Ian C. Moore, writer and video producer, was born in London, England, of Jamaican and English parents. As a way to deal with the culture shock in his own up-bringing he traveled, visiting many European countries as well as the Middle East and West Africa.

His unique eclectic perspective makes the essays in this book both humorous and thought provoking. He writes in a prose poetry style inviting dialog. He shares his views on what he has learned from all of his travels and includes some very funny advice and words of wisdom.

Based in Oakland, California, USA, since 1981, Mr. Moore produces a weekly cable show (Channel 26 @ 10:30pm) called CULTURE SHOCK NEWS – Meeting the Challenge of the Next Century. Culture Shock News can be viewed online at www.cultureshocknews.com/csn.

Mr. Moore also broadcasts a weekly radio program every Saturday between 2pm-4pm PST at www.jazzbeatradio.tv which is also called Culture Shock News. His live show features interviews with people from around the Bay Area and discussions about cultural change and getting the most out of the cultural diversity here in America.