Bøger af Stephen J. McGrane

"If you are seeking deeper cultural understanding and a window into the Arab mind, Stephen McGrane's book is a balanced and delightful guided tour laced with the fragrances, textures, and tastes of an Arab bazaar. You can sample this collection of proverbial delights and experience all of the flavor without the heaviness of more traditional narratives. McGrane's choice of Arab proverbs delivers quick snapshots of cultural intimacy in an easily digestible little package that is fun to read and yet immensely satisfying." -Ilario Pantano Author, conservative commentator, and Marine veteran of Desert Storm and Iraq "This book is a comprehensive collection of simple and common Arab proverbs that will be of interest to anyone in our global society. Stephen McGrane did a great job of gathering proverbs from all the regions of the Arab world." -Salam Al-Manasir, MD Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE "As the world becomes increasingly 'flat, ' Stephen McGrane's follow-up book on Arab proverbs is recommended for business leaders seeking to do business in the region and is a conversation starter." -Binh Q. Tran, Ph.D. Assistant Dean, School of Engineering, Catholic University of America "Proverbs are a key part of Arabic culture, and Stephen McGrane did a wonderful job of collecting and interpreting them, giving readers a unique insight into the rich lives and heritage of the Arab people." -Mike Hawa, MBA Diageo Plc, Dubai, UAE "Stephen McGrane did not let 'haste make waste' from Volume 1: Trust in God but Tie Your Camel to producing Volume 2: Don't Sell Grain to a Bird on Credit. His impressive collection of Arab proverbs continues to provide a vehicle for more people to have a greater chance to learn about the beautiful Arab culture through this collection of simple, honest, and funny concrete sayings." -Richard Schuttler, Ph.D. International public speaker and best-selling author

For anyone visiting the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf states. Written with the Western businessperson in mind, it is also a useful tool for government officials, military personnel, educators, or anyone else wishing to gain practical insight into the Arab social and business culture. From this book you will learn: -Arab communication patterns -What it is like to work in the peninsula -Arab business and social etiquette -How to communicate with Arabs more effectively -How to negotiate with Arabs more effectively -Practical business tips The book also contains: -Detailed list of country differences -List of do's and don'ts while you are there -Arab business proverbs -Translated common Arabic business terms -A list of useful Web sites

"To understand a people, acquaint yourself with their proverbs." - Arab Proverb "Stephen McGrane has compiled an extremely thorough volume of Arab proverbs that offers the outsider a view into the Arab way of thinking."-Feather Quill Book Reviews "From personal experience in the Arab world, Stephen McGrane has collected the most meaningful and commonly used Arabic proverbs, providing non-Arabic speakers an understanding of our culture. Also, with the availability of his book, explaining Arab proverbs to our Western friends could not be easier."-Ali A. Dashti, PhD, Kuwait University, Department of Mass Communication "Stephen McGrane draws significant parallels between the proverbs of the Arabic and Western worlds. If anything, one realizes that the value systems of the two cultures are not as disparate as frequently perceived."-James I. Martin, PhD, Campbell University, Department of Government, History and Justice "What a great way to explore another culture! A very thought provoking look at the Arab thought process."-H. Keith Hight, Theatre Coordinator, College of Southern Maryland "This book is not only a collection of proverbs, but a gateway to the understanding of a whole different culture."-Abdulrahman Thakir Alhashemi, M.D., Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychological Counselor and PhD researcher in the 'Islamic Perspective of Psychotherapy, ' South Carolina, USA