The carving, metalwork, plaiting and basketry, beadwork and weaving of the Borneo people of Sarawak reflect their environment, beliefs, and their simple way of life. Although market demands and the availability of materials are bringing about many changes, the skill and artistry of the indigenous people of Sarawak remain. ABOUT THE AUTHOR... Heidi Munan has lived in Kuching and written about Borneo culture for over 30 years.

Sarawak Crafts: Methods, Materials, and Motifs (Images of Asia)

Munan, Heidi

Oxford University Press

Borneo (CultureShock)

Travel

Asia

Marshall Cavendish

Introduces the geography, history, religious beliefs, government, and people of Malaysia.

Malaysia (Cultures of the World (First Edition)(R))

Foo, Yuk Yee

Teen & Young Adult

Cavendish Square Publishing

CultureShock! Borneo gives you a fun-filled and thorough crash course on how to live and work in this slice of the East. Packed with useful and insightful tips, this book will guide you on how to deal with cultural barriers, relate with the various racial groups and fit into the intricate society. Learn how weddings, births and funerals are observed by the different ethnic groups and how you can participate meaningfully in them. Understand the strong family bonds in most Borneo families and how they affect all areas of life, starting with the extremely complicated name system and forms of address. This book also covers practical matters such as finding a suitable home and understanding the work environment. CultureShock! Borneo is the essential guide that will benefit anyone who wants to survive and succeed in the exotic land of Borneo.

Culture Shock! Borneo: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Marshall Cavendish Intl

CultureShock! Malaysia contains a wealth of information for anyone who wishes to stay in the country for any length of time. Peppered with personal anecdotes, the book provides practical tips on how to settle in with the least amount of fuss including what to bring from home and the steps to take if ‘spirits’ make an appearance. Be amazed by the immense variety of food as well as the array of local pastimes and places to visit. Most of all, understand the Malaysian psyche and culture so you are prepared for all eventualities such as what to do when invited for Hari Raya celebrations and how to conduct business there.

Culture Shock! Malaysia: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd

A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette in Borneo

Whether you travel for business, pleasure, or a combination of the two, the ever-popular "Culture Shock!" series belongs in your backpack or briefcase. Get the nuts-and-bolts information you need to survive and thrive wherever you go. "Culture Shock!" country guides are easy-to-read, accurate, and entertaining crash courses in local customs and etiquette. "Culture Shock!" practical guides offer the inside information you need whether you're a student, a parent, a globetrotter, or a working traveler. "Culture Shock!" at your Door guides equip you for daily life in some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities. And "Culture Shock!" Success Secrets guides offer relevant, practical information with the real-life insights and cultural know-how that can make the difference between business success and failure.
Each "Culture Shock!" title is written by someone who's lived and worked in the country, and each book is packed with practical, accurate, and enjoyable information to help you find your way and feel at home.

Culture Shock! Malaysia (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)

Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company

Culture Shock! Borneo

Graphic Arts Center Pub. Co.

Information and background for travelers and expatriates includes a brief history and description of the country, along with facts about the food, language, culture, and pastimes to help the "shocked" function in society, business, and residence.

Reference

Whether you?re conducting business, traveling for pleasure, or even relocating abroad, one mistake with customs or etiquette can leave a bad taste in everyone's mouth. International travelers, now more than ever, are not just individuals from the United States, but ambassadors and impression makers for the country as a whole. Newly updated, redesigned, and resized for maximum shelf appeal for travelers of all ages, Culture Shock! country and city guides make up the most complete reference series for customs and etiquette you can find. These are not just travel guides; they are guides for a way of life.

Culture Shock! Borneo (Culture Shock! Guides)

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Books by Munan, Heidi

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Sarawak Crafts: Methods, Materials, and Motifs (Images of Asia)

Borneo (CultureShock)

Malaysia (Cultures of the World (First Edition)(R))

Culture Shock! Borneo: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Culture Shock! Malaysia: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Culture Shock! Borneo: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Culture Shock! Malaysia (Culture Shock! A Survival Guide to Customs & Etiquette)

Culture Shock! Borneo

Culture Shock! Malaysia: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Culture Shock! Borneo (Culture Shock! Guides)