Azerbaijan - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

I wanted to thank Nikki for a beautiful book. I absolutely loved it, very nicely written, important facts. Also wanted to mention that the size of the book is not too big, which is absolutely perfect for a gift or travel.I am planning on ordering some more for a few friends as a gift.Thank u Nikki, Very well done.Looking forward for more interesting books with similar Content about Azerbaijan.

This is a very concise book for the visitor to this country. I intend to visit here to see my sister who is starting a new job. The book gives me a very good idea of the history of this area over time. And what a history it has been!I can sense the culture from the descriptions of the country-side and the many previous rulers this area has endured. Now, as an oil-rich country the people are experiencing much improved living conditions and education. My sister is involved in the education aspect of the capital of Baku. I have watched the various You Tube videos for the tourist, but this book certainly has futher defined the culture. A very intriguing country to visit!

I agree with all the five-star reviews regarding the book's surprising breadth and useful information. However, I would like to see an update - some of the things the book describes are 10 years old, and it talks about things being built/done/expected to happen in future dates... like 2014.

This book is very well laid out, extremely informative and a must have for anyone interested in just learning, visiting, or moving to Azerbaijan. I like how the author surrounds and highlights interesting facts through out the book. As someone who is going over to live in Baku for a few years, this book has been very helpful and explains in detail information on festivals and traditions, values and attitudes, and a great section called "time out". It is a wealth of information rolled into the perfect size pocket book that can go anywhere with you.Right now I feel this book is a 4.5 out of 5 stars. I would of given this book a 5 star if it included a section with everyday and local words and phrases with their meanings. This would be extremely helpful, and would be the perfect addition to this wonderful book.The author deserves a round of applause for such a detailed, interesting read !Highly recommend this book, as someone who is moving there soon, it has been a great tool to read.

This is a great book. It's easy to read and full of information. Our son and daughter-in-law just moved to Baku and found this book to be VERY helpful to them. They happened, by chance, to be on the same plane as the author as they made their first trip to Azerbaijan. They all visited across the aisle and found the author to be even more helpful then her book (which is a wonderful introduction to Azeri culture, history, etc.) Highly recommend.

This was a great first look into Azerbaijan. I really wanted to read something interesting about the life and culture of Azerbaijan and this was a great pick! Helped my transition into Peace Corps Azerbaijan and also got my family and friends interested in the country and culture before I left when I would share some facts and stories from the book!

Far more than providing museum hours, this book gives the visitor to Azerbaijan a very readable account of the culture there. I highly recommend it to all visitors.

A good read for those that are traveling to Azerbaijan or just a history or culture buff. I'm enjoying it.

This is va useful little book to take on your visit to Azerbaijan.It has chapters on landd and peopl,values and attitudes,festivals and functions,making friends,private and family life,time out,travel plus health and safety,business highlights and comunicating.Good text and illustrations. ll has all you need to know in your back pocket.

Purchased prior to a tourist trip to Azerbaijan. We felt it gave a very good overview of the history and culture of the country in a concise and easy to read format. Coupled with the Lonely planet chapter from the combined caucus guide we were well prepared for a week long trip.

There aren't many books on visiting Azerbaijan so this was a nice quick read but would have liked a bit more about Baku and what to do whilst there. The history is interesting

Lovely book but will be a single reading. I was only there for a few days so perhaps not getting the most out of it.

Read this book from cover to cover immediately I received it as I found it so interesting and informative about a country few western tourists visit - in fact I brought it with me and am writing this in Baku.