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The rapid rise of technology, freedom of movement and the boom in mobile communication has connected the world like never before. Cross-cultural communication is now the norm in the worlds of business, politics, and education. Students in all disciplines are likely to study for some period in another country and fresh graduates now roam the world in search of exciting opportunities. But parachuting into an unfamiliar culture represents a myriad of challenges. Misunderstanding verbal and non-verbal communication, unconscious stereotyping, and culture shock can derail what should be a rewarding cross-cultural venture. This book is written by lecturers of intercultural communication from a rang...
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James Fenton's An Introduction to English Poetry offers a master class for both the reader and writer of poetry. Simply and elegantly written and discussing the work of poets as wide ranging as W. H. Auden, Dylan Thomas, Tennyson, Kipling, Milton and Blake, it covers all varieties of poetic practice in English. 'It is hard to imagine a beginner who could not learn from [this book]. If you know a young poet, give them this' The Times Literary Supplement
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