This volume presents geographical journeys that challenge the limits of national or cultural identities, as well as journeys traversed by stories of exile and forced displacement, which become pilgrimages towards themselves, defying, in this process, both the limits of their own identities and the borders between the self and the other.The volume is divided into three parts. The first part explores the circulation of writers and texts which have traveling as a common point of depar...

The language barrier is a familiar term, but what exactly is the humor barrier? Humor is a universal phenomenon, but the cultural variance in how humor is used can prove to be a major obstacle for English language learners hoping to communicate effectively in cross-cultural contexts. While a growing number of researchers have explored the importance of helping language learners better understand the humor of the target culture, in Bridging the Humor Barrier: Humor Competency Training in En...

Heather Maria Ramirez is making a unique mark with her pen for the world of readers. She is an inspirational speaker for women in struggle across the world. People from all lifestyles attend to hear her poetic flow of motivational and inspirational speaking in such places as teen pregnancy centers, high schools, battered women shelters, and correctional facilities for women, and her book signing events. This writer has touched the hearts of readers all over the world with her GODMOTHER QUO...

This writer does it all. Her new wine Drunk Poet is in the making, exotic flavors to pick from inspired by her books. This writer's new perfume line can be purchased at kimmymakescents.com. This new novel, All the Fireflies in France is a one of a kind love-story reader's are going to love written by what they are calling the people's Paperdoll. Heather continues splashing ink onto blank pages collecting the hearts of readers world wide. Her next book is already in the making titled, The L...

Heather Maria Ramirez is a hot selling author and she has created another masterpiece. Yes, she has done it again. This book was a true classic in the making. This book of insane truth was created for and dedicated to, the fly and the innocent peeps in the world that get hated on just like she does, and for no damn good reason at all. If you have had to deal with haters then you are going to love this hilarious book. Look inside her new book and find out why, she is the Goddess wanted in H...

Blind Visionaries and AI: Seeing Differently explores how people living with vision loss are reshaping their lives through artificial intelligence and other technologies. Edited by Dagmar Jamieson, who lost her sight to cone-rod dystrophy, and Mark Rawleigh, diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, the book gathers the voices of blind and partially sighted artists, scholars, and researchers who have embraced AI tools in creative and practical ways. Contributors include Ashley King, Dr. John-Ro...

An awesome Skateboarding Guide to help you become a good skateboarder. The great thing about this skateboarding book is, it walks you through all you need to know to start skateboarding, step by step! It covers the basics of skateboarding right through to more advanced moves. This skateboarding book is a must have, if you want to learn the basics and become an awesome skateboarder! Simply grab a copy.

The best-selling 'How to Make Him Want You- The Amazing 7 Step Formula' gives women everywhere an insight into men's minds and what they want in a woman. It helps women to understand the mindset of a man and it helps women to keep their man interested, committed and begging for more. 'How to Make Him Want You' shows you neat tips and tricks like how to make him compete for you, earn you and chase you even if he’s shown no interest in getting serious with you before now. Not to mention, al...

From his early days videotaping crazy skateboard stunts to starring in the Jackass movies, there was little that the comedic reality TV star wouldn't do.Whether it was stapling his nutsack to his leg or diving into a pool full of elephant crap, almost nothing was out of bounds for Stephen "Steve-O" Glover. As the stunts got crazier, his life kept pace. He developed a crippling addiction to drugs and alcohol, and an obses...

How are you going to snag one if you don't know how to.... Think Like a Guy? E! News anchor Giuliana DePandi knows that if you want a little piece of his heart, you're going to have to learn to get into his head--and she shares her knowledge as an on-the-town dater in L.A. into this funny but oh-so-practical and effective volume.DePandi knows what it's like "out there", and has done extensive field work to learn what turns guys off...and on. Here's a pop quiz:Should ...