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Cultureshock! India

About the Book CultureShock! India helps you understand this country that has more than 4, 000 separate communities and where over 300 different languages are spoken. Learn to maneuver through the structure and varieties of Indian society, and appreciate the traditions and values that bind the people together despite their differences. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice to avoid cultural misunderstandings as well as tips to facilitate your move to the country, including information on how to find a suitable home, how to get around, what schools and facilities are available for your family and what to expect from the work environment.Complete with delightful chapters on food, entertaining, leisure activities and festivals. About the Series
CultureShock! is a comprehensive, dynamic and indispensable guide for travelers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, as well as expatriates settling into a new assignment in a foreign land. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style.CultureShock! Authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books have a friendly and honest writing style and are full of personal experiences, practical advise and useful information”
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About the Book Culture Shock! India helps you understand this country that has more than 4, 000 separate communities & where over 300 different languages are spoken. Learn to maneuver through the structure & varieties of Indian society, & appreciate the traditions & values that bind the people together despite their differences. Peppered with personal anecdotes, this book gives practical advice to avoid cultural misunderstandings as well as tips to facilitate your move to the country, including information on how to find a suitable home, how to get around, what schools & facilities are available for your family & what to expect from the work environment. Complete with delightful chapters on food, entertaining, leisure activities & festivals. About the Series Culture Shock! is a comprehensive, dynamic & indispensable guide for travelers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, as well as expatriates settling into a new assignment in a foreign l&. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social & business etiquette in a lively & informative style. Culture Shock! Authors, all of whom have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, provide warm & informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books have a friendly & honest writing style & are full of personal experiences, practical advise & useful information”

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India - A subcontinent in Asia
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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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