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Brand new, updated for 2014! First Books, publisher of the bestselling Newcomer¿s Handbook® relocation series, is excited to announce publication of the sixth edition of the Newcomer¿s Handbook® for Moving to and Living in Los Angeles: Including Santa Monica, Pasadena, Orange County, and the San Fernando Valley. This 398-page volume will quickly orient newcomers to the history, culture, and lifestyle of the Southland. Highlights include: ¿ Local Quirks & Lingo, in the Introduction, offers essentials for living here; unsurprisingly, many points are related to driving and parking. How does a ¿red flag day¿ alert affect parking? Does ¿going over the hill¿ have something to do with unavailability of plastic surgery? ¿ Each community section in the Neighborhoods chapter now features a photo sample of local housing in the area. Get an idea of what to expect before exploring neighborhoods for yourself. ¿ A new section of Helpful Apps has been added to the Getting Settled chapter, offering even more ways to get connected in the area.