Norway, Denmark and Sweden rank among the happiest countries in the world, but Scandinavians may not always look so happy at first sight. Why so? <br/> <br/>Cracking the Scandinavian Code is a series of books that use humour and illustrations to describe these very special Nordic cultures. This first book explains the social culture of Scandinavia: how Scandinavians interact, communicate and socialise. <br/> <br/>Scandinavians will learn more about their common culture while foreigners will understand better how unique and special Scandinavians are. <br/> <br/>The book was written and illustrated by Julien S. Bourrelle and Elise H. Kollerud. Julien is a Canadian rocket scientist and public speaker who lived in a variety of cultures before moving to Scandinavia. Elise is a Norwegian entrepreneur and publisher with a Danish heritage and a background in sociology.