This is the most up-to-date Guide to British and American culture that gives you an insight into what`s important in both countries today, what`s popular, and what people feel strongly about. It`s written for learners of English, in language that`s easy to understand. 10000 entries, hundreds of illustrations including colour photos and maps, and special entries with extra vocabulary on topics such as advertising, football and soap operas all help you learn much more about both cultures. With this Guide you can: • Discover the facts and figures about Britain and America in the 21`st century. • Explore the rich, the famous and the infamous, history, legends, festivals, music, food, shopping and attitudes. • Look up famous quotations and find out who said what. • Get ideas of what to read - choose from lists of books that won the Booker, Pulitzer and other prizes plus suggestions for further reading. Recommended for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced learners of English: • travelling or studying in Britain or America. • working with British or American companies. • wanting to look up cultural expressions you have read or heard.