The Tongue and the Tiger: Overcoming Language Barriers in International Trade

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This text addresses the core issues and concerns of intercultural communication by introducing a group of general skills in Chapter 1 and emphasizing both the concepts and the skills of communicating interculturally throughout the text.

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Not such a great text.......2007-09-24

My teacher says this is the best book he's ever read about intercultural communication. I, however, can't appreciate this book as much as he has. I can't help but feel it was written by someone straight out of an English 102 class. Sometimes you'll get some interesting trivia thrown at you, but most of the time I can barely stand looking at this cheap, paperback, black and white excuse of a text-book. Probably the worse thing about it was that I had to pay over $60 for a brand new copy. After reading this book, however, I will admit that it's made me think about how I interact with those around me, so its accomplished its purpose. But be forewarned, it you have a hard time reading bland text-books, you'll probably only find yourself jotting down the definitions of the bold-text words so you'll pass the exams.

Avoid whatever class would require this book.......2007-09-09

I'm having totake a class that requires this book. I resent this book as it feels the need to jump up and shout at me with stunningly obvious insight "...from a different generational culture!" Wow. Or how about the ever thought provoking, "Irish peeople are very proud of their histories!" I'm sure you could have hours of useful discussion on that tidbit. Why are other nationalities ashamed of their histories?

There's also the suggestion that Americans don't appreciate historical sites.

I'd steer away from a class requiring this book if you can. With all the little "SURF'S UP!" side bars... I feel like my mind's been raped.

Black Communications: Breaking Down the Barriers

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Black Communications: Breaking Down the Barriers
Evelyn B. Dandy
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Accessible Libraries on Campus: A Practical Guide for the Creation of Disability-Friendly Libraries

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BABBLING OUR WAY TO A NEW BABEL: ERASING THE LANGUAGE BARRIERS.: An article from: The Futurist

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BABBLING OUR WAY TO A NEW BABEL: ERASING THE LANGUAGE BARRIERS.: An article from: The Futurist
Sam Lehman-Wilzig
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This digital document is an article from The Futurist, published by World Future Society on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 4614 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: BABBLING OUR WAY TO A NEW BABEL: ERASING THE LANGUAGE BARRIERS.
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Breaking cultural barriers. (Notebook).(health and safety course available to non-native speakers of English): An article from: NZ Business

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This digital document is an article from NZ Business, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2003. The length of the article is 444 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Breaking cultural barriers. (Notebook).(health and safety course available to non-native speakers of English)
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Date: June 1, 2003
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Breaking down Russian language barriers. (Pobyedea Video Partners' video tape, Survival Russian): An article from: Alaska Business Monthly

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Clifford Gerhart
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This digital document is an article from Alaska Business Monthly, published by Alaska Business Publishing Company, Inc. on March 1, 1992. The length of the article is 1435 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Business and the Language Barrier
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Como se dice? Break down the language barrier between you and your employees. : An article from: Entrepreneur

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Como se dice? Break down the language barrier between you and your employees. : An article from: Entrepreneur
Mark Henricks
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This digital document is an article from Entrepreneur, published by Thomson Gale on December 1, 2005. The length of the article is 649 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Provides ample information on wide diversity of choices........1998-10-27

A sure-fire way to get your teen excited about summer as an opportunity to try something new.This guide stretches your teen to think beyond the neighborhood and look at programs (general and specialized) all over the US and abroad.The book is well-organized georgraphically and by interest area (e.g., residential computer camps; sailing/scuba programs; dance/theater/music/arts camps; instructional golf/tennis or other sport-specific camps - like skateboarding, bike adventure trips, etc.; or just a list of general multi-activitiy camps). Tip: jump-start your teen's summer by ordering a copy as soon as it's off the press - some of these wonderful programs featured can fill up early!

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Check Out the Person

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The way to achieve the goal of a lifetime.Its the dream that is quickly becoming a realitymaking so much money at an early age that you could decide when to retire, knowing full well that you have enough stashed away to ensure a life of comfort. In this new book, the fifth in the Rich Dad series, financial guru Robert Kiyosaki provides practical insight on how to put together a financial plan which will not only make you prosperous, but will also allow you to map out the freedom to choose your own retirement age.Retire Young Retire Rich follows the smash success of the four previously published titles in the Rich Dad series, all of which are New York Times bestsellers. The series has also appeared on the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, USA Today, and countless other business bestseller lists.Rich Dad Poor Dad is a starting point for anyone looking to gain control of their financial future. USA Today

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It's the American dream;to be able to make so much money at an early age that you could decide when to retire, knowing full well that you have enough money stashed away to ensure a life not burdened by financial restraints. In this new book, the fifth in the Rich Dad series, financial guru Robert Kiyosaki provides practical insight on how to put together a financial plan which will not only make you prosperous but will also allow you to map out the freedom to choose your own retirement age. Built upon Kiyosaki's own personal experiences; he retired at the age of 49; he shows how you can take advantage of smart investments in real estate and in the stock market to help you control your own financial destiny.

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Check Out the Person.......2007-06-28

Saw this guy hawking his hype on TV and decided to do a little background checking. While his general priciples are expoused by any financial "guru" the fact remains he's been bankrupt at least once following his own information. Real estate is risky business and not the bed of roses he makes it out to be. Just wait until your first stinker of a renter and when the state comes a calling because the person you rented a 1 bedroom apartment to has two kids and the law doesn't allow this (after the person told you they had no kids).

Wouldn't surprise me that most of his money comes from selling these books more than real estate.

A good read.......2007-05-22

Like other author's book, this one is also easy to follow, a good bedtime read. Unfortunately like other books it lacks more specific detail on the subject although it is present more here then in the other books.

The whole series is a good eye opener but author would do all of us a favor if he would make all of it into one book.

Good Motivator.......2007-02-26

Once again, the Rich Dad series has an inspiring and motivational book. No it doesn't give you all of the answers, but tells you how you need to think to be rich. Why do most lottery winners go broke? Because they don't know how to think and act rich and just blow their money. This book will definitley help you think rich and become rich if you beleive in yourself.

A bit old.......2007-02-16

This is Rich Dad Poor Dad reprinted with a few additions. The message of the book is correct: create assets that create passive income, avoid debt, get out of the rat race, don't count on job security etc.

One element is missing, though. The risk of building a business is also high, as well as failure rate. Kyosaki is a very successful businesman, but like many other successful people he fails to mention the role of chance in building a successful business. Yes, if you persevere, you may build a good business and become financially independent. But you also have a chance of being broke, bancrupt and have a heart attack. Dentists on the average financially do better than college dropouts, even though some of the dropouts may become very rich, like Bill Gates.

By all means, read this book and follow its principles. But read also Taleb's "Fooled by Randomness", a sobering balancer.

Order is Not Important - The Message Is!.......2006-12-04

Many know that I am (proudly) an advocate of the teachings of Kiyosaki. However, that does not mean he can get off without some constructive criticism every now and then as I see it.

First the positive: Retire Young - Retire Rich (RY-RR) is an solid (but not necessarily essential) component of the RDPD series of books/products. Within RY-RR one will review the key components of his prevous books and add to the base the important role of leverage and how it accelerates one's goal of becoming financially independent/wealthy. As I have stated in previous reviews, he begins his books after RDPD with a sound review of previous lessons and fundamentals and ends with new thoughts/introductions to new concepts. Within RY-RR leverage is applied/incorporated to the teachings of the first three books of his RDPD series and when combined - accelerates wealth-building. Specifically, he introduces an explanation (backed by sound references - primarily by government sources) of the passive-portfolio income levels. Second, he discusses in-depth that retiring young and rich is not about thinking differently, but thinking the opposite of how the poor and middle class think. Next, in Section III (until the end), he goes into the leverage of passive and portfolio income strategies that will accelerate one's goal of becoming financially independent while you're still young enough to enjoy it.

However, there are flaws. This book, if you read the first three books in the series (and maybe the fourth, which I don't consider in my reviews because of the target audience, which I am not a part of) will be slow - Sections I and II were forced reads. One may find the need to read hoping to catch every gem of wisdom and thought of a powerful force in the finance/investment world (Kiyoaski), but may find it slow. Having read the first few books in the series, the power and discussion of leverage may seem a bit late - either because you know about it and/or discovered it if you are an action-oriented reader. Also, I agree that the concept of leverage is important - it is a KEY ingredient to beooming financially successful and independent. This book would have been better placed within RDPD and CFQ with Section III being incorporated within Rich Dad's 'Guide to Investing.'

Now if you are only a casual reader of investing and finance then let me disclaim and insert a spoiler: Read pg. 104 and you have what you're looking for. But if you really want to continue in building your millionaire mindset influenced by Kiyosaki - read the entire book and have fun with Section III.

The good news as the reviewer of this book is that Kiyosaki stands firm and I believe in his concepts because they are many of the concepts I utilize in my investments. Furthermore, a financial paradigm shift is a on-going process. Sometimes redunancy is good - but again, in this particular book, it goes on too long. Allow me to give you some key points to focus on:
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- Conepts of shorts, puts, and options - don't gloss over this: If you are a "doer" in this section, you may disagree with Kiyosaki points (some of which I do), but the concepts are well-explained in lay terms.

Bottomline: Is RY-RR essential reading in the Kioyaski series? The answer is "no," plain and simple. Is it worth the read? To use one of Kiyosaki's favorite phrases: "It depends." It depends on where you are financially, your knowledge base, and your understanding and application of his previous work. But just as important: It depends on your patience to get through the first two sections of the book and overcoming what I am confident will be a shared opinion: Your willingness to hear the same message again with the topic of leverage appearing two books too late.

Oh - least we all forget: Kiyosaki, as of the placement and order of this book within his series, does not give you a blueprint. So, if you're reading hoping that it's written with concrete steps of how to reach the affluent-super rich categories then don't buy - I will argue that you will be disappointed almost with every book written by him. But if you seeking fundamentals and looking to increase your knowledge level and expand on the mind-set format of which he writes for a practical $18.00 value - you may enjoy (all points considered in the review above).

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The Best Book EVER!.......2004-12-29

This is the best book i've ever read! It shows William's intelligence and perseverance! He is the best author ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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