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Culture Smart! Singapore
Par Angela Milligan. 2004
The small island state of Singapore is unique in the region. Not only is it a very young country- independence…
came in 1965- but it is a land of immigrants, in which people from three distinct backgrounds, Chinese, Malay, and Indian, live side by side in harmony. Culture Smart! Singapore introduces the Western visitor to the rich and varied cultures and customs of Singapore's communities. It shows what motivates people, how they interact with each other and with outsiders, and tells you what to expect and how to behave in unfamiliar situations. In doing so, it offers you a fuller, more rounded experience of this fascinating society.Dean Worcester’s Fantasy Islands brings to life one of the most significant (but under examined) figures in the history of U.…
S. colonialism in the Philippines. Upon the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, Worcester, a scientist who had traveled twice to the Philippines on zoological expeditions, established himself as one of America’s leading experts on the Philippines. Over a fourteen-year career as a member of the U. S. colonial regime, Worcester devoted much of his time and energy to traveling among and photographing non-Christian minority groups in the Philippines. He amassed an archive of several thousand photographs taken by him or by government photographers. Worcester deployed those photographs in books, magazine articles, and lectures to promote his belief that the United States should maintain control of the Philippines for decades to come. While many historians have examined American colonial photography in the Philippines, this book is the first lengthy treatment of Worcester’s role in shaping American perceptions of the Philippines in the early twentieth century.The Fountain of Age
Par Betty Friedan. 1993
Betty Friedan launches a new revolution with this powerful, bestselling book breaking through the American mystique of aging as decline.…
Through hundreds of interviews, Friedan confronts our denial and demolishes society's compassionate contempt -- to offer a vision of what can be embraced.Instant Thai: How to Express 1,000 Different Ideas with Just 100 Key Words and Phrases! (Thai Phrasebook)
Par Stuart Robson, Prateep Changchit. 1832
It's amazing how 100 key words and phrases provide instant communication!Do you want to speak simple Thai but are too…
busy to study it? Are you visiting Thailand for a short time and want a Thai phrase book to help you communicate? If so, this is the book for you. It includes all the necessary information to speak basic Thai.The idea of Instant Thai is simple-learn 100 words and phrases and say 1,000 things. The trick is knowing which 100 words to learn, but the authors Stuart Robson and Prateep Changchit have solved the problem, choosing only those words you'll hear again and again. Even with a vocabulary this small, you'll be surprised how quickly and fluently you too can communicate in Thai. It also has an English-Thai wordlist, arranged alphabetically. At the end of the book are useful appendices for telling the time, kinship terms, some Thai proverbs, and emergency expressions. Here's a sample of what you'll be able to do:Meet peopleGo shoppingAsk directionsRide the subwayOrder food and drinksAnd much moreLive and Work In Hong Kong: Comprehensive, Up-to-date, Practical Information About Everyday Life
Par Rachel Wright. 2010
Whatever your reasons for planning to live and work in Hong Kong, this comprehensive guide will tell you all you…
need to know to make the most of your time in this vibrant and challenging city. Organised into three sections: Living, Working, and Leisure, this book includes up to date information and well-informed opinion on: * The kind of lifestyle you can expect to enjoy in Hong Kong * The cost of living * Finding accommodation, whether short term or to buy or rent *Having and raising children in Hong Kong *Shopping for food or luxuries - Working and volunteering *Teaching English *Sporting events, special interest groups and the local arts scene *Travelling and places to visit *Entertainment and nightlifeAs well as being a fascinating country, with a rich and varied culture, India is emerging as a major world…
economy. More and more people are going there to live and work. The purpose of this book is to ease the transition between western and Indian cultures. If you are going to India to do business or for long-term employment, or are being relocated there by your company, this book will tell you all you need to know to help you and your family settle quickly into your new environment - and to ensure that it is the experience of a lifetime.Beginning with an overview of the history of India, its geographical divisions, political system, religions, languages and ethnic and cultural divisions, this comprehensive guide goes on to provide detailed information on: how to get a work permit and find a job; Indian work practices, employment rights and benefits; taxes and pensions; the Indian health care system; how to set up a business and set up a company; how to buy or rent a property; what the cost of living is like; how to open a bank account and obtain a credit card; expatriate and Indian lifestyles; entertainment and leisure in India; Indian customs and habits food - the regional variations and local delicacies; and raising and educating your children.The Hourglass Solution: A Boomer's Guide to the Rest of Your Life
Par Jeff Johnson, Paula Forman. 2009
Seventy-five million baby boomers are finding themselves bound by habits and pursuits instigated many years agoand for a large percentage…
of those boomers, significant aspects of their lives no longer satisfy. But by joining revolutionary insight to highly proprietary prescriptive advice, The Hourglass Solution provides a proactive and pragmatic way to lead a better life after 50. Johnson and Forman evaluate the life narrative through the lens of an hourglassproposing that those in early adulthood are at the top of the hourglass, able to select from many options, while those in middle age are in the hourglass’s neck, constrained by the choices they made earlier in their lives. The Hourglass Solution explains how those approaching their fifties (and beyond) can still find a wealth of opportunity by recognizing and pursuing new directions, free from the restrictions imposed by an earlier choice. Like Gail Sheehy’s Passages before it, The Hourglass Solution will enlighten and inspire a generation of readers to regain control over their lives and well-being.Vietnam, Now: A Reporter Returns
Par David Lamb. 2002
Prime Time: How Baby Boomers Will Revolutionize Retirement And Transform America
Par Marc Freedman. 1999
Over the next three decades, the number of Americans over fifty will double, swelling to more than a quarter of…
the population. Already we are living thirty years longer than a century ago, with further gains expected in the coming years. The end result is a new stage of life, one as long or longer than childhood or middle age in duration, and one spent in unprecedented good health. Yet, as individuals, and as a society, we've shown little imagination or wisdom in using this great gift of a third age. Marc Freedman identifies the new longevity as not a problem to be solved, but an opportunity to be seized-provided we can engage the experience, talent, and idealism of older Americans. At a juncture when the middle-generation faces a time-famine, struggling to simultaneously raise kids and work long hours on the job, the older generation is awash in free time, poised to succeed women as the trustees of civic life in this country. In the process they stand to find new meaning and purpose in their lives, and abandon the limbo-like state unfulfilling for so many older individuals. Freedman argues that the aging phenomenon, the massive transformation that many portray as our downfall, may in fact be our best hope for renewal as a nation.The Mature Mind: The Positive Power of the Aging Brain
Par Gene D. Cohen. 2005
The Mature Mind delivers good news for those in the second half of life, with an extraordinary account of cutting-edge…
neuroscience, groundbreaking psychology, fascinating vignettes from history and case studies, and practical advice for personal growth strategies. Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to enhance, not diminish, our lives after fifty.Quest for Kim: In Search Of Kipling's Great Game (In Search Of Kipling's Great Game Ser.)
Par Peter Hopkirk. 2001
This book is for all those who love Kim, that masterpiece of Indian life in which Kipling immortalized the Great…
Game. Fascinated since childhood by this strange tale of an orphan boy's recruitment into the Indian secret service, Peter Hopkirk here retraces Kim's footsteps across Kipling's India to see how much of it remains. To attempt this with a fictional hero would normally be pointless. But Kim is different. For much of this Great Game classic was inspired by actual people and places, thus blurring the line between the real and the imaginary. Less a travel book than a literary detective story, this is the intriguing story of Peter Hopkirk's quest for Kim and a host of other shadowy figures.Keeping Mum: Caring for Someone with Dementia
Par Marianne Talbot. 2011
At 3am I was startled awake by the opening of the stairgate Leaping out of bed I found Mum…
clothes on over her pyjamas grumbling she was fed up of being moved from pillar to post and was going home When her mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer s disease Marianne Talbot decided she couldn t put her into a care home Instead for five years she looked after her mum in her own home For nearly three of those years she chronicled for the readers of Saga Magazine Online the fears and frustrations the love and the laughter and the tears and the traumas of caring Now in this heart warming book you too can meet Marianne Mum and the appalling Fatcat You will also find plenty of practical tips for caring for someone with dementia and on staying sane whilst doing so a resources and useful contacts section and Marianne s reflections on caring from a distance and on when caring comes to an end Written for anyone anywhere who has anything to do with dementia or with caring in reading it you will know you are not aloneThe Caregivers
Par Nell Lake. 2014
A moving, intimate, and compassionate book that chronicles the experiences of a group of long-term caregivers and illuminates critical issues…
of old age, end-of-life care, medical reform, and social policy In 2010, journalist Nell Lake began sitting in on the weekly meetings of a local hospital's caregivers support group. Soon members invited her into their lives. For two years, she brought empathy, insight, and an eye for detail to understanding Penny, a fifty-year-old botanist caring for her aging mother; Daniel, a survivor of Nazi Germany who tends his ailing wife; William, whose wife suffers from Alzheimer's; and others with whom all caregivers will identify. Witnessing acts of devotion and frustration, lessons in patience and in letting go, Lake illuminates the intimate exchanges of caregiving and carereceiving. Her work considers important and timely social issues with humanity, warmth, and concern: How can we care for the aging, ill, and dying with skill and compassion, even as the costs and labors of care increase? How might the medical profession take into account the needs of caregivers as well as patients? Nell Lake understands that broad policy questions are experienced personally, in the daily, difficult but rewarding lives of caregivers everywhere. The Caregivers is a thoughtful and tenderly reported depiction of the real-life predicaments that evoke these crucial questions. With more and more people spending their late years ill and frail, and 43 million Americans caring for family members over age fifty, The Caregivers is an important chronicle of a widely shared experience and a public concern. It offers a humane, realistic, and life-affirming portrait of what it means to give and receive love.Japon: mode d'emploi
Par Turolo Stefano, Anne Brunet. 2016
Ceci n'est pas un guide touristique classique. Mais un guide qui vous aidera à passer des vacances idéales au Japon.…
Vous n'y trouverez pas les horaires des bus, la liste des restaurants ou celle des musées. On vous-y explique par contre comment prendre un bus, comment faire un billet de train ou comment se rendre dans les onsen. Un petit guide pour ne pas se sentir perdu au pays du Soleil-Levant...et éviter de passer pour un idiot.AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family
Par Barry J. Jacobs, Julia L. Mayer. 2016
Family caregiving has its challenges: emotional overload, time constraints, anxiety, burnout, missed work, adult sibling conflicts, and marital issues. AARP…
Meditations for Caregivers blends emotional and spiritual motivation to minimize the strains while helping caregivers view their work as a mission from the heart. Chapters are organized by theme, including topics such as accepting your feelings, knowing your limits, seeking support, and managing stress. Each reading offers a poignant meditation, an anecdote drawn from the author's personal or clinical experience, and hands-on or psychological advice to foster coping skills and a sense of fulfillment.The meditations in this dispensable book will provide you with solutions to typical caregiving challenges, offer relief and renewal through mindfulness, and inspire you to find meaning and value in the work you do.How We Age: A Doctor's Journey into the Heart of Growing Old
Par Marc Agronin. 2011
Moon Ho Chi Minh City (Travel Guide)
Par Dana Filek-Gibson. 2017
Your World Your Way! See why the fast-paced, neon-lit Ho Chi Minh City embodies the future of Vietnam with Moon…
Ho Chi Minh City!What You'll Find in Moon Ho Chi Minh City:Expert, local author Dana Filek-Gibson shares everything she's learned about her bustling adopted hometownFull-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photosDetailed directions and maps for exploring on your own, including information on the Cu Chi Tunnels, Tay Ninh, Vung Tau, and the Con Dao IslandsItineraries for every trip and budget, including A Long Weekend in Ho Chi Minh City, and Travel to Angkor Wat,Strategic advice on finding the best accommodations, getting around, and experiencing this cultural hub at its finestActivities and trip ideas: Explore the vibrant streets and shops of HCMC. Visit the War Remnants Museum and other historic sights to delve into the city's past. Wander through the multilingual Ben Thanh Market to experience the energy of the city. Sample delicious street food in Northern District 1, representing all the variety southern Vietnam's cuisine has to offerAccurate information, including background on the history and cultureHandy tools such as travel tips, safety information, and an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-onWith Moon Ho Chi Minh City's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insiders view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.Moon Living Abroad Japan (Living Abroad Ser.)
Par Ruthy Kanagy. 2017
Make Your Move!If you've imagined yourself creating a new life abroad, but don't know where to start, Moon Living Abroad…
in Japan has the honest and practical answers you need to make it happen. Making a life-changing move has never been easier. Moon Living Abroad in Japan provides:Practical information on setting up the essentials, including visas, finances, employment, education, and healthcareWhat you need to know about Japan's culture and language before making your moveEssential tips on how to find a place to live that fits your needs, whether you're a renter or a buyerA deep exploration of the many regions, provinces, and individual cultures that Japan encompasses, enabling you to discover the best new home for youInterviews with other expats who share their personal experiences building successful lives abroadSpecial tips for those with children or petsFirsthand insight from someone who's done it all In Moon Living Abroad in Japan, Japan expert Ruthy Kanagy provides readers with essential tools and honest advice for creating a new life abroad in her beloved home country.Moon Hanoi: Including Ha Long Bay (Travel Guide)
Par Dana Filek-Gibson. 2017
Your World Your Way! Explore the soul of Vietnam in this thousand-year-old city of Hanoi with Moon Travel Guides!What You'll…
Find in Moon Hanoi:Expert, local author Dana Filek-Gibson shares everything she's learned about this bustling city in her adopted countryFull-color guidebook with vibrant, helpful photosDetailed directions and maps for exploring on your own, including information on Ha Long Bay and SapaStrategic itineraries, such as a Ha Long Bay Cruise and A Long Weekend in HanoiActivities for every traveler: Explore the labyrinthine karsts and limestone caves of Ha Long Bay. Learn about Hanoi's history and heroes at the Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Soak up the sophisticated energy of Hanoi's art scene and cafe-culture, or go dress-shopping in the city's bustling older neighborhoods. Try a fresh batch of bia hoi, Vietnam's craft beer, or sample the best pho in VietnamAccurate information, including background on the history and cultureHandy tools such as travel tips, safety information, and an easy to navigate format, all packaged in a book light enough to fit in your carry-onWith Moon Hanoi's practical tips, myriad activities, and an insiders view on the best things to do and see, you can plan your trip your way.Moon Angkor Wat
Par Tom Vater. 2015
This full-color guidebook includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning.A group of young monks, their robes…
a luminous orange, cross the causeway. A stone's throw away, rice paddies and golden temple roofs of Angkor shimmer in the morning sun. Monkeys swing from the trees and elephants stand in the shade nearby, waiting for passengers.This is the trip of a lifetime. It will leave you with a new sense of wonder - and some great stories to share. Expert traveler Tom Vater tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible in this full-color edition of Moon Angkor Wat: Including Siem Reap & Phnom Penh:How to get there, how long it will take, and where to stop along the way - including information on the cities of Siem Riep, Battambang, and Phnom Penh as well as excursions to remote templesHow to choose the best means of transportation, whether you're traveling by tuk-tuk, taxi, motorbike, or bicycleBackground on authentic cultural experiences, from street food feasts to New Year's celebrations - and where to find themDay-by-day itinerary suggestions