Author, developmental editor, freelance writer and social media consultant, Anne Louise O'Connell, has been an expat since 1993 when she and her husband escaped the cold of Toronto, Canada and moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They enjoyed the sun and sand for 14 years, while she worked in the PR field, and then decided it was time for a new adventure. Heading for even more sun and sand, they moved to Dubai in late 2007 and then on to Thailand in 2011. Since 2007, Anne has been writing books while doing freelance copywriting, editing, author mentoring and social media consulting, along with conducting writing retreats and workshops. She is a regular contributor to Global Living Magazine and Expat Focus. She and her husband have a passion for travel and that adventurous spirit has taken them all over the world. Anne grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia and has a bachelor of public relations from Mount St. Vincent University. She is the author of @Home in Dubai... Getting Connected Online and on the Ground; 10 Steps to a Successful PR Campaign - a Do-it-Yourself Guide for Authors; and Mental Pause, her first novel, a 2013 Independent Publisher Book Award winner. Her latest novel, Deep Deceit, came out on March 8, 2015. She has also edited a children's book called General Nutty and the Ink Pots by Pauline Oliver as well as a memoir set in India called The Family from Padma Vilas by Padmini Sankar and workbooks in the Embers of the World series by Debbie Nicol.

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From getting a work permit to finding a WiFi hotspot - or even connecting with a fun sport or social group, this has the inside scoop on how to get it done. Knowing the drill is half the battle and the author and other expats weigh in with their advice. Perfect for newcomers.

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Connecting - with Authorities and Services - Legally x Chapter 1 - Work Permits and Residence Visas x Chapter 2 - Getting a Bank Account x Chapter 3 - Budget Accommodation - Short-term/Long-term x Chapter 4 - Renting a Property x Chapter 5 - Buying a Property x Chapter 6 - Water, Electricity (DEWA), Gas - and Mail Delivery x Chapter 7 - Landline and Broadband Services - Connecting Your Lifelines x Chapter 8 - Help in and Around the House x Chapter 9 - Getting a Driving Licence x Chapter 10 - Getting from Here to There x Chapter 11 - Registering with the Authorities - UAE National ID x Chapter 12 - Setting up a Business and Renting Office Space x Chapter 13 - Working from Home x Connecting - The Family x Chapter 14 - Your Health and Wellbeing x Chapter 15 - Connecting the Kids x Chapter 16 - The Pet Connection x Connecting - Virtually x Chapter 17 - Mobile Phones and SIM Cards x Chapter 18 - Wi-Fi Hotspots x Chapter 19 - Websites you Need to Know x Chapter 20 - Local Forums x Chapter 21 - Bloggers and Tweeters to Follow x Chapter 22 - Online Shopping and Deliveries x Connecting - Face-to-face x Chapter 23 - Professional Networks x Chapter 24 - Clubs - Social/Volunteer/Sport x Resources Section x Other useful Books and References x Magazines and Newspapers x Website Recap