{"product_id":"b0dslp2v12","title":"Life in a Tumble Dryer: Living and Working in Khartoum, the World's Hottest Capital (Not How I Planned It)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeoma Gilley's Journey in Khartoum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow Did Janice and I Survive and Thrive for Seven Years in the World's Hottest Capital?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving on from her first adventure in  Launching into the Unknown , Leoma continues her journey in Sudan's capital, where each day brings a new challenge or celebration, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBureaucratic red tape   Successful workshops   Cultural misunderstandings   Enjoying unexpected friendships over plates of  fuul  Swirling dust storms   Finding humor in the challenge of keeping electronics sand-free   Blistering heat\u003cbr\u003e\nWill they convince the Shilluk people to embrace a new spelling system? Can they overcome government restrictions to continue their vital work?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin 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\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Leoma says,  Sudan is fuller, richer, more changeable, unpredictable, and fascinating than I expected.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52820491567320,"sku":"YSL35547","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/71BESBTXUkL._SY1500.jpg?v=1793097376","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b0dslp2v12","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}