International Newcomer's Guide

Welcome to Boston, A Guide for International Newcomers Seventh Edition
(by Karen Rudnick, Anne P. Copeland, and Helenann Wright) A unique practical resource for anyone moving to Boston, Massachusetts. Special attention is given to the questions international newcomers have, but people moving from other parts of the US will find all their questions answered here as well. Updated every year, the book gives reliable, detailed information not found in any other single resource.

	I just finished reading your "Welcome to Boston Guide for International Newcomers" which my wife received when starting [her new job] recently. I've been living in the USA for a total of 9 years and knew a lot of the information through experience. But it was good to get confirmation on some items through your book. Along the lines "the best books are the ones telling you what you already know." And I wish I had all this information in one booklet when coming to the USA for the first time. This will make a huge difference to my wife and her start in the city and at work. "A whole different ball game" for her... So, thank you for creating this book and making it available to [her employer] and hopefully many other places, too.
	Rainer B., German manager with a large global corporation

140 pages, $14.95 with multiple-copy discounts.

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SAMPLE OF SUBJECTS COVERED
	Important Documents: Passport Social Security Card Student Identification (ID) Card Proof of AddressDriver's License Massachusetts ID Finding a Place to Live: *Choosing Where to Live* Being near where you need to go Staying safe Cost If you have children Comparing areas *Working with a Real Estate Agent* Vocabulary for renting *Renting a Home* The application The lease Deposits Roommates *Buying a Home* Lead Paint Setting Up Your Home: *Utilities* Oil Gas Electricity Water Trash removal and recycling Appliances and electronic plugs Connecting to the World: *Telephones* Choosing service Your telephone Directory listing Telephone bills Public telephones Phone cards Wireless telephones Wireless etiquette *Internet Access* *Television and Radio* Broadcast television Cable television Satellite television Radio . Money Matters: Currency Checks Choosing a bank Opening a bank account Debit/ATM cards Credit cards On-line banking Receiving money from home Traveling Around Town: Boston Without a Car Walking The "T" Buses Commuter rail Taxis Boston With a Car Getting a Massachusetts driver's license Buying gasoline for your car Parking your car Buying or Leasing a Car To buy a new car To buy a used car To lease a car From City to City Trains Intercity buses Air Travel		Shopping: *Shopping for Food* The supermarket Specialty food stores Farms that sell their own produce *Shopping for Your Home* Variety store chains Moving sales Newspaper advertisements nternet and catalogue sales Shopping malls and centers Daily Life: *Cooking in a US Kitchen* Ovens Electric stoves Refrigerators Measurements *Laundry* *US Postal System* Speed of mail delivery Boston's Weather Consulate and Embassies Studying English Medical Concerns: University health centers Choosing a doctor Getting health care when you need it Pediatricians for children Hospitals Medications 24-hour pharmacies If You Have Young Children: *Schools* Comparing schools Registration Medical records *Boston with Children* Finding activities for your child Child care Exploring Boston: Massachusetts History Arts Guide Public Libraries *Sports* Rules of baseball Rules of American football *Restaurants* Choosing a restaurant Reservations Charges and tips Bread, water, and ice Alcohol Smoking Vegetarians Lobster Understanding the US: Religion in the US *Social Issues* Invitations to a friend's home Invitations to your home Invitations to a business dinner Holidays Emergencies