Brian Church, 36, is a leading commentator on the politics and history of modern Greece, having lived in Athens since last Thursday.

His first book, "Learn Greek in 25 years. A crash course for the linguistically challenged", also published by the Athens News, is selling atrociously and was accidentally reprinted in July 2000.

Church is currently working on "English for Greeks", a self-study guide for adults, with his brother Michael, a fully qualified lifeguard.