How-To-Understand-America Book Gets Eric Hoffer Award Nod

What Foreigners Need to Know About America: From A to Z
Subtitle: How to understand crazy American Culture, people, government,  
     business, language, and more
Author: Lance Johnson
Publisher: A to Z Publishing
ISBN:97814681723362
Winner: Reader Views Award
First Runner Up: Eric Hoffer's Legacy Award 2017
Available in English on Amazon worldwide
Available in Ukrainian in Ukraine
Available in Simplified Chinese in China 
 

Reviewed courtesy of US Review of Books for Eric Hoffer Award winners 

First Runner-Up Eric Hoffer's Legacy Award

What Foreigners Need to Know About America: From A to Z, Lance Johnson, A to Z Publishing - This enlightening book advises immigrants on what they need to know about getting along in American society. The author addresses misconceptions Americans and immigrants often harbor about one another, then makes the case that differences are often minor and can easily be put aside. The remainder of the book focuses on specific aspects of American society: government, religion, education, the arts, business, and so on. In each case, the author provides an explanation of the American way, then offers tips on how visitors can blend in. Sometimes, the advice is practical; for example, the author provides information on how to apply to American colleges—a key concern for young people from immigrant families. In other cases, the advice is light-hearted—lists of top American movies are provided, evidently for use during those key conversations around the office water cooler after the Academy Award nominations are announced.

MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lance Johhnson is a playwright and author. His "Communicty Service" has won several awards including one from the Pacific Palisades Playhouse and a national award from the Marine Foundation. He was inspired to write this book to help immigrants, international students, travelers to the US, and even those who must do business or want to open businesses in the US. In this photo he was speaking to international students at Mt. Sac College in California.  Learn more at his website at http://AmericaAtoZ.com.

MORE ABOUT THE ERIC HOFFER AWARDS

The Eric Hoffer Awards are recommended on Carolyn Howard-Johnson's website in the Writers' Resource section on the page for contests. She is an advocate for authors. In that role she taught as an instructor for UCLA Extension's world renowned Writers' Program and is the author of the multi award-winning  #HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers. She rates her recommended contests on the basis of their credibility and value. Eric Hoffer provides support material like award badges and a template for a media release as well as the opportunity to be reviewed in US Review of Books. 

MORE ABOUT THIS BLOG

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Audrey Kratovil Reviews Perfect Spanish Book for Kids!

The book: ¡HOLA! Let's Learn SpanishAuthor: Judy Martialay

Author Web site: http://www.polyglotkidz.com

Genre: children's, nonfiction, languages

ISBN:9780991132409

Reviewed by Audrey Kratovil originally for Espanolita sobre la Marcha Blog

 

Designed to introduce children between the ages of six and 11 to the Spanish language and Hispanic culture, this book would make a great addition to your home library. Here’s what I love about it:

1. Child-focused and friendly – Although it’s meant to teach children basic Spanish words, phrases, and cultural knowledge, it’s written in a way that you, the parent, could simply give it to your child to read on her own. There are colorful illustrations, craft ideas, and a fun story of cultural exploration and adventure (meet Pete the Pilot and Panchito!).
2. Designed for the non-native speaker of Spanish – I can already think of several non-native Spanish-speaking family friends of mine who I’d love to pass this book on to, families that are eager to expose their children to introductory Spanish. I would feel totally comfortable giving this book to these parents (who don’t speak the language themselves) because it presents the language in a natural and non-threatening way. For example, the story about Pete the Pilot and Panchito is written in 90% English with one or two Spanish words sprinkled throughout each paragraph.
3. Culturally sensitive – It’s clear that Judy took her time to research México, the culture highlighted in the book. There is a section entitled Rincón Cultural, in which she explains in clear, child-friendly language the type of Spanish used, typical food, customs, and celebrations.

 LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BOOK

"The whole world does not speak English"
Visit: http://polyglotkidz.com
¡HOLA! Let's Learn SpanishAvailable on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=HOLA+let%27s+learn+Spanish

http://www.teachingbooks.net/pronounce.cgi?aid=26782

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Review: Miscommunication Across Cultures

Title: Perception and Deception
Subtitle: A Mind-Opening Journey Across Cultures
Web site: WWW.PerceptionAndDeception.com
Genre: Nonfiction: Communication Across Cultures, Intercultural
Competence, International Issues, Travel, Immigration Challenges;
Business , Diplomacy  and Language Conundrums Across Cultures.
ISBN13: 978-1512113266   and ISBN-10: 1512113263

Reviewed by David Lennon, International Vice President of the
Association of European Journalists and former Managing Editor and
Foreign Correspondent for the Financial Times.

Don't Leave home without it! No, not your credit card, I mean Joe
Lurie's master class of miscommunication across cultures, PERCEPTION AND
DECEPTION, A MIND-OPENING JOURNEY ACROSS CULTURES.
   
 This is a priceless book for anyone who travels and wants to
navigate the minefields of misunderstandings that arise because of
cultural differences. A lifetime of practical experience, a compendium
of cultural challenges, and a wicked wit combine to make this book an
indispensable volume for all those planning to step beyond their
cultural village. Oh, how I wish this book had been available when I
began my international career-how many fewer people I would have
inadvertently offended."

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Reviewer in wordy, nerdy heaven!

Teatime with Mrs. Grammar Person
By Barbara Venkataraman

Genre: Language & Grammar  
ASIN: B00RUQY6B6

Available on Amazon
Five-Stars for Kindle edition 

 

Reviewed by D. A. Sarac of The Editing Pen

Oh the joy, the delight, the thrill of perusing these beautiful pages. Reference information with character. Lessons with spunk. And a sweet little story going on in the background. Which is my favorite? The one in verse (truly amazing) or the language of love--or the one about malapropisms? Get your sticky notes ready and brew some tea. What a find. I'm in heaven. I'm in nerdy, wordy heaven.

 

 

 

THE BLURB

 Fear not, Gentle Writer, Mrs. Grammar Person is here and she has the answers to all of the questions you never thought to ask. As a dedicated and serious grammarian, she will do what it takes to be entertaining and enlightening, but never vulgar or coarse. Heavens, no! Where are her smelling salts? Warm and witty, Mrs. G.P. makes grammar interesting with rhyming, wishful thinking, story-telling and a champagne toast. You are cordially invited to join her for a spot of tea!

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Learn more about Barbara Venkataraman at  www.barbaravenkataraman.blogspot.com. She is author of the Jamie Quinn Mystery Series & the “Quirky Essays for Quirky People” Series, three-time winner of the “Indie Book of the Day” Award, anHonorable Mention in the Readers’ Favorite Contest for nonfiction humor.

 

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