The Newcomer's Handbook Country Guide: China was published in June 2008. Written by Navjot Singh, a British-Indian who relocated to China in 2002, it focuses on Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, with additional information on Macau and Hong Kong. Learn More

New for 2009, the Newcomer's Handbook for Moving to and Living in Atlanta introduces a chapter on Green Living and offers more details on commuting, especially on Xpress commuter buses. From Castleberry Hill to Buckhead, from Midtown to L5P, and from College Park to Kirkwood, plus suburbs in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Cherokee counties, our latest volume also complements descriptions of each neighborhood with photographs. Learn More

From Charlestown to Jamaica Plain, from Arlington to Quincy to Wellesley to Weymouth, this latest Newcomer’s Handbook® extensively and intensively describes each neighborhood—its character, its features, and types and availability of housing—while offering the most up-to-date information on finding a place to live, childcare, transportation, education, cultural life, helpful services, recreation, and much more.
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First Books, publisher of the bestselling Newcomer's Handbook® relocation series, is delighted to announce publication of the fifth edition of the Newcomer's Handbook® for Moving to and Living in Chicago: Including Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Wheaton and Naperville. Learn More

First Books, publisher of the bestselling Newcomer’s Handbook® relocation series, is excited to announce publication of the fifth edition of the Newcomer's Handbook® for Moving to and Living in Los Angeles: Including Santa Monica, Pasadena, Orange County, and the San Fernando Valley. Learn More

Extensively updated and revised, this 456-page new edition maintains its strong focus on the Twin Cities, but expands greatly its coverage of the entire region. Learn More

Extensively revised for 2009, this 430-page volume includes updated information on finding a home to rent or buy, expanded activities for the sports-minded (trapeze school, anyone?), and a section detailing day trip resources for those seeking a brief respite from the city. This latest edition also complements the neighborhood descriptions with photographs. Learn More

The second edition of the Newcomer's Handbook® for Moving to and Living in Portland, about 530 pages long, contains detailed information on neighborhoods, getting settled, helpful services, child care and education, cultural life, and much more. Written by Bryan Geon, who has spent over a decade exploring Portland and the surrounding region, both as a long-time resident and serial newcomer, this book is the essential guide to Portland and the surrounding communities.
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Extensively updated and revised for 2007, this 416-page new edition maintains its strong focus on Seattle proper, but expands greatly its coverage of the surrounding area.

From Ballard to Beacon Hill, this Newcomer’s Handbook® provides readers with the most up-to-date information on housing styles and trends; new development; and all the must-know information about Seattle life, including education and childcare, transportation, cultural life, and much more.

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