Understanding the Arab Culture is a thoroughly practical crosscultural guide to working with Arab cultures, written with the Westerner in mind. The book focuses more on the key differences than similarities, issues that Westerners will find puzzling, unusual or difficult to cope with. It is based on years of experience of lecturing to Westerners & a long list of frequently asked questions. It addresses Western perceptions & misconceptions of Arabs, Islam & the Arab world as well as some key Arab perceptions of the West. Many practical tips are given on a variety of issues, from exchanging appropriate gifts to negotiating techniques. ...

Expert information for yachtsmen & professional mariners. This is the ideal book to improve your understanding of the nautical rule of the road whether you need to pass an exam or require an onboard reference. Learning, understanding & remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) is essential for anyone venturing onto the water. This comprehensive guide explains the intention of each rule & how it should be applied when on the water. It is the perfect companion when studying for any nautical exam & contains the COLREGs in full. Step-by-step guides allow a clear understanding of the COLREGs & there are plenty of tips on how to remember the various rules. Test sections allow readers to check their comprehension & act as perfect aids to revision. There is also a free online Rules of the Road test that is an additional learning tool & a great way to evaluate your progress. Anecdotes & explanations help clarify the rules & make this the most readable book on the topic. ...

Ever since the earliest cave paintings, humans have looked at this Earth that is our home & endeavored to understand it. This expansive visual atlas presents the most exciting, creative & inspiring ways of explaining the world in information graphics. Divided into five chapters, the book covers the environment, technology, economics, society, & culture to reveal some of the Earth`s greatest intricacies in accessible visual form. Featuring more than 280 graphics, the collection focuses on the 21st century, but also

Includes:: historical masterpieces to put our current situation into perspective. Nigel Holmes introduces the book with an exclusive infographic of his own, while Sandra Rendgen provides an illustrated historical essay to explore how we have studied & interpreted our world over the centuries. With graphics drawn from such sources as Fortune, National Geographic, & The Guardian, this is not only a showcase of outstanding data design, but also a fascinating digest of where & how we live. Text in English, French, & German

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Anyone who works or interacts regularly with people from other cultures needs to understand the basics of intercultural communication. In this accessible, completely revised edition, readers can teach themselves the intercultural essentials. This is the training anyone who works across cultures needs. An invaluable resource for students & educators alike, this self-study workbook is used as a primary text & basis of intercultural communication curricula. Understanding the World`s Cultures is organized to create an ”immersion experience” for readers. Culture is directly addressed through 40 activities that can be worked through in a classroom or a coffee shop. In five chapters, Craig Storti:* Defines culture & explains how cultural differences threaten successful interaction* Identifies four fundamental ways that cultures differ & describes the implications for everyday interactions* Describes cultural differences in communication style* Identifies key cultural differences in workplace settings* Describes the stages in developing cultural awareness & cultural competence & how to move through them Craig Storti has over 30 years of experience as a trainer & consultant working with business people, diplomats, civil servants, & foreign aid workers to help them work & engage effectively with people from different cultures & diverse backgrounds. He leads cross-cultural workshops for international agencies & organizations on four continents & assists corporations & government agencies to better manage global teams & culturally diverse workforces. ...

This work aims to provide the reader with a clear understanding of what happened in Ypres Salient between 1914 & 1918. It sets out to transport the visitor around sites of importance for the First, Second & Third Battle of Ypres, & in so doing to bring the battlefield to life. It will augment existing guidebooks by providing a unique new dimension without listing memorials & cemeteries. It doesn`t matter whether you are in your armchair, on foot, on a bicycle, or in a car, this book will effortlessly transport you to Ypres Salient, where you will be able to visualise what happened. It will take you to Kruiseke Crossroads & Gheluvelt in late October 1914, where tired remnants of the British Expeditionary Force fought desperately to prevent the Germans from breaking through to Ypres. It will lead you to the St Julien-Poelcappelle road on 22 April 1915 where Canadian soldiers near the front line formed a defensive flank after a chlorine gas attack had engulfed adjacent French colonial troops, killing many, while the survivors fled to the rear. You will visit Gravenstafel Ridge, where the Canadians were involved in bitter fighting two days later. You will go to locations throughout the Salient, which will help you to understand the four stages of the Second Battle of Ypres & the eight major phases of the Third Battle of Ypres where British, Australian, New Zealand & Canadian divisions all fought at different times. Eighteen concise chapters will focus on aspects of particular battles, explaining troop movements & strategy. Each chapter is accompanied by many maps based on those in the Official History, which have been painstakingly designed to provide clarity, while colour photographs taken by the authors in the course of many visits to Ypres Salient will help the visitor to understand important points made in the text. After reading this book you should be able to stand at any location within Ypres salient & be able to work out what happened there throughout four years of war. You will also be able to conjure up a picture in your mind of events which took place more than 100 years ago as though they were happening in front of you ...

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In what is one of the finest autobiographies to come out of the First World War, the distinguished poet Edmund Blunden records his experiences as an infantry subaltern in France & Flanders. Blunden took part in the disastrous battles of the Somme, Ypres & Passchendaele, describing the latter as `murder, not only to the troops, but to their singing faiths & hopes`. In his compassionate yet unsentimental prose, he tells of the heroism & despair found among the officers. Blunden`s poems show how he found hope in the natural landscape; the only thing that survives the terrible betrayal enacted in the Flanders fields. ...

For centuries divers have been raising treasures from the sea. Today archaeologists can excavate at previously unimaginable depths, using sophisticated technology to provide invaluable information about our past. This book highlights the danger & excitement of this work, & shows the painstaking research involved in exploring our unique underwater heritage. ...

You see their heads bobbing on the surface as they swim, but what are they like when fully submerged? This lovely book from an award-winning photographer whose underwater dog photos achieved world-wide attention & acclaim reveals all. Diving for balls & hoops, or just having a bit of fun, they look as you have never seen them. A great book of dog lovers living near ponds, lakes or rivers! ...

The waters that surround Seychelles are home to over 1, 000 species of fish & 300 species of coral. The islands are visited by giant Whale Sharks & Manta Rays, & are home to the critically endangered Hawksbill & Green Turtles. Its warm tropical waters & coral reefs teeming with fish mean that Seychelles is a popular diving destination. This lavishly illustrated book showcases the extraordinary marine environment of Seychelles` islands. The diverse marine habitats, including coral reefs, granite seascapes, mangroves & seagrass beds, are home to vibrant communities of marine fauna & flora. Underwater Eden encapsulates the wonder of Seychelles` seas & highlights the creatures that call them home. With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly apparent throughout the world`s oceans, the authors` stunning photographs capture the beauty of Seychelles waters while they are still vibrant & relatively undisturbed. Chapters on ecosystems, turtles, fishes, Marine Protected Areas & conservation describe & illustrate the marvels of this underwater world. ...