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Unsuspecting outsiders often assume that Canadians are just like their American neighbors, if perhaps a little more modest. However, there is much more to it than that. Canadian society is a complex mosaic of distinct cultural identities that vary from province to province, and with high levels of immigration, it is one of the most multicultural societies in the world.

Culture Smart! Bulgaria provides a key to understanding the Bulgarian people. It outlines their long and complex history, shows you what everyday life is like there today, and offers advice on what to expect and how to navigate unfamiliar cultural terrain. This is a small country of proud and persevering people. Familiarize yourself with their traditions and way of life, and the warmth and hospitality you are shown in return will conquer your heart and bring you back time and again.

The Sultanate of Oman, long regarded as one of the more mysterious countries of the Arabian Peninsula, is finally getting more of the attention it so deserves. An ancient land with a rich history and dramatic landscapes, Oman was largely cut off from the modern world until the accession to the throne of Sultan Qaboos in 1970. Since then this peaceful country has developed slowly but deliberately, placing a strong emphasis on retaining its cultural heritage while moving into the hi-tech era.

Welcome to your happy place As summer comes to the tranquil shores of Micklewick Bay, Maggie Marsay is on cloud nine. She can barely keep up with orders for her handmade teddy bears, turning her crafting hobby into a thriving business. And after trying for a baby for some time, she has joyful...

The Happy Hartes Bookshop has been a part of bookworm Florrie Appletons life as far back as she can remember. From the evocative smell of the books to working alongside her beloved Mr H and his black Labrador, Gerty, theres no wonder she calls it her happy place. Living in a town she loves with...

The second-largest country in South America, Argentina has been through great changes in recent years. Its journey from dictatorship to democracy has left many scars, but these are largely eclipsed by the pride and resilience of the Argentinian people, who have developed a style, a language, and a joie de vivre that are all their own. Embracing much more than gaucho, tango, and soccer, Argentina is very unlike its neighbors. And, due to the unique way in which it evolved, is quite different from the expectations many visitors have of a stereotypical Latin American destination.

In the seaside town of Micklewick Bay, Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte are gearing up for a magical Christmas at the Happy Hartes Bookshop. Florrie’s book-themed decorations are the talk of the town, while Ed’s dazzling window displays could have been plucked straight from a fairytale. With romance in the air, this promises to be their best holiday season yet.

Stella Hutton has everything under control. Her high-flying career as a lawyer relies on her keeping a calm, rational head on her shoulders. She hasnt got time for love, or space for a man in her glamorous new apartment, a converted warehouse overlooking the rugged cliffs of Micklewick Bay. But...

Most guidebooks on Ireland will tell you where to stay and what to see. Ireland—Culture Smart! is written for people who want to know more and go deeper. Here you will find the beliefs and attitudes of the Irish, their rich musical and literary culture, their ancient language and mythology, the values they live by, how they do business, how they enjoy themselves, and the ways they have been molded by their tumultuous history and indeed their geography.

Penetrate the polite veneer of the people, learn about their customs and traditions, become acquainted with their values and attitudes, and your experience of this green and pleasant land will be greatly enriched.

For over 20 years, Joanne Lee's mother kept the remains of three newborn babies hidden in her wardrobe. For the first time since exposing her mother's crimes, Joanne breaks her silence over her family's horrific ordeal. Growing up, Joanne suffered at the hands of a violent boyfriend and...

Inconvenient vows. Irresistable men. Love that refuses to follow the contract. Don’t miss The Billion-Dollar Bride Swap series from USA Today bestselling author Lynne Graham! Unveiling The Wrong Bride Empty vows…Explosive marriage bed! Billionaire Tore Renzetti already considered his...

Indulge in this accidental pregnancy, marriage of convenience, festive romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne Graham. A good Greek wife… Coldly ruthless and deeply cynical, Apollo Metraxis has made a career of bachelorhood. But when the inheritance of his father’s estate is...

These ruthless alphas believe in cold, hard discipline. So when they encounter a woman whose searing touch melts their defences, a night of winter wonderland ensues! With some bombshell consequences… Indulge in these two Harlequin Presents accidental pregnancy, festive romances by USA TODAY...

The BRAND NEW pulse-pounding thriller from Diane Saxon, BESTSELLING author of The Quiet Wife 🩸📖 Just what is in the attic? 😱 I’ve just made the biggest mistake of my life. As the last of my children leave home, I’ve persuaded my husband we should move house. Clearing out thirty-odd...

A totally gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Clare Mackintosh, Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst will be kept up all night! 🔪🩸🤫 You saw something terrible… now you’ll never be safe again Ellie can’t stop having nightmares. It’s been the same...

A Christmas consequence Italian tycoon Vito Zaffari is waiting out the festive season while a family scandal fades from the press. So he's come to his friend's snow-covered English country cottage, determined to shut out the world. Until a beautiful bombshell dressed as Santa literally crashes...

Ava's Story is the fourteenth instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children series. Medical professionals Katy and Jonathan had been trying for a baby for eight long years. Finally after putting nearly every penny they had into IVF, they got their dream family - with twins. Ava and Tom were...

Verona, 1947. Textile historian Marianne Baxter comes to post-war Italy with one thing on her mind: three pristine Victorian dresses once owned by the famous poet Christina Rossetti. Hidden away in a trunk for nearly a century, they were recently discovered at the Fondazione Museo Menigatti and...

There are some things that many of us take for granted - such as knowing when we are hot or cold, feel hungry, or need to go to the toilet. But how do we know these things, and why do some people struggle to recognise them? Interoception - the ability to identify and act on physical sensations...