Mastering DC : A Newcomer's Guide to Living in the Washington, DC Area

by Kay Killingstad

The fifth edition of Mastering A Newcomer's Guide to Living in the Washington, DC Area continues with its original purpose--providing a single-resource for information about the Washington, DC area to help new residents get established quickly and easily. Even long-time residents will appreciate the convenience of this one-stop resource guide, and should encounter some new area treasures within its pages. Within these eleven chapters, complete with neighborhood maps, illustrations, specialized feature pages, and "to do" lists, readers will learn Housing and neighborhoods, public and private transportation, websites, restaurants, shopping, licenses and taxes, events and activities, local services, family and children's activities, and much more! This edition also contains a comprehensive cross-referenced index. Mastering DC is an invaluable resource New employees, college students, and anyone who needs to acclimate quickly; individuals on short- or long-term assignments in DC; residents; frequent visitors to the area; Corporate Recruiters and other Human Resource professionals as a recruitment tool for new employees; relocation firms on whom clients depend for local information. Mastering DC is the ultimate how-to sourcebook for relocating to, living in and enjoying the Washington, DC area. Written and produced locally, this book is filled with useful insider tips.

Genres: Travel

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998