The book series Do's and Don'ts Around the World: A Country Guide to Cultural and Social Taboos and Etiquette - (available in 9 regional volumes/series) by Gladson I. Nwanna (Ph.D.) takes the guesswork out of journeying abroad. Do's and Don'ts Around the World contains hundreds of country-specific cultural and social do's, don'ts and taboos. Each regional volume contains a separate listing for almost every country in the region. The book addresses such diverse topical areas and concerns as greeting protocols, business etiquette, table manners, tipping guidelines, gift giving, body and sign languages. Readers will find in this book important social and cultural beliefs and practices ranging from the types of gifts to avoid, best types of gifts to give and best time to present gifts to such details as colors, shapes and numbers with culture-specific connotations and much more.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) July 13, 2004 -- With the continued easing of international travel restrictions and growing interest in international trade and culture, more and more travelers have resumed traveling abroad. Unfortunately, while many of them are making their travel plans, they neglect to anticipate the very real problems and embarrassments they can encounter once their feet touch foreign soil.

"Do's and Don'ts Around the World: A Country Guide to Cultural and Social Taboos and Etiquette," by Gladson I. Nwanna takes the guesswork out of journeying abroad.

"Do's and Don'ts Around the World" contains hundreds of country-specific cultural and social do's, don'ts and taboos. Each regional volume contains a separate listing for almost every country in the region. The book addresses such diverse topical areas and concerns as greeting protocols, business etiquette, table manners, tipping guidelines, gift giving, body and sign languages. Readers will find in this book important social and cultural beliefs and practices ranging from the types of gifts to avoid, best types of gifts to give and best time to present gifts to such details as colors, shapes and numbers with culture-specific connotations and much more.

In addition, "Do's and Don'ts Around the World" contains basic country information that should be useful to international travelers. Included is information on currency, electricity requirements, emergency telephone codes, shopping, national holidays, banking and business hours.

Information conveyed in this book should help relieve some anxiety among foreign travelers and ensure a safe, enjoyable, rewarding and hitch-free trip for millions of overseas-bound travelers by increasing travelers awareness to issues, practices and behavior in other countries.

"Do's and Don'ts Around The World" will also be useful to every international traveler irrespective of the country of origin or country of destination. Both the business traveler and tourist will benefit from the variety of topics addressed in this book.

"The Do's and Don'ts Around the World" covers virtually every country in the world, including every region and continent in the world. The nine books in the series include volumes covering countries in: (1) Europe (2) Asia (3) Oceania and Japan (4) South America (5) Russia and the Independent States (6) Africa (7) USA-Canada-Australia (8) the Caribbean and (9) the Middle East. Individual country reports are also available. Country Reports can be purchased by visiting www.frontlinepublishers.com .

Gladson I. Nwanna, Ph.D., is also the author of the bestseller international travel book "Americans Traveling Abroad: What You Should Know Before You Go"; "Americans Living Abroad: What You Should Know While You are There," "American Businesses Abroad: How to Protect Your Assets and Personnel," and "Traveling Abroad 'Post 9-11' and in the Wake of Terrorism: A Practical Guide for Americans & Other International Travelers." Dr. Nwanna is a university professor, a former consultant to the World Bank and a veteran traveler. The Do's and Don'ts Around the World book series is published by Frontline Publishers. Europe 1-890605-00-X, 400 pages; $39.99; South America 1-890605-03-4; 230 pages, $24.99; Africa     1-890605- 04-2, 450 pages; $39.99; The Caribbean 1-890605-02-6, 230 pages; $24.99; Asia 1-890605-01-8, 260 pages; $24.99; Russia & The Independent States 1-890605-06-9, 120 pages; $15.99; U.S.A, Canada & Austaralia 1-890605-08-5, 75 pages; $15.99; Oceania & Japan 1-890605-07-7, 200 pages; $19.99; The Middle East1-890605-05-0, 120 pages; $15.99. These books are available at Amazon.com, through major bookstores nationwide or directly from the publisher at 410-922-4903.