About the Author

ROGER JONES, BA, AKC, Dip Ed, Dip PA, is a writer and editor specializing in careers, living and working abroad, and music. A graduate in modern languages from King’s College, London University, he has worked abroad in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and in refugee welfare and education in the UK. He has written over fifteen handbooks including Culture Smart! Western Europe; Culture Smart! Libya; Getting a Job Abroad; How to Retire Abroad; Dealing with Death, Funerals, Wills and Bereavement; Charity and Voluntary Work Uncovered, and two novels. He also writes and edits music reviews for an international classical music Web site, is a longstanding member of the Society of Authors, and plays an active role in civic amenity groups. He lives in Gloucestershire, UK.

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