Traveling Abroad Post "9-11" & in the Wake of Terrorism


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This practical guide for Americans and other international travelers addresses matters of safety, health, shopping and driving abroad, and incorporates recent guidelines and changes in air travel including airport rules and procedures.




Americans Traveling Abroad


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Nwanna provides comprehensive information on travel to more than 170 countries, and addresses diverse concerns regarding personal safety, finances, illness, birth and marriage, and more.




American Businesses Abroad


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Nwanna provides tips and advice on how American businesses abroad can protect their assets and personnel. Topics include security at the office, home, hotel, and airport, as well as general security for proprietary information and communication networks.




Natural Disasters and Other Emergencies, what You Should Know


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This family planning and survival guide provides comprehensive information on every type of natural disaster, as well as many man-made and technological emergencies. Also includes sources for additional information.




Managing a Global Workforce


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Questions for Opening Scenario Analysis; Case 3.1. India Is Sending Jobs Abroad; Case 3.2. Europe: The New Destination for Latino Workers; Recommended Web Site Resources; Notes; 4. The Key Role of International HRM in Successful MNC Strategy; How Do MNCs Compete in Emerging Markets?; Introduction; Knowledge Transfer; Global Leadership Training and Development; Strategic Control Needs; Competitive Strategies of Multinational Corporations; Structuring for Optimal Global Performance; Linking Human Resource Management Practices to Competitive Strategy and Organizational Structure.




Managing a Global Workforce


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This new edition of Managing a Global Workforce provides balanced and contemporary coverage of human resource management in the international marketplace. Directed at future general managers and international executives, rather than HR specialists, it is designed to help students as well as professionals recognize the critical human resource issues underlying the cultural and economic challenges they face.




See Sally Kick Ass


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Provides over 650 safety suggestions to incorporate into everyday life and includes tips for at home, in the car, shopping, traveling, keeping children safe, and preventing identity theft.




Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism


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The Oklahoma City bombing, intentional crashing of airliners on September 11, 2001, and anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001 have made Americans acutely aware of the impacts of terrorism. These events and continued threats of terrorism have raised questions about the impact on the psychological health of the nation and how well the public health infrastructure is able to meet the psychological needs that will likely result. Preparing for the Psychological Consequences of Terrorism highlights some of the critical issues in responding to the psychological needs that result from terrorism and provides possible options for intervention. The committee offers an example for a public health strategy that may serve as a base from which plans to prevent and respond to the psychological consequences of a variety of terrorism events can be formulated. The report includes recommendations for the training and education of service providers, ensuring appropriate guidelines for the protection of service providers, and developing public health surveillance for preevent, event, and postevent factors related to psychological consequences.




Global Classroom


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Travel abroad has become a standard feature of global citizenship and many seek help in making sure their travel experiences are fulfilling. University based tours and travel programs are among the most popular for the educated sojourner. This book is aimed at students, professors, and study abroad professionals, but anyone who wants help in preparing for informed and culturally sensitive travel will benefit from its extensive resources. Both a primer for a holistic experience abroad and a practical guide to issues that arise in any travel setting, The Global Classroom is an essential travel companion. It explores the philosophy behind overseas travel, the potential value of the experience, practical preparation for study abroad, selecting the right program, actively engaging in foreign educational settings, reorientation challenges, and exploring pathways for integrating the experience into careers as engaged global citizens. The guide concludes with an appendix containing valuable resources for easy use by all.




Will Terrorists Go Nuclear?


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For more than 30 years Jenkins has been advising the military, government, and prestigious think tanks on the dangers of nuclear proliferation. Now he goes beyond what the experts know to examine how terrorists themselves think about such weapons.