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Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands (The Bestselling Guide to Doing Business in More than 60 Countries)

March 5, 2012 – 5:47 pm

More than a decade after establishing itself as the number-one book on international business etiquette, “Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands” has been fully revised to reflect the profound global transformation that has occurred since its debut. In this new edition, author Terri Morrison – the leading expert in this field – has included: comprehensive updates for each of the book’s 60-plus country chapters; several brand-new sections, including Cultural IQ tests, “Know Before You Go” tips and alerts on international security; and additional chapters on Austria, Belize, Ireland, South Africa, Vietnam and the Vatican. The most comprehensive, authoritative text of its kind, the first edition of this invaluable reference guide has won a following among high-ranking military officials, influential corporate executives and business school professors alike. This new edition, with its wealth of revised material and discussions of current hot topics, is proof that such a classic only gets better with time.In a global economy, it is crucial for business people to be sensitive to cultural differences. And although the best reason for doing so may be ethical, it’s great for business as well! This is an invaluable book for “doing well while doing good” in your intercultural relations, covering the protocols of appointments, business entertaining, greetings, forms of address, gestures, dress, and gifts in 60 of the nations you’re most likely to be doing business. Some interesting excerpts:

Australia: The “thumbs-up” sign, which in the U.S. indicates “O.K.” is considered rude.
Brazil: The colors of the Brazilian flag are green and yellow, so avoid wearing this combination in any fashion.
China: Avoid making exaggerated gestures or using dramatic facial expressions. The Chinese do not generally use their hands when speaking, and become distracted by a speaker who does.
Indonesia: Since it is impolite to disagree with someone, Indonesians rarely say “no”…a clear way to indicate “no” is to suck in air through the teeth.

The authors are very aware that no generalizations apply to all residents of a nation, and are careful not to stereotype or judge. Highly recommended to any business traveler–or any student of the diversity of human cultures.

(Note: a great companion volume for this book is Gestures, which is devoted entirely to explaining the varieties of hand gestures in 82 countries!)
More than a decade after establishing itself as the number-one book on international business etiquette, “Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands” has been fully revised to reflect the profound global transformation that has occurred since its debut. In this new edition, author Terri Morrison – the leading expert in this field – has included: comprehensive updates for each of the book’s 60-plus country chapters; several brand-new sections, including Cultural IQ tests, “Know Before You Go” tips and alerts on international security; and additional chapters on Austria, Belize, Ireland, South Africa, Vietnam and the Vatican. The most comprehensive, authoritative text of its kind, the first edition of this invaluable reference guide has won a following among high-ranking military officials, influential corporate executives and business school professors alike. This new edition, with its wealth of revised material and discussions of current hot topics, is proof that such a classic only gets better with time.In a global economy, it is crucial for business people to be sensitive to cultural differences. And although the best reason for doing so may be ethical, it’s great for business as well! This is an invaluable book for “doing well while doing good” in your intercultural relations, covering the protocols of appointments, business entertaining, greetings, forms of address, gestures, dress, and gifts in 60 of the nations you’re most likely to be doing business. Some interesting excerpts:

Australia: The “thumbs-up” sign, which in the U.S. indicates “O.K.” is considered rude.
Brazil: The colors of the Brazilian flag are green and yellow, so avoid wearing this combination in any fashion.
China: Avoid making exaggerated gestures or using dramatic facial expressions. The Chinese do not generally use their hands when speaking, and become distracted by a speaker who does.
Indonesia: Since it is impolite to disagree with someone, Indonesians rarely say “no”…a clear way to indicate “no” is to suck in air through the teeth.

(Note: a great companion volume for this book is Gestures, which is devoted entirely to explaining the varieties of hand gestures in 82 countries!)

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Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands (The Bestselling Guide to Doing Business in More than 60 Countries)

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Comedy Writing Secrets: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, And Get Paid For It, 2nd Edition

February 27, 2012 – 6:19 pm

The Only Handbook for Humor Writers!

What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.

-Steve Martin

Become the funniest person in the room! With Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, you can master the fundamentals of humor writing and turn your comedic talent into a well-paying pursuit.

For more than a decade, Comedy Writing Secrets has been giving aspiring comedians a leg up on the competition. In this expanded new edition, Mel Helitzer, named the “funniest professor in the country” by Rolling Stone magazine, and funnyman Mark Shatz pack in even more insight and instruction, including:

Humor writing exercises to punch up your jokes
Extra information on writing for sitcoms and stand-up
Comedic brainstorming techniques using associations and listings
Exclusive tips for writing humor for specific markets like editorials, columns, speeches, advertising, greeting cards, t-shirts, and more

Tap into your comedic genius with Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, and you’ll always leave ?em laughing!

The Only Handbook for Humor Writers!

What is comedy? Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke.

-Steve Martin

Become the funniest person in the room! With Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, you can master the fundamentals of humor writing and turn your comedic talent into a well-paying pursuit.

Humor writing exercises to punch up your jokes
Extra information on writing for sitcoms and stand-up
Comedic brainstorming techniques using associations and listings
Exclusive tips for writing humor for specific markets like editorials, columns, speeches, advertising, greeting cards, t-shirts, and more

Tap into your comedic genius with Comedy Writing Secrets, 2nd edition, and you’ll always leave ?em laughing!

Comedy Writing Secrets: The Best-Selling Book on How to Think Funny, Write Funny, Act Funny, And Get Paid For It, 2nd Edition

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A Writer’s Guide to Harry Potter; How to Improve Your Writing by Studying the Bestselling Series

February 25, 2012 – 2:19 am

Are you a fiction or fanfiction writer hoping to catch onto a bit of JK Rowling’s magic “floo powder?” Based on the popular workshop, A Writer’s Guide to Harry Potter analyzes JK Rowling’s craft for the fiction writer. Through thirteen lessons, readers will discover various techniques and styles Ms. Rowling employs which have made her series such a phenomenal success. Specific examples are given which will help writers determine how to utilize these techniques in their own writing with their own voice.

Topics covered include characterization, world building, backstory, mystery plotting, and business matters such as fan interaction, fan fiction, website design, social media, and author persona. Readers will learn to use techniques gleaned from Ms. Rowling to develop and improve their own voice and style, not to create little Harry Potter clones.

A fun and essential guide for writing a novel!

Text includes many tables and highlighted quotes as well as a 7-book outline of Harry’s hero journey.
** If a particular table or quote does not seem to load initially on your Kindle, thumb forward a couple of pages and then go back to it.

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Lessons from the Headmistress and No Polyjuiced Pretenders Here
(On Learning Techniques, not Cloning a Duplicate)

Lesson One: Characters with More Emotional Range than a Teaspoon
(Characterization)

Lesson Two: Quidditch, A Prisoner of Azkaban, and Thestrals to MoM
(Voice and Reader Fulfillment)

Lesson Three: Return to the Dursleys
(Establishing and Breaking Story Patterns)

Lesson Four: Shrieking Shacks, Whomping Willows, and Moaning Myrtles — or the Dark Lord’s in the Detail
(World Building)

Lesson Five: Revealing Wormtail
(Dropping Clues, Hiding Secrets)

Lesson Six: Put a Fidelius Charm on Your Godric’s Hollow
(Backstory)

Lesson Seven: Myth Connections
(Mythic Structures, Archetypes, and Themes)

Lesson Eight: His Royal Snivellus — the Ambiguity of Snape
(Themes and Borders)

Lesson Nine: Of Grindelwald and Hitler
(Real World Relevance)

Lesson Ten: Keep it FUN
(Engaging the Reader)!

Lesson Eleven: Draco Loves Hermione! (At Least in Fanfiction)
(Fan Involvement)

Lesson Twelve: Make a Magical Impression in the Muggle World
(A Few Tips on Building a Public Presence)

About the Author:

Published in fiction and nonfiction through articles, short stories, and a novel, SP Sipal is best known as an analyst of the Harry Potter series. She’s spoken at numerous fan and writer conferences at the national, international, and online level and published articles dissecting the alchemical and Egyptian mythological motifs running through the series. She continues the discussion with other writers of how to improve our writing with Harry Potter as our guide at her blog at HarryPotterforWriters.blogspot.com and accompanying Twitter feed @HP4Writers.

*** A Writer’s Guide to Harry Potter Workshop is an unofficial literary analysis of the Harry Potter series. It is not endorsed or authorized by JK Rowling, her publishers, or Warner Brothers. All uses of any trademarked or character names are solely for the purpose of analysis. All quoted passages are copyrighted by JK Rowling.