A lot of interesting and useful information about geography, history, economy, education, literature, government and politics, culture, customs and everyday life in English speaking countries.
"If you're involved in international business, you already know etiquette varies from country to country: the speed of expanding international sales is requiring a new type of executive and manager be able to understand cross-cultural communication to avoid misunderstandings. A Guide uses years of research and training in the field to cover both verbal and nonverbal gestures, dress, customs and more, adding examples and tips in their guide to interpreting around the world From dress to conversational customs, Global Business Etiquette covers all the common pitfalls and customs."
Culture and Customs of Morocco (Culture and Customs of Africa)
General readers finally have a substantive resource for information on a country most known in the United States for the Humphrey Bogart classic Casablanca, images of the souks (markets), hashish, and Berber rugs. The strong introduction surveys the people, land, government, economy, educational system, and history. Most weight is given to modern history, with French colonial rule ending in 1956 and a succession of monarchs since then.
Further peeps through these pages prove this to be true; for nearly all the allusions and references to the beverage, by male writers, reveal the womanly influence that tea imparts. But this is not all. The side-lights of history, customs, manners, and modes of living which tea plays in the life of all nations will be found entertaining and instructive.
This engaging, entertaining reference to modern holidays explains the origins of Santa Claus, witches and St. Valentine's Day as it discusses holiday traditions, celebrations, customs, and more.
