{"product_id":"life-in-a-tumble-dryer-living-and-working-in-khartoum-the-worlds-hottest-capital-paperback","title":"Life in a Tumble Dryer: Living and Working in Khartoum, the World's Hottest Capital - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeoma Gilley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Leoma Gilley's Journey in Khartoum \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow Did Janice and I Survive and Thrive for Seven Years in the World's Hottest Capital?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e In 1989, linguist Leoma Gilley and her colleague Janice moved to Khartoum - the world's hottest capital - to improve the Shilluk writing system. Linguists have struggled since 1912 to develop an adequate writing system for the Shilluk people of southern Sudan. This language issue contributed to a 21-year civil war, driving many Shilluks to seek refuge in Khartoum, Sudan's capital. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Moving on from her first adventure in \u003cem\u003eLaunching into the Unknown\u003c\/em\u003e, Leoma continues her journey in Sudan's capital, where each day brings a new challenge or celebration, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Bureaucratic red tape \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Successful workshops \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Cultural misunderstandings \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Enjoying unexpected friendships over plates of \u003cem\u003efuul\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Swirling dust storms \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Finding humor in the challenge of keeping electronics sand-free \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Blistering heat \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e Will they convince the Shilluk people to embrace a new spelling system? Can they overcome government restrictions to continue their vital work? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Join Leoma on this captivating journey as she discovers that home truly is a state of mind, even when life feels like a tumble dryer. Her story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of language to bridge divides. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e As Leoma says, \u003cem\u003e\"Sudan is fuller, richer, more changeable, unpredictable, and fascinating than I expected.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeoma was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, as an only child. Her father was a gifted storyteller, and she inherited that gift and continues to develop it. She obtained her BS in speech and language pathology from the University of Tennessee and worked for several years as a speech therapist. She then studied for her MA in the same field and worked in a speech and hearing clinic in Macon, GA. In 1988, she earned a PhD in Linguistics from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 8.98 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53454071398707,"sku":"9781961347939","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/61WQF6ItoH9781961347939.webp?v=1783056724","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/life-in-a-tumble-dryer-living-and-working-in-khartoum-the-worlds-hottest-capital-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}