Download or read book Marco Polo Vietnam Handbook written by Martina Miethig and published by Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Limited. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marco Polo Handbooks offer expert advice and are aimed at travelers looking for in-depth coverage of a destination - from detailed cultural information to Insider Tips - in an easy to use format. Whatever your mood or interests, Marco Polo Handbooks are the perfect travel companion.
Download or read book Vietnam Cambodia Laos Footprint Handbook written by Claire Boobbyer and published by Footprint Travel Guides. This book was released on 2013-02-22 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you want to experience the hustle and bustle of Hanoi, feel the eeriness of the Plain of Jars, gaze at the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat or head down the Mekong on a slow boat, you can do all this and more with Footprint's totally revised and updated 4th edition Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos Handbook. With in-depth coverage of all three countries this guidebook is perfect if you are planning a trip to this stunning region. Extensive, thoroughly researched information which will help you plan your trip as well as advise you on the ground. *Including an extensive planning section and suggestions for getting off the beaten track * Eating, sleeping and drinking listings for every budget * Features information on how to get there and how to get around plus carefully planned itineraries to help you have the best possible experience whether you're travelling for one week or one month *The heart of the guide is divided by country with each section offering an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant * Each section has an overview map, local information on how to get around with transport and street maps where relevant, a short history of the region, thorough advice on what to see and do and a directory of key local information on banks, embassies, internet cafes, medical and services * Full-colour mini atlas to help you get your bearings and plan your journeys From the vivid rice paddies of Vietnam to Phnom Penh, the fascinating modern day capital of Cambodia, to laid-back Laos and its picture-postcard gilded temples, Footprint's fully updated 4th edition will help you get to the heart of this exquisite region and charming people.
Download or read book Vietnam Handbook written by John Colet and published by Footprint Handbook. This book was released on 1999 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching over 3,000 kilometres in a sinuous 'S', Vietnam embraces a spectacular range of landscapes from the watery and fertile plains of the Mekong Delta to the stunning mountain ranges of the north. The most comprehensive details on how to make the most of the country with wide-ranging practical listings. Outstanding background on the history of Vietnam from pre-colonial times to the present day, with detailed cultural and artistic information. Written with authority by experts who live, work and travel throughout the country.
Download or read book The Handbook of Asian Englishes written by Kingsley Bolton and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume of its kind, focusing on the sociolinguistic and socio-political issues surrounding Asian Englishes The Handbook of Asian Englishes provides wide-ranging coverage of the historical and cultural context, contemporary dynamics, and linguistic features of English in use throughout the Asian region. This first-of-its-kind volume offers a wide-ranging exploration of the English language throughout nations in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. Contributions by a team of internationally-recognized linguists and scholars of Asian Englishes and Asian languages survey existing works and review new and emerging areas of research in the field. Edited by internationally renowned scholars in the field and structured in four parts, this Handbook explores the status and functions of English in the educational institutions, legal systems, media, popular cultures, and religions of diverse Asian societies. In addition to examining nation-specific topics, this comprehensive volume presents articles exploring pan-Asian issues such as English in Asian schools and universities, English and language policies in the Asian region, and the statistics of English across Asia. Up-to-date research addresses the impact of English as an Asian lingua franca, globalization and Asian Englishes, the dynamics of multilingualism, and more. Examines linguistic history, contemporary linguistic issues, and English in the Outer and Expanding Circles of Asia Focuses on the rapidly-growing complexities of English throughout Asia Includes reviews of the new frontiers of research in Asian Englishes, including the impact of globalization and popular culture Presents an innovative survey of Asian Englishes in one comprehensive volume Serving as an important contribution to fields such as contact linguistics, World Englishes, sociolinguistics, and Asian language studies, The Handbook of Asian Englishes is an invaluable reference resource for undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and instructors across these areas.
Download or read book Vietnam written by Martina Miethig and published by Marco Polo Travel Publishing, Limited. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vietnam Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook offers expert, in-depth advice, ideal for planning your own, independent trip. From detailed cultural information to Marco Polo's renowned Insider Tips, whatever your mood or interest, this detailed yet concise Vietnam travel guide is the perfect travel companion. Inside the Vietnam Marco Polo Travel Guide and Handbook: Good Morning Vietnam! Let Marco Polo's Vietnam guide book lead you through this fascinating Southeast Asian country, known not just for its beauty but also the friendliness of its people. Ancient trading towns, imposing palaces and pagodas, and beautiful beaches enchant every visitor. Discover & Understand: Our innovative infographics condense large amounts of information into a format which is easy to understand. The infographics illustrate, amongst other things, Vietnam at a glance, the green hell and puppets that dance on the water. In the mood for: Fun suggestions help you to experience the variety of Vietnam, whatever your personal preferences and interests. Tours: Discover Vietnam! Exciting tours either motorised or on foot, lead from north to south through the entire country, from Saigon into the highlands, to the Mekong Delta, into the mountains and to the sea. All suggested tours are plotted on detailed maps and combine the best and most interesting places to see, with tips for exciting stops along the way. Experience & Enjoy: All the things which make a trip unforgettable: from eating and drinking, shopping, sightseeing, museums & galleries, staying the night, travelling with children, festivals and going out in the evening. What are Vietnam's typical dishes and where can you sample them? What is there to do with children? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in this chapter. In depth knowledge: Curated and comprehensive advice offering detailed, cultural information and thorough planning information to help you get the best out of your trip. Insider Tips and special Marco Polo insights reveal hidden gems and well-kept secrets for the curious traveller. Discover where you can zoom through the Vietnamese highlands on an old motorbike, where you can stay the night on board a junk and why one should observe a few rules of conduct when visiting the hill tribes. Superb 3D illustrations: vivid visuals that take you behind the scenes and provide insight into the Cu Chi tunnels and the construction of a Vietnamese pagoda. Large pull-out map: Includes a separate pull-out map handily placed in a high quality plastic wallet at the back of the book, which can also be used as a storage pocket. Handy book band: the colourful, elastic, book band is a really useful bookmark and will keep any loose tickets and notes secure inside your guide.
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Download or read book Handbook on Opium written by Vasanth Kumar and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2022-01-29 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Opium: History and Basis of Opioids in Therapeutics traces the history of poppy from its prehistory, its use in Greek and Egyptian medicine through the European Renaissance, and the opioid epidemic of the present day. The book explores the discovery of morphine and its alkaloids, reviews its biosynthetic process, and covers the evolution of synthetic opioids. Further, it reviews the biological effects of opium and the molecular basis of its actions, including future perspectives in clinical applications with therapeutic targets. The book is interspersed with numerous notes on the events and great minds in history and medicine who advocated, analyzed and advanced opium through history. The book is a comprehensive review on opium, covering a breadth of topics, including its history, botany, chemistry, trade, physiology, clinical use and molecular biology, with numerous references, tables, vignettes and illustrations included for additional understanding. - Presents a comprehensive review on opium, covering a range of topics - Filled with historical vignettes, tables and illustrations to aid understanding - Authored by practicing clinicians who integrate clinical information in the context of history and pharmacology
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Maritime Archaeology written by Alexis Catsambis and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 1234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is a comprehensive survey of maritime archaeology as seen through the eyes of nearly fifty scholars at a time when maritime archaeology has established itself as a mature branch of archaeology.
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Download or read book Handbook on Frugal Innovation written by André Leliveld and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering Handbook details the origins of the concept of frugal innovation, its emergence as an academic field of interest, and the main driving forces behind it. The book presents new empirical evidence and critical perspectives on what frugal innovation entails, from disciplines such as science and engineering, humanities, and social sciences. This title contains one or more Open Access chapters.
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Download or read book Moon Handbooks Vietnam Cambodia and Laos written by Michael Buckley and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2006-03-10 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos are more accessible than ever before. This guide, complete with maps and photographs has a special emphasis on leading destinations such as the War Crimes Museum in Saigon, Vietnam's French-built mansions, tree-shaded boulevards in Hanoi, the Angkor Wat towers, and the unspoiled natural environment.
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Download or read book Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology written by Junko Habu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-12-08 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook of East and Southeast Asian Archaeology focuses on the material culture and lifeways of the peoples of prehistoric and early historic East and Southeast Asia; their origins, behavior and identities as well as their biological, linguistic and cultural differences and commonalities. Emphasis is placed upon the interpretation of material culture to illuminate and explain social processes and relationships as well as behavior, technology, patterns and mechanisms of long-term change and chronology, in addition to the intellectual history of archaeology as a discipline in this diverse region. The Handbook augments archaeologically-focused chapters contributed by regional scholars by providing histories of research and intellectual traditions, and by maintaining a broadly comparative perspective. Archaeologically-derived data are emphasized with text-based documentary information, provided to complement interpretations of material culture. The Handbook is not restricted to art historical or purely descriptive perspectives; its geographical coverage includes the modern nation-states of China, Mongolia, Far Eastern Russia, North and South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Burma, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and East Timor.
Download or read book Handbook of Chinese Organizational Behavior written by Xu Huang and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ÔI was once approached by a colleague with the question, ÒYouÕre an expert on China, right?Ó My reply was, ÒNo, I donÕt think anyone is an expert on ChinaÓ. This book is essential study for those travelling in that direction.Õ Ð Romie Frederik Littrell, Journal of International Business This state-of-the-art Handbook encompasses theoretical and empirical research on Chinese organizational behavior over the last two decades of its renaissance, with prominent scholars providing critical reviews of empirical studies in Chinese societies on 14 important topics. This comprehensive Handbook explores limitations and challenges arising from attempts to develop indigenous theories and constructs applicable to Chinese social reality. Key contributors integrate the literature in their topic areas, providing directions for pushing forward the frontiers of research into a more culturally sensitive and powerful representation of Chinese organizational behavior. Areas examined include emotional intelligence, creativity and motivation, leadership, team conflicts, trust, power and business ethics. Experienced practitioner input is included. Scholars interested in research on international business and Chinese work behaviors and their effective management will find much of value in this compilation. Students of management, including organizational behavior, human resource management, strategic management, and international management will also find information and guidance that will prove invaluable as will practitioners who have business connections in China and other Chinese societies.
