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Cruising Attitudeby Heather Poole
HarperCollins 2012; US$ 9.99Flying the not-so-friendly skies... In her more than fifteen years as an airline flight attendant, Heather Poole has seen it all. She's witnessed all manner of bad behavior at 35,000 feet and knows what it takes for a traveler to become the most hated passenger onboard. She's slept in flight attendant crashpads in "Crew Gardens," Queenssharing small bedrooms crammed with bunk beds with a parade of attractive women who come and go at all hours, prompting suspicious neighbors to jump to the very worst conclusions. She's watched passengers and coworkers alike escorted off the planes by police. She can tell you why it's a bad idea to fall for a pilot but can be a very good one (in her case) to date a business-class passenger. Heather... more...
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Downby Anne Fadiman
Farrar, Straus and Giroux 1998; US$ 9.99Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction When three-month-old Lia Lee Arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion from which neither she nor her parents nor her doctors would ever recover. Lia's parents, Foua and Nao Kao, were part of a large Hmong community in Merced, refugees from the CIA-run "Quiet War" in Laos. The Hmong, traditionally a close-knit and fiercely people, have been less amenable to assimilation than most immigrants, adhering steadfastly to the rituals and beliefs of their ancestors. Lia's pediatricians, Neil Ernst and his wife, Peggy Philip, cleaved just as strongly to another tradition: that of Western medicine. When Lia Lee Entered the... more...
CultureShock! Hong Kongby Betty Wei; Elizabeth Li
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17CultureShock! Hong Kong is the ideal companion to guide you through the cosmopolitan city and its people. Despite the modern high-rise buildings, international brand names and many Caucasian faces, Hong Kong still retains much of its Asian character. Learn how fung shui or the Chinese art of geomancy influences the way of life and the importance of the concept of face, which affects interpersonal relationships and business transactions. Understand the Chinese psyche and how cultural differences have shaped the outlook of its citizens. Packed with practical tips and a comprehensive resource section, CultureShock! Hong Kong is all you will need to survive and succeed in this highly competitive society. more...
Kiss, Bow, Or Shakes Hands Asiaby Terri Morrison; Wayne A. Conaway
Adams Media 2008; US$ 14.95Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: Asia reveals the subtleties of interaction, negotiation strategies, and professional skills you need to keep poised for success in your business travels. more...
The Bizarre Truthby Andrew Zimmern
Broadway Books 2009; US$ 11.99Andrew Zimmern, the host of The Travel Channel’s hit series Bizarre Foods, has an extraordinarily well-earned reputation for traveling far and wide to seek out and sample anything and everything that’s consumed as food globally, from cow vein stew in Bolivia and giant flying ants in Uganda to raw camel kidneys in Ethiopia, putrefied shark in blood pudding in Iceland and Wolfgang Puck's Hunan style rooster balls in Los Angeles. For Zimmern, local cuisine — bizarre, gross or downright stomach turning as it may be to us -- is not simply what’s served at mealtime. It is a primary avenue to discovering what is most authentic — the bizarre truth — about cultures everywhere. Having eaten his way around the... more...
Moroccoby Orin Hargraves
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2010; US$ 14.39A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Morocco more...
Witches, Midwives, and Nursesby Barbara Ehrenreich; Deirdre English
The Feminist Press at CUNY 2010; US$ 8.95As we watch another agonizing attempt to shift the future of health care in the United States, we are reminded of the longevity of this crisis, and how firmly entrenched we are in a system that doesn't work. Witches, Midwives, and Nurses, first published by The Feminist Press in 1973, is an essential book about the corruption of the medical establishment and its historic roots in witch hunters. In this new edition, Barbara Ehrenreich and Deirdre English have written an entirely new chapter that delves into the current fascination with and controversies about witches, exposing our fears and fantasies. They build on their classic exposé on the demonization of women healers and the political and economic monopolization of medicine. This... more...
Breaking Through Culture Shockby Elizabeth Marx
Nicholas Brealey Publishing 1999; US$ 16.45A practical guide, with checklists and exercises, offering step-by-step guidance for those embarking on an international career. Advice is also given to organisations on how to develop and manage international career experiences. more...
Understanding Waysby Kerry O'Sullivan
Hale and Iremonger 1994; US$ 12.45This book focuses on breaking the barriers between cultures. It offers suggestions and exercises to help business people and individuals improve their cross-cultural communication techniques. It is a must for business people working in a culturally diverse environment, for those traveling to other countries or those people simply interested in understanding other cultures. more...
Chinese Business Etiquette and Cultureby Kevin Barry Bucknall
Boson Books 1999; US$ 9.99This book introduces the basics of Chinese culture. You will discover how to initiate contact, what to expect in meetings, and how to behave there. You will learn the way the Chinese approach negotiations, discover how you can respond to them, and learn how to negotiate a successful conclusion. You will also find out how to socialize for success, how to cope with specific problems of living and working in China, and the best way to treat Chinese visitors to your organization. You are given practical advice throughout on business etiquette, and on how to fit into Chinese cultural expectations in order to achieve your goals. An appendix briefly explains Chinese history, and then considers recent economic, political, and social changes. If you... more...









