What Women Need to Know to Succeed in International Business From meeting protocol and sexual harassment to dining and gift giving, the rules for conducting business abroad can be dramatically different from those at home--and they can also vary from country to country. But with this indispensable resource, you'll have everything you need to successfully interact with your business counterparts, whether you're doing business in Caracas, Calcutta, or Copenhagen. Bestselling author Roger Axtell combines his 30 years of experience working abroad with the advice of three cross-cultural consultants to provide you with guidance and specific advice on: * Survival --Knowing the culture, protocol, safety, and staying healthy * Cultural differences --A country-by-country listing of the rules for proper dress, speech, table manners, etc. * Climbing the career ladder --Resources listing the best schools, courses, and language training, advice on finding mentors, and more * Personal issues --Dating rules in different cultures, balancing an international career and family life, dealing with harassment and discrimination

"Roger Axtell is an internationalist Emily Post." --The New Yorker International business and leisure travel etiquette expert Roger Axtell's bestselling Do's and Taboos books have helped hundreds of thousands of business travelers and tourists avoid the missteps and misunderstandings the world traveler can encounter. In Essential Do's and Taboos, Axtell shares the wisdom he has compiled over a lifetime of international experience. Whether you need to know the best time of year to set up a business meeting in Germany or why the O.K. sign is not O.K. in Brazil, you'll find practical, fascinating, culture-savvy, up-to-date advice to help you steer clear of faux pas and face the world with confidence. Essential Do's and Taboos features: * Information on customs, protocol, etiquette, hand gestures, and body language * Fresh advice regarding Internet business and communication options * Country-specific chapters on eleven popular locations--from old favorites like England, France, Japan, and Germany to hot tourist destinations and emerging economies like India, China, Russia, and Mexico * Guidance on hosting international visitors * Important tips on using English around the world * Special do's and taboos for women traveling abroad

"Cultures around the World: Exploring the 8 Elements of Culture" takes readers on an immersive and enlightening journey across continents, providing a captivating exploration of the fundamental elements that shape the diverse cultures of our world. Delving into the eight essential elements of culture – social organization, government, economy, religion, language, arts and literature, history, customs, and traditions – this book offers a comprehensive understanding of how these elements manifest in different societies.

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Overcrowding. Lengthy queues. Increasing animosity from locals. Loss of authenticity. Disappointment. As tourists, how can we improve tourism for locals, their communities, their culture and the environment - as well as for ourselves?By taking steps to "be invisible," of course!Unbeknownst to most tourists, there is a hidden power within them. This handbook examines the lesser-known problems with overtourism, how they came to be and details practical solutions to help you unlock this power to use as a force for good.Packed with everything you need to know to tailor your own invisibility cloak, you'll learn how to: Plan a stress-free trip every time & ways to reduce disappointment; Enjoy popular destinations without contributing to overcrowding; Feel fulfilled by personal, authentic encounters with locals whilst helping their businesses; Avoid pickpockets & scammers for a safe travel experience; Preserve local cultures & identities instead of diluting them; Protect attractions of significant cultural heritage & the natural environment.Learn how to make the most of your next travel experience by "blending in!"

"Through a recap of the misadventures he and his brother Gumball have had, Darwin illustrates how good deeds are rewarded and how not-so-good deeds can land you in trouble, often necessitating more not-so-good deeds"--

·Family-friendly recipes! Parents can introduce new flavors to children in a fun and subtle way. ·Includes information on the history of slow cooking, the basics of slow cooking and braising and how they both came into play for today's contemporary home chefs. ·Recipes are from all over the world including, but not limited to Iran, Russia, China, Cuba, South Africa, Indonesia, USA, Mexico, and India. ·Even 50 years after the crock pot's first debut, over 12 million are sold each year. ·Author Victoria Shearer has been a travel and food writer for 28 years. She has published articles in many national magazines and newspapers and has written over 16 books. ·Features 85 mouthwatering recipes including Beef and Onion Potpie from Africa, Russian Beef Stew, Stuffed Grape Leaves with Lemon Sauce from Greece, Black-eyed Peas with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Onions from India, and more!

Glamour takes Glamour Magazine's best-loved feature and distils the advice into a new style guide perfect for any fashion situation. The focus rests on what always works and not on flash-in-the-pan trends that can turn into disasters, which means the advice in the book is timeless. Produced by leading packager Melcher Media on the heels of its hugely successful Lucky Shopping Manual, this title is published just in time for the Christmas party season.