India: a kingdom of color where every turn dazzles more than the turn before. Where every nuance speaks of pageantry and celebration, of gods within gods, of maharajahs and past glory, of a sense of life and wonder unlike any other place on earth. For more than a decade, Eric Meola has returned repeatedly toIndia , photographing the people, landscapes, architecture, celebrations, and art of this uniquely exuberant and incredibly diverse country.
The Little Book of Australia: A Snapshot of Who We Are
What makes Australians uniquely Australian? An essential, comprehensive guide for every Aussie packed with fascinating and humorous facts, figures, and quotations about our politics, our icons, literature and language, sport, flora and fauna, key dates, and events. It's been a long step in a short time from meat pies, football, kangaroos, and Holden cars to iPods, lattes, Facebook, and Masterchef.
Our author hits all the highlights, from the Ryman Auditorium and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville to Beale Street and the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. She's checked out all the cities' best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.
BulgariaPart of The Oxford History of Modern Europe series, the book traces the evolution of the Bulgarian state and its people, from the beginning of the Bulgarian national revival in the middle of the nineteenth century to the entry of the country into the European Union. Richard Crampton examines key political, social, and economic developments, revealing the history of a country which evolved from a backward and troublesome Balkan state to become a modern European nation.
There are so many ways to embarrass yourself in this world. It's easy enough in your own culture, where you know most of the rules, but when you visit a foreign country, social interactions are fraught with gaffe potential. You could shake hands when air kisses were expected, make eye contact in a culture that deems it aggressive and boorish, or bring a hostess a gift of funeral flowers. Even smiles can be misinterpreted; what may seem like a friendly, open gesture to you can signal anger, embarrassment, or disrespect in other cultures.
