The 8.55 to Baghdad: From suburbia to...
Andrew EamesIn 1928, Agatha Christie, the world's most widely read author, was a thirty-something single mother.With her marriage to her first husband, Archie Christie, over, she decided to take a much needed holiday; the Caribbean had been her i...
Nepal - Culture Smart!: The Essential...
Tessa FellerCulture Smart! Nepal provides essential information, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how ...
China - Culture Smart!: The Essential...
Kathy FlowerThe spectacular Beijing Olympics of 2008 signaled China’s arrival as a superpower on the world stage. The global economic crisis that followed in 2008–9 saw it become banker to the West, poised to eclipse the United States. Thi...
Culture Smart! Vietnam outlines the history, culture, and traditions of the Vietnamese. It explains certain deep-seated attitudes, describes some of the social and cultural changes now under way, and gives practical advice on what ...
Japan - Culture Smart!: The Essential...
Paul NorburyJapan is at a crossroads. The postwar economic miracle that brought it unprecedented development and prosperity is over. Since the publication of the first Culture Smart! guide, it has been overtaken by China as the world’s secon...
UAE - Culture Smart!: The Essential G...
John WalshCulture Smart! UAE will help you turn your visit - whether it's for business or pleasure - into a memorable and enriching experience. Its contents include: local customs and traditions; the impact of history, religion, and politics;...
Tanzania - Culture Smart!: The Essent...
Quintin WinksDon't pack anxiety in your suitcase! By reading Culture Smart! Tanzania before you go, will ease your travel, help you to make friends and avoid confusion. Culture Smart! Tanzania will help you to understand local manners, customs a...