Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of contrasts and incongruities--not least in the variety of its cultural, ethnic, and religious weave. Hindu and Buddhist values predominate and help to maintain social harmony despite the divisions between rich and poor, urban and rural, highlands and lowlands. Culture Smart Nepal sets out to explain the complexities of Nepalese life, from home, to business, and the marketplace. About the Author Tessa Feller studied German and Spanish at Edinburgh University before training as a teacher and translator. Alan Mercel-Sanca is an artist who has exhibited in New York and is cited in Best of Worldwide Charcoal, Pastel & Pencil Artists .