Stark, an international health professional who is currently based in South Africa, presents a guide for students and professionals such as international aid workers, consultants, missionaries, journalists, interns, and volunteers working in a foreign country. Drawing on lessons she has learned from her work in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, as well as those of others, she provides tips on relationships with colleagues and others; figuring out the job and organization; questions to ask about housing, working conditions, and other topics; travel and safety; how to get a good start; being in the public eye and working with the press; dress codes; working with governments; field visits; presentations; gift giving; and culture; with examples relating to the health and other industries. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)