Even though it was Monday night, the start of the working week for many, it didn't stop thousands of Robbie Williams fans heading off to Paléo to see him play as the headline act on the first night of the festival. It will be interesting to discover what the attendance figures reveal as the grounds were completely packed. The showman himself didn't disappoint, a consummate performer, he gave the crowd exactly what they wanted with a terrific set, kicking off the evening with Let me Entertain You, he then went on to entertain in style, performing hits from previous albums throughout the evening. The crowd knew pretty much all of the lyrics to his hits and they sang along enthusiastically, in including a Happy 40th Birthday sing song to the festival itself. At one stage the Brit superstar brought on his father to join him in a duo of Better Man. There were a few costume changes throughout the evening, but no long gaps between numbers and he kept the pace going working the stage from all sides and down the central walkway - a new addition to Paléo this year. There were some mumbles from a section of the crowd that he talked too much and included too many cover songs with all the collective singing of music by Joan Jet, Oasis and other bands, but on the whole, he won the audience over and his rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody raised the roof. Unlike in the the lyric When There's no Love in Town from his song Supreme, there was lots of love for Robbie on the very warm summer's night. Robbie responded in kind with his Brit sense of humour (see third photo below) Photo above - a "gift" to the crowd from Robbie Earlier on in the evening, Caravan Palace performed on the main stage, this is the third time they have been invited to Paléo and although yet again there was an appreciative crowd, the concert itself seemed lack the magic of previous concerts for the Living in Nyon editor. Tip of the night - The Saigon beer at the Bar du Voyageur in the Village du Monde area of the festival is worth a try! Coming up soon, a personal review of the first night by writer Jonas Parson. All photos above and below - C. Nelson-Pollard.

Les Hivernales is an annual winter rock' n' beat festival that began last night Thursday the 26th Feb and continues on Friday 27th, Saturday 28th, Sunday 1st March in Nyon. From the "beach" area down by the lake, to the Salle Communale to the Quai 23 restaurant and more, there is plenty of music on offer in ten different venues across the town. Entrance to some venues are free, some are fee paying. There is also the option to buy a pass for each evening. See here Video below - Transistor Girl playing Friday 27th February at Cactus Jack at 22:30

Photo above - Council workers pruning trees down by Nyon lake side Siren testing today Don't panic if you hear sirens sounding today 5th February between 13:30 and 14:00 in the Nyon area, this is the annual siren testing which takes place on the first Wednesday of February. See more info here on the reason for the testing. "Happy" videos featuring local scenes If the grey cold weather is getting you down, these two videos may cheer you up, they are both set against the Pharrell Williams "Happy Song". The first, "We are from Lausanne" is set in the city itself, you can see some familiar sights on here, the railway station, the SBB trains, the CGN ferry, the lake, the old town and more. This video has already had a quarter of a million hits! The second video set in Geneva has had a smaller audience of 14,000 viewers but readers who live in or work in Geneva may be interested to see some familiar sights on here too. tt

Bonjour, parlez-vous anglais s’il vous plaît? - Learning the language to help integration into Switzerland Here is an excellent article written by Melina Hiralal on learning a language to help integration into Switzerland. She gives tips, hints and advice and recommends a good language learning website. Read on to find out how a recent trip to Australia made her reflect that language is more than a tool for integration, but is also a way of showing respect for the culture you are a guest of. Melina Hiralal is a cross cultural consultant and lives near Nyon and she works with companies, families and individuals offering training and assistance during both the expatriation and the repatriation process. This is her second article in a series on expatriate issues (read her first here)and says that sometimes, ”living in an unfamiliar culture is like watching a foreign film without sub-titles”. If you would like advice from Melina you can contact her at hiralal.wolf@bluewin.ch Bonjour, parlez-vous anglais s’il vous plaît? We’ve all been in a shop or on public transport and heard variations of this sentence. Language is one of the primary tools needed to facilitate integration when you arrive at the new location which you will be calling home for the next couple of years. In the Lac Léman region, the answer will increasingly be “yes” and information can be exchanged and transactions made in a manner that is satisfactory to both parties. Language is also one of the keys to understanding the culture you are living in and a simple grasp of French enables you to participate in local, daily life. For many expats however, mastering the local language represents a real challenge as they often have no real need for it to accomplish the job they were hired for. The Lac Léman area is filled with English-speakers and expats can definitely get by with little or no knowledge of French. However, on a recent trip to Australia, I was fortunate enough to spend some time with an Aboriginal in Sydney who started by telling me that in order to speak his own language and tell his own stories during the tour (he was not a native of Sydney) he had needed to ask permission from the elders of the Sydney tribes. From Aboriginal Australia to La Côte, I realised that language is more than a tool for integration but also a way to show respect for the culture you are a guest of. Plunging ahead in your mother-tongue without asking permission to use it is just plain rude in both hemispheres! Asking permission first (using the local language) does not need perfect language skills and can be reduced to one sentence learned parrot-style. Starting conversations with this one sentence is more respectful; it will result in a more pleasant interaction with the local population, and will generate a lot more goodwill than doing the opposite. The Swiss, more than others, have an understanding of linguistic challenges and many have faced similar difficulties on crossing the language frontier of the “Rösti fence” at some point in their lives. Therefore, most will empathise and be respectful of your attempts. So how can an expat, with little time to devote to learning a new language, learn enough to get by and participate more in local life? Benny Lewis from the website Fluent in Three Months strongly encourages immediately abandoning the mother-tongue wherever possible. This may seem daunting but he gives an easy example illustrating how this can be done. When visiting a restaurant, he recommends asking for both the English and the local menus. The layouts are often similar (sometimes there are even pictures) and the English menu will help you to choose what you would like to eat. When it comes to ordering, you use the local one and a combination of language and pointing will probably be enough to obtain what you want. Take language lessons : a true beginner will need to have a few lessons, and it can save time if you look for a course using teaching methods where language is taught in “chunks” or phrases that are useful, rather than those culminating in a dissertation on “Les Misérables”. Join a local association: a brave friend of mine joined the local fire brigade and ended up not only learning better french but meeting his neighbours which increased his sense of belonging to the village. Join a local club: pick an activity that you are already familiar with and instead of joining the expat one, join the local one; this can be anything from singing in a choir, playing bridge, sports-related, etc. Take up a course: instead of a language course, pick a creative course from the long list of the Ecole Club Migros for example. Don’t be tempted by their few courses taught in English, and endeavour to learn how to cook Thai food, sew your own clothes, or do Ikebana all in French. This is true learning by doing and when you miss “the middle bit” of the teacher’s explanation, you’ll just need to look around at what the others are doing and follow suit. As well as increasing your language competence and possibly learning a new skill, another positive aspect of all these activities is that you will meet new people. You may not become best friends, but they can be helpful sources of information for you. Finally, as familiarity grows, you will begin to feel less of a newcomer and more at home and at ease in your surroundings. Photo below - Melina Hiralal

2013 is drawing to a close and Living in Nyon would like to wish readers "Meilleurs Voeux pour la Nouvelle Année" and a Very Happy New Year! Don't forget to "like" the Living in Nyon Facebook page, to follow us on Twitter and to subscribe to the newsletter (see box on the right hand side of this site). Also, a reminder that there is a currently a fascinating ten part radio series all about the English living in this part of Switzerland (and in modern England) presented by Cyril Dépraz on RTS Première Click here for the link The series began on 23 December and continues until the 5th January. On the programme from the 24 December you can hear some familiar voices: the founder of Living in Nyon was a guest on the show, there were members of Geneva Operatic Society performing a pantomime; Hester McDonald from the Swiss Gardening school and more. On today's show ( the 31st December) the English speaking radio station Mountain Radio Verbier was featured. Free Entry to Museums 1/2 January . The three museums/ historic buildings of Nyon (the Musée du Leman, the Roman Museum and the castle) are offering free entrance on Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2nd January from 14:00 to 17:00. They are definitely worth a visit if you have never been. Photo above - Birds flying over the Jet D'eau (photo taken from the beach in Prangins) in the last days of December.

"The Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellman and directed by Charles Slovenski, begins on Tuesday 12th November at the Théâtre de Terre Sainte in Coppet until the 16th November. Performances on Tuesday to Friday at 20:00. on Saturday at 19:00. This theatre has a nice bar for a pre-show drink! Free bubbly after the show on opening night. ”The Little Foxes is a tale of cunning, greed and sibling rivalry set in Alabama in the early 1900s, but its tale of big business versus social responsibility has many parallels in today’s world". The Hubbards are a greedy and ambitious cotton-farming family who are forging a deal with a wealthy Northerner in order to build a cotton mill that will hugely increase their profits. The two brothers, Ben and Oscar, are prepared to use every means at their disposal to acquire the funds they desperately need to secure the deal. Their sister, Regina, is determined to have a share in this dreamed-of prosperity by getting her dying husband, Horace, to release his money for the cotton mill. Horace, realizing the Hubbards’ plans for riches will further exploit the black and poor-white workers of the town, hopes to stop them. But Horace is ill and may not have much time left. Cast: Christopher Bailey, Emanita Bailey, Gillian Barmes, Gabriel Bird, Katharine Cullen, Julian Finn, Malcolm Grant, Chaitan Jain, Natalie Pernick and Gregoire Yameogo. Tickets: CHF 30 (seats numbered). Booking details see here More information on GEDS (The Geneva English Drama Society) see here Tomatis Conference "Better Listening Means Better Learning" Tuesday 12 November, 20:00 The Tomatis Centre, 17 Ch.du Couchant, Rolle. Find out about the Tomatis Method : Improve Auditory Processing. Learn a new language twice as fast. Get better results at school. Enhance self esteem, motivation, concentration and memory. Feel at home in a new linguistic and cultural environment. Further information from Marsha Staubli 076 377 64 84 marshastaubli@bluewin.ch Tomatis Conference "Better Listening Means Better Learning" Tuesday 12 November, 20:00 The Tomatis Centre, 17 Ch.du Couchant, Rolle. Find out about the Tomatis Method : Improve Auditory Processing. Learn a new language twice as fast. Get better results at school. Enhance self esteem, motivation, concentration and memory. Feel at home in a new linguistic and cultural environment. Further information See Tomatis Rolle or contact Marsha Staubli 076 377 64 84 marshastaubli@bluewin.ch

As part of the Living in Nyon series featuring different towns and villages in the Vaud area, here is a short article by local British resident Debbie Croft on living in Bursinel, a pretty village between the towns of Gland and Rolle. You can read more about Debbie at the end of the article. Previous villages and towns that have been featured in this series are: Bassins, Arzier, Eysins (including the Terre Bonne business centre in Eysins), Divonne in France, (part one and part two), Rolle and Grandvaux. If you want to write about the place you live in, articles are welcome. Email the editor at info@livinginnyon.com Living in Bursinel - by Debbie Croft "Four years ago we moved to Bursinel. Most of the village sits on the hill above the "Route Suisse" (the lake road) but there is also a small Bursinel community near the lake. As Bursinel is also next to the village of Dully, the two places combined can feel like one large village together, but those who have lived here a long time tell me that they are in fact two very distinctive villages of their own! Set so close to the lake, this area is a beautiful place to live in with a view of the Alps in front and the Jura behind us. The people who work for the commune take great care of the grounds, the parks and the flower beds. There are four ‘vignerons’ (wine estates) here so most of the landscape around is filled with vines. Social Life The commune invites all the community to several events throughout the year and people are incredibly friendly. I made a conscious effort that I would only talk in French with the locals when we moved here, so… painful for all concerned in the beginning; yet it still surprises me how much English I hear spoken at these social gatherings and the international mix of the village. There is much warmth and an openness that allows you to make it ‘home’ and feel part of a community. Like most things though, to use a cliché, the more you put in, the more you get out. The local delicatessen/ the epicerie ‘Chez Manu’ in Dully is a popular place for people to meet. It serves great hot chocolate and sells basic essentials, as well as doubling up as the post office. The Clef d’Or restaurant in Bursinel not only has a fabulous view from its terrace, but also has a 14 star listing in the Gault and Millau food guide. The Auberge in Dully is very well known for its great roast chicken and homemade tart! (Editor's note, this is a very popular place for Sunday lunch so book well ahead) In addition one of the local ‘vignerons’ host regular dinners throughout the year for the public in their "cave" (serving their own lovely wines of course!) this another place I highly recommend. Sports and Activities For those with younger families, there are two parks, one in Dully next to the school and one in Bursinel, which also has a football pitch. There are also two tennis clubs, both run tennis lessons & activities for all ages from April through to the end of September. Next to the school, there is a big gymnasium which is also used for various children’s clubs in the evening. There are some great running routes around this area and it's perfect for exploring on a bike, or for heading up into the Jura. In the summer, there are small "beaches" to be found just off the lake road , within one kilometre of the villages. It really is all rather idyllic! Schools In the village of Dully, there is a lovely small school for children for the 1 st two years (1 & 2P), after this children go to the surrounding villages for the following two years, then back to Dully for two years. When we arrived, our eldest hardly spoke French and started school in Dully, age four and a half. She quickly integrated and started learning French. French lessons arranged for non-native speakers within the school hours, so the children have every opportunity to learn the language. Local schooling does mean as a parent you are tied to local school hours, which in Dully are 07:55-11:20 and then 13:30-15:00. However children who can't go home for lunch, can go to the Petite Poste next to the school, here they are looked after and served a hot meal and the building itself has space for the children to play during the lunch break. Logistics Bursinel is approx three kilometres to Gland train station and five kilometres to Rolle train station. Buses run from the village to both stations and walking or cycling is perfectly possible". If you would like to know more or have any specific questions on the village, please don’t hesitate to contact me (details below)". (Editor's note - Did you know that Winston Churchill once stayed in Bursinel for a holiday in 1946? A commemorative plaque can be found on the side of the council building. Read more here) Debbie Croft is a certified Career & Relocation coach, and says she is "passionate about helping people embrace change; whether in their career or to maximise the opportunity of relocation. She mixes individual coaching with group coaching, and runs workshops and programmes, both virtually and in person and is skilled at building trust with clients through a warm and open coaching style. Debbie says she "understands what it’s like to juggle the many demands of family life with two young children whilst at the same time being focused and energised about a career". You can contact Debbie at croftcoaching@gmail.com or call her on 079 918 8571.

There are five pairs of free concert tickets up for grabs at the "Usine a Gaz" to the Shantal and Bucovina Club Orkestra on Friday 6th December and 5 pairs of tickets to the special DJ 90's dance night "Coquillages and Crustaces" in Nyon on Saturday 7th December. For those who haven't been to the "Usine a Gaz" before, it's down by the lake in Nyon and is the town's official permanent cultural and music venue (and it did indeed used to be a place where gas was sold!) Find out more here in a previous Living in Nyon post called " behind the scenes of the "Usine a Gaz" . Artists playing rock, hip hop, rap, funk jazz (theatre for both adults and children) all perform here. There is a bar for pre-concert drinks too. Shantal and Bucovina Club Orkestra on Friday 6th December are a band from Germany with a "Balkan Beats" sound. Check out their video "Disko Partazani" below To receive a pair of free tickets for the this concert, send an email to info@livinginnyon. com with the subject title "Free Ticket - Usine a Gaz, 6th December" please include full names of those requiring a ticket. There are five pairs of tickets up for grabs for this event. There are also five pairs of tickets for the special DJ 90's dance night in Nyon on Saturday 7th December called "Coquillages and Crustaces". Send an email to info@livinginnyon. com with the subject title "Free Ticket - Usine a Gaz, 7th December" please include full names of those requiring a ticket. Other events in NovemberCPR for Babies and Children course, Thursday 7th November, 18:30-22:00, Oakhill School, Nyon Could you help a choking child? Would you know what to do in a drowning situation? Could you give CPR? Tailored course focussing specifically on babies and children will help you learn and practice important skills and provide the opportunity to have your important worries and questions answered. For more details, see website here What's on in Nyon's museums Musée du Léman - "Views - At the time of steam navigation on Lake Geneva 1841 - 1941" Exhibition until January 5, 2014 Roman Museum in Nyon - " Wheat and the other Roman Gold" Exhibition until February 2, 2014 Château de Nyon, - Gonzenbach Jongkind, Bard & other acquisitions - From November 29 2013 to February 16, 2014 (Official opening Thursday, November 28, 2013) 18:oo to 20:00 Elevator Pitches at Brits in Business Got a business you want to pitch? There are four "Elevator Pitch" slots on offer (five minutes maximum and no power-point) at the next "Brits in Business" event on Tuesday 26th November from 18:00 to 20:00. If you want to attend or simply pitch your business see the Brits in Business website

Seasons Greetings and a Very Merry Christmas from Living in Nyon! Church services, New Year's Eve party and more late night shopping. Tonight (Monday 23rd December) there will be another late shopping night in Nyon. Shops will be open until 22:00. The late night shopping event last Friday was great fun, not only were the shops and restaurants open and busy with customers, but local clubs and societies were also in the streets, some of them serving vin chaud. See photo below of the firemen serving hot wine. The department store Manor also had a bar outside in the street with staff on hand to serve champagne! See photos below. La Côte church services in Gingins, Divonne and Genolier Services in the village church of Gingins 24th December 14.30 Crib Service for children 24th December 16.30 Christmas Eve Eucharist Services at the Eglise réformée in Divonne 25th December 10.00 Christmas Day Family Communion Genolier: 23rd December 20.00 Service of Nine Lessons & Carols Westlake Church in Nyon 24th December Christmas Carols by Candlelight at 17:00 Geneva Holy Trinity Church The traditional Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, accompanied by Holy Trinity Choir, will be held on Christmas Eve, starting at 17.30, in the Cathedral of St. Pierre, Geneva Old Town. Be sure to arrive in good time to find a seat - and enjoy an organ recital before the service, starting at 17.00. New Year's Eve Party in Nyon - Free tickets! The Usine a Gaz is very kindly offering 5 pairs of tickets to its New Year's Masked Ball event on the 31st December (tickets for this event are normally 25 CHF per person). There will be music, DJs champagne and more! See Usine a Gaz's own website for more information. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets email info@livinginnyon.com with both names of the couple requiring tickets.

The annual fondue for newly arrived expatriates to the Nyon area will take place at 19:00 on the 11th February 2014 in the cave of Nyon's chateau. This is a fun event, where newcomers can meet each other, can learn about making (and eating) a fondue at the same time! This event is jointly organised by Nyon Tourism, Ecole Club Migros and Living in Nyon. There will be a small charge to cover costs. Reserve your place by emailing michael.moret@nrt.ch at Nyon tourism office. Please book before the 3rd of February. More information on flyer below.

Friends of India, the Nyon based charity are holding a Gala concert on Saturday 23rd November in Geneva. See Flyer below. Also, a reminder of the book launch (a Living in Nyon event) in English of "Slow Train to Switzerland" on November 25th in Nyon. There are a few places left for this event reservations necessary - full details here

If you are still looking for Christmas present ideas, why not give a book written by an English author that lives locally here in Switzerland? We have chosen a selection of eight books covering a variety of genres and to suit all tastes. From a non-fiction book " The Greatest Photography Tips in the World" by Alistair Scott (an author who lives in Gland), to a young adult book, "Untethered" by Katie Hayoz. Katie's book was a finalist in the Mslexia 2013 novel competition. Then there is a murder mystery novel "Murder in Paris" written by D-L Nelson who lives in Geneva, to a fascinating biography , " The Banker's Daughter" written by Caroline Thonger on Eva Steinthal, born in the last decade of the 19th century, the third of seven children of one of the richest Jewish men in Berlin. Crossing Qalandiya" is an extraordinary true story written by Daniela Norris and Shireen Anabtawi about two women who meet at a party in Geneva - both are mothers, both a similar age. But one is Israeli, the other Palestinian. So divided by fear and hatred are their two countries, they realise they will never be able to visit one another at home, despite living less than 100km apart. So, they begin to exchange letters. See below to find out what happens next and read more about this book. "Rapeseed" is a multicultural novel about a synesthetic expatriate called, Carolann Cooper. She sees her letters and numbers and her turbulent memories in colour, accompanied by blended senses of smell, music, and texture. This book is by American Nancy Freund who lives in Lausanne. All the above authors are members of the Geneva Writers' Group. The group meets monthly, from September to June at the Geneva Press Club, with a programme of writing workshops, critiquing sessions, and master classes. Membership is open to all who wish to develop their creative writing skills. encouragement and support are given to both beginning and published writers. The founder of the group, Susan Tiberghien has published several books and we have chosen one of these, the excellent " One year to a Writing Life" as a suggested Christmas present, an ideal gift if you know of anyone who is interested in writing fiction or non-fiction. And finally, don't forget Living in Nyon's own book " Living along Lac Léman ". This book is a light hearted look at living along lake Geneva, it's a selection of columns that have been published in English in La Côte newspaper. From "Fondue Fuddle" to learning French, to observations on Swiss street names it will help you to get to know a bit more about the customs and culture living in this part of Switzerland. The book can be ordered online through this site or can be purchased in Payot Nyon, other local retails outlets and new ! it is now available in Munchkins café in Founex. Book 1 - "Untethered" by Katie Hayoz -a book for young adults "Untethered" by Katie Hayoz - Katie is American and lives in Geneva. Katie says, "The age range for this book is 13+ but adults can appreciate it too!" See more of Katie's writing on her own website, you can order her book on Amazon here. Here is her author page on Amazon.Finalist in the Mslexia novel competition, "Untethered" explores the intoxicating and dangerous world of jealousy and obsession when coupled with paranormal ability. It is a touching, sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking novel that speaks to the self-doubt lurking in us all. Synopsis - Sylvie has been best friends with Cassie forever. But everything is turned around when the boy Sylvie’s loved since fifth grade falls for Cassie. Devastated, Sylvie intends to get Kevin by any means possible, even if it involves treachery, deceit, and the dark side of astral projection. She is positive her plans will give her what she wants, but she doesn’t count on it all spiraling out of control. Book 2 "Rapeseed" by Nancy Freund"Rapeseed" by author Nancy Freund - Nancy is American and she lives near Lausanne. Read reviews of Rapeseed here on Goodreads. The book can be ordered through "Off theShelf English Book Shop" in Geneva and is also available on Amazon. Synopsis - "Rapeseed" is a many-coloured, multicultural novel about a synesthetic expatriate, Carolann Cooper. She sees her letters and numbers and her turbulent memories in colour, accompanied by blended senses of smell, music, and texture. When her family moves from small town Kansas to London, the upheaval cracks open her colourful history and exposes secrets she has kept with her husband -- and from him too. At the same time, her teenage son Chip is tempted by risky new freedoms. Carolann has to urgently find out who she really is, to reconcile her past with her fragile family's future. "Rapeseed " is a sensitive coming-of-age novel about a teenage boy, a remarkable adult coming-of-age novel about Carolann, and a family's coming-of-age novel... because families evolve and come of age too. Book 3 "The Banker's Daughter" by Caroline Thonger - Synopsis of the book, see image below. Caroline lives in the pretty village of Grimentz in the Valais. For a copy of the book email her at cthonger@gmail.com - 20 CHF including all postage+packing. Book 4 - "Murder in Paris" by D-L Nelson. D-L is American and spends her time between Geneva and Argelès sur Mer in the South of France. This book is part of the "five star" mystery series. You can see more D-L's writing and other novels on her own website here Her books are available on Amazon Synopsis - Murder in Paris - Tech writer Annie Young breaks her engagement when her fiancé forbids her to take an assignment documenting a Paris dig at the site of a thirteenth century inn supervised by her old lover archaeologist Luca Martinelli. Amelie, (another dig volunteer) is found shot on the site. Luca, Amelie's lover is in the process of a divorce and is a prime suspect. Book 5 "Crossing Qalandiya" by Daniela Norris and Shireen Anabtawi "Crossing Qalandia" by Daniela Norris and Shireen Anabtawi. The co- author of this book Daniela Norris. You can find out more about Daniela, her other work and writing on her own website here Synopsis -Two women meet at a party in Geneva - both mothers, both a similar age. But one is Israeli, the other Palestinian. So divided by fear and hatred are their two countries, they realise they will never be able to visit one another at home, despite living less than 100km apart. So, they begin to exchange letters. As their friendship grows they discuss not only their families, childcare and recipes, but also the wars and ethnic tensions that have shaped their lives. Their exchange is fraught with challenge, but also a sincere desire on each side to understand the thinking and grievances of the other. This is a moving and illuminating exchange of ideas at once accessible and profound, personal and political - and a beacon of hope in the wilderness of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. Book 6 "One year to a Writing Life" by Susan Tiberghien This book is "An innovative portable workshop to give readers a solid foundation for their writing careers and to lead them to a writing life". See Susan's website here The book is available here or via Off theShelf English book shop in Geneva. Book 7 " The Greatest Photography Tips in the world" by Alistair Scott Content - This fully-illustrated, 200-page hardback book is the perfect guide to using your camera more effectively. Though written with a humorous tone, it gives serious guidance on everything from buying your equipment, through using the camera’s exposure controls, to techniques for portrait, landscape and family photography. There is even a chapter on earning cash from your camera. You can buy personalised, signed copies from the author's website here. Book 8 Finally, don't forget the "Living along Lac Léman" book. Living in Nyon's own book. Read more about the book and order it here Just 29 CHF a copy. Free delivery within the Nyon, Prangins, Rolle, and Coppet region For other areas - Postage per book – Courier B CHF - CHF 1.80 Courier A CHF 2.00 or pick up a copy in local retail outlets more details here