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Tensions between India and Pakistan are deeply rooted. Many go back to 1947, when, with the partitioning of the provinces of Punjab and Bengal, British India was succeeded by two independent countries: a primarily Hindu India and a Muslim Pakistan. Subsequently, the two countries have fought three wars and come close to open war several other times, especially over Kashmir.||Conflict Between India and Pakistan begins with a discussion of the partition of India and those who figured prominently in it: Mahatma Gandhi, Mohammed Ali Jinnah, and Admiral Louis Mountbatten. Then, in a series of evenhanded, carefully crafted portraits, it describes the people, political parties, foreign and domestic policies, and economic, religious, and cultural pressures that have played a role in the conflicts between these nations from 1947 to the present. more...

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As pursers on a major cruise line, the authors of this book were constantly bombarded with the same questions from cruise ship passengers: Where’s the nearest beach? Do I have to get a cab there? Do I have time to go shopping? Where are the best shops, anyway? Tired of repeating the same answers time after time, Laura & Diane Rapp, a mother-and-daughter team, came up with the unique idea of providing the passengers with a book answering every question they might have. more...

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CultureShock! Italy is the must-have guide for anyone living or working in Italy and who wants to decipher this diverse and rich country. This book will guide you through the highs and lows of adapting to Italian culture, offering useful tips and suggestions along the way. Learn about the geographical diversity of the country and how to hire a geometra for all your accommodation needs. Navigate your way through Italian body language and discover what it really means. Understand Italian family values and pick up tips on business etiquette. Through CultureShock! Italy, you will not only understand the country and its people, but learn how to adapt to and appreciate its unique and valuable qualities. more...

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CultureShock! Thailand provides a valuable crash course on the who’s who, and the whats and hows of the country, guiding readers through a wide range of topics for day-to-day living including how to interact with the local people and fit into Thai society. Discover when and how to wai as well as how to use the bathroom upcountry. Pick up useful information for settling in like where to stay, study and play and find out more about the Thai language and how to conduct business the Thai way. Full of humour and practical tips, CultureShock! Thailand is a must-read for those intending to stay for any length of time in the Land of Smiles. more...

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Derived from the content of the respected McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, Sixth Edition, each title provides thousands of definitions of words and phrases encountered in a specific discipline. All include:. * Pronunciation guide for every term. * Acronyms, cross-references, and abbreviations. * Appendices with conversion tables; listings of scientific, technical, and mathematical notation; tables of relevant data; and more. * A convenient, quick-find format. more...

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