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Confucius Says … There Are No Fortune Cookies in China

How Understanding Chinese Culture Is Key to Building Relationships

by Edward V. Yang
Language: English
Release Date: November 27, 2013

Even though instant communications and strides in transportation have made it easier for individuals to travel and communicate, the great divide across global cultures continues. Nowhere is this more evident than between the cultures of China in the East and the United States in the West. With...

Native Roots

How the Indians Enriched America

by Jack Weatherford
Language: English
Release Date: June 23, 2010

"Well written, imagery-ridden...A tale of what was, what became, and what is today regarding the Indian relation to the European civilization that 'grafted' itself onto this ancient system.'" (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Conventional American history holds that the white settlers of the New World...

American Ways

A Cultural Guide to the United States of America

by Gary Althern, Janet Bennett
Language: English
Release Date: March 4, 2011

This essential guide sheds light on the unique American psyche and national character, now in a third edition. Whether you're a businessperson beginning to work in the United States or a foreign student visiting for a semester, this new edition of American Ways will help you navigate America's...

Uzbekistan - Culture Smart!

The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Alex Ulko, Culture Smart!
Language: English
Release Date: May 1, 2017

Culture Smart! Uzbekistan will take you beyond the standard descriptions of minarets, kebabs with vodka, embroidered skullcaps, and Soviet-style bureaucracy. It will make you aware of the value systems, attitudes, and behaviors of the different cultural groups in the country, and offer an insider's...

German Christmas Traditions

by Marion Kummerow
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2016

Updated and Revised Edition 2016 Christmas is a very special holiday not only in Germany but all over the world. It’s such a special time of year and the magic atmosphere of December and the holiday season gets to everyone. This book will take you on a journey through many German Christmas...

Aboriginal Mythology

by Mudrooroo
Language: English
Release Date: November 21, 2017

Aboriginals believe they have lived in Australia since the Dreamtime, the beginning of all creation, and archaeological evidence shows the land has been inhabited for tens of thousands of years. Over this time, Aboriginal culture has grown a rich variety of mythologies in hundreds of different languages....

British Roots

by Jean Bingle
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2013

The handprint of British heritage is everywhere. British Roots takes a deeper look to tease out a warm world of fantasy, fables and fairies, entwined with the mystery and wonder of creation. It explores British culture and takes you on a journey through a rich tapestry of threads encompassing...

Incredible Japan

by Charles Tuttle
Language: English
Release Date: August 28, 2012

Incredible Japan is a crash course in Japanese culture It is an introduction to those inimitable aspects of Japan which are necessarily alien to the foreign observer. With delightful cartoons by the Japanese artistt—illustrator, Masakazu Kuwata. The book proves that what is incredible...

The Joy of Family Traditions

A Season-by-Season Companion to Celebrations, Holidays, and Special Occasions

by Jennifer Trainer Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: May 4, 2011

When a special activity evolves into a tradition within a family, it creates meaning, connection, and community and makes common occasions more momentous and memorable. Establishing a sense of stability and shared history has never been more important to parents than it is today, as families become...

Gateway to Indian Culture

by Chitra Soundar
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2016

The Indian culture is a spicy blend of customs, traditions, religions and languages, not just derived from its diverse states, but also from its Muslim and European rulers. The home of the Himalayas, the Taj Mahal and the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, this country has contributed to arts, science and world cuisine significantly.

Inked: Tattoos and Body Art around the World [2 volumes]

by Margo DeMello
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014

In recent decades, tattoos have gone from being a subculture curiosity in Western culture to mainstream and commonplace. This two-volume set provides broad coverage of tattooing and body art in the United States today as well as around the world and throughout human history. • Provides the...

Foxfire 12

by Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2008

For more than thirty years, Foxfire books have brought the philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers, teaching creative-self-sufficiency, the art of natural remedies, home crafts, and preserving the stories and customs of Appalachia. Inspiring and practical, this classic series...

The Curious World of Christmas

Celebrating All That Is Weird, Wonderful, and Festive

by Niall Edworthy
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2008

A fascinating miscellany that celebrates all things Christmas from the author of The Curious Gardener?s Almanac. Drawing from more than two thousand years of history and culture, this collection of anecdotes, customs, tips, and recipes features more than 1,000 entries honoring one of the world?s...

The Living Maya

Ancient Wisdom in the Era of 2012

by Robert Sitler, Ph.D.
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2012

Author Robert Sitler’s immersion in Mayan culture began with a transformative spiritual experience more than three decades ago in the ruins of Palenque, Mexico. Led by a local to a nearby Mayan village, Sitler discovered firsthand what traditional Mayan life was like—a community of people living...