Marshall Cavendish is joining the prestigious list of international publishers whose books are available online to Cyberlibris users.
Marshall Cavendish's vision is to enrich life through reading and lifelong learning. This aim is fulfilled by the General & Reference Publishing arm, which is one of the largest general trade book publishers in Southeast Asia.
Among the titles joining Cyberlibris fine digital list is the widely acclaimed Culture Shock! series.
The leader in guides to culture and etiquette, CultureShock! has sold over three million copies worldwide.
CultureShock! is a comprehensive, dynamic and indispensable guide for travellers who are looking to truly understand the countries they are visiting, as well as expatriates settling into a new assignment in a foreign land. Each title explains the customs, traditions, social and business etiquette in a lively and informative style.
CultureShock! authors, all of whom have experienced the joys and pitfalls of cultural adaptation, are ideally placed to provide warm and informative advice to those who seek to integrate seamlessly into diverse cultures. The books in this series have a friendly and honest writing style and are full of personal experiences, practical advice and useful information.
Each CultureShock! book contains:
• insights into the people and their culture and traditions
• advice on adapting into the local environment
• essential information on the history, language, traditions, religions, beliefs, etiquette, politics, cuisine, business practices and leisure activities of the country
• suggestions on how to get the most out of the travel experience
• linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business
• a useful list of foreign words and phrases and a comprehensive resource guide
• a glossary, books for further reading and a list of interesting websites for additional reference
• a more structured approach, so that readers of the series will find it even easier to look for information
• lively and humorous illustrations that capture the essence of the text.
CultureShock! books are essential for:
• expatriate workers (whether single or married, alone or with families) settling into a new assignment in a foreign land
• visitors who are either on a short-term overseas attachment or planning a long-term stay in a foreign country for reasons other than work, e.g. students, volunteer workers
• tourists who are interested in getting to know more of the people, culture and places than what the usual tourist guides offer
• inquisitive armchair travellers
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