Double and multiple stars and how to observe them / / James Mullaney

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910459774203321
• Autore: Mullaney James
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : Springer, , [2005]; ©2005
• ISBN: 981-4634-90-5
• Edizione: [8th ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (353 p.)
• Collana: Astronomers' observing guides
• Disciplina: 915.99042; 915.990452
• Soggetti: Multiple stars; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; DEDICATION; MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES; FIRST IMPRESSIONS; OVER VIEW AND HISTORY; PEOPLE; SOCIALISING; Colour Photo; SETTLING IN; EATING ANDENTERTAINING; CULTURE AND TRAVEL; MIND YOUR LANGUAGE; DOING BUSINESSIN THE PHILIPPINES; FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES; Colour Photo; CULTURE QUIZ; DO'S AND DON'TS; GLOSSARY; RESOURCE GUIDE; FURTHER READING; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; INDEX
• Sommario/riassunto: CultureShock! Philippines is a survival guide for anyone living, working or wanting to discover life in the Philippines. Settling into a foreign land is never easy, but with this book you will learn to understand the importance of ""amor-propio"", appreciate the Filipino ways and learn about the history and culture of this diverse country. Find out the importance of family to the Filipinos, how to communicate with the locals and learn the appropriate business etiquette. Packed with a resource guide, glossary, contact numbers, website addresses and useful advice, CultureShock! Philippines is es