Volleyball originated in 1895 and the sport spread rapidly throughout the world, both as a recreational activity as well as a sport involving high levels of competition at regional, national and international level...
This volume is an up-to-date, concise introduction to bilingualism and multilingualism in schools, in the workplace, and in international institutions in a globalized world. The authors use a problem-solving approach and ask broad questions about bilingualism and multilingualism in society, including the question of language acquisition versus maintenance of bilingualism. Key features: - provides a state-of-the-art description of different areas in the context of multilingualism and multilingual communication - presents a critical appraisal of the relevance of the field, - offers solutions of everyday language-related problems - international handbook with contributions from renowned experts in the field.
The latest edition edition of International Economics improves and builds upon the popular features of previous editions. The graphs, tables and statistics are of course all updated, but also added are improved sections on topics including:
* new developments in international trade agreements and the latest round of international trade talks * international financial crises * a new section on current controversies in the international monetary system
With impressive pedagogy, learning objectives and summaries, this impressive clearly written book will be another winner with students of international economics and international business.
For twenty years, International Studies Abroad (ISA) has provided college students in the United States and Canada the opportunity to explore the world. ISA offers a wide variety of study abroad programs at accredited schools and universities in Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Czech Republic, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, England, France, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, and Spain.
A Short Course in International Payments: How to Use Letters of Credit, D/P and D/a Terms, Prepayment, Credit, and Cyberpayments in International Transactions by Edward G. Hinkelman
If your international transactions involve the payment, receipt or transfer of money, this book will prove indispensable. Described in detail are the four primary payment methods: documentary letters of credit, documentary collections, pre-payment and credit transactions. Step by step instructions, accompanied by skillfully designed illustrations, are provided for both standard and special letters of credit, including revocable and irrevocable, confirmed and unconfirmed, back-to-back, deferred payment (usance), red clause, revolving, standby and transferable types. This book introduces each party to each transaction, contains lists of what can go wrong and provides solutions for common problems. The book is an excellent training tool for traders, bankers and brokers. Also covered: - Foreign exchange (forward contracts) - Documents used in trade (major chapter) - Letter of credit application and instructions - Incoterms 2000 - Cyber transaction on the Internet - Glossary and bibliography --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
