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1) China
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations, maps ; 17 cm.
Language
English
2) Japan
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2003-
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations, maps ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
Whether you are visiting Japan for business or for pleasure, you'll have a more memorable and enriching experience if you understand the Japanese culture and society. Here are the dos, don'ts, and taboos you need to know, as well as tips on local customs and traditions, business practices, and much more.
5) Mexico
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations, color map ; 17 cm.
Language
English
6) Finland
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2009, c2005
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
168 pages : illustrations, 1 map ; 17 cm
Language
English
7) Bulgaria
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
168 pages : illustrations, 1 color map ; 18 cm
Language
English
8) Poland
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
[2015]-
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations, color maps ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Dreamscape Media
Pub. Date
2016
Edition
Unabridged MP3-CD.
Physical Desc
1 audio disc (3 hr., 43 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Culture Smart! Cuba provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in Cuba, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations, map ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
Each region, caste, and community in India has its own culture, reflecting unique histories shaped by conquest, creativity, and religion. Steeped in ancient traditions and intensely passionate about their culture, Indians are ingenious, creative world leaders in cutting-edge science and technology. Culture Smart! India will show you how to navigate often profound cultural differences and build relationships.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Revised editon.
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
Nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of contrasts and incongruities--not least in the variety of its cultural, ethnic, and religious weave. Hindu and Buddhist values predominate and help to maintain social harmony despite the divisions between rich and poor, urban and rural, highlands and lowlands. Culture Smart! Nepal sets out to explain the complexities of Nepalese life, from home, to business, and the marketplace."
Author
Series
Publisher
Kupergard, an imprint of Bravo Ltd
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations, map ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The Philippines may appear to be one of the most Westernized countries in Asia. However, the realities of Filipino life are complex; the fȧade of the English language does not run deep. Culture Smart! Philippines gives you the inside story of this unique and attractive country and unpacks the daily lives of its inhabitants. An explanation of the values, attitudes, and customs of the Filipinos today opens the way to a more meaningful experience,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discovering the Russian soul is like opening a matryoshka, a Russian doll, revealing the many layers. The Russian Orthodox religion is unique, Russian history is tragic, and the people are unpredictable. Russia's military and political power, as well as the rich contribution of its art and culture, is the result of an inner dynamic not always understood by outsiders. This book sets out to help listeners become more perceptive travelers and to make...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
[3rd edition].
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations, maps ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
At first glance, Turkey may seem Westernized and entirely "modern" -- but appearances can be misleading. It is above all a land of contrasts, a heady mixture of Oriental etiquette and ultramodern city life, deep-rooted religious faith and determined secularism, a fierce sense of national pride and openness to foreign ideas. The Turkish people are very much their own center of gravity, and for the unwary visitor there are pitfalls to avoid as well...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2021
Edition
Revised editon.
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
Vietnam is one of the most fascinating destinations in Southeast Asia. Having emerged from two decades of war, it is has undergone a period of rapid and far-reaching change. Culture Smart! Vietnam is for those who want to learn about the traditional values, sensibility, and modern life of the Vietnamese. It explains deep-seated attitudes and describes some of the social, economic, and cultural changes now under way."
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
Revised and updated edition
Physical Desc
168 pages : illustrations, map ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
A land of mountains, hills, and fertile plains, Romania is a tourist destination waiting to be discovered. Despite some unflattering headlines in the Western media, it is a rich and complex country: a place whose cities are home to beautiful parks and vibrant cultural scenes; whose people welcome guests warmly into their homes, sharing the best of whatever they have, and party into the night, suffused by Latin joie de vivre. Since the violent collapse...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Third edition.
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Morocco is a land of spectacular scenery with a rich history and heady with tantalizing scents and colorful sights. The call of the muezzin seems to draw people from every corner of the globe. In 1956, Morocco gained independence from French colonial rule and was jolted into the twentieth century. Today, it is a country in transition-a unique blend of Arab, African, and European ways of life. The teeming cities have an air of sophistication and joie...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm
Language
English
Description
For thousands of years, the Chinese believed that they had created a perfect social system based on Confucian values, tempered by the "Mandate of Heaven." Dynasties came and went, but the essence of being Chinese remained essentially unchanged until the twentieth century. Since then, change has taken place in Chinese society at an unprecedented speed, as the country first experienced the turmoil of civil war and revolution before emerging on to the...
19) Japan
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations, map ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
Whether you are traveling in luxury or with just a pack on your back, it's important that you have a safe, fun, and easy-going trip. Bad etiquette and a misunderstanding about customs can put an otherwise very exciting trip on hold faster than a bad case of food poisoning. Use this customs and etiquette book as not only your basic travel guides but be an ambassador making good impressions of the United States wherever you go. This guide will be invaluable...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kuperard
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
200 pages : illustrations, map ; 17 cm.
Language
English
Description
A guide to the customs and etiquette of Korea that covers land, people, values, attitudes, beliefs, taboos, household practices, shopping, dining out, travel, business, and communicating.
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