The Dutch are bicycle crazy. Nowhere else in the world is bicycling so ingrained in the culture as it is in the Netherlands, and never before has anyone captured its essence quite like American photographer and author Shirley Agudo, a longtime resident there.Depicted in this enlightening and amusing book are young, old and even naked cyclists in a country with more bicycles than inhabitants, transporting 'anything and everything' on their bikes from tables and mattresses to four or five children and the family dog. Shirley and contributing photographers Trevor Waldron, Ben Deiman and Max Rubenacker take us along some of the 29,000 kilometers (18,020 miles) of bike paths and into the heart of Amsterdam and other Dutch cities to show us how pervasive, practical and incredible the Dutch cycling culture really is. It's all here the history, the infrastructure, the mentality and the global reputation of a culture gone completely mad about bikes.

Bicycle Mania Holland: International Edition

Arts & Photography

Agudo, Shirley J. S.

Photography & Video

X Pat Media

This richly illustrated handbook offers more than 256 full color pages of essential information for the expatriate on all aspects of living and working in the Netherlands such as: registration, career, housing, international education, schools, fiscal and legal issues, health care, telecommunications and insurances. The reader can also find more general information on the Dutch culture and habits, tourist information, language, international clubs, etc. All these subjects are approached from the perspective of the expatriate - both newcomers and expats who have been living in the Netherlands for some time. This and the many useful addresses, phone numbers and Internet urls make The Holland Handbook an indispensable reference book for the employee expat, the expat's partner who does not have a paid or volunteer job (yet), foreign entrepreneurs, the many foreign students who have come to the Netherlands to train or study and professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest developments in expat affairs.

The Holland Handbook: The Indispensable Guide for Expatriates

Dijkstra, Stephanie

Reference

This richly illustrated handbook offers more than 256 full color pages of essential information for the expatriate on all aspects of living and working in the Netherlands such as: registration, career, housing, international education, schools, fiscal and legal issues, health care, telecommunications and insurances. The reader can also find more general information on the Dutch culture and habits, tourist information, language, international clubs, etc. All these subjects are approached from the perspective of the expatriate - both newcomers and expats who have been living in the Netherlands for some time. This and the many useful addresses, phone numbers and Internet urls make The Holland Handbook an indispensable reference book for the employee expat, the expat's partner who does not have a paid or volunteer job (yet), foreign entrepreneurs, the many foreign students who have come to the Netherlands to train or study and professionals who want to keep abreast of the latest developments in expat affairs.

All over the world, people learn in school that the Netherlands is a country that lies below sea-level. Dikes, polders, windmills and wooden shoes are well-known icons of this unusual nation, while its sturdy dams and storm surge barriers also enjoy world fame. But how does it all work? How can a country exist under such circumstances and even be prosperous? One would expect the Dutch to panic about climate change but they don’t seem to be; how come? This book will tell you all about it, both in words and photos, striking a balance between developments in the past, the present and the future, steering clear from both generalizations and too much technological detail. Whether you are an expat, tourist, or far-away individual who has taken an interest in the country, this book will offer fascinating insights into how a society can function at sea level.

The Dutch and their Delta: Living Below Sea Level

Politics & Social Sciences

Vossesstein, Jacob

Anthropology

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Bicycle Mania Holland: International Edition

The Holland Handbook: The Indispensable Guide for Expatriates

The Holland Handbook: The Indispensable Guide for Expatriates

The Dutch and their Delta: Living Below Sea Level