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41. |  By: Volker Poelzl Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Portugal
CultureShock! Portugal is every reader's guide to living, working and adapting to life in this beautiful, charming country. Packed full of useful information, this book will answer all your questions and provide you with much, much more. Find out how to obtain a work visa, how to enrol your children in the schooling system, where to live, and what to bring from home. As well as providing the practical information essential for anyone moving to a foreign land, this book guides you through the picturesque countryside, from vineyards to almond groves. Visit old-fashioned villages where bar...
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42. |  By: Robert Barlas Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-FEB-2012 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Sri Lanka
Chock-full of useful tips and information, this book covers a wide range of practical issues, such as how to get your blue card, ways to get settled into your new home, and how to conduct business in the Sri Lankan environment. Find out how to communicate with the Sri Lankans and how to enjoy their delicious curries without needing a fire extinguisher! Discover what lies beneath the Sri Lankan profile and how religion, caste, and politics influence the lives of the locals. The book also guides you on the customs and cultural ways of the Sri Lankans and how you can integrate seamlessly into...
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43. |  By: Robert Barlas Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 05-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Canada
Whether you're encountering the mountainous Rockies, the coastal areas of New Brunswick, or the French-speaking province of Quebec, this guide covers every aspect, providing you with all the tips and pointers you'll need to make a smooth transition. Understand what is truly meant by the Canadian ‘mosaic' through learning social customs and etiquette, immerse yourself in the nation's love for ice hockey, and be fully aware of the community ‘ honor' system. Not sure where to live? This book covers every possibility, from log cabin to trailer home, small-town to sprawling city. Discover where...
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44. |  International Investments in Private Equity By: Peter Cornelius Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 17-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: International Investments in Private Equity
How can private equity investors exploit investment opportunities in foreign markets? Peter Cornelius uses a proprietary database to investigate and describe private equity markets worldwide, revealing their levels of integration, their risks, and the ways that investors can mitigate those risks. In three major sections that concentrate on the risk and return profile of private equity, the growth dynamics of discrete markets and geographies, and opportunities for private equity investments, he offers hard-to-find analyses that fill knowledge gaps about foreign markets. Observing that...
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45. |  By: Alexander Dill Publisher: dpunkt Publication Date: 15-APR-2013 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Dein Staat gehört Dir! – Selbst anpacken statt nur kritisieren– Wir sind das Volk - und das ist unser Staat– Das Buch gegen Wahlmüdigkeit und Politikverdrossenheit– Vom Initiator von "Hurra! Wir tilgen"...
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46. |  By: Alistair Croll Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 04-JUN-2013 Insert Date: 01-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Propose, Prepare, Present Every year, tens of thousands of companies—from industry giants to aspiring upstarts—apply to speak at conferences. What does it take to be chosen to speak, and to rock the mic when given the chance? This book takes you behind-the-scenes of the conference process, showing you how to submit, plan, and deliver a talk that matters....
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47. |  Asset Allocation: Balancing Financial Risk, Fifth Edition By: Roger Gibson Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publication Date: 30-APR-2013 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Asset Allocation: Balancing Financial Risk, Fifth Edition
The Definitive Guide to Strategic Asset AllocationUniting theory and practice--the art and science of asset allocationInvestors long to beat the market, and money managers accept that as their mandate. The sad reality is that most money managers underperform the market, and individualinvestors do even worse.
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48. |  By: Richard Lord Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Germany
CultureShock! Germany dispels the stereotypes and explores the realities of unified Germany, giving readers an insight into its varied people and customs. Find out how a makler can help you locate the right accommodation, be aware of the importance of health insurance and prepare yourself for the short German workweek that comes complete with an annual 30 days of holiday. Learn to appreciate the various versions of wurst and the different types of beer. CultureShock! Germany is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to settle well into German society.
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49. |  By: Angie Eagan; Rebecca Weiner Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! China
CultureShock! China is an essential read for anyone intending to live or work in the world's fastest-rising economic powerhouse, the People's Republic of China. This book guides you through settling in and socialising, from choosing your accommodation and employing an ayi, to finding good restaurants and enjoying China's varied and exquisite cuisine. Get first-hand knowledge about working in China and about the Chinese language. Learn about this beautiful country's 5,000 years of rich history and visit the spectacular splendour of its mountains and rivers which contrasts with the towering...
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50. |  By: Heidi Munan Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Borneo
CultureShock! Borneo gives you a fun-filled and thorough crash course on how to live and work in this slice of the East. Packed with useful and insightful tips, this book will guide you on how to deal with cultural barriers, relate with the various racial groups and fit into the intricate society. Learn how weddings, births and funerals are observed by the different ethnic groups and how you can participate meaningfully in them. Understand the strong family bonds in most Borneo families and how they affect all areas of life, starting with extremely complicated name system and forms of...
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51. |  By: Agnes Sachsenroeder Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Bulgaria
CultureShock! Bulgaria is your companion to this beautiful land that was once part of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires and which was under Soviet influence for close to 50 years. Discover how the people came to terms with the communist past and the changes that have taken place since they joined the European Union in 1997. Learn to read the Cyrillic alphabet as you make your way around the many imposing historic buildings and understand why members of the same family may have seemingly different surnames. Enjoy a selection of delicious dishes, best washed down by a glass or two of boza—a...
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52. |  By: Mark Cramer Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Bolivia
CultureShock! Bolivia provides readers with a thorough understanding of this South American country, a nation steeped in history, culture, and tradition. Containing pages of useful information, advice, tips and resources, this book will guide you through the social and psychic adjustment necessary when moving to Bolivia. Learn, first and foremost, how to deal with soroche (altitude sickness), then understand the importance to the Bolivians of Pachamama (Mother Earth) and how she influences festivals and joyous occasions. Discover how to interact with the many diverse cultures, from...
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53. |  By: Mark Cramer; Marcus Cramer Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2010 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Cuba
CultureShock! Cuba offers an insight into a highly contradictory country, where there are more grey areas than black and white. Here is a balanced account of Cuba's current realities, a useful guide for people who wish to visit or do business in Cuba. Learn from the locals how they survive in Cuba with the little they have. Find out how the importance of public good over individual right has helped take care of every single citizen in the country. More than just providing the practical information to help you settle into Cuba, the authors draw from their personal experiences to give a...
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54. |  By: Mark Elliott Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Belgium
CultureShock! Belgium is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to settle seamlessly into the country famous for its chocolates, mussels, frites, waffles, and beer. Though linguist differences have divided the land into distinct regions, it is these same differences that have given Belgium much of its cultural diversity and its multi-faceted society. This book will provide you with much-needed knowledge about the three languages—Walloon, Flemish, and French—and show you the importance of knowing which one you should speak in which region of the country. But that is not all. Glean all...
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55. |  By: Orin Hargraves Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-JUN-2010 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! London
CultureShock! London is the all-essential guide designed to immerse you in the real London. Full of practical information and settling-in tips, this book will help make your stay in this vibrant city as smooth as possible. Find out how to choose the right accommodation, the most effective way to get around the busy roads, and how you can do your banking efficiently in this fast-paced metropolis. Get acquainted with the nooks and crannies of this exciting capital, and discover the quiet parks and local haunts that are hidden from most tourists, and which reveal a different side of London....
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56. |  By: Max Oettli Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 19-AUG-2011 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Switzerland
CultureShock! Switzerland is your companion to settling down in the land best-known for watches, chocolates and the Swiss Army knife. Despite its small size, Switzerland has a rich geographical landscape, and holds a unique position in history by virtue of its location and neutral political stand. Discover why there is more than one national language to accommodate the different cultural and ethnic groups, and why the Swiss identify closely with the canton (province) in which they live. From dealing with the authorities on tax and immigration issues to appreciating the food, culture and...
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57. |  By: Orin Hargraves Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 15-FEB-2010 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Morocco
CultureShock! Morocco contains all the essential information to help you settle comfortably in this unique but oftern bewildering country. The book explores, the realities of Morocco and gives important insights into the lives and customs of the Moroccans. Understand their world view and how religion and the concept of fatalism and hshuma (shame) affects everyday actions and activities. Find out how to communicate with the locals and how to conduct your work effectively and painlessly in this foreign land. The book also highlights several wonderful things about Morocco, such as the...
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58. |  By: Morten Strange Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 15-FEB-2010 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Denmark
CultureShock! Denmark is the only guide you will need to live and work in this land where the people come across as being homogeneous and which has its own distinct set of rules and regulations. Find out how the Danes' reserved nature and the walfare system affect their views on life and why they strongly believe in the ideas of equality. The spirit of do-it-yourself thrives abd you will learn tips on how to manage chores and other maintenance work without the assistance of trademen. Discover also what it is like to live in an andelsbolger, to get around by cycling and why Danish children...
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59. |  By: Gina Crocetti Banesh Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! UAE
CultureShock! United Arab Emirates orientates you into a country that is moving forward at a breathtaking pace unlike any other. The thriving economy attracts a large and diverse expatriate workforce, while luxurious hotels, spectacular skyscrapers and top-class shopping places continue to draw tourists from all corners of the globe. Learn more about the Emiratis' lifestyles, mentalities and religious practices, and pick up vital tips on how to behave, act and speak in a manner that will help you settle down into your new environment more comfortably.
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60. |  By: Volker Poelzi Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 31-MAY-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Brazil
CultureShock! Brazil dispels the preconceptions about this diverse dynamic country and reveals the beauty and character that is Brazil. Written in a personable style, the book touches on all aspects of Brazilian life presenting the reader with a balanced, realistic and useful guide. Be introduced to the friendly and outgoing Brazilian character and understand how to speak Brazilian. Socialising is key to life in Brazil, which is why CultureShock! Brazil is packed with information and advice on dealing with crowds, noise and learning to not only survive but enjoy the experience that is...
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