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Library of Congress headings:

 * Etiquette - Turkey
 * Business etiquette - Turkey
 * National characteristics - Turkey
 * Turkey - Social life and customs - 21st century
 * Business etiquette
 * Intercultural communication
 * Business communication

Books:

 * Ellis, D. L., & Morris, R. C. (2006). //Just enough Turkish//. Chicago: Passport Books. [Available from Amazon]
 * Martin, J. S., & Chaney, L. H. (2006). //Global business etiquette: A guide to international communication and customs//. Westport, Conn: Praeger.
 * McPherson, C. (2006). //Culture smart! Turkey//. London: Kuperard. — //Avoid being offended, or worse offending Turkey locals, instead familiarize yourself with local customs and cultures by reading "Culture Smart! Turkey". This handy, pocket-sized book will help you to ease your way into a different culture and will assist you in making sure you don't develop incorrect stereotypes. Good preparation can go a long way in readying yourself for your journey. Whether you are setting off to Turkey in order to travel, learn, work or relocate, "Culture Smart!" will provide you with a wealth of information on everything from climate, population, doing business, nightlife and so much more. "Culture Smart! Turkey" offers an in-depth insight to the customs and cultures of Turkey, an area where many other guidebooks only scratch the surface.//
 * Morrison, T., & Conaway, W. A. (2006). //Kiss, bow, or shake hands: The bestselling guide to doing business in more than 60 countries//. Avon, Mass: Adams Media.
 * Tomalin, B., & Nicks, M. (2007). //The world's business cultures and how to unlock them//. London: Thorogood.

Business Directories:

 * Business Turkiye ** ECO ** has approximately 20 years of experience in Turkey's social and commercial environment.
 * Business Guide of Turkey -- **Telerehber** is a directory of Turkish companies with 300,000 Turkish company addresses under 700 sectors.

Encyclopedias:

 * CIA - The World Factbook -- The Central Intelligence Agency provides information regarding geography | people | government | economy | communications | transportation | military | transnational issues.

Journal articles:

 * Business - Business in Turkey - Flying the flag. (2007). //The Economist.// 383 (8533), 67.
 * Business in Turkey - Mixed signals. (2008). //The Economist.// 386 (8570), 70.
 * Looking to Europe. (2005, March 19). //Economist//, Retrieved March 12, 2009, from Business Source Premier database.
 * Surprisingly European. (2005, March 19). //Economist//, Retrieved March 12, 2009, from Business Source Premier database.
 * Which Turkey?. (2005, March 19). //Economist//, Retrieved March 12, 2009, from Business Source Premier database.

Newspapers:

 * Turkish Daily News -- Daily news (English edition) - Domestic news, finance, world, sports, lifestyle, opinion and photonews.
 * Turkishpress.com --Daily news (English edition) - Headlines from around the world | opinions | politics | sports | technology & science | health | entertainment | lifestyle | weather.
 * SABAH Newspaper -- Daily news (English edition) - World news, national news, economy, and sports coverage.

Selected websites:

 * Cultural etiquette by eDiplomat -- Meeting and greeting | body language | corporate culture | dining and entertaining | dress | gifts | helpful hints | especially for women
 * Invest in Turkey -- Republic of Turkey Prime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency (ISPAT) is the official organization for encouraging and promoting investment in Turkey.
 * European Bank for Reconstruction and Development -- Focusing on sustainable energy, small business in remote regions, and agribusiness.
 * Purchase detailed reports about Turkey business culture & doing business in Turkey (prices range from $24 - $95)
 * [|Information Resource Center for the Embassy of the United States] -- Links to all sorts of information about Turkey.
 * 5-day weather forecast -- The Turkish State Meteorological Service provides the weather forecast. Check the weather before leaving.
 * BBC News - Country profile (Turkey) -- The BBC News service provides country profiles giving an overview, facts, leaders and media sources.
 * Turkish holidays -- Turkish public holidays for 2010 and 2011.

Television:

 * TRT.world -- State broadcaster, operates four national network. Turkey’s “first” and “only” public broadcasting corporation, the TRT was founded on May 1, 1964. (English)
 * CNN Turk -- Turkish offshoot of well-known news channel (Turkish).
 * Show Turk -- private, widely-watched network (Turkish)
 * Star TV -- private, the first station to break state TV's monopoly(Turkish)

Travel guides:

 * Travel guide and directory -- Tour Operator **Will** Go ** To ** is aimed at travelers organizing their trip themselves as well as those who would rather rely on a specialized tour operator.
 * Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism -- Official tourism site for Turkey includes History & Heritage | Life & Culture | Travel Guide | Where to go | Business.

Travel information:

 * Visa information - Republic of Turkey Ministry of Affairs -- The Consular provides foreigners visa information for travel to Turkey.
 * Visa requirements - US Embassy -- U.S. Department of State provides information for travelers including visa requirements.
 * US Department of State - traveling to Turkey -- Bureau of Consular Affairs provides entry/exit requirements | safety and security | crime | medical facilities | medical insurance | traffic safety and road conditions | registration/embassy location

For Fun:

 * A cyber tour through Istanbul<span class="wiki_link_ext"> -- A private tour company provides this cyber tour of Istanbul going through history.
 * National Library of Turkey<span class="wiki_link_ext"> -- For those who <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif;">LOVE libraries!!