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The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia
By Esther Hautzig. 1968
A young Polish girl, her father, her mother, and her grandmother are taken prisoner by the Russians during World War…
II, evicted from their home, and shipped in a filthy cattle car to a forced-labor camp in a remote, impoverished Siberian village. For four terrible years, the family struggles for beds, food, clothing, fuel--all the everyday things that one takes for granted. Despite bitter hardships, the family makes a new life with new friends. And they never lose their deep affection and trust in one another. Esther Rudomin Hautzig's account of her childhood in Siberia is a magnificent story of the triumph of the human spirit. A Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner.Tourism and Hotel Development in China: From Political to Economic Success
By Ray J Pine, Terry Lam Deceased*, Hanquin Qui Zhang. 2005
Examine the reasons for the rapid growth of China&’s tourism industryTourism and Hotel Development in China: From Political to Economic…
Success is a comprehensive guide to the development of the tourism industry in Mainland China following the end of the Cultural Revolution. Conceived as a textbook but equally valuable as a professional resource for consultants, researchers, and tourist organizations, this insightful book tracks the unique circumstances that sparked the growth of China&’s tourism and hotel industry from a political, diplomatic activity to a burgeoning economic industry. The book includes background information on geography, culture, history, politics, and economics, and examines the evolution of tourism policies, inbound vs. outbound travel, hotel operations and trends, and the Chinese government&’s role in developing tourism.China may be a latecomer to international tourism development, but visitors have made it one of the world&’s top 10 travel destinations every year since 1994. Since historic policy shifts in 1978 opened China&’s doors to the outside world, inbound tourism has played a significant role in building a national economy. And the increase in disposable income among China&’s citizens has helped create a sizable market for domestic and outbound tourism as well. Tourism and Hotel Development in China looks at the major factors and characteristics of each type of tourism, international hotel development trends and their influence on China&’s hotel industry, related human resources issues, travel services, the development of hotel chains in China, compensation and incentive management, and the future of China&’s tourism and hotel industry.Topics examined in Tourism and Hotel Development in China include: travel and tourism, pre-and post-1949 the Asia market the intercontinental market international tourism in different regions of China popular urban tourist destinations in China approved outbound destinations outbound travel to Hong Kong challenges facing travel services local protectionism travel agencies hotel franchising foreign vs. local hotel chains outsourcing and much more!Tourism and Hotel Development in China: From Political to Economic Success follows the journey of China&’s tourism industry from a public relations vehicle, restricted by the economy and controlled by the government, to an important source of commerce for a country whose national economy was nearly on the verge of collapse.Prajna: Ayurvedic Rituals For Happiness
By Mīra Manek. 2019
'Each page solidifies my commitment to living a life of ritual, observance and beauty' Kathryn Budig'Mira's book is a timely…
reminder to love yourself - to give yourself that much needed moment to stop and breathe' Asma KhanBeautifully simple age-old rituals for modern-day living that will enhance your wellbeing and bring you happiness.Prajna is the Sanskrit word for wisdom, and this book brings the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into your life by guiding you through simple practices for every day and every occasion.Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest healing systems, rooted in the principle of a mind-body-spirit connection that is more relevant than ever to our busy modern lives. This book extracts the essence of this Indian philosophy and provides a wealth of timeless rituals to effect positive change.Prajna offers rituals and routines for the entire day, from the moment you wake up and need the energy and positive mindset to help you start the morning, to night-time practices that allow you to wind down, relax and get the most benefit from the healing power of sleep. In between there are numerous breathing exercises, mindfulness techniques, yoga stretches and simple recipes to enjoy, all to help you destress and reset, bringing you back to yourself and to lasting peace and happiness.From the author of The Almost Nearly Perfect People, a lively tour through Japan, Korea, and China, exploring the intertwined…
cultures and often fraught history of these neighboring countries.There is an ancient Chinese proverb that states, “Two tigers cannot share the same mountain.” However, in East Asia, there are three tigers on that mountain: China, Japan, and Korea, and they have a long history of turmoil and tension with each other. In his latest entertaining and thought provoking narrative travelogue, Michael Booth sets out to discover how deep, really, is the enmity between these three “tiger” nations, and what prevents them from making peace. Currently China’s economic power continues to grow, Japan is becoming more militaristic, and Korea struggles to reconcile its westernized south with the dictatorial Communist north. Booth, long fascinated with the region, travels by car, ferry, train, and foot, experiencing the people and culture of these nations up close. No matter where he goes, the burden of history, and the memory of past atrocities, continues to overshadow present relationships. Ultimately, Booth seeks a way forward for these closely intertwined, neighboring nations.An enlightening, entertaining and sometimes sobering journey through China, Japan, and Korea, Three Tigers, One Mountain is an intimate and in-depth look at some of the world’s most powerful and important countries.Travels in Tartary, Thibet and China, Volume One: 1844-1846
By Gabet, Huc. 2004
First published in 1928.'To read it is like seeing the scenes described' Evening Standard'One of the world's best travel books'…
Spectator 'The work remains a classic worthy of reproduction' The TimesPublished to critical acclaim and well known for many years afterwards this account of the journey across Mongolia to Lhasa in the early nineteenth century owes much of its success to the literary skills of its authors, made available in English for the first time by William Hazlitt and Paul Pelliot.Among other topics the chapters cover: The French mission of Peking, Tartar manners and customs, festivals, an interview with a Tibetan Lama, the flooding of the Yellow River, Tartar veterinary surgeons, irrigation projects, comparative studies between Catholicism and Buddhism, war between two living Buddhas, and the Chinese account of Tibet.Travel Writings
By Matsuo Basho. 2020
"The travel writings of Matsuo Bashō are of enormous literary importance, and so it is a joy to see them…
collected in this compact volume, in translations of exemplary elegance, faithfulness, and accessibility. The annotations are especially valuable: they show a solid grasp of the author&’s life, work, and times, and provide rich and detailed background information about allusions to Chinese and Japanese classics. Along with the high quality of the translations themselves, this thorough commentary makes the book a significant scholarly resource and will help readers appreciate the density and delicacy of Bashō&’s writing. A very welcome addition to the English-language literature on one of the central poets of the Japanese tradition." —David B. Lurie, Columbia UniversityThis text had a major impact in its original Chinese version. Reviewed in the Far East Economic Review as 'one…
of the richest portraits of the Chinese countryside published in the reform era', it charts a long journey through the hinterland region of the Yellow River undertaken by the author between 1994 and 1996. It examines in exhaustive detail the lives and work of peasants, Party and local government officials, providing a wealth of data on the nature of life in post-reform rural China. The author argues that global integration is but the latest 'great leap forward' in a succession of reforms over a hundred years.Women's Health In Mainland Southeast Asia
By Andrea Whittaker. 2002
A thought-provoking look at women’s health in developing nations! This book shows how war, military regimes, industrialization, urbanization, and social…
upheaval have all affected the choices Southeast Asian women make about their health and health care. When you read these first-person accounts from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Burma, you’ll be drawn into the lives of women dealing with drastic changes in their societies. The meticulous case studies in this book examine how social, cultural, and economic forces contribute to the way women make personal health care decisions. Women’s Health in Mainland Southeast Asia offers a thought-provoking look into the lives of women in this developing part of the world. Topics addressed in Women’s Health in Mainland Southeast Asia include: a proposed new approach to women’s health, where treatment is determined by society, culture, and gender rather than by biology alone the relationship between menstruation and other aspects of life for Burmese women the politics of abortion in Thailand the difficulties of seeking care for reproductive tract infections in Vietnam the influence of local culture on the treatment of reproductive health problems in northeast Thailand occupational health hazards faced by women working in the electronics industry in northern Thailand the links between migration, sex work, and HIV/AIDS among female garment factory workers in CambodiaTigers (Asian Animals)
By Julie Murray. 2013
Presents information about tigers, including where they live, what they are like, how they behave, what they eat, how they…
raise young, and the things that threaten them as a species.Maximum City: Bombay Lost and Found
By Suketu Mehta. 2004
A brilliantly illuminating portrait of Bombay and its people--a book as vast, diverse, and rich in experience, incident, and sensation…
as the city itself--from an award-winning Indian-American fiction writer and journalist. A native of Bombay, Suketu Mehta gives us a true insider's view of this stunning city, bringing to his account a rare level of insight, detail, and intimacy. He approaches the city from unexpected angles-taking us into the criminal underworld of rival Muslim and Hindu gangs who wrest control of the city's byzantine political and commercial systems ... following the life of a bar dancer who chose the only life available to her after a childhood of poverty and abuse ... opening the doors onto the fantastic, hierarchical inner sanctums of Bollywood ... delving into the stories of the countless people who come from the villages in search of a better life and end up living on the sidewalks--the essential saga of a great city endlessly played out. Through it all--as each individual story unfolds--we hear Mehta's own story: of the mixture of love, frustration, fascination, and intense identification he feels for and with Bombay, as he tries to find home again after twenty-one years abroad. And he makes clear that Bombay--the world's largest city--is a harbinger of the vast megalopolises that will redefine the very idea of "the city" in the near future. Candid, impassioned, funny, and heartrending, Maximum City is a revelation of an ancient and ever-changing world.Japan and China: The Meeting of Asia's Economic Giants
By Erdener Kaynak, Kazuo. J Fukuda. 1998
Japan and China: The Meeting of Asia’s Two Economic Giants analyzes the new and changing relationship between the two nations…
and the rest of the world that may shape a new economic landscape for Asia in the 21st century. Managers and employees of multinational firms, as well as students interested in international business, will learn about the cultural ties between the two countries and how traditions have shaped management methods and work ethics. Understanding the cultures and traditions of each country will help you improve business relations with Japanese or Chinese firms. It will also help you compete with these firms in the international business arena. Japan and China: The Meeting of Asia’s Two Economic Giants is based on an extensive survey of current literature, personal observations, and case studies researched by the author. Containing first-hand information on the interworkings of old and new Japanese and Chinese business practices, this book unveils some of the myths behind Japanese-style management and Chinese business methods. In light of increased cooperation between the nations, Japan and China: The Meeting of Asia’s Two Economic Giants discusses some of the barriers to business between the two countries and what effects these barriers can have individually on China, Japan, and other nations. In addition, the text contains suggestions for further improvement of business relations between China and Japan by examining: China’s current drive to learn and adapt some of the West’s modern management knowledge and technology and to re-examine ancient military strategies relating to business ways to improve working relations between Japanese managers and Chinese workers how to make Japanese-style Human Resource Management (HRM) understandable to other countries the effect that disappearing Japanese style management practices, such as lifetime employment and seniority-based promotion/pay systems, have on Japanese businesses societal differences that add difficulty to business relations between China and JapanFeaturing unique, first-hand accounts and insights into Japanese and Chinese business practices, Japan and China: The Meeting of Asia’s Two Economic Giants will keep you informed of the changing world of international business as it approaches the 21st century.Consumer Behavior in Asia: Issues and Marketing Practice
By Erdener Kaynak, Tsang-Sing Chan. 1999
Understand the Asian consumer’s demands and effective marketing strategies! The emergence of China as a viable consumer market has created…
tremendous opportunities for international or multinational firms looking for market entry or expansion in China. At the same time, the evolution of the Chinese economy and the increasing heterogeneity of Chinese consumers also pose a great deal of challenges for global marketers trying to assess and evaluate the Chinese market. Consumer Behavior in Asia: Issues and Marketing Practice will help marketers and market researchers understand Asia’s consumer market by providing you with a consumer segmentation of China’s 1.25 billion population as it explores Asia’s cultural values, consumer perceptions, and attitudes. From this book, you will discover everything from perceptions and preferences toward advertising and different consumer goods to the emergence and growth of different upper class sectors. Consumer Behavior in Asia provides you with demographics, psychographics, and life-styles of Asian consumers to assist you in successfully entering the Asian market. Academics and business executives will be able to examine the emergence of the Asian markets and focus on the similarities and differences of Asian consumers with Western counterparts. Consumer Behavior in Asia will enable you to accurately assess market demands and enact effective marketing strategies. With this essential book you will explore several studies that reveal information on Asian consumers, including: marketing strategies for firms to adjust and thrive as fast food providers in Asia market segmentation considerations for rural and urban areas a complete outline of China’s population segments, buying preferences, and spending power consumer decisions based on the country-of-brand and brand of product Asian generation X-ers’perceptions toward advertising influences of cultural forces on consumer behavior, such as the importance of gift giving Consumer Behavior in Asia provides you with a complete overview of China’s economy and highlights the attractiveness of the growing market. The plethora of business opportunities in China is epitomized by the encouraging words one would say to an ambitious merchant--“Go west, young man--to the East!”Moon Bali & Lombok: Outdoor Adventures, Local Culture, Secluded Beaches (Travel Guide)
By Chantae Reden. 2020
Whether you're seeking serenity on a sandy beach, learning to freedive, or trekking to the top of a volcano, a…
spiritual adventure awaits with Moon Bali & Lombok. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries including a week in Bali or Lombok and a two-week island-hopping itinerary covering Bali, Lombok, and the Gili IslandsStrategic advice for surfers, spiritual and wellness travelers, culture mavens, and moreMust-see highlights and unique experiences: Rent a scooter and cruise past stunning rice terraces, breathe in the smell of incense and witness the Balinese Hindu rituals at Lempuyang Temple, or marvel at the cliff-top temple of Uluwatu. Crack open a fresh coconut, order authentic mie goreng from a food stand, and swap stories with local Sasak people over a thick cup of coffee. Dance until dawn at a beachfront bar or escape the crowds and find solitude on a black sand beachOutdoor adventures: Trek through rainforests to the summit of Mount Rinjani and watch the sunrise peek over the caldera rim. Swim with manta rays and sea turtles, scuba dive among shipwrecks and coral reefs, or surf the legendary wavesHow to experience Bali and Lombok like an insider, support local and sustainable businesses, avoid over-tourism, and respectfully engage with the cultureExpert insight from Chantae Reden, a writer with deep ties to both islands, on where to eat, how to get around, and where to stay, from guest cottages and beach bungalows to luxurious resortsFull-color photos and detailed maps throughoutReliable background information on the landscape, climate, wildlife, and history, as well as common customs and etiquetteHandy tools including Balinese, Sasak, and Indonesian phrasebooks, packing suggestions, and travel tips for families with kids, seniors, travelers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ travelersWith Moon Bali & Lombok's practical tips and local know-how, you can plan your trip your way.Exploring more of Asia? Check out Moon Vietnam or Moon Japan.6 storie in terra straniera
By Bruno Maiorana and 5 more. 2020
Questo libro è una raccolta di storie avvincenti che documentano i retroscena della vita in terra straniera, da espatriati, immigrati…
o qualsiasi altro termine si voglia usare per descrivere l’esperienza di vivere in un posto diverso da quello dove siamo cresciuti. Ciascun autore conserva il diritto di pubblicazione e distribuzione della propria storia e potrà essere contattato tramite i recapiti forniti alla fine di ogni racconto.Tourism in South-East Asia (Routledge Library Editions: Business and Economics in Asia #32)
By Victor T. King, Michael Hitchcock, Michael J. G. Parnwell. 1993
South-East Asia has developed rapidly as a tourist destination, but what are the effects of this growth upon the peoples…
of the region? How far is it possible to control the impact of tourism whilst also supporting the industry's role in the region's development? This book, first published in 1993, attempts to answer these questions by providing a critical analysis of the nature of tourism as it has developed in the area. It questions commonly held assumptions about tourism both from a western perspective and from the point of view of policy makers in the region. It explores central issues such as the impact of tourism on the environment, culture and the economy, placing it within an historical and political context in order to assess the implications of current developments. The contributors use case studies from a variety of countries on such aspects as the sex industry, dream holidays and rural handicrafts, assessing tourist perceptions, both domestic and international, and policy decisions. By taking a long-term perspective it should provoke thought on the ways to develop sustainable tourism for the future.International Marketing: Sociopolitical and Behavioral Aspects
By Erdener Kaynak. 1991
Social, economic, political, business, and cultural environmental factors affect the international marketing operation and performance of international firms. This highly…
insightful volume focuses on four of the most significant forces with which companies must deal on an international level--macro international marketing issues, sociopolitical intShipwrecked! The True Adventures of a Japanese Boy
By Rhoda Blumberg. 2001
Based on a true story. In 1841 rescued by an American whaler, after being stranded on a deserted island with…
friends, 14-year-old Manjiro becomes the first Japanese person to visit the United States.Catland: The Soft Power Of Cat Culture In Japan
By Sarah Archer. 2020
An irresistible and colorful celebration of Japan’s thriving cat culture. In Japan, cats rule. And the country’s feline love affair…
is now a worldwide phenomenon. From cat cafés and Hello Kitty to the familiar sight of a maneki neko (“beckoning cat”) waving its paw from a shop window, cat lovers all over the world are more immersed in Japan’s cat culture than they may realize. With charming storytelling, Catland will introduce you to cats practicing to become monks, a designer who makes cat costumes inspired by the fashions of 18th-century France, and skilled craftsmen who build pieces of fine furniture precisely scaled down to suit feline customers. Packed with photographs, works of art, pop culture and folklore, Catland is the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.Tokyo Guida di viaggio: Guida tascabile di Tokyo e non solo
By Adidas Wilson. 2020
Tokyo è senza dubbio una delle destinazioni turistiche più famose del Giappone. Offre attrazioni per ogni stagione e vorrete sempre…
tornare a visitarla. In primavera si può ammirare lo spettacolo mozzafiato dei ciliegi in fiore e i colori dell’autunno presentano una vista meravigliosa. E in estate? Tokyo dovrebbe essere sulla vostra lista dei desideri se state cercando una destinazione magica dove trascorrere l’estate da soli o con gli amici e la famiglia. Oltre ai festival estivi abbondano le attrattive e i luoghi di interesse e divertimento, tra cui musei, vie dello shopping, cibo, giardini tradizionali giapponesi e verdi parchi lussureggianti. Nonostante tutti questi aspetti straordinari Tokyo può presentare qualche difficoltà per i visitatori durante l’estate per via del clima caldo-umido. Per vostra fortuna, i consigli contenuti in questa guida vi aiuteranno a orientarvi in questa grande città e a vivere un’esperienza straordinaria.Guia de Viagem de Tóquio: O Guia de Bolso Essencial em Tóquio
By Adidas Wilson. 2020
Tóquio é, sem dúvida, um dos destinos turísticos mais famosos do Japão. Tem atrações para todas as estações e você…
sempre desejará voltar. Na primavera, você pode apreciar as flores de cerejeira de tirar o fôlego e no outono, as cores da folhagem são uma visão impressionante. Então, e no verão? Tóquio deve estar na sua lista de desejos se você estiver procurando por um lugar mágico para passar o verão sozinho ou com amigos / família. Além dos festivais de verão, coisas para se divertir, incluindo museus, ruas comerciais, restaurantes, jardins tradicionais japoneses e parques verdejantes. Apesar de todas estas coisas incríveis, Tóquio pode ser um desafio para os estrangeiros durante o verão por causa do clima quente e úmido. Felizmente para você, as dicas deste guia ajudarão você a navegar pela grande cidade e a ter uma experiência incrível.