Hans Beumer

SWISS CAMINO Volume II: Central Switzerland (Luxury edition) The Routes from Einsiedeln to Fribourg in 14 possible stages in German-speaking Central Switzerland: - Detailed descriptions of 356 km signposted route nr. 4 (ViaJacobi) - Geographical route maps of each stage - Profiles and charts of 356 km hiking distances and 21'243 altitude-meters 1'000 years History and contemporary information on: - Cantons Schwyz, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Luzern, Bern, and Fribourg, and their main cities - 155 churches and chapels, their medieval religious artefacts and special features, including cathedrals in Bern and Fribourg, and 1'000-year-old churches - 25 monasteries, of Jesuits, Franciscans, Capuchins, Augustinians, Dominicans - Biographies of 75 saints, skeleton relics of 7 lusciously decorated catacomb saints - Location of Saint Nicholas of Fl e in Fl eli/Sachseln, Saint Beatus in a cave high above Lake Thun, and Saint Peter Canisius in Fribourg - 50 points of interest, including 21 castles

SWISS CAMINO Volume I: North-East Switzerland (Luxury edition) 300 Churches, 800 km Hiking, 1?000 yrs History on the Way of St. James through Switzerland General Introduction to the 20-day pilgrimage on the Way of St. James through Switzerland: - Organizational tips for a successful pilgrimage at a low cost in this high-cost country. - Religious context of St. James, Roman catacomb relics, saints, monastic Orders, the Swiss religious Reformation in the 1520s-30s. - Church terminology, designations, architecture, interiors, monastic Order terminology. - Route decisions, route possibilities, stages, route signalling. Pilgrimage Routes: a complete coverage of the trails, churches, saints, catacomb relics, monasteries, castles, cities, and other points of interest in German-speaking North-East Switzerland: - From Konstanz to Einsiedeln, via Rapperswil (101 km in 4 stages); - From Rorschach to Einsiedeln, via Rapperswil (101 km in 4 or 5 stages) and via Siebnen (105 km in 4 or 5 stages).

SWISS CAMINO Volume I: North-East Switzerland (Hiking edition) 300 Churches, 800 km Hiking, 1?000 yrs History on the Way of St. James through Switzerland General Introduction to the 20-day pilgrimage on the Way of St. James through Switzerland: - Organizational tips for a successful pilgrimage at a low cost in this high-cost country. - Religious context of St. James, Roman catacomb relics, saints, monastic Orders, the Swiss religious Reformation in the 1520s-30s. - Church terminology, designations, architecture, interiors, monastic Order terminology. - Route decisions, route possibilities, stages, route signalling. Pilgrimage Routes: a complete coverage of the trails, churches, saints, catacomb relics, monasteries, castles, cities, and other points of interest in German-speaking North-East Switzerland: - From Konstanz to Einsiedeln, via Rapperswil (101 km in 4 stages); - From Rorschach to Einsiedeln, via Rapperswil (101 km in 4 or 5 stages) and via Siebnen (105 km in 4 or 5 stages).

The Leadership & Managerial Habits of Highly Effective Chief Audit Executives - Inspiring Excellence in Leading and Managing the Internal Audit Function What makes a CAE a highly effective leader and manager of the internal audit function? A leader CAE transforms the internal audit function, develops and motivates audit team members, and influences all stakeholders to support the achievement of disruptive internal auditing goals. A manager CAE strategizes, organises, executes, and controls the value adding activities of the internal audit function. This book integrates the 7 leadership and 7 managerial habits of highly effective CAEs into one definitive and extensive reference manual. A holistic model captures the essence of effectiveness in internal auditing. It analyses and explains the key effectiveness levers for each of the 7 leadership and 7 managerial habits. These habits present objective-focused and principle-based solutions to overcome effectiveness problems that CAEs may face.

The 7 Leadership Habits of Highly Effective Chief Audit Executives - Inspiring Excellence in Leading the Internal Audit Function The 7 Leadership Habits of Highly Effective Chief Audit Executives addresses the question "What makes the CAE a highly effective leader of the internal audit function?" The leader CAE transforms the internal audit function, develops and motivates audit team members, and influences all stakeholders to support the achievement of disruptive goals. The highly effective CAE has 7 leadership habits that influence the behaviour of people who need to contribute to the success of the internal audit function. The book analyses each habit from a theoretical and practical perspective, complemented by the experiences of a seasoned CAE. The 7 habits provide hands-on and step-by-step guidance for improving audit function leadership skills. Apply the 7 habits and achieve transformational goals. The purpose of your professional life will be elevated to the highest level.

Japan's Travel Culture - 2nd Edition: The Definite Guide to the Cultural Particularities of Travelling in Japan This travel guide optimises your travel preparations, reduces your travel costs, and maximises your experience while in Japan. Expand your knowledge about travelling in Japan. Learn about the typical Japanese hotels, meals, transportation, sightseeing planning and other experiences. Prepare yourself for ryokan, minshuku, shukubo, love hotel, onsen, slippers, sushi, fish markets, lunchbox, noren, yukata, temples, shrines, oji, kannon, shinkansen, volcanos, national treasures, national parks, thousand-year-old trees, waterfalls, zen gardens, and more. This second edition includes the experiences of 60 days travelling throughout Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, covering 11'000 kilometers (6'800 miles). drs. Hans Beumer has travelled all over the world, exploring many different cultures. He has authored and published several travel guides and books. Visit hansbeumer.com