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Czech Republic - Culture Smart! - The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback, 2nd edition): Kevan Vogler Czech Republic - Culture Smart! - The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Kevan Vogler
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Many tourists visit the Czech Republic knowing no more about it than that the beer is cheap and the women beautiful. That lack of knowledge has led to frustration among Czechs, most of whom are very well-informed about the world around them. Culture Smart! Czech Republic informs you about the traditions, values, and attitudes of a remarkable people. It describes Czech life at home and in the workplace and offers practical advice on what to expect and how to navigate different social situations. The real rewards will come to the visitor who goes beyond the reserve to explore the complex corners of the Czech soul. Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Pomp and Sustenance - Twenty-five Centuries of Sicilian Food (Hardcover, Reprint ed.): Mary Taylor-Simeti Pomp and Sustenance - Twenty-five Centuries of Sicilian Food (Hardcover, Reprint ed.)
Mary Taylor-Simeti
R919 Discovery Miles 9 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Culture and Customs of Tanzania (Hardcover): Kefa M Otiso Culture and Customs of Tanzania (Hardcover)
Kefa M Otiso
R1,858 Discovery Miles 18 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a fascinating, up-to-date overview of the social, cultural, economic, and political landscapes of Tanzania. In Culture and Customs of Tanzania, author Kefa M. Otiso presents an approachable basic overview of the country's key characteristics, covering topics such as Tanzania's land, peoples, languages, education system, resources, occupations, economy, government, and history. This recent addition to Greenwood's Culture and Customs of Africa series also contains chapters that portray the culture and social customs of Tanzania, such as the country's religion and worldview; literature, film, and media; art, architecture, and housing; cuisine and traditional dress; gender roles, marriage, family structures, and lifestyle; and music, dance, and drama. Describes historical events from the late 1800s to the present day Provides several maps depicting Tanzania's location in Africa, major physical features, administrative units, urban areas, ethnic groups, and population distribution Contains an interdisciplinary bibliography of sources in the areas of geography, history, anthropology, and popular culture Includes a glossary of key terms, places, cities, ethnic groups, and personalities

Christmas in Cleveland (Hardcover): Alan F Dutka Christmas in Cleveland (Hardcover)
Alan F Dutka
R723 Discovery Miles 7 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
France - Culture Smart! - The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback, 3rd edition): Barry Tomalin France - Culture Smart! - The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Barry Tomalin
R277 Discovery Miles 2 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. The French are "different." You'll often hear this in conversations among the "Anglo-Saxons," as the French like to call English-speakers. "Different" means charming, challenging, questioning, stylish, and doing things in their own way and to their own advantage. By looking at the attitudes and values of the French, and explaining how French life and business works, Culture Smart! France shows you how to fit in as a foreigner. It gives practical advice on how to avoid faux pas and how to behave in different contexts. It takes you through French history, festivals, and traditions, and describes the French at home and at work. Above all, it shows you how the French communicate, and how to get the best out of this idiosyncratic and brilliant people. Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

The Gift - The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies (Hardcover): Marcel Mauss The Gift - The Form and Reason for Exchange in Archaic Societies (Hardcover)
Marcel Mauss
R792 Discovery Miles 7 920 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
90th Birthday Guest Book - Gold Balloons Hearts Confetti Ribbons Theme, Best Wishes from Family and Friends to Write in, Guests... 90th Birthday Guest Book - Gold Balloons Hearts Confetti Ribbons Theme, Best Wishes from Family and Friends to Write in, Guests Sign in for Party, Gift Log, A Lovely Gift Idea, Hardback (Hardcover)
Birthday Guest Books Of Lorina
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Culture and Customs of Nicaragua (Hardcover): Steven F. White, Esthela Calderon Culture and Customs of Nicaragua (Hardcover)
Steven F. White, Esthela Calderon
R1,845 Discovery Miles 18 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Throughout its history Nicaragua has been plagued by corruption, social and racial inequality, civil unrest, and foreign interference. Yet despite being the second poorest nation in South America, Nicaragua maintains a rich and vibrant culture that reflects its strong Catholic devotion, diverse indigenous roots, and overwhelming zest for life. Culture and Customs of Nicaragua introduces students and general readers to Nicaragua's unique blend of religious and traditional holidays, so numerous that the country is said to be in a constant state of celebration; its growing film industry; its many styles of dance, the popular "street theatre" open to all bystanders; important contributions to Spanish literature, local cuisines, architecture, social norms, and more. Readers learn what it is like to live in one of Latin America's most disillusioned countries but also discover the passionate culture that defines and sustains the Nicaraguan people.

Culture, Religion, and Geopolitics (Hardcover): Nicholas Dima Culture, Religion, and Geopolitics (Hardcover)
Nicholas Dima
R762 Discovery Miles 7 620 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Ainu of Japan - the religion, superstitions, and general history of the hairy aborigines of Japan (Hardcover): John... The Ainu of Japan - the religion, superstitions, and general history of the hairy aborigines of Japan (Hardcover)
John Batchelor
R969 R882 Discovery Miles 8 820 Save R87 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Smoking - A World Of Curious Facts, Queer Fancies, And Lively Anecdotes About Pipes, Tobacco And Cigars (Hardcover): Manson... Smoking - A World Of Curious Facts, Queer Fancies, And Lively Anecdotes About Pipes, Tobacco And Cigars (Hardcover)
Manson George J
R820 Discovery Miles 8 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Organ Donation in Japan - A Medical Anthropological Study (Hardcover): Maria-Keiko Yasuoka Organ Donation in Japan - A Medical Anthropological Study (Hardcover)
Maria-Keiko Yasuoka
R2,608 Discovery Miles 26 080 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Organ Donation in Japan: A Medical Anthropological Study by Maria-Keiko Yasuoka reveals insight into Japan as the country with the most severe organ shortages and the lowest numbers of organ donations among medically advanced countries. The history of organ transplantation in Japan is a unique and troubled one. Many academic hypotheses such as cultural barriers, the Japanese concept of the dead body, traditional beliefs, and so on have been advanced to explain the situation. However, little research has yet revealed the truth behind the world of Japanese organ transplantation. Yasuoka conducts direct interview research with Japanese "concerned parties" in regards to organ transplantation (including transplant surgeons, recipients, and donor families). In this book, she analyzes their narrative responses, considering their distinctive ideas, interpretations, and dilemmas, and sheds light on the real reasons behind the issues. Organ Donation in Japan is the first book to delve into the challenging and taboo Japanese concepts of life and death surrounding organ transplantation by thoroughly presenting and investigating the narratives of concerned parties.

History of the Indian tribes of North America [Single-Volume Facsimile Edition] - with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of... History of the Indian tribes of North America [Single-Volume Facsimile Edition] - with Biographical Sketches and Anecdotes of the Principal Chiefs (Hardcover)
Thomas L. McKenney, James Hall; Contributions by Charles Bird King
R3,246 Discovery Miles 32 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
85th Birthday Guest Book - Gold Balloons Hearts Confetti Ribbons Theme, Best Wishes from Family and Friends to Write in, Guests... 85th Birthday Guest Book - Gold Balloons Hearts Confetti Ribbons Theme, Best Wishes from Family and Friends to Write in, Guests Sign in for Party, Gift Log, A Lovely Gift Idea, Hardback (Hardcover)
Birthday Guest Books Of Lorina
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Birthday Tracker & Journal (Hardcover): Jan Yager Birthday Tracker & Journal (Hardcover)
Jan Yager
R843 Discovery Miles 8 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Birthday Tracker and Journal" is a special place to record important birthdays for family, friends, and others, month by month. It includes an informative introduction on birthday celebration traditions and lists birthday birthstones and flowers by month for gift-giving considerations. There is also a place to keep track of birthday cards or presents that you send, or receive, lined blank pages for your birthday reflections, and a place for birthday photos. Color illustrations by author/artist Jan Yager appear throughout. This unique book is a perfect gift or for one's own use to organize this special birthday information.

Adyghe Khabze - Book I (Hardcover): Kadir I. Natho Adyghe Khabze - Book I (Hardcover)
Kadir I. Natho
R976 Discovery Miles 9 760 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Culture and Customs of the Caucasus (Hardcover): Peter L. Roudik Culture and Customs of the Caucasus (Hardcover)
Peter L. Roudik
R1,836 Discovery Miles 18 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Students struggling to find information on the modern lives of those living in Eurasia need not look any farther Written for high school and undergraduate students, "Culture and Customs of the Caucasus" fills a major void on library shelves. This unique reference work explores contemporary life in three former Soviet Union republics: Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. No other reference book offers such exhaustive material on the traditions and customs of all three nations. Students studying world culture, social studies, and multicultural issues can use this engaging and comprehensive volume to learn about the Caucasus's history, urban life, religion, literature, cuisine, holidays, and leisure activities, among many other topics.

In the early 1990's, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia emerged from the grip of the Soviet Union and stood on their own for the first time in almost a century. Today, these three nations are slowly emerging from communisM's dark cloud, thriving culturally and gaining strength economically. Written for high-school students, "Culture and Customs of the Caucasus" is the ultimate one-stop reference source that explores the three countries in the region-no other reference work provides such comprehensive and current material. Students studying world culture, social studies, and multicultural issues can use this engaging and wide-ranging volume to learn about the Caucasus's history, urban life, religion, literature, cuisine, holidays, and leisure activities, among many other topics.

Raccomandazione - Clientelism and Connections in Italy (Hardcover): Dorothy Louise Zinn Raccomandazione - Clientelism and Connections in Italy (Hardcover)
Dorothy Louise Zinn
R3,013 Discovery Miles 30 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The issue of patronage-clientelism has long been of interest in the social sciences. Based on long-term ethnographic research in southern Italy, this book examines the concept and practice of raccomandazione: the omnipresent social institution of using connections to get things done. Viewing the practice both from an indigenous perspective - as a morally ambivalent social fact - and considering it in light of the power relations that position southern Italy within the nesting relations of global Norths and Souths, it builds on and extends past scholarship to consider the nature of patronage in a contemporary society and its relationship to corruption.

The History of Fashion in France, or, The Dress of Women From the Gallo-Roman Period to the Present Time (Hardcover): Augustin... The History of Fashion in France, or, The Dress of Women From the Gallo-Roman Period to the Present Time (Hardcover)
Augustin 1818-1894 Challamel, Frances Cashel 1830-1908 Hoey, John Lillie
R974 Discovery Miles 9 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Mountain Crossroads - Agricultural Life in the Philippine Cordillera, 1971-73 (Hardcover): Charles Drucker Mountain Crossroads - Agricultural Life in the Philippine Cordillera, 1971-73 (Hardcover)
Charles Drucker
R1,440 Discovery Miles 14 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
30th Birthday Guest Book - Gold Frame and Letters Pink Roses Floral Watercolor Theme, Best Wishes from Family and Friends to... 30th Birthday Guest Book - Gold Frame and Letters Pink Roses Floral Watercolor Theme, Best Wishes from Family and Friends to Write in, Guests Sign in for Party, Gift Log, Hardback (Hardcover)
Birthday Guest Books Of Lorina
R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A new Survey of the West-Indies. Being a Journal of Three Thousand and Three Hundred Miles Within the Main Land of America. By... A new Survey of the West-Indies. Being a Journal of Three Thousand and Three Hundred Miles Within the Main Land of America. By Tho. Gage, the Only Protestant That was Ever Known to Have Travel'd Those Parts (Hardcover)
Thomas Gage
R1,109 Discovery Miles 11 090 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Happy Father's Day Notebook - To The Best Dad Ever, Thanks Dad for Everything (Hardcover): Sharon Purtill Happy Father's Day Notebook - To The Best Dad Ever, Thanks Dad for Everything (Hardcover)
Sharon Purtill
R495 Discovery Miles 4 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Romancing Through Italy (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Robert James Connors Romancing Through Italy (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Robert James Connors
R837 R737 Discovery Miles 7 370 Save R100 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Culture and Customs of Laos (Hardcover): Arne Kislenko Culture and Customs of Laos (Hardcover)
Arne Kislenko
R1,846 Discovery Miles 18 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This all-encompassing volume offers a comprehensive look at the contemporary culture that defines this Southeast Asian country of Laos, examining everything from Buddhist traditions to Laotian cuisine. Coverage includes a brief history of the nation followed by in-depth narrative chapters on religion, literature, visual and performing arts, fashion, gender roles, everyday social customs, and more. Through illustrative descriptions of daily life, students will learn how traditional customs have shaped contemporary life in Laos today. Few other resources provide the same extensive coverage on current culture in Laos. Ideal for high school students as well as general readers, "Culture and Customs of Laos" is a must-have for all library shelves.

The Southeast Asian country of Laos, one of the world's last-standing communist nations, has often been overshadowed in the international newsroom by its more dominant neighbors, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Among one of the most bombed countries in the world, one that suffered much during and after the Vietnam War, Laos has been struggling economically and politically for decades. In spite of these challenges, a rich, beautiful culture has survived in Laos. This exhaustive volume offers a comprehensive look at the contemporary culture that defines this seemingly quiet country, from Buddhism to Laotian cuisine. Coverage includes a brief history of the nation followed by in-depth narrative chapters on religion, literature, visual and performing arts, fashion, gender roles, everyday social customs, and more. Through illustrative descriptions of daily life, students will learn how traditional customs have shaped contemporary life in Laos today. Few other resources provide the same extensive coverage on current culture in Laos. Ideal for high school students as well as general readers, "Culture and Customs of Laos" is a must-have for all library shelves.

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