http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/results.pperl?max_returns=20&pub_date=back365%5fahead30&cat_id_ex=Business%20%26amp%3b%20Economics%20%2d%20Business%20Etiquette%3a3154&best= http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/rss.pperl?max_returns=20&pub_date=back365%5fahead30&cat_id_ex=Business%20%26amp%3b%20Economics%20%2d%20Business%20Etiquette%3a3154&best= en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336542 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336542 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336542"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336542" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336542">Georgia - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157367">Natia Abramia</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Former Soviet Republics; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | October 30, 2012 | 978-1-85733-654-2 (1-85733-654-2)<p>Georgia lies between Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. This small Caucasian country is used to playing a significant role in global geopolitics, and its strategic location at the crossroads of different civilizations has been a curse as well as a blessing. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its NATO aspirations and its location in Russia&rsquo;s backyard. <br> &nbsp;<br> The Silk Road brought the best of the world to Georgia. Its ancient Christian culture shows the influence of Arab, Persian, and Ottoman conquerors. Combined with this is a southern, &ldquo;Mediterranean&rdquo; feel, traces of the Soviet legacy, and a strong Western influence. What awaits the visitor is a unique culture that goes back thousands of years. Georgia has a rich historical heritage, wonderful food and wines, unforgettable scenery, authentic folk music and dances, an attractive business climate, and an educated and hospitable people for whom indulging a guest is more a religion than a duty. <br> &nbsp;<br> <i>Culture Smart! Georgia</i> offers invaluable insights and practical tips for tourists and business people alike. The author, Natia Abramia, guides you through the past and present-day realities of her motherland, explaining what makes people tick, how they live and feel, and how to get on with them. You will discover that the Georgians will not let you down. Learn how to reach their hearts, and they will charm you back.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336580 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336580 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336580"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336580" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336580">Georgia - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157367">Natia Abramia</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Former Soviet Republics; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | October 30, 2012 | 978-1-85733-658-0 (1-85733-658-5)<p>Georgia lies between Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, on the southeastern shore of the Black Sea. This small Caucasian country is used to playing a significant role in global geopolitics, and its strategic location at the crossroads of different civilizations has been a curse as well as a blessing. Once a battlefield of the Christian and Muslim worlds, today it is caught between its NATO aspirations and its location in Russia&rsquo;s backyard. <br>&nbsp;<br>The Silk Road brought the best of the world to Georgia. Its ancient Christian culture shows the influence of Arab, Persian, and Ottoman conquerors. Combined with this is a southern, &ldquo;Mediterranean&rdquo; feel, traces of the Soviet legacy, and a strong Western influence. What awaits the visitor is a unique culture that goes back thousands of years. Georgia has a rich historical heritage, wonderful food and wines, unforgettable scenery, authentic folk music and dances, an attractive business climate, and an educated and hospitable people for whom indulging a guest is more a religion than a duty. <br>&nbsp;<br><i>Culture Smart! Georgia</i> offers invaluable insights and practical tips for tourists and business people alike. The author, Natia Abramia, guides you through the past and present-day realities of her motherland, explaining what makes people tick, how they live and feel, and how to get on with them. You will discover that the Georgians will not let you down. Learn how to reach their hearts, and they will charm you back.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336597 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336597 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336597"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336597" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336597">Serbia - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157536">Lara Zmukic</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Europe - Eastern; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | October 30, 2012 | 978-1-85733-659-7 (1-85733-659-3)<p>Serbia, a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, covers the southern part of the Pannonian plain and the central part of the Balkans. The dominant power in the former Yugoslavia, it has had a bad press in the West. However, the truth is much more nuanced and interesting than that portrayed by the media. Serbia is a country with wonderful scenery, architectural riches, and a vibrant arts scene, waiting to be discovered by Westerners.<br> &nbsp;<br> Serbs are proud, passionate, and generous people with an independent streak. They have always had to fight for survival, first against the Ottoman Turks and then against the Habsburg Empire. Following the First World War, they took the lead in forming independent Yugoslavia. They resisted Hitler heroically. Under Tito&rsquo;s rule Yugoslavia steered an independent course. After his death the multinational state disintegrated amid bitter conflict. The war over the secession of the province of Kosovo saw Serbia bombed by NATO forces for two and a half months. The Serbian people&rsquo;s reaction to their hardline Communist regime was the Bulldozer Revolution&mdash;a campaign of civil resistance that returned the country to democracy in 2000.<br> &nbsp;<br> Against this turbulent backdrop, the visitor to Serbia needs to be well informed and sensitive to people&rsquo;s feelings. <i>Culture Smart! Serbia</i> introduces you to a diverse, complex, and dynamic society. It offers background information on Serbian history and customs, and essential advice on what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances. If you show interest and respect, you will receive a warm welcome and lasting loyalty in return.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336559 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336559 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336559"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336559" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336559">Serbia - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157536">Lara Zmukic</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Europe - Eastern; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | October 30, 2012 | 978-1-85733-655-9 (1-85733-655-0)<p>Serbia, a landlocked country at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, covers the southern part of the Pannonian plain and the central part of the Balkans. The dominant power in the former Yugoslavia, it has had a bad press in the West. However, the truth is much more nuanced and interesting than that portrayed by the media. Serbia is a country with wonderful scenery, architectural riches, and a vibrant arts scene, waiting to be discovered by Westerners.<br> &nbsp;<br> Serbs are proud, passionate, and generous people with an independent streak. They have always had to fight for survival, first against the Ottoman Turks and then against the Habsburg Empire. Following the First World War, they took the lead in forming independent Yugoslavia. They resisted Hitler heroically. Under Tito&rsquo;s rule Yugoslavia steered an independent course. After his death the multinational state disintegrated amid bitter conflict. The war over the secession of the province of Kosovo saw Serbia bombed by NATO forces for two and a half months. The Serbian people&rsquo;s reaction to their hardline Communist regime was the Bulldozer Revolution&mdash;a campaign of civil resistance that returned the country to democracy in 2000.<br> &nbsp;<br> Against this turbulent backdrop, the visitor to Serbia needs to be well informed and sensitive to people&rsquo;s feelings. <i>Culture Smart! Serbia</i> introduces you to a diverse, complex, and dynamic society. It offers background information on Serbian history and customs, and essential advice on what to expect and how to behave in different circumstances. If you show interest and respect, you will receive a warm welcome and lasting loyalty in return.<br>&nbsp;</p><br clear="all"> 2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336573 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336573 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336573"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336573" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336573">Venezuela - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157512">Russell Maddicks</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - South America; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | October 30, 2012 | 978-1-85733-657-3 (1-85733-657-7)<p>An influential oil producer with a colorful and charismatic president at its helm since 1999, Venezuela is a vast, sometimes frustrating, but never dull country. It is one of the most complex countries in Latin America and one of the least understood. <br> &nbsp;<br> An ambitious attempt to benefit the poor and redistribute oil wealth by President Hugo Chavez has seen a major political transformation in recent years that has put a severe strain on its traditional ties with the USA. He has made steadfast attempts to confront his powerful northern neighbor and reduce Venezuela&rsquo;s economic dependence on the United States. However, Miami remains the top holiday destination for Venezuelans traveling abroad, baseball beats soccer as the preferred sport, and teenage girls still cover their bedroom walls with American idols like Justin Bieber.<br> &nbsp;<br> Venezuelans are known for being friendly, gregarious, and outgoing. They value family over everything and love to criticize the status quo, but they are also fiercely proud and protective of their homeland and react poorly to criticism of their country from outsiders. <br> &nbsp;<br> <i>Culture Smart! Venezuela</i> takes you beyond the stereotypical descriptions of a tropical petro-state, famous for its beauty queens and its populist president, to provide you with an insider&rsquo;s understanding of the country and its people. Practical tips, valuable insights, and vital statistics will help you get to the heart of this vibrant, sometimes contradictory, and increasingly important country.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336610 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336610 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336610"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336610" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336610">Venezuela - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=157512">Russell Maddicks</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - South America; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | October 30, 2012 | 978-1-85733-661-0 (1-85733-661-5)<p>An influential oil producer with a colorful and charismatic president at its helm since 1999, Venezuela is a vast, sometimes frustrating, but never dull country. It is one of the most complex countries in Latin America and one of the least understood. <br> &nbsp;<br> An ambitious attempt to benefit the poor and redistribute oil wealth by President Hugo Chavez has seen a major political transformation in recent years that has put a severe strain on its traditional ties with the USA. He has made steadfast attempts to confront his powerful northern neighbor and reduce Venezuela&rsquo;s economic dependence on the United States. However, Miami remains the top holiday destination for Venezuelans traveling abroad, baseball beats soccer as the preferred sport, and teenage girls still cover their bedroom walls with American idols like Justin Bieber.<br> &nbsp;<br> Venezuelans are known for being friendly, gregarious, and outgoing. They value family over everything and love to criticize the status quo, but they are also fiercely proud and protective of their homeland and react poorly to criticism of their country from outsiders. <br> &nbsp;<br> <i>Culture Smart! Venezuela</i> takes you beyond the stereotypical descriptions of a tropical petro-state, famous for its beauty queens and its populist president, to provide you with an insider&rsquo;s understanding of the country and its people. Practical tips, valuable insights, and vital statistics will help you get to the heart of this vibrant, sometimes contradictory, and increasingly important country.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-10-30T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336634 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336634 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336634"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336634" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336634">Ukraine - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=74358">Anna Shevchenko</a></h3><b>Trade Paperback</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Europe - Eastern; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | July 24, 2012 | 978-1-85733-663-4 (1-85733-663-1)<p>This revised and updated edition of <i>Culture Smart! Ukraine</i> reveals a country in the throes of change. The euphoria of the famous Orange Revolution has vanished. The momentum for reform has been checked and the forces of authoritarianism have returned. Even so, modernization continues apace and people are eager to be seen as European.<br><br> The recent political instability highlights the contradictions of Ukrainian society. Ukrainians are proud of their roots, and reticent about the traumas of their past; the country participates in international space programs and produces the world&rsquo;s largest aircraft, but still lives in a world of superstitions. <br><br>The Ukrainian way of life is intertwined with ancient customs, the old Soviet legacy, and the search for a new European identity.<br> What strikes visitors to this fascinating and important country is the heady mix of ancient history and youthful energy, the resilience of the people, and their generosity of spirit. For the twentieth anniversary of its independence, Ukraine received quite a present&mdash;hosting the key matches of Euro 2012. Now it has a game of its own: to show the world that it is a serious player.<br><br> This new edition of <i>Culture Smart! Ukraine</i> will enable you to visit the country with open eyes. It describes the history that has shaped the Ukrainian psyche, explains present-day values and attitudes, and offers practical advice on what to expect and how to behave. It aims to make you feel at ease, whether you are shopping in a market, dining out, or attending a business meeting.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-07-24T00:30:00-05:00 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336641 http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336641 <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336641"><img align="right" src="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/catalog_cover.pperl?9781857336641" border="1"/></a><h3><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781857336641">Ukraine - Culture Smart!</a> The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture<br/><b>Written by</b> <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/author/results.pperl?authorid=74358">Anna Shevchenko</a></h3><b>eBook</b>, 168 pages | Kuperard | Travel - Europe - Eastern; Reference - Etiquette; Business & Economics - Business Etiquette | <b>$9.95</b> | July 24, 2012 | 978-1-85733-664-1 (1-85733-664-X)<p>This revised and updated edition of <i>Culture Smart! Ukraine</i> reveals a country in the throes of change. The euphoria of the famous Orange Revolution has vanished. The momentum for reform has been checked and the forces of authoritarianism have returned. Even so, modernization continues apace and people are eager to be seen as European.<br><br> The recent political instability highlights the contradictions of Ukrainian society. Ukrainians are proud of their roots, and reticent about the traumas of their past; the country participates in international space programs and produces the world&rsquo;s largest aircraft, but still lives in a world of superstitions. The Ukrainian way of life is intertwined with ancient customs, the old Soviet legacy, and the search for a new European identity.<br><br> What strikes visitors to this fascinating and important country is the heady mix of ancient history and youthful energy, the resilience of the people, and their generosity of spirit. For the twentieth anniversary of its independence, Ukraine received quite a present&mdash;hosting the key matches of Euro 2012. Now it has a game of its own: to show the world that it is a serious player.<br><br> This new edition of <i>Culture Smart! Ukraine</i> will enable you to visit the country with open eyes. It describes the history that has shaped the Ukrainian psyche, explains present-day values and attitudes, and offers practical advice on what to expect and how to behave. It aims to make you feel at ease, whether you are shopping in a market, dining out, or attending a business meeting.</p><br clear="all"> 2012-07-24T00:30:00-05:00