Travel Culture

"Incredibly, this book is a tale told of relationships, politics, history, geography, crime, racial conflict, travel, music...all surrounding a story of enduring love and loyalty.". After personal disaster ends all her hopes and dreams in New York, Maria Romano sets out alone in search of a new life in the tumultuous world of 1960s America. Her quest for meaning takes her through numerous adventures and misadventures that create a lifetime of both beautiful and haunting memories. It is a journey that takes her from the blues clubs and political turmoil of 1968 Chicago to the music scene of ...

Legend has it that when Caesar’s general arrived on Portuguese soil in the first century CE, he claimed to have discovered a country blessed with a mild climate and a beautiful coastline, but whose inhabitants were ungoverned and ungovernable. Today, the Portuguese are still impulsive, set in their ways, and resistant to change, yet they are ever charming, romantic, and nostalgic, with an unshakable loyalty toward family and friends.

Have you ever wanted to travel? How about traveling solo? How about traveling solo as a female? Once you’ve made traveling a priority and want to make your dreams a reality, go ahead and pick up this quick guide! I’ll cover everything you need to know! It will help you manage details from trip preparation to your return home. I’ll even discuss concerns you might forget during your initial excitement.

Culture Smart! Iceland will take you to the heart of this plucky Nordic nation. It will equip you with a deeper understanding of your hosts and with the tools to turn your visit into a more meaningful and enriching experience, whatever your reason for traveling. Behind a stoic veneer lies a proud, industrious, and egalitarian people, whose straightforwardness and ability to wing it have seen them thrive in this beautiful but unforgiving environment.

Cuba - Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs, and behavior in Cuba, ensuring that you arrive aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. This concise guide tells you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with Cubans. This inside knowledge will enable you to feel confident in unfamiliar situations and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships on the largest island in the Caribbean.

Journey once more into the captivating essence of New Orleans with "67 Days of NOLA Poetic Exploration Between Here And There: Week 4 - The Experimental Certainty of Exploration Through Social Distance." Each page of this week is a new revelation, revealing layers of the city’s soul and the depths of our spirits in these unique times. Week 4 amplifies the poetic exploration, delving into the heart of New Orleans' supernatural allure, from its haunted histories to the mysterious allure of creatures like the Rougarou. As the world around us maintains its distance, this collection weaves a ...

Are you tired of your mundane routine? It's time for a fresh start! Rebooting in Italy is your ultimate guide to reinvigorate your life. With 40 informative chapters, you will learn everything you need to know about making Italy your new home. Chapters One to Three cover the crucial first steps in selecting the ideal location and property that suits you. The book then guides you through the finer details, such as buying real estate, finances, and legalities. The following chapters are packed with valuable insights on Italian culture and what to expect from daily life. You'll learn about ...

Liebevolle Einschlaf-Geschichten. Bevor sie die Äuglein zumachen, entdecken die Kleinen mit dieser Einschlaf-Geschichte spielerisch die Sehenswürdigkeiten und Besonderheiten ihrer Heimat. Gemeinsam mit einem Schäfchen verabschieden sie sich von den bekanntesten Wahrzeichen der Region und wünschen allen eine gute Nacht. Um dann selbst einzuschlafen und zu träumen - vielleicht von ihrem Zuhause.

Need help getting around your new neighborhood or school? A map can help! Learn how to make your own, and you’ll be a pro at getting around a new place in no time!

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

Before Alaska became a mining bonanza, it was a scenic bonanza, a place larger in the American imagination than in its actual borders. Prior to the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, thousands of scenic adventurers journeyed along the Inside Passage, the nearly 1,000-mile sea lane that snakes up the Pacific Coast from Puget Sound to Icy Strait. In Darkest Alaska explores the popular images conjured by these travelers' tales, as well as their influence on the broader society.

Access to Asia presents a deeply insightful framework for today's global business leaders and managers, whether traveling from Toronto to Taipei, Baltimore to Bangalore, or San Francisco to Shanghai. Drawing from her extensive experience and global connections, author Sharon Schweitzer suggests that irrespective of their industry, everyone is essentially in the relationship business. Within Asia, building trust and inspiring respect are vital steps in developing business relationships that transcend basic contractual obligations.

Luisito Comunica viaja de un extremo a otro del planeta. La curiosidad es el motor de las aventuras que lo lanzan hasta los terrenos más inhóspitos y misteriosos.

Cool Britannia is alive and well today. British culture is at the top of its game - in fashion, popular music, art and entertainment, science and technology, new inventions, and the rediscovered skills and excellence in engineering that make it Germany's leading trading partner in Europe. As a family of nations, the British are inventive, reflective, good humored, funny, focused, and tenacious.

This collection of Culture Smart guidebooks introduces listeners to Italy, Germany, and Spain. Each guidebook includes concise chapters on the local customs, traditions, and values of the country's inhabitants and, crucially, the key historical and cultural events that have shaped them. There are sections on social and business etiquette, tips on communication, both verbal and non-verbal, and advice on how to be a good guest.

This photo-based tour of Hawaii includes over 60 pictures from the following sites: Sea Life Park (Oahu), USS Arizona Memorial (Pearl Harbor), Hanauma Bay (Oahu), the Polynesian Cultural Center (Laie), and a nature hike (Oahu.)

Ist das Ewige Eis ewig? Kokosnuss und seine Freunde erforschen die Polargebiete. Kokosnuss, Matilda und Oskar besuchen ihren Kumpel, den Eisbär Björn. Der erzählt, dass seine Eisscholle immer kleiner wird. Um ihrem Freund helfen zu können, wollen die drei die Zusammenhänge verstehen. Sie begeben sich auf eine Forschungsreise und stellen viele Fragen.

You will have a different understanding of social interaction when you are done with this book. If you’re ready to improve your social skills and enjoy the tranquil and colorful life of Japan, then buy Japanese Language & Culture now. It’s up to you to take action and reap the rewards waiting for you!

When Broadway star Maggie Hamilton disappeared five years ago, it was a mystery that captured the imaginations of everyone. When her body turns up in the tomb of a Mayan god, it opens the door for an evil that could consume the world. Dan Kolter and Agent Roland Denzel are back, and just in time, as a new threat emerges that could mean the end of all humanity. A mysterious figure has his sights on the contents of a lost Mayan tomb, and Kotler and company will need to use all of their resources, intelligence, and any luck they may have to keep an ancient curse at bay. In this fourth full-...

When Marcello Mousetti is born in the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy, his parents never imagine what perils might be lurking in his future. After all, they have big plans for their only child. Papa wants Marcello to join him in the family cheese business, and Mama has dreams of her son becoming a famous violinist. This is Book 1 (Saving the Tower) in The Leaning Mouse of Pisa Series. But trouble confronts Marcello the first day he steps out of the tower. Much to his dismay, he discovers that he’s unable to stand straight. And if that’s not bad enough, he learns that his beloved ...