Book is considered to be in good or better condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Hard cover books may show signs of wear on the spine, cover or dust jacket. Paperback book may show signs of wear on spine or cover as well as having a slight bend, curve or creasing to it. Book should have minimal to no writing inside and no highlighting. Pages should be free of tears or creasing. Stickers should not be present on cover or elsewhere, and any CD or DVD expected with the book is included. Book is not a former library copy.

Seller Inventory # SEWV.9579784760.G

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Taiwan A to Z: The Essential Cultural Guide
Publisher: Community Services Center, Taipei
Publication Date: 2009
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9579784760
ISBN 13: 9789579784764
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Taiwan A to Z provides the essential information you need to know before you go to Taiwan. Whether you’re planning to be there a week or three years, this book is a must-read for any foreigner to Taiwan who wants to be successful there.

Do you know:

Why it’s a very bad idea to give a clock as a gift?
Why so many Taiwanese people have PhDs?
How Taiwanese parents choose names for their children?
Why a new mother shouldn’t take a bath for a month after giving birth?

The answers to these and many other intriguing questions can be found in Taiwan A to Z, a product of the author’s discovery of her own roots. Written by a Taiwanese who has a deep understanding of both Western and Eastern cultures, this book provides foreigners to Taiwan with true insights into the fascinating intricacies of Taiwanese culture.

About the Author

Amy C. Liu (Amy Chien-ju Liu) was born and raised in the heart of downtown Taipei, where she completed her primary education before her family immigrated to San Jose, California, USA when she was 13 years of age.

Based in Taipei, Taiwan since 1999, she works locally at the Community Services Center and with major intercultural service providers globally to provide intercultural training and global leadership programs. As a bicultural and bilingual consultant, Amy has successfully delivered both individual and group cross-cultural training to top-level expatriates relocating to Taiwan as well as programs for Taiwanese managers based in Taiwan who desire to work more effectively in today’s global marketplace.

She has lived and worked in the USA and Taiwan and has also spent nearly two years living in Japan. She travels extensively, and has visited over thirty countries, including India, Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey, Cambodia, Vietnam, Germany, Italy, France, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Amy holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Education from San Jose State University as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with a minor in Business Management from the University of California, Irvine.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Through our mission we enhance the dignity and quality of life for individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. We intentionally serve marginalized populations within these communities and lift up long-term pathways for individuals who have disabilities and disadvantages, veterans and military families, teens and young adults, and others who face barriers to employment. We are guided by three principles: Inspired by People, Power of the Whole, and Results Matter. We call it The Goodwill Way.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Goodwill Retail Services, Inc.
6055 North 91st Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53225, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

Returns are allowed when initiated within 30 days of the estimated delivery date.
Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois is a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for individuals with barriers to enhance their lives. Thank you for supporting our mission.

Order cancellation permitted prior to shipment. Buyers should contact us as soon as possible via email or phone to request cancellation. Once an order has been shipped it cannot be cancelled.

Shipping Terms

We endeavor to ship all orders as quickly as possible--usually within 48 hours of receiving an order--using minimal packaging and recyclable materials whenever possible.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 14 business days	3 to 6 business days
First item	US$ 3.00	US$ 5.50

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.