Forewarned is forearmed—an irreverent look at the beliefs and foibles of nations, almost guaranteed to cure xenophobia. This guide to understanding the Finns explores their national characteristics with humor and style. The Finns think that of all the places on the planet it is the safest place to live: there are no volcanoes, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes or deadly spiders. The fact that the mercury can plunge below -40°C in winter and you can die of hypothermia if you don't dress appropriately is a minor inconvenience. The possibility of being mauled by a bear in the wilderness is also, of course, barely worth mentioning.