Korea in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing 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. ...

Korea (South Korea) in Marshall Cavendish's Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination ...

Korea (South Korea) in Marshall Cavendish`s Culture Shock! Series; comprising a range of guides that inform visitors of the finer points & details relating to social etiquette, traditions & customs; bringing visitors to a sensitive yet substantial understanding of the country or city in question. The series targets those who are planning long stays in the destination or extended periods of residence. The guides are written by authors who have experienced the joys & pitfalls of cultural adaptation, & so are ideally placed to provide informative & relevant advice. Each title contains insights into local culture & traditions, guidance on adapting to the local environment, linguistic help & lots of general advice about local culture & idiosyncrasies to help prepare readers for their visit. Each title is structured similarly, beginning with the first impressions a visitor might expect to have. The guides aim to help readers understand the local culture through first appreciating the motivations, beliefs & attitudes of the local people. Practical advice on settling in is provided, with focused sections on accommodation, utilities, health, education & telecommunications. There is also extensive information on the destination’s culture, food & leisure, in addition to a specific section addressing the concerns of those travelling on business. ...

The Korean Peninsula, with both North & South Korea, at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with its smaller size, double-sided map offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The map divides the region north/south, including a very generous overlap between the two sides. Relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges presents the topography. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & ferry links from South Korea to its outlaying islands & Japan are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries in both countries with names of the provinces. National parks or protected areas & numerous other places of interest are highlighted in South Korea. Within North Korea only a couple of ancient historical sites are marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 4 ...

The Korean Peninsula, with both North & South Korea, at 1:1, 500, 000 from Nelles Verlag, with its smaller size, double-sided map offering a convenient format for use when travelling. The map divides the region north/south, including a very generous overlap between the two sides. Relief shading with spot heights & names of mountain ranges presents the topography. Road network distinguishes between highways in good & poor condition & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & ferry links from South Korea to its outlaying islands & Japan are marked. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries in both countries with names of the provinces. National parks or protected areas & numerous other places of interest are highlighted in South Korea. Within North Korea only a couple of ancient historical sites are marked. Latitude & longitude margin ticks are at 4° intervals. The map has no index. An inset provides a street plan of central Seoul, indicating main sights, various facilities & institutions including several foreign embassies, & selected hotels. Map legend

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This lucid book should be compulsory reading for anyone who wonders how the situation on the Korean peninsula has deteriorated to the point it is today. It demonstrates the truth of the axiom that unless you know the history, you cannot see the future. The failed invasion of North Korea by US-led forces in late 1950 & the unrelenting three-year long bombing campaign of North Korean cities, towns & villages
- `every thing that moved [and] every brick standing on top of another`
- help explain why the Pyongyang regime is, & always has been, determined to develop a credible nuclear deterrent. As Alistair Horne once said so wisely ` How different world history would have been if Mac Arthur had had the good sense to stop on the 38th parallel. The first Korean War became the first of America`s failed modern wars; & its first modern war with China. It established the pattern for the next sixty years & marked the true beginning of the American century
- opening the door to ever-increasing military expenditure; launching the long era of expanding American global force projection; & creating the dangerous & festering geopolitical sore that exists in Northeast Asia today. Washington has not learned the lessons of history & we are reaping the consequences. Michael Pembroke`s timely book tells the story of the Korean peninsula with compassion for the people of the North & South, understanding & insight for the role of China & concern about the past & present role of the United States.


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Koreans often start each meal by saying ` Please, eat well!` because health is of the utmost importance & goes hand in hand with eating well. Koreans also know that good health begins with a happy gut. Eating is a communal experience where banchan, the small but delicious side dishes that are served at every meal, is shared, as are most of the mains. Korean Food Made Easy able demonstrates how Korean cuisine is one of the easiest to cook, requiring easily sourced essentials such as ginger, lotus root, fermented shrimp, that you`ll need to create your first banchan. Soon you`ll graduate to barbecuing ever-popular Korean dishes like galbi, or a one-pot soft tofu stew, kimchee stew or dosirak (the perfect packed lunch), quick & easy snacks, plus the simplest recipe (which works with just about any vegetable) for gut-affirming kimchee. ...

Korean-American chef Judy Joo brings Korean food to the masses, proving that it`s fun & easy to prepare at home. Joo turns exotic dishes into over 100 accessible, original & delicious recipes, ranging from well-loved & popular dishes such as kimchi, sweet potato noodles (japchae), beef & vegetable rice bowl (bibimbap), & Korean Fried Chicken, to more creative, less traditional recipes like Spicy Pork Belly Cheese Steak, Krazy Korean Burgers, & Fried Fish with Kimchi Mayo & Sesame Mushy Peas. In addition, there are chapters devoted to sauces, desserts, & drinks as well as a detailed list for stocking a Korean pantry, making Korean Food Made Simple a beautiful & comprehensive guide to Korean food & flavours. ...

Collins Korean Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive & up-to-date coverage of Korean & English in a compact, portable format. This Korean dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. o Collins Korean Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words & phrases used in today`s Korean & English that you will need to know. o An easy-to-use & reliable dictionary. o A two-way dictionary: Korean-English & English-Korean. o The clear colour layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. o All Korean words, phrases & translations are transcribed using the revised Korean romanization system
- ideal for beginners.
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Introducing the brand new Insight Phrasebooks for 2015 helping you get your head around the language. Compact & lightweight, these pocket-sized phrasebooks are packed with the words & phrases users need to feel at home, when away. These indispensable little books feature easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, snippets of local information & language tips, plus key words travellers need to get around & about. There is a free audio app as an optional accompaniment, full of key phrases from the book & features native speakers for perfect pronunciation. Just download for free before you go using the individual download code inside the book. ...