Marshall Cavendish International: 630 books
CultureShock! Germany
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2008
CultureShock! Germany dispels the stereotypes and explores the realities of unified Germany, giving readers an insight into its varied people and customs. Find out how a makler can help you locate the right accommodation, be aware of the importance of health insurance and prepare yourself for the short...
CultureShock! Thailand
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2009
CultureShock! Thailand provides a valuable crash course on the who’s who, and the whats and hows of the country, guiding readers through a wide range of topics for day-to-day living including how to interact with the local people and fit into Thai society. Discover when and how to wai as well as how...
CultureShock! Costa Rica
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2010
CultureShock! Costa Rica is an indispensable companion for anyone who wishes to live and work amongst Central America’s famously friendly people. Life in Costa Rica often turns out to be more complicated than it seems at first glance but this book will not only help you quedar bien (be on good terms)...
CultureShock! Myanmar
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2010
CultureShock! Myanmar is an illuminating guide to the culture and customs of Myanmar, offering readers a peek into this often-forgotten Asian country. Even though Myanmar has relaxed its restrictions on foreign visitors, the country is still relatively isolated compared to the rapidly globalising world....
Walking Tour Paris
Sketches of the city's architectural treasures
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Paris is a city renowned for its history, beauty and romance. Beloved of artists, writers and thinkers, not to mention lovers, “La Ville-Lumière” (The City of Light) is as famous for its fashion as its food and, of course, its art and architecture.Architect G. Byrne Bracken guides you through 15...
Inspire!
Insights and lessons from 100 of the greatest speeches from film and theatre
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Inspire! showcases 100 of the most brilliant speeches ever delivered from the worlds of film and theatre. From the plays of Shakespeare to contemporary cinema hits, people over the years have been inspired and moved by superb actors delivering powerful lines. Yet only a select few can be called truly...
Building the Rocket
Foundations for Success: The Companion E-book to Riding the Rocket
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2013
In our working lives, we are all flying our personal career rocket through space and time and it’s up to us to choose which direction to fly in and how high to travel. The book Riding the Rocket: How to Manage Your Modern Career explores in more detail the process of flying our rocket and making a...
CultureShock! Jakarta
A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2010
CultureShock! Jakarta is the definitive guide to living and working in the capital of the largest archipelago in the world. This book imparts to readers essential tips for survival in this hot and bustling city. All you need to know about renting an apartment, getting a driver’s licence, using public...
BSS New Job Survival Kit
10 steps to surviving and thriving in the first 100 days of your new job
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
So you’ve just started an exciting new job. Now what? Its only natural to feel a little unsure of yourseld, but you can’t afford to make a bad impression Your first three months can make or break your future success. With so much at stake, it pays to prepare yourself. That’s what New Job Survival...
by Lee Kuan Yew
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2012
The Singapore Story is the first volume of the memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, the man who planted the island state of Singapore firmly on the map of the world. It was first published in 1999. In intimate detail, Lee recounts the battles against colonialists, communists and communalists that led to Singapore’s...
by John Simmons
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2012
Coffee is a commodity. You can get a cup at any café, sandwich bar or restaurant anywhere. So how did Starbucks manage to reinvent coffee as a whole new experience, and create a hugely successful brand in the process? The Starbucks Story tells the brand’s story from its origins in a Seattle fish market...
The Small Print of Succes
The little details that will make a big difference to your career
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2012
The devil is in the detail when looking for greater success in the workplace. How to watch the eye contact patterns in meetings to understand who the key players are; what to consider before you meet a crucial contact for the first time; interpreting the dynamics in meetings; how to avoid becoming a...
by Terry O'Connor
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2013
Why Not? The Story of a Retail Maverick Courts tells the story of Terry O’Connor and how he brought a British household name to Singapore. Part biography, the book gives a fascinating insight into the history of Courts, a general goods stores first set up in 1850 in Canterbury, England, its subsequent...
Cold Calling for Chickens
The secrets of effective cold calling
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2006
“Cold calling” making contact with strangers is the biggest fear confronting businesspeople, especially those who work in sales and marketing. “Put me in front of a customer and I can persuade them to buy anything … just don’t ask me to cold call!!” Yet cold calling is unavoidable and something...