Foreign Cultures

To get ahead today, you have to be a jerk, right? Divisive politicians. Screaming heads on television. Angry campus activists. Twitter trolls. Today in America, there is an “outrage industrial complex” that prospers by setting American against American. Meanwhile, one in six Americans have...

This book is a collection of the funniest and most interesting folklorist idioms that will allow you to discover hidden aspects of the Italian culture. Each idiom is presented with its translation, historic and geographical background, and an explanation of its meaning. The goal of this collection is to give the reader a deeper understanding of the Italian language and interpretation of life.

Africa is on the threshold of a changing global environment, with intense competition between those who are part of the so-called Western, liberal, American-led global order and a range of states, illiberal to autocratic, who wish to supplant that order that has been in place since the end of World War II with one that is more to their liking. Living on the youngest continent, Africans find themselves courted by representatives of both blocs. Few understand the significance of this competition or, for that matter, Africa itself. Few know what to do with Africa’s abundant resources, human ...

Bestselling author Susan Jane Gilman's memoir is a hilarious and harrowing journey—a modern heart of darkness filled with Communist operatives, backpackers, and pancakes. They were young, brilliant, and bold. They set out to conquer the world. But the world had other plans for them...

I am the trailing spouse who boldly packed up my bags and left South Africa to live in Croatia, in the southeastern part of Europe. A tremendous experience it has been for me. You will know more about my experience if you buy this book. Come and share your experience with me and I would love to hear how you coped in a foreign country. People want to experience the different cultures around the world. Most don’t know what it’s like to live in a foreign country to catch up on a different culture. A holiday sounds fantastic but tries living a foreign lifestyle without the knowledge as I ...

This powerful novel set in the tumultuous times surrounding 9/11 follows a teenage American army private and an Afghan boy living under the Taliban as they discover they have much more in common than they ever could have imagined.​ Baheer, a studious Afghan teen, sees his family’s life...

We all know that the best way to study a foreign language is to go to a country where it's spoken, but can the same immersion method be applied to history? How do interactions with antique objects influence perceptions of the modern world?

This scathing critique of US political culture is a brilliant analysis of the Iran-Contra scandal. Chomsky offers a message of hope, reminding us resistance is possible.

This book is a collection of short stories tracing the real international route of one man's attempt to find happiness and fulfilment amid outdated courtship rituals, gender politics gone askew, and the dating circus. Originally written between 2001 and 2006 and polished to a bright shine by a small team of dedicated fanatics collaborating across three continents, it presents an unfiltered view of a man's true experiences in the dating market as it exists today. Niceguy, the lead author, is a U.S. expatriate living in Japan with his family. He travels the world and enjoys life in his spare ...

How the world broke—and how we can still save it The liberal world order that emerged after World War II—and expanded triumphantly following the Cold War—is unraveling. Multilateral cooperation is giving way to multipolar rivalry and conflict. Global norms are eroding. What comes next will...

Have you ever seen a Shakespeare play and come away without fully understanding it? Or wished you had known the basis of the plot before seeing a play by Shakespeare? Are you studying Shakespeare? Would you like to increase your knowledge of the plays without reading the originals? Then these are the recordings for you!

**Awards:** New Mexico-Arizona Book Award Finalist, 2024; Royal Dragonfly First Place in Letters, Diaries, and Journals, 2024; Global Book Awards Silver Medalist in Biography and Memoir, 2024; Wishing Shelf Red Ribbon, 2025; Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Memoir, 2025. Do you want to get away from it all? Meet Kent. Overwhelmed by the indifference of his South Dakota undergraduate students and fed up with American politics of the 1980s, he yearns for a life of adventure. Then, he discovers sailboats. While retirement seems financially out of reach, living on a sailboat opens ...

Is the face of American baseball throughout the world that of goodwill ambassador or ugly American? Has baseball crafted its own image or instead been at the mercy of broader forces shaping our society and the globe? The Empire Strikes Out gives us the sweeping story of how baseball and America are intertwined in the export of “the American way."

Inspired by TRUE Events! - In a historical with romance, action-adventure, family, foreign and national intrigue between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, all kinds of exciting things...Through blizzards, gale-force winds, temperatures falling below -80, and over 700 miles of death-dealing terrain, teams of brave men and courageous and smart dogs of in dominatable fighting spirit, mush sleds across the Alaska wilderness, in an around the clock relay, race with lifesaving serum for 11,000 plague-ravaged people inaccessible by everything, but death and their determined rescuers, warring with the...

Moving Internationally with Kids is the essential guide for any family embarking on the adventure of relocating abroad. From the initial decision to the final moments of feeling at home, this book provides practical advice, heartfelt anecdotes, and valuable insights into the realities of moving with children. Rebecca Hansson shares her personal journey from a life in the United States to settling in Sweden, highlighting the unexpected challenges and joys of living in a new culture. With humor and honesty, she navigates the complexities of moving overseas with a family, offering guidance on ...

Have you moved to a new country and found yourself struggling to feel at home? Whether you followed your spouse abroad, relocated for work, or left due to political unrest, adjusting to life in an unfamiliar place can be overwhelming. Surviving Voluntary Exile helps you navigate the emotional and practical challenges of expatriate life, offering strategies to overcome obstacles and build a fulfilling future. With guided exercises, recommended readings, and journal prompts, this book empowers you to embrace change, find your footing, and create the life you’ve imagined in your new home.

In this ambitious and groundbreaking history, Lauren Collins weaves together stories of four Wilmington, NC families over 125 years to create a full accounting of the long-term effects of the 1898 white supremacist massacre and coup and its critical role in subverting American democracy After...

Behind the Wheel French Level 1 covers beginning to intermediate level French, providing a flexible, solid and universal foundation in speaking, understanding, and creatively expressing yourself in French. The program features an English speaking instructor to guide you through the lessons and a...

Noam Chomsky dismisses efforts to resurrect Camelot - an attractive American myth portraying JFK as a shining knight promising peace, foiled only by assassins bent on stopping this lone hero from withdrawing from Vietnam. Chomsky argues that US institutions an political culture, not individual presidents, are the key to understanding US behavior during the Vietnam War.

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with the "Adventures Abroad" eBook! A guide tailored around the idea of retiring outside one's homeland, it delves deep into every angle to help you consider if retirement abroad is your ticket to a fulfilling, adventurous life. The book is a repository of invaluable information starting from making that crucial decision of retiring overseas, to planning and transforming your dreams into reality. Discover how to embrace unfamiliar cultures, learn about managing finances in a foreign country, and explore practical tips on navigating foreign ...