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Xenolith    by A. Sparrow
Price: Free! 126230 words. Published on October 11, 2009. .

Lassoed, knocked down, face planted in the dirt -- best thing to happen to Frank Bowen in years. When wife Liz went missing in the wilds of Belize, the constables of San Ignacio could find no trace. Years later, on a pilgrimage to her remote 'grave,' Frank is abducted and whisked away to a place he can't identify, by people whose motives and origins baffle him. Could this be what happened to Liz?
Good Morning Corfu: Living Abroad Against All Odds    by David A. Ross
Price: $4.99 USD. 46030 words. Published by Open Books on October 22, 2009. .

Often funny, always thoughtful, and surprisingly esoteric in nature, the forty-four short essays written by award-winning author David A. Ross deal with expatriate living in detail - from myth to reality, from novelty to stagnation, from glorious experiences to down-right gory experiences, and back again.
The Culture Shock Tool Kit    by M. G. Silver
Price: $12.50 USD. . Published on November 5, 2009. .

Whether you are an old hand at living in different cultures or you are just beginning, the Culture Shock Tool Kit is an excellent resource for making transitions. It's one of a kind manual that contains exercises and hands-on activities that teach you how to adjust with ease.
Retiring The Olé Way - The Young Retiree's Guide to Enjoying Life in Spain    by Sue Walker
Price: $9.00 USD. 50840 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 24, 2009. .

Five years ago, John and I started talking about retiring overseas. You know what it's like: the newspapers are full of horror stories illustrating how the country is going downhill; we have a typically British rain-sodden summer; prices are rising all the time; there is a tube strike so the dreadful journey to work gets even worse - it's time to get out of here!
Postcards from Across The Pond: Dispatches From An Accidental Expat    by Mike Harling
Price: $9.99 USD. 69100 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 24, 2009. .

Postcards from across The Pond began as a means of keeping in touch with the folks back home in the USA, but it soon expanded into a humorous commentary on British life by an accidental expat. “Laugh out loud funny regardless of which side of the pond you call home… Bill Bryson move over, there’s a new American expat in town with a keen sense of humor.”
Buying Property in Portugal: Insider tips on buying, selling and renting in Portugal    by Gabrielle Collison
Price: $9.99 USD. 24960 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 24, 2009. .

Buying a place in Portugal should be easy yet far too many people have fallen foul of the hidden dangers that can bring your property dreams crashing down around you. In this straightforward guide Gabrielle Collison shares her tips on how to minimise the risks and enjoy a trouble free purchase.
Didgeridoos and Didgeridon'ts: A Brit's Guide To Moving Your Life Down Under    by Vicky Gray
Price: $9.99 USD. 47880 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 24, 2009. .

Didgeridoos and Didgeridon’ts is a collection of short, personal experiences Vicky Gray and her family encountered during the first year of their new life down under. In addition to entertaining diary entries, inspirational stories from other expats, top tips and vital resources, the book is crammed full of well-researched information on everything you need to know to survive and thrive...
Sol Searching: A Fun-filled Tale of a Modern Girl's Move to the Costa del Sol    by Keidi Keating
Price: $9.99 USD. 76310 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 24, 2009. .

Sol Searching began as a personal diary where Keidi Keating recorded her feelings and experiences after moving to Spain in 2004. Reviewing it a few years later, she realised what a journey she had endured and decided to share this with others considering a move abroad. Think Bridget Jones meets the Costa del Sol - only more real!
Bitten by Spain: Renovating a Finca in Murcia    by Deborah Fletcher
Price: $9.99 USD. 41790 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 24, 2009. .

Following a popular, if somewhat jaded, trend of Brits to pursue the good life in sunnier climes, Deborah Fletcher and her husband John eventually came to be the proud owners of a large and extremely beautiful piece of land in a river valley in Southern Spain. There, with three dogs, a cat, six parrots and an awful lot of spiders...
Expat Entrepreneur: How to create and maintain your own portable career anywhere in the world    by Jo Parfitt
Price: $9.99 USD. 48940 words. Published by Bookshaker.com  on November 27, 2009. .

Tens of thousands of people now move overseas for work or pleasure. Going to live in a new country can be the catalyst for a sea-change in your career. Opportunities that existed in one country may dry up in another. Sometimes it makes sense not to pursue one single career path but to adopt a shifting, growing, portfolio of portable careers. Read this book and be prepared...