How to Italy

The work we were born to do by Nick Williams
First a word of warning: don't buy this book if you are expecting a checklist and lots of quizes to find out the type of work suitable for you. You'll be bitterly disappointed and slating me for recommending this book. This works if you are feeling lost in the direction that you want to go and feel ready for a change but aren't quite sure what. What it isn't going to do is come up with answers for you and you'll hate it if you hate anything that combines spiritual quotes in the same phrase as talking about work. But it is good for inspiration and makes you realise that you can create a career or portfolio of careers that you love.

Living, Studying and Working in Italy by Monica Larner and Travis Neighbor Ward
I've got most books on Italy and in my opinion this is the best there is for all-round information. It's particularly helpful if you're from outside of the EU. It has lots and lots of addresses for reference. The downside is that there aren't many web addresses.


Emma Bird is the director of www.howtoitaly.com and the co-author of Starting a Business in Italy: how to set up and run a successful business in the Bel Paese