GUY HOBBS

Fully revised for the summer of 2007, this unique book contains an enormous range of paid jobs, voluntary work and opportunities for work experience in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Features over 30,000 vacancies including: *Vacation traineeships and internships at leading firms *Staff for the public opening of Buckingham Palace *Tour guides for the Glenfiddich Distillery in Scotland *Volunteers to walk dogs at Battersea Dogs Home *Marshals for Silverstone & Brands Hatch motor racing *Television and film extras *Ride assistants for the London Eye and Alton Towers *Volunteer archaeologists to excavate a Roman town *EFL teachers across Britain *Sherlock Holmes look-alikes & Victorian maids in London *Staff for Wimbledon Tennis and Goodwood Races *Animal keepers at London Zoo "Summer Jobs in Britain" gives all the information the reader needs to choose and get the perfect job: - Where the jobs are. - When and to whom to apply. - Information on wages (up to $900 per week). - When the work is available and working hours. - Age limits and whether any previous experience is required. Also included are information on work permits, including the "Work in Britain Scheme" for American students, advice on taxation, the British national minimum wage etc. In addition, for people who want to work in a particular part of the country the book's regional chapters are preceded by introductions that explain the possibilities for finding work in that area.

Covers employment options featuring indispensable regional guides and directories of major employers. Includes essential information on customs, laws and regulations and way of life that will be encountered. It also includes personal case histories of people who have made the move.

Christmas is a special time to spend with friends and loved ones. Yet all too often the pressure to have a wonderful time outweighs the fun. The Christmas Pocket Bible helps you take control of your festive activities as you plan your best Christmas ever. This handy book is crammed with answers to everything that matters for this festive period, the stories behind Christmas traditions and fascinating Christmas trivia, including: Tips for a thrifty Christmas Preparing and cooking fabulous Christmas feast The best wines for Christmas lunch Everything you ever wanted to know about mistletoe Creative, inexpensive ways to decorate your home The words to popular carols The tradition of Boxing Day New Years Day traditions & Auld Lang SyneThis beautiful hardback edition has both dust-cover and gold embossing on the spine making it the perfect gift. Every Pocket Bible is lovingly crafted to give you a unique mix of useful references, handy tips and fascinating trivia that will enlighten and entertain you at every page. There is a Pocket Bible for everyone...Other titles in the series: The Baking Pocket Bible, The Dads Pocket Bible, The Rugby Pocket Bible, The Railway Pocket Bible and The Gardeners Pocket Bible.