Experience the scenic canals, colorful markets, and medieval history of the top cities in Belgium and the Netherlands. Inside Moon Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges you'll find: Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges that can be combined into a longer trip Strategic advice for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, and more Top experiences and unique highlights: Cyclealong serene canals and narrow brick roads past baroque architecture, or stroll through Bruges's grand Markt Square. Marvel at the works of famed Dutch and Flemish painters, walk through history at the Anne Frank House, or remember the fallen in the cemeteries and memorials of Ypres The best local flavors: Sip on Amsterdam's specialty liquor at a jenever tasting room, or enjoy a glass of authentic Trappist beer produced in monasteries. Snack on Belgian frites, sample stroopwafel, and savor scrumptious local chocolates Ideas for side trips from each city, including Lisse, The Hague, Rotterdam, and more Expert insight from Karen Turner, an expat who's called the Netherlands home for years Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of each city Handy tools such as visa information, Dutch, Flemish, and French phrasebooks, and tips for seniors, LGBTQ+ travelers, visitors with children, and more Experience the best of these three cities at your own pace with Moon Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges. Exploring more of Europe's best cities? Check out Moon Rome, Florence & Venice or Moon Prague, Vienna & Budapest. About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell--and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

Communication for Today's Student is a fresh approach to the communication issues that have become increasingly critical to professional and personal success in contemporary society. This innovative and interactive text incorporates theory and practice to successfully prepare students to become effective communicators, thus giving them the necessary tools to compete in today's job market. You will find this online integrated learning approach provides the enhanced guidance students need to identify and implement creative solutions, regardless of the communication context. We live in a world where we share the experience of a moment with millions of other people, a world where it is not just important, but imperative that students are empowered with the knowledge and skills to brave the challenges presented in every type of communication situation. Communication for Today's Student feature areas of: Principles of Communication Interpersonal Communication Public Communication Leadership and Group Dynamics

Being prepared in China, says one researcher, can mean "the difference between a headache and a productive day." Acclaimed by readers, this friendly and practical volume?now updated with important new information?offers all the details academic visitors need to make long-term stays in China productive, comfortable, and fun. Academic opportunities have been revived in the years since the Tiananmen Square event, and the book opens with an overview of what we have learned from our academic exchanges with China, the opportunities now available, and resources for more information. To help visitors prepare for daily life, the book covers everything from how to obtain the correct travel documents to what kinds of snack foods are available in China, from securing accommodations to having the proper gift for your Chinese dinner host. Frank discussions on the research and academic environments in China will help students, investigators, and teachers from their initial assignment to a danwei, or work unit, to leaving the country with research materials intact. The book offers practical guidelines on working with Chinese academic institutions and research assistants, arranging work-related travel, managing working relationships, resolving language issues, and?perhaps most important?understanding Chinese attitudes and customs toward study, research, and work life. New material in this edition includes an expanded section on science and social science field work, with a discussion of computers: which ones work best in China, how to arrange to bring your computer in, where to find parts and supplies, how to obtain repairs, and more. Living costs, health issues, and addresses and fax numbers for important services are updated. Guidance is offered on currency, transportation, communications, bringing children into China, and other issues. Based on the first-hand reports of hundreds of academic visitors to China and original research by the authors, this book will be useful to anyone planning to live and work in China: students, researchers, and teachers and their visiting family members, as well as business professionals. Table of Contents Front Matter 1. Research, Study, and Teaching in China 2. Preparing for the Trip 3. Settling In 4. Research 5. Teaching 6. Study 7. Services Available 8. Leaving China Glossary of Chinese Terms Appendix A: Funding for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in China Appendix B: Language Study Programs in the People's Republic of China Appendix C: Colleges and Universities Accepting Direct Application from Foreign Students Appendix D: General Guidelines for Direct Application to a Chinese College or University as a Self-Sponsored Student and Excerpts from 'Regulations Concerning the Admission of Foreign Students in Chinese Schools' Appendix E: Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China Appendix F: The People's Republic of China Visa Application Form Appendix G: Physical Examination Record for Foreigners Appendix H: Organizations Sponsoring English Teachers in China Appendix I: Application for Teaching Positions in China Appendix J: Sample Contract for Teachers Appendix K: American Express Emergency Check Cashing Locations Appendix L: Approximate Costs of Hotel Rooms, Food, Internal Travel, Services, Clothing, and Medical Care, Fall 1993 Appendix M: Selected Reading List and References Appendix N: Trial Procedures for Foreign Organizations and Individuals to Use Chinese Archives Appendix O: Packing it in: Preparing for Fieldwork in the PRC Appendix P: Student Advisory Resource Centers and General Reference Holdings Protocol Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People's Republic of China for Cooperation in Educational Exchanges Index

This comprehensive, highly readable handbook simplifies the sometimes complex aspects of day-to-day life in China. Based on the experience of Americans who have recently studied, done research, and taught there, China Bound gives the invaluable "inside" information that only those who have been there can provide. Written primarily for students, scholars, and teachers, the book describes Chinese academic life and work and how Americans can fit into it. And, because it covers such a broad spectrum of topics--from customs regulations, taxation, and medical care to hotel life and how to get laundry done--China Bound is also must reading for anyone who is already planning or just trying to decide whether to plan an extended visit to China. Academic Library Book Review states, "China Bound is one of those books that is absolutely essential."