The Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books provide detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners; ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Hemingway`s Cuba, jazz in New Orleans, the Italian Renaissance: whether it`s art, music, literature or cinema, there`s something for everyone in this follow-up to Wine Trails & Food Trails. We present ideas & itineraries for 52 weekends of culture heaven, packed with expert recommendations, maps & advice on how to get there & where to stay. We`ve searched the globe to find 52 cultural enclaves where the arts have had a profound, lasting impact & local culture is being protected & nurtured; where old customs hold true & new ones are being forged; & where the past is melding with the future in fascinating ways. Highlights include:- Aboriginal art in Australia`s Northern Territory- On a classical high in Vienna- Confronting Soviet ghosts in Bulgaria- Exploring a Latin American literary legacy- Myths & legends of old Hong Kong- Discovering Havana`s music scene- Copenhagen`s design & urban environment- Oxford`s storytellers- Ancient religion of Ethiopia- Finnish sauna culture- Picasso on the Riviera- Walking in the footsteps of Vikings- Rajasthan`s open-air art galleries- Medici Florence- Bob Marley reggae trail- Taiwanese folklore reimagined- Vintage Hollywood- Deep South blues trail ...

Culture Wise Japan is essential reading for anyone planning to visit or live in Japan, whether for business or pleasure, for a few weeks' vacation or a lifetime. It is guaranteed to help newcomers avoid cultural & social gaffes; make friends & influence people; & enhance their understanding of Japan & the Japanese people. Printed in color. ...

Culture Shock! Dubai is an indispensable guide for anyone planning a stay in the Las Vegas of the Middle East. Within a single generation, Dubai has blossomed from a quiet port city to major business hub with a lion`s share of the global gold trade. The emirate will host the World Expo 2020. Leena Asher draws on her insider knowledge to take visitors through the process of settling in, whether for short or longer stays. From getting an Emirates ID, navigating banking practices & exchanging Islamic greetings to sipping Arabic coffee & camel milk, shopping at the gold, textile & spice souqs & visiting a ski resort in the desert, the book provides complete information on what`s unique about life in Dubai. How do you greet a lady in Dubai? How does one survive the 50 degree celcius desert climate? Did you know that there are gold dispensing ATMs in Dubai? Get the most of out of your stay with this essential & fun-to-read guide! ...

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” ...

Culture Shock! Korea is a compelling, elegantly-written & funny guide for anyone planning a stay in South Korea. Can you tell your bibimbap from your gimbap? Why is age such a big deal when addressing people? Do people really give bathroom tissue & laundry detergent at housewarming parties? What s so appealing about noraebangs? When introduced to someone, do you shake hands, bow or do both? & why do Koreans cheer you on by exclaiming, Fighting! ? Whether you re in South Korea to do business, seek pleasure or find your inner Hallyu diva, if you are lucky enough to find yourself on this peninsula where stunning natural scenery meets hyper-modern cities, get the most out of your stay with this essential & fun-to-read guide. About the Series Culture Shock! is a dynamic, indispensable series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to. Each title explains the country s customs, traditions & social & business etiquette in a lively, informative style. Culture Shock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm & helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. ...

About the Book Culture Shock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy, but with this book you will learn to understand the importance of ”amor-propio”, appreciate the Filipino ways & learn about the history & culture of this diverse country. Find out the importance of family to the Filipinos, how to communicate with the locals & learn the appropriate business etiquette. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, website addresses & useful advice, Culture Shock! Philippines is essential for anyone wanting to fit in & enjoy life in the Philippines. About the Series Culture Shock! is a dynamic, indispensable series of guides for travellers looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, working in or moving to. Each title explains the country`s customs, traditions & social & business etiquette in a lively, informative style. Culture Shock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm & helpful advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. ...

Culture Shock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines, with insights into the people & their culture & traditions. It offers advice on adapting to the local environment, essential information on the coutnry`s history, traditions, beliefs, etiquette, cuisine & leisure activities. It

Includes:: suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience. Hints on how to learn the language & do business. It features a useful list of foreign words & phrases & a comprehensive resource guide, a list of books for further reading & interesting websites for additional reference. It also contains lively & humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the Phippine beliefs, culture & history.

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Cumberland 1610 Replica Map by the Old Map Company is a reproduction of the map created for the famous atlas of the period by the master map maker John Speede Esq. The Old Map Company has recreated the antique maps of British counties, European cities & World countries originally crafted by master map maker John Speede Esq. whose work had accuracy & quality not surpassed for centuries. Each map is treated & presented on specially crafted paper then h&-treated giving it texture & an aged appearance before being beautifully engraved & detailed. ...

Cumberl&, an original antique map by R. Morden published in London, 1695-1722-. Copperplate, coloured. Map size 43 x 36 cm, overall mounted size 58.5 x 52.5 cm. An attractive & popular map of Cumberl&. Considering the popularity & success of Camden's Britannia, first issued with maps in 1607, it is surprising that it was not until the end of the seventeenth century that a new edition was prepared. Robert Morden (d.1703) was commissioned to engrave a set of county maps for Edmund Gibson's new edition. Morden's first series of maps were rejected as being too small, & these were later published in Morden's New Description & State of Engl&, first issued in 1701, & subsequently re-issued in Cox's Magna Britannia, in the 1720s. Morden finally produced a new set of maps on a larger scale which were used in Gibson's editions published in 1695, 1722 as here, circa 1730, 1753 & 1772. The maps were based on the most up-to-date surveys where available, although some drew on Saxton & Speed, & were engraved by Sutton Nicholls & John Sturt. The maps are plain & simple, invariably with decorative title surround, & charmingly engraved. Their detail, convenient size, visual attraction & antiquity make them among the most popular of all early county maps. Antique maps from various original publishers are presented on the Stanford ...