mae.