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21. |  What To Do When There's Too Much To Do By: Laura Stack Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Publication Date: 02-JUL-2012 Insert Date: 05-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: What To Do When There's Too Much To Do Look at your to-do list. It’s ridiculous. You can’t get all that done. You’re already at capacity. And it probably doesn’t even list every single thing you need to do. The last thing you want to do is more. As a skeptical audience member once told author Laura Stack before a presentation, “I don’t want to hear a productivity consultant telling me to do more with less. I want to do less and achieve more.”
This is exactly what Stack offers. You’re never going to save time and increase efficiency by adding more to your bloated list. You need a system: a comprehensive approach that will enable...
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22. |  By: Sonja Vegdahl; Ben Hur Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2011 Insert Date: 05-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Korea
CultureShock! Korea provides valuable insight into a country where the customs and rules are very different from most other countries. Through this book, you will be able to understand the characteristics and values common to Korean people and how to avoid social faux pas. Checklist the documents required to obtain an Alien Registration Card and what you are recommended to bring from home. There are useful phrases for you to learn and a review of the language, as well as a list of do's and don'ts when doing business, dining or when visiting someone's home.
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23. |  By: Robert Cooper Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Thailand
CultureShock! Thailand provides a valuable crash course on the who's who, and the whats and hows of the country, guiding readers through a wide range of topics for day-to-day living including how to interact with the local people and fit into Thai society. Discover when and how to wai as well as how to use the bathroom upcountry. Pick up useful information for settling in like where to stay, study and play and find out more about the Thai language and how to conduct business the Thai way. Full of humour and practical tips.
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24. |  By: P Sean Bramble Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2011 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Japan
CultureShock! Japan will guide you through the confusion you will inevitably feel when visiting or working in Japan. As with adapting to any new culture, there are numerous things to learn and be aware of. Learn about Japanese culture, the pressure of ‘keeping face' and how to bow correctly in two easy steps. Discover the do's and don'ts when dining at someone's home; find out more about Japanese food and learn the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. Also included is practical information to ease your stay. Take note of tips on how to ‘bargain' when shopping and what to expect from Japanese...
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25. |  By: Bobby Jayaraman Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Building Wealth Through REITS
A decade has passed since the launch of Singapore's first REIT, Capita Mall trust in July 2002. Despite that, REITs are not as popular as they deserve to be and continue to be plagued with misperceptions. Singapore REITs are one of the few businesses that offer a direct play on the domestic economy and have proven their resilience through market cycles. This book takes a deep and fundamental look at this asset class and explains why every investor should take a serious look at REITs. Building Wealth Through REITs simplifies REIT investing without sacrificing depth of knowledge. It...
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26. |  An Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Trading, Markets, Instruments, and Processes By: R. Tee Williams Publisher: Academic Press Publication Date: 18-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: An Introduction to Trading in the Financial Markets: Trading, Markets, Instruments, and Processes
New to the financial markets? Need to bone up on one area or function to move up the ladder, change careers, provide better sales or consulting services. --Provides easy to understand descriptions of all the major elements of the financial markets -- Author is a 28-year veteran of the financial markets -- Filled with graphs and charts that help readers move quickly and easily through the book and acquire the necessary information
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27. |  By: Susan Roraff Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 12-FEB-2011 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Chile
CultureShock! Chile is your one-stop guide to settling in the country and adapting to life in a new land. Learn from the authors' experience as they share insights into the Chilean work etiquette, navigating the class system, setting up home and using the estufa and califont as well as what generally makes the people tick in this South American nation. Discover the country's myriad attractions from the Atacama Desert to beautiful La Serena. Sample Chilean fare such as prietas and cazuelas and wash it all down with a glass of red wine from one of the many excellent vineyards. Having...
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28. |  By: Agnes Sachsenroeder Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 05-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Berlin
CultureShock! Berlin will bring you on an exciting discovery and pave the way for a smooth and enjoyable stay in this ever-changing city. Full of practical information and interesting insights, the book is a valuable road map for expatriates and long-term visitors on how Berliners tick, and how to get on and along in the city, down to how to separate rubbish for recycling, which, in Germany, is something for which you need an instruction manual. Understand the mechanisms of a city that has played such a compelling role on the world's political and historical stage. Appreciate the...
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29. |  By: Paul E. Zakowich Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 15-NOV-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Travel Safe
You want to go to some less-travelled country—Zambia, for example—but you don't know what vaccinations are required, much less what health hazards may wait you there. Your friends are planning a trip to Tibet, but you're worried about how to handle the thinner air up there. You're travelling with your children for the first time, and you're not sure how to handle it. CultureShock! Travel Safe gives you all the information you'll need to keep yourself and your family and friends safe and healthy while travelling. The true travel stories included illustrate the common mistakes travellers...
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30. |  By: Jörg Dietzel; Ivan Ho Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2012 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Cool Cash
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do," said Steve Jobs. How true. And have we not all thought the same? And yet, earning and enjoyment never seem to come together! Now Cool Cash will prove that anyone can do it – and shows you how. Here are 30 secrets to successfully turning your hobby into a source of income. Whether it's cooking, baking, gaming, swimming, pets, comics or travel, every hobby can – with the right strategies – earn you some cool cash. Drawing on detailed interviews and case studies with people who have built profitable and sustainable "hobby jobs", this...
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31. |  By: Terry Tan Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 11-SEP-2008 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Great Britain
CultureShock! Great Britain sets out to help you understand and integrate into the British way of life. Down-to-earth and informative, the book offers insights on how to break down cultural barriers, relate with the people and appreciate the country for its worth. The book also gives useful advice on practical matters such as how to find suitable accommodation and education institutions for your family, unravelling British English and choosing from the rich variety of leisure activities that the country has to offer. Even for those who come from English-speaking countries, CultureShock!...
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32. |  By: Jamie Grant Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 02-FEB-2010 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Scotland
CultureShock! Scotland provides a fresh look at this country of contrasts. Chock-full of useful tips and information, this book will guide you on how to settle seamlessly in Scotland, the land reowneded for its kilts, ceilidh dances, hoggis and its great outdoors. Discover what the Scots are truly like, what matters to them and how you can fit into this generous and warm society. Find out more about the nuts and bolts of making your home in Scotland, how to choose the right accommodation, how to brave the erratic weather and even how to set up your own business. Scotland offers much fun...
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33. |  By: Yuko Morimoto-Yoshida Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-JUL-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Tokyo
CultureShock! Tokyo is essential for anyone who wishes to delve into the heart of what makes Tokyo and its people tick. This book enlightens readers on Japanese customs and throws light on certain ‘oddities' in the city such as the quaint-looking historical shrines set between high-rise buildings. Find out more about the contrasting faces of the Tokyoites, who on one hand are renowned for their polite and humble demeanour, yet can be perpetrators of the ‘Tokyo rush hour'. Settle in smoothly by using the practical tips provided including those for how to find accommodation, schools for the...
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34. |  By: Charlotte Rosen Svensson Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 19-AUG-2011 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Sweden
CultureShock! Sweden contains all the essential tips and advice you will need to establish your niche in a country that is home to some of the last remaining wildernesses in the world. Discover how the ideas of lagom (just enough) and trygghet (security) contribute to the making of the Swedish character and why a Swede is reserved, quiet and fastidious about punctuality. In addition, find out more about the Swedish art of toasting and why leisure time is valued. Packed full of information for day-to-day living, at home and in the office, this guide will help you to find your unique place...
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35. |  By: Kay Jones; Anthony Pan Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Beijing
Home to more than 100,000 foreigners, it is no surprise that the city has been spawning modern buildings to accommodate the increasing economic activity. Go on a historical tour to uncover the traditional values and customs of the Beijing people and understand who they really are. CultureShock! Beijing is the essential guide that will help anyone overcome the cultural barriers and fully settle into this Chinese city as it takes a bumpy journey towards modernisation.
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36. |  By: Nicholas Crowder Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2009 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Ecuador
CultureShock! Ecuador is a must for anyone wishing to visit or settle in Ecuador. Packed with essential information, resource guides and language tips, this book covers every practicality, and provides an in-depth understanding of the people and culture of this diverse country which is also known for its Panama hats and many species of turtles. CultureShock! Ecuador is the comprehensive guide that will lead you through the ups and downs of settling into life in this fascinating country and help you to appreciate what it truly means to be in Ecuador.
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37. |  By: Raymond Flower; Alessandro Falassi Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Italy
CultureShock! Italy is the must-have guide for anyone living or working in Italy and who wants to decipher this diverse and rich country. This book will guide you through the highs and lows of adapting to Italian culture, offering useful tips and suggestions along the way. Learn about the geographical diversity of the country and how to hire a geometra for all your accommodation needs. Navigate your way through Italian body language and discover what it really means. Understand Italian family values and pick up tips on business etiquette.
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38. |  By: Betty Wei Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Hong Kong
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 influences the way of life and the importance of the concept of ‘face', which affects interpersonal relationships and business transactions. 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.
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39. |  By: Sarah Wade Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 04-APR-2013 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Start Your Dream Business
Do you harbour dreams of being your own boss and doing something that you are truly passionate about? Do you have a great idea on the back-burner, but fear giving up the security of a regular salary? Start Your Dream Business reveals the journeys and secrets of people who took that first scary step towards their dream and set up their own businesses. Through these inspirational stories, the authors show and analyse how these individuals, from all over the world, achieved entrepreneurial success. Filled with instructive case-studies, practical advice and coaching tips, this book guides the...
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40. |  By: Tim Nollen Publisher: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Publication Date: 01-SEP-2008 Insert Date: 04-JUN-2013 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: CultureShock! Czech Republic
Gain an insight into the local characteristics from the Czech love of nature to their musical inclination to their magical folklore. Be aware of social etiquette when dining in someone's home or learn what to expect when attending a traditional wedding. Navigate your way around the complex Czech language, especially its 40-lettered alphabet and sometimes difficult pronunciation. Discover what you should expect to pay for your new home, what your tenant rights are and what documents are required for obtaining a work and spousal visa. Peppered throughout with useful phrases, terms and...
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