This comprehensive book examines both the principal methods used in cross-cultural training and a selection of techniques and instructional devices. Six methods are examined in twenty articles: rolepl
A greatly expanded analysis of the 1972 classic by Edward Stewart, Stewart and Bennett introduce new cross-cultural comparisons drawn from recent research on value systems, perception psychology, cult
Capt. Max Hardberger uses every trick, tool and tactic at his disposal to right wrongs and outpirate pirates in this action-packed expose of the seedy underworld of international shipping. As a profes
This enchanting story uses Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to explain personal and business coaching in a magical and entertaining adventure. A host of fanciful characters show reade
HOW TO GO GLOBAL WITHOUT COMPLETELY SCREWING IT UP It's a remarkable fact that up to 70 percent of international ventures fail due to cultural issues. The Accidental Business Nomad shows you how to av
Richard Lewis - world famous lecturer on intercultural issues and best-selling author of WHEN CULTURES COLLIDE - has collected 50 unique, critical cross-cultural incidents during his encounters in 135
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From the bestselling author of Authentic Happiness Known as the father of the science of positive psychology, Martin E.P. Seligman draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate h
For the first time in history, the younger generation has something more to offer an employer than enthusiasm. In the past, a new employee was dependent upon years of service, but now digital technolo
The founding text of today's billion dollar coaching industry, Coaching for Performance remains the world's bestselling coaching book. This major new edition is designed stay ahead of the profession w
What hope will there be for us when computers can drive cars better than humans, do intricate legal work, identify faces, scurry helpfully around offices and factories, even perform some surgeries, al
It was the tour that changed the way we travel. In the summer of 1863 seven people left London on a train that would take them on a thrilling adventure across the Alps. They were the Junior United Alp
This is the most important moment in your career. Branding guru Catherine Kaputa will show you how to get it right.In today's job market, competition is fierce. After college many graduates fall back
"Storti's cultural observations about Indians are spot on."—Ranjini Manian, CEO, Global Adjustments, and author ofDoing Business in India for Dummies"This is a must read! It
Stranded at Schiphol airport, Ben Coates called up a friendly Dutch girl he'd met some months earlier. He stayed for dinner. Actually, he stayed for good. In the first book to consider the hidden hear
As the lead writer for BBC Anglophenia, Fraser McAlpine (a man assembled from almost every region of the UK*) spends his life explaining Brits to foreigners. Now he lifts the lid on our Marmite pot of
**AN INDEPENDENT TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR** **A TELEGRAPH TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR** Yearning for a change, Steven Nightingale took his family to live in the ancient Andalucian city of Granada. But as h
Gatecrashing Paradise offers a first glimpse of a newly accessible tourist destination. To many the Maldives not only symbolizes "paradise", but is paradise. Until Recently, outsiders were banned from
300kph on an untested, experimental motorcycle on scorching salt flats could be considered a perfect way to kill yourself. But for Paul Carter, attempting to be the fastest man on a bio-fulled motorbi
THE GREATEST ESCAPE is a dramatic, yet virtually unknown, story of the Second World War. It remained secret for decades. It is the heroic tale of how the people in an area of rural France fooled the N
In this follow-up to his best-selling The 80/20 Principle, the power law that helped hundreds of thousands achieve more by doing less, Richard Koch puts science to work, applying ninety-two other nat
Moving from learning what to think to learning how to think.We must move from the linear approach to thinking (what to think) to systemic learning (how to think.) The Thinking Effect shows how to do t
Do you want to make money selling online? If so, there's never been a better time. Today, you can profit not only from eBay but also by plugging into Amazon and other exciting marketplace opportunitie
Market research is a myth. Philip Graves, one of the world's leading experts in consumer behaviour, reveals why the findings obtained from most market research are completely unreliable. Whether it is
In 2009, New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James took a leap that many people dream about: she sold her house, took a sabbatical from her job as a Shakespeare professor, and moved her family to
FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING WHEN CULTURES COLLIDE The successful managers for the next century will be the culturally sensitive ones. You can gain competitive advantage from having strategie
First published nearly 20 years ago, RIDING THE WAVES OF CULTURE has now become the standard guide to leading effectively in an international business context. Now, the third edition takes you beyond
Featuring exercises, quotes and encouragement Your Writing Coach,2nd edition shows you how to hook readers and keep them engaged and offers powerful tips on how to stay motivated and how to transform
Co-winner of the 2012 Bronze Medal IPPY Award in the category of Business/Career/SalesThe Ascent of Media: From Gilgamesh to Google via Gutenberg tells the story of media from its earliest incarnation
From medicine to education, a national movement has been fundamentally changing the way standards of professional practice are set. Once based more on intuition, the demand for measurements backed by
Waldock, an executive coach in Europe who has held senior positions in various organizations, explains how both young and veteran executives can use their experience to create a legacy. Through descri
Vice-Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson has long been celebrated as a daring and effective leader. His dynamic approach to leadership has now been translated into timeless and practical insights for today's
Many managers have great ideas but lack the strategizing skills to implement them. Using the battle tactics of the 19th-century Prussian army, author Stephen Bungay combines his unique background as a
"For nearly a decade, Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds has been the authority on the experiences of 'third culture kids'--children who grow up or spend a significant part
Roskinski, considered a leading expert in executive and team coaching and global leadership development, offers managers and coaches guidance in how to achieve a broader, more well-grounded way to dea
Hidden agendas, unresolved conflicts, crucial issues never discussed--these examples of drama in the office are what the author calls, interpersonal mush. Conflicts or issues can dominate the workplac
This guide explains how parents can raise their children as bilingual, using activities, games, and techniques to help their kids retain and develop their language skills. It discusses obstacles like
Hirschorn (Arizona State University) outlines a two-hour cultural sensitivity training activity that can be tailored to business people, non-governmental organizations, teachers, students, and healthc
Whether in business, education, or diplomacy, anyone can be blindsided by a lack of international experience. In this expanded edition, The Art of Crossing Cultures shows what it takes to encounter a
