{"product_id":"the-newcomers-dictionary-joyce-agee-9781919613338","title":"The Newcomer's Dictionary","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Newcomer's Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e is an A to Z of words that explore aspects of relocating. Whether you have moved or are considering a move, this dictionary will help to identify and describe the experience of being a newcomer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiltered through Joyce Agee's memories and illustrated by her sister, Ellen Agee, this book identifies the often hidden and complex feelings that can be experienced by newcomers - whether first-time, seasoned or expatriate - as they relocate to a new suburb, city or country. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow an Australian citizen, in writing this book Joyce has brought together the experiences of a nomadic expat with those of a newcomer child. She reflects on how her life has been impacted by the family's frequent moves while she was growing up. Books, television programs and films were to become an emotional lifeline for the two sisters, giving them a sense of stability and continuity when everything else around them was constantly changing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Newcomer's Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e also explores how language, which evolves over time and across cultures, influences our perception of newcomers. It describes the newcomer identity, experiences and emotions - above all the feelings of being an outsider and the need to belong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joyce Agee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919613331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919613338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Springtime Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 132\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Joyce Agee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44074974347519,"sku":"9781919613338","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1d04ee86-6016-4138-a8fa-86df1759fc08.jpg?v=1685456869","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-newcomers-dictionary-joyce-agee-9781919613338","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}