IBN's International Trade and Business Guide : How to Profit in the 16 Top African and Caribbean Basin Countries

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How to Find Wealth in 16 Untapped African and Caribbean Basin Countries

"Discover how to profit in such countries as Egypt, Morocco, Ghana, Honduras and Panama"

A cost effective, authoritative and comprehensive, single source guide compiled from several U.S. and foreign government sources and private organizations. This guide contains essential economic, political and cultural information critical to businesses, organizations, and individuals interested in identifying business opportunities and provides detailed information that is key to operating successfully.

The U.S. Senate passed the Trade and Development Act of 2000 HR434, which former President Clinton signed into law on May 18, 2000. This historic Act will help the developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean Basin create viable markets while strengthening commercial ties with the United States. During his recent confirmation hearings Secretary of State Colin L. Powell stressed the renewed focus on these areas. Powell said that improving relations with Africa and the Caribbean Basin Countries would be a Bush administration priority.

16 top African and CBC countries are covered. AFRICA - Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa. CARIBBEAN BASIN COUNTRIES -Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago.

The book provides 1) In-depth country profiles that will answer such questions as-- What type of government does it have? What is their pattern of trade with the US? What language is spoken? 2) Detailed political outlooks for each country, including-- What is the country's relationship with the US? How does their government influence their business? What kind of corruption might they have, if any? 3) Information on each country's economic outlook-- What are the trends for each country? What are the major growth sectors? What are the best trade prospects?

Also included for each country are marketing tips, investment advice, finance information, details on communications and transportation, business travel tips, and key contact information. With this book you can plan your own path to financial success. There is nothing available anywhere else on how you can profit from the untapped wealth in the 16 countries profiled here.

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IBN's International trade and business Guide.......2002-01-31

Just completed exploring many references in planning to develop a business in Africa and maybe the Carribean. IBN's International Guide was the most comprehensive and user friendy reference that I found. It was very organized and specific, including the names and telephone numbers of contacts. The author was excellent in his research and breadth of information. It is very much worth the price.

Ibn's International Trade and Business Guide; How To Profit in the 16 Top African and Caribbean Basin Countries.

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Ibn's International Trade and Business Guide; How To Profit in the 16 Top African and Caribbean Basin Countries.
Franklin Brown
Manufacturer: IBN Publications, Ltd.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000N65NT4

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Geography, history, people, language, culture, traditions, economy, government, politics, constitution, places to visit, info for travelers. . .

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Peru Business Law Handbook
USA International Business Publications
Manufacturer: International Business Publications, USA
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0739720333

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Peru Business Law Handbook
Ibp USA (Prd)
Manufacturer: Lightning Source Inc 01/1//2003
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000N5THG0

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Peru Business Law Handbook-98
I. Russian Information &. Bus
Manufacturer: Russian Information & Business Center, Incorp
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Business Law | Reference | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

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Turn adversity into success!

In 1997, Paul Stoltz unleashed a revolution with his groundbreaking book Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities, introducing the concept of the Adversity Quotient into public consciousness. Now, in Adversity Quotient at Work, the eagerly anticipated follow-up, Stoltz applies the principles of his brilliant theory to the uniquely challenging environment of the workplace.

Adversity Quotient at Work teaches readers how to hire and retain highly motivated and talented workers, develop employees to their full potential, and create a leadership culture that encourages all to put forth their best efforts and maximize their performance capabilities. Based on research performed with thousands of managers and members of the workforce on the front lines of hundreds of businesses, Adversity Quotient at Work will quickly become any corporation's indispensable handbook for success.

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Excellent Book.......2007-01-08

I have read and implimented this book into much in my organization and personal life. The book isn't all inclusive, but is nonetheless extememly valuable and useful in developing individual ability to deal with adversity and change. I have read hundreds of business book and would put this in my top 10.

AQ @ Work: a proper WORKbook.......2002-04-10

Dear ANONYMOUS Reader from Sedona: I'm sorry to say, but you're all wrong. You obviously did not read Stoltz's "Turning Obstacles into Opportunities". You cannot appreciate the value of the metaphor when you don't know anything about the extensive investigation and thorough scientific research behind it. That's a stupid as thinking you can learn to drive by reading the operators manual of a car. The metaphor is not the method itself.
The book is well worth reading AFTER reading "Turning Obstacles into Opportunities".

AQ @ fill in the blank.......2002-02-01

The latest version of the utterly nonscientific and kind of silly AQ "theory"---and I use that term loosely. Razor thin on real science, but knee deep in sappy motivational homilies and feel good slogans. I think we can anticipate some additional titles soon---AQ at school, AQ in the boardroom, and the ultimate expression of AQ "theory"---AQ in the bedroom. There are an unlimited number of contexts for this "theory" to be applied to...each less convincing than the former. Want to be happier and more successful at work? This one won't help.

Adversity Quotient at Work: Finding Your Hidden Capacity for Getting Things Done

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Adversity Quotient at Work: Finding Your Hidden Capacity for Getting Things Done
Paul G. Stoltz
Manufacturer: Collins
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OEWD7K

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First impressions count, and nothing makes a better first impression on dinner guests than those delectable little nibbles that you set out before the main course. And you don’t have to limit yourself to serving appetizers at the beginning of a meal. Appetizers are first and foremost about entertaining. They set the tone and the mood of an occasion, whether it’s a formal dinner, an intimate get-together, or a big birthday bash. And, best of all, the cooking times are short, the ingredients are simple to find (mostly), and it’s easy to make a few different recipes at the same time so you can impress your guests with a festive assortment.

In Appetizers For Dummies, celebrity chef, Dede Wilson shows you how to make foolproof recipes for 75 mouthwatering, bite-sized wonders—ranging from an Italian-inspired antipasto to a classic shrimp cocktail. Step-by-step, she fills you in on everything you need to know to:

Impress your guests with delicious finger food and first courses
Whip up everything from the classics to original, exotic, and offbeat appetizers
Plan parties with theme menus that will get rave reviews from your guests
Experiment with flavors and international cuisines

Whether you’re looking for general ideas about designing appetizer menus or helpful lists of conventional ingredients, it’s all here. Among other things, you’ll discover:

Helpful lists of pantry ingredients and how to use them to make appetizers almost instantly
Ready-to-go menus for all occasions
Recipes for munchies that can be eaten by the handful, as well as recipes for traditional favorites like deviled eggs and crab cakes
How to expand your culinary horizons with tea sandwiches, quesadillas, puff pastries, tartlets, muffins, biscuits, and dozens of ethnic recipes
Plated recipes for formal occasions, including artichokes with vinaigrette, smoked salmon, caviar, foie gras, and more

Whether you’re new to the world of appetizers or you’ve been delighting guests with your famous finger foods and hors d’oeuvres for years, Appetizers For Dummies is the ultimate guide to spicing up any gathering with delicious mini culinary creations.

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A Simple Delight and Taste Treat.......2007-05-13

I bought this book because I had heard from a friend that its recipes were really great and really simple. I bought the book. HOW TRUE!

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Fast becoming the standard reference for reliable mutual fund data, the Morningstar Mutual Fund 500, 1997 Edition provides an unbiased look at 500 of the most promising mutual funds-based on performance, management record, and investment strategy. Each fund is covered in a thorough, full-page report that includes: Morningstar's famous star rating-How well has the fund balanced risk and return? investment criteria-What are the fund's objectives? Which securities does it invest in? perfomance graphs-what is the fund's performance? and much more!

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First published in 1965

Mergers and acquisitions, planning and action;: A research study and report prepared for the Financial executives research foundation

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Mergers and acquisitions, planning and action;: A research study and report prepared for the Financial executives research foundation
Richard G Young
Manufacturer: Financial Executives Research Foundation
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0007HQP6O

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Mergers and Acquisitions: Planning and Action
Clarence I. Jr. & Emerson, Craig & Griswold, John D. Drayton
Manufacturer: Financial Executives Research Foundation
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000KLTLTU

Mergers and acquisitions: Planning and action ; a research study and report

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Mergers and acquisitions: Planning and action ; a research study and report
Inc Arthur D. Little
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006DFB3M

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Mergers and acquisitions: planning and action: A research study and report prepared for the Financial Executives Research Foundation,
Inc Arthur D. Little
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B0006DJ35Y

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Detailed information on corporate and personal taxation system and regulations

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* The first full examination of the competence perspective.
* Addresses contemporary organizational and competitive issues.
* Offers well-defined, carefully interrelated and fundamental strategic management concepts.

The New Strategic Management. Organization, Competition, and Competence.

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The New Strategic Management. Organization, Competition, and Competence.
Ron Sanchez & Aime Heene
Manufacturer: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MN4OPW

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The New Strategic Management. Organization, Competition, and Competence.
Ron Sanchez & Aime Heene
Manufacturer: Leyh Publishing LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MN4NY4

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Very good condition

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Th E New Strategic Management. Organization, Competition, and Competence.
Ron Sanchez & Aime Heene
Manufacturer: John Wiley and Sons Inc.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MN6NVK

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Delightful inspired stories.......2002-09-25

The author, a dear friend of over fifty years, has brought some of the beautiful past back with "Miss Rossie" through humor and her love of God and His children. Just as his life was molded years ago through her caring, his remembrances bring much to the reader who finds that each delightful story inspires joy in living by truly loving one another.

Highly recommended! Found Inspiration throughout!.......2002-09-19

After reading this book I found inspiration interwoven throughout its pages. Mr. Wagner has some great real life stories that will bring warmth and a cheer to your heart!

Miss Rossie.......2002-08-29

This book is one of the best insprirational books I have ever read. I love the insight into a pastor's life and the reaction of the congregation to him as a new pastor. The humor is delightful. Miss Rossie is certainly a dedicated person that anyone would like to pattern their life after. The memories relived in this book remind us of our own past. I would highly recommend the reading of this book to all persons young and old. It will uplift your spirits as each chapter brings a blessing to you.

Doña Rosita la soltera. (Teatro de Bellas Artes; Madrid, España)(TT: Miss Rossie, the Single Woman) (TA: Fine Arts Theater; Madrid, Spain): An article from: Epoca

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Doña Rosita la soltera. (Teatro de Bellas Artes; Madrid, España)(TT: Miss Rossie, the Single Woman) (TA: Fine Arts Theater; Madrid, Spain): An article from: Epoca
Carlos Cuadros
Manufacturer: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000986BQK
Release Date: 2005-06-01

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on April 6, 1998. The length of the article is 769 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: Doña Rosita la soltera. (Teatro de Bellas Artes; Madrid, España)(TT: Miss Rossie, the Single Woman) (TA: Fine Arts Theater; Madrid, Spain)
Author: Carlos Cuadros
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 6, 1998
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Issue: n684 Page: p67(1)

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Entepreneurs are busy people who want answers fast. Why should they spend hours clicking through hundreds of search results on the Internet? Small business guru Jane Applegate has assembled an easy-to-use guide containing all the information they need to know in a form that's ideal for a quick lookup. The Entrepreneur's Desk Reference is an alphabetical compilation of answers, solutions, advice, and ideas from Applegate and top small business experts.

Topics covered include accountants, audits, brand building, employee benefits, firing and hiring, mission statements, operations, trade associations, and valuation. Entries feature definitions, checklists, proven strategies, and specific resources -- books, association contacts, websites -- to help point the reader in the right direction. With so much useful information in one place, this book provides answers faster than an Internet search.

Suitable for the seasoned entrepreneur who needs a specific answer as well as those just launching their small business who are looking for a comprehensive guide, The Entrepreneur's Desk Reference belongs within reach of every small business owner, who will turn to it over and over again.

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The Defitive Guide for smallbusiness owners.......2003-12-14

This book by Jane Applegate is excellent. It covers everything you need to know to run your small business. The entries on more than 300 topics feature definitions, checklists, proven strategies, and specific resources to help point you in the right direction. You'll find topics like:

Annual Review

Buyout Contracts

Deductions

Employee Benefits

Firing

Home Office

Income Statement

Joint Venture

Liability

Marketing

Networking

Profit

Quick Ratio

Retirement

Starting a Business

Strategy

Taxes

Website

Zero Tolerance

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John C. Calhoun and the Roots of War (History of the Civil War Series)
Thomas A. Durwood
Manufacturer: Silver Burdett Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0382240456

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John C. Calhoun and the Roots of War
Teresa Celsi
Manufacturer: Silver Burdett Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000JKSYK4

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Contents: Acknowledgements; Preface, Benjamin Banneker; 18th Century Astronomer, Elijah McCoy; "The Real McCoy", Lewis Howard Latimer; Inventor and Renaissance Man, Daniel Hale Williams; Trail Blazing Surgeon and Builder of Hospitals, Granville T. Woods; So Trains Can Talk to Trains, Charles Turner; Pioneer Entomologist, George Washington Carver; Pioneer Chemurgist, Garrett Morgan; Firefighter's Breathing Helmet, Ernest E. Just; Biology of the Cell, Louis Tompkins Wright, M.D., Frederick McKinley Jones; Truck and Rail Refrigeration, Percy L. Julian; Born to be a Chemist, Charles R. Drew; Pioneer Blood Plasma Scientist, Jane C. Wright; Mother of Chemotherapy, Leon Roddy; The Spider Man, Reatha C. King; Chemistry of the Halogen Compounds, Shirley A. Jackson; Theoretical Physicist; Index.

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From 1965 to 1988, Andy Milligan made an astounding 29 exploitation movies, including Gutter Trash, Torture Dungeon, The Ghastly Ones, Seeds, Bloodthirsty Butchers, and Fleshpot on 42nd Street. For most of the shlockmeisters, exploitation was a joke. But for Milligan-a sadist, a misogynist, a maniac-this was his own private reality. The Fassbinder of 42nd Street, Milligan brought a crazed intensity to his work, making films of the heart in a milieu where the only art was the con. Based on hundreds of interviews, excerpts from lost movies and plays, and ranting narratives from Milligan himself, this is a story of how one unrelenting soul attempted to escape his demons and create his own twisted universe, a universe peopled by abortion-clinic bombers, undercover transsexuals, disgruntled hustlers, and bestiality-loving exhibitionists. This is a tale of violence-physical, sexual, and psychological. Even the author himself got sucked in, appearing in one of Milligan's last gore-fests and nearly getting killed in the process. The sick secrets revealed in this book will unnerve even hard-core grind house fans. But The Ghastly One-profusely illustrated with rare and strange stills shot by Milligan himself-isn't just about a lone lunatic with a movie camera. It's a funny, unbelievable, and oddly moving history of exploitation films as well as a vivid portrait of New York's infamous Caffé Cino, the Warhol crowd, and the vibrant but malevolent place called Times Square and what got lost when it sold its soul to Mickey Mouse.

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THE ABYSS GAZES ALSO - AMAZING BOOK.......2007-10-08

Not for the prudish or faint of heart, this is one of the most incredible film director bio's ever. The 'Raging Bull' of grindhouse biographies. It's a tribute to the skills and passion of author McDonough that he makes an unattractive subject matter such a compelling read.

Milligan really is a pretty hideous character, but McDonough finds humanity, charm and the eternal quest for love and acceptance in this often seedy story, all the while casting a honest unblinking eye on his bitterly angry subject and his horrendously dysfunctional family.

McDonough cleverly structures the book with two streams, one is the straight ahead bio of the events, people and environments that shaped Milligan and the other is Milligan's own first person account. This drips with anger and cynicism as well as trenchant, intelligent observations on the human condition.

Love 'em or Hate 'em.......2007-02-17

andy milligan made the kinds of movies that leave the watcher scratching his head and wondering 'what the hell...?' movies made in the most primitive of 'do it yourself on whatever you can find' equipment and on ridiculous budgets- that a good 30% of them are lost should come as no surprise- the surprise is that ANY of it was saved- and that is thanks to film buffs and historians.

sooner or later people will recognize that the value in these 'guerilla' film makers lies in the documentation of urban locales that would be lost if not for the denizens who frequented them and documented them so well. there will always be those who call bukowski a genius and fail to see people like andy milligan as anything more than a hack. the irony.

i personally found this book a treat- though it's subject matter was unsettling most of the time- and jimmy mcdonough's treatment of cafe cino and the deuce is worth ther read on it's own just for it's historical value alone. reading the book didn't make me stronger, and i still can't wash some of it off- but it was a dynamite read, and definitely worth the time i put into reading it.

if the merit of a biography is to interest the passive reader into delving further into it's subject matter, then jimmy mcdonough has succeeded where other biographers fail.

Bad Filmmaker, Crummy Book.......2005-08-18

As John Waters wrote in his first book, "Shock Value," 'there's GOOD bad taste...and there's BAD bad taste.' Author Jimmy McDonough may have been wise to consider this before choosing to write an entire book about exploitation flick bottom-feeder Andy Milligan.

Not that a decent book can't be written about a bad filmmaker. Rudolph Grey's bio on Ed Wood is a pretty entertaining, informative read, after all. But, as presented by the author, Milligan's world of pervs, pederasts and theater rejects becomes more ho-hum than hair-raising. We're supposed to be shocked (I think) by the depravity of these people. Instead, just as in any Milligan film, the characters are too void of life to be very interesting.

Almost worse, as this book grinds on, it almost feels as if McDonough has lost sight of the fact that Andy Milligan made really, really, REALLY bad movies. Unlike the best films of, say, Herschell Gordon Lewis, there's no spark, no wit, no fun of any sort in a Milligan flick. Milligan's defenders will use words such as "gritty" and "merciless" to describe his work, thus placing it on a higher shelf than it deserves. Well, his films may indeed be gritty, but does that really excuse the fact that they're also unwatchable? And if they're so 'merciless,' does that make it okay that they're mercilessly boring too?

The long and short of it is that if Andy Milligan had any talent at all, he sure didn't show it in any of his movies. McDonough, in writing this book, seems to have gotten too close to his subject to see this. And in the author's hands, the story of Andy Milligan and his band of misfits just never catches fire. "The Ghastly One" might be a little better than an actual Milligan movie, but that's not exactly high praise.

Oh Please!.......2004-12-29

Oh Please! I was a lead actress in Monstrosity. There is not much to write about Andy. He was as basic as peanut butter and jelly. Not complex. Not dark. He paid us on time and was nice to be around. His movies were awful. He was well intentioned. Doing a Milligan film was a memorable "Hello to Hollywood" for us young upstarts who were new to town and short on cash -- and the competition to get into one was tough. (As ridiculous as that sounds.) We could act -- but he directed us in a way that made us look and sound -- AWFUL -- and we were embarrassed when we saw the end result. However, there was No mystique. No need for book about Andy.

haunting/brutal/honest.......2003-05-23

As a straight male I could have done without some of the gay passages, I could have also done without some of Milligan's stepbrother's sick and twisted admissions--and yet, having said that, what was the author supposed to do? Cover up the less than pleasant parts of his subject's background? I think not. It's a facinating tale that will haunt you long after you have finished the book. Extremely well done; unputdownable. If you're interested in low-budget filmmaking and appreciate what these filmmakers have to go through to make their dreams happen on zero budgets...this is the book for you. The other would be on Al Adamson, and, of course, Ed Wood.

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What is like for a kid to move to a foreign country? It is a journey full of excitement and a road of pitfalls. In "The Traveling Sketchbook", kids encounter all these things moving into a Japanese neighborhood.

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A Great Childhood Remembrance............2003-02-03

As someone else who has had to move several times due to the father's job I can relate on many levels with this book, my moves were every three years within the USA and not as diverse as the author's moves to other countries nor as dramatic as the military plane ride. ALAS, my family only travelled by station wagon. Fran Kramer's family had a 'you have to read this book' experience in post war Japan. The beauty of Japan and the Japanese people are stunning in the words of Fran Kramer.

..........2002-12-20

A charming story of the daughter of an American Army officer living in post WWII Japan. For children it offers the classic tales of adjusting to a new home, pets, problems at school with teachers and bullies, and one attempt at playing hooky. On an adult level it reveals the complex differences between Japanese and American traditions, along with the universal undercurrent of curiosity and love among fellow human beings regardless of culture. If you a planning a trip to Japan or moving your family to any foreign country, The Traveling Sketch Book is a must read.

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