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The Arab Chest

Author : Sheila Unwin
Publisher : Arabian Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780954479268
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (792 download)

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Download or read book The Arab Chest written by Sheila Unwin and published by Arabian Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first exhaustive study of a piece of furniture that has been used in the Arab world for centuries, and on the East African coast since the early 1800s. The Arab chest caught the attention of expatriates and travellers throughout these regions, and by the mid-20th century it had become a collector's item in the West. The author, Sheila Unwin, first came across the chests in East Africa in the early l950s. Since then she has been determined to discover their provenance and unravel their stylistic origins. This journey of detection is reflected in her historical overviews, which cover the early Arab trading networks, Arabs and Persians in East Africa, the Gulf and Oman, the Mughals in India, and the early explorations and trading expeditions of the Portuguese, Dutch and British from East Africa to the Far East. Her study of these enables her to trace the cultural influences that have combined to produce the chests, and to chart their complex origins. More than a historical survey, the book is also a guide to the classification, care and cleaning of chests. It is lavishly illustrated with archive and contemporary photographs and maps, while line drawings demonstrate the differences in classification and type of chests and fittings. Owners of these fine pieces will find this an invaluable companion and resource. Sheila Unwin greatly enriches our appreciation of an artefact which can now be seen, in the light of her research, as a fascinating embodiment of the old Indian Ocean trading network.

The Tree Stump

Author : Samiha Khrais
Publisher : MSU Press
ISBN 13 : 1628953268
Total Pages : 251 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book The Tree Stump written by Samiha Khrais and published by MSU Press. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most prominent Arabic novels to document the intricate details of the revolt of the Arabs against the Turks and their collaboration with the English, The Tree Stump brings to life a critical period of history that includes key players such as King Faisal, Odeh Abu Tayeh , and T. E. Lawrence. It places the reader in the heart of that remarkable era with accuracy, authenticity, and an added human dimension that introduces the Arabian Desert people, traditions, and way of life. Author Samiha Khrais weaves tribal customs, religion, politics, and love into a history with characters that actually walked the land, lived on the land, and fought the land’s war of independence with originality, pride, and wisdom. The novel stands witness to the lived experience of many Arabs in the region—experience that can still be seen today. The novel’s style, content, and strong human dimension makes it an exception literary work with regional flavor and global appeal.

Arabs of Chicagoland

Author : Ray Hanania
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738534176
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Arabs of Chicagoland written by Ray Hanania and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the integral role played by both Christian and Muslim Arab Americans in the growth of Chicago.

The Honored Dead

Author : Joseph Braude
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0385527039
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book The Honored Dead written by Joseph Braude and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the journalist author's investigation into the murder of a night watchman by a member of Morocco's new security task force, a mystery set against a backdrop of Western liberation efforts and Eastern jihad activities that are dividing Casablanca's Islamic metropolis.

The Others

Author : Siba al-Harez
Publisher : Saqi
ISBN 13 : 1846591260
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book The Others written by Siba al-Harez and published by Saqi. This book was released on 2012-01-16 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A best-seller in Arabic, The Others is a literary tour de force, offering a glimpse into one of the most repressive societies in the world. Siba al-Harez tells the story of a nameless teenager at a girls' school in the heavily Shi'ite Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Like her classmates, she has no contact with men outside her family. When the glamorous Dai tries to seduce her, her feelings of guilt are overcome by an overwhelming desire for sexual and emotional intimacy. Dai introduces her to a secret world of lesbian parties, online flirtations and hotel liaisons - a world in which the thrill of infatuation and the shame of obsession are deeply intertwined. Al-Harez's erotic, dreamlike story of looming personal crisis is a remarkable portrait of hidden lives.

The Arab Lobby

Author : Mitchell Bard
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061987611
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book The Arab Lobby written by Mitchell Bard and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While critics claim that a nefarious Israel Lobby dictates U.S. policy in the Middle East, the Arab Lobby in this country is older, richer, and more powerful than the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). The Arab Lobby is the first book in more than 25 years to investigate the scope and activities of this diffuse yet powerful network. Author Mitchell Bard courageously explores the invisible alliance that threatens Israel and undermines America’s interests in the Middle East.

Sitti's Secrets

Author : Naomi Shihab Nye
Publisher : Aladdin
ISBN 13 : 9780689817069
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Sitti's Secrets written by Naomi Shihab Nye and published by Aladdin. This book was released on 1997-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful picture book about family and love across distance. Mona’s grandmother, her Sitti, lives in a small Palestinian village on the other side of the earth. Once, Mona went to visit her. The couldn’t speak each other’s language, so they made up their own. They learned about each other’s worlds, and they discovered each other’s secrets. Then it was time for Mona to go back home, back to the other side of the earth. But even though there were millions of miles and millions of people between them, they remained true neighbors forever.

Munira's Bottle

Author : محيميد، يوسف
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
ISBN 13 : 9789774163463
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (634 download)

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Download or read book Munira's Bottle written by محيميد، يوسف and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Riyadh, against the events of the second Gulf War and Saddams invasion of Kuwait, we learn the story of Munirawith the gorgeous eyesand the unspeakable tragedy she suffers as her male nemesis wreaks revenge for an insult to his character and manhood. It is also the tale of many other women of Saudi Arabia who pass through the remand center where Munira works, victims and perpetrators of crimes, characters pained and tormented, trapped in cocoons of silence and fear. Munira records their stories on pieces of paper that she folds up and places in the mysterious bottle given to her long ago by her grandmother, a repository for the stories of the dead, that they might live again. This controversial novel looks at many of the issues that characterize the lives of women in modern Saudi society, including magic and envy, honor and revenge, and the strict moral code that dictates malefemale interaction. Yousef al-Mohaimeed is a rising star in international literature. Muniras Bottle is a rich and skillfully crafted story of a dysfunctional Saudi Arabian family. One of its strengths lies in its edgy characters: Munira, a sultry, self-centered, sexually repressed woman; Ibn al-Dahhal, the bold imposter who deceives and betrays her; and Muhammad, her perpetually angry and righteous brother, a catalyst who forces the events. Western readers will welcome it for its opening door into Arab lives and minds.Annie Proulx Mohaimeed writes in a lush style that evokes a writer he cites as an influence, Gabriel Garcia Marquez. [He] takes on some of the most divisive subjects in the Arab world.

Arab Cultural Awareness

Author : U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781468036480
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Arab Cultural Awareness written by U. S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and published by . This book was released on 2006-12-04 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook is designed to specifically provide the trainer a 'hip pocket training' resource. It is intended for informal squad or small group instruction. The goal is to provide soldiers with a basic overview of Arab culture. It must be emphasized that there is no "one" Arab culture or society. The Arab world is full of rich and diverse communities, groups and cultures. Differences exist not only among countries, but within countries as well. Caveat: It is impossible to talk about groups of people without generalizing. It then follows that it is hard to talk about the culture of a group without generalizing. This handbook attempts to be as accurate and specific as possible, but inevitably contains such generalizations. Treat these generalizations with caution and wariness. They do provide insight into a culture, but the accuracy and usefulness will depend on the context and specific circumstances.

Covenant

Author : Dean Crawford
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 085720470X
Total Pages : 537 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (572 download)

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Download or read book Covenant written by Dean Crawford and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-11-10 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Get the cameras rolling - Indiana Jones meets Alien. What a combination of mystery, suspense, and unspeakable horror. I loved it!' --R.L. Stine Humanity has always believed it is the only intelligent species of life in the universe. But while excavating in Israel, an archaeologist unearths a tomb that has remained hidden for 7,000 years. Inside lies a secret of such magnitude that the story of mankind is instantly rewritten - and its future thrown into terrible danger. Only one man can piece history back together again. Only one man will risk everything to prevent a catastrophe that could tear the world apart. That man is Ethan Warner. 'Earth-shattering intrigue, hyperdrive action and a desperate race to save humanity, cranked up to the max with scarily realistic science and apocalyptic religion thrown in for good measure . . . a major new talent has hit the mystery thriller scene' Scott Mariani, bestselling author of The Lost Relic 'The fossilised remains of a 7,000-year-old creature dug from the sands of the Negev Desert in Israel become the bones of contention in Dean Crawford's fast-paced debut thriller... The book neatly threads together a wild variety of plotlines' Wall Street Journal `Partly mythical read, part thriller this pacy tale is a page turner guaranteed to keep you up late' Sun

Modern Magic

Author : Hoffmann (Professor)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (334 download)

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Download or read book Modern Magic written by Hoffmann (Professor) and published by . This book was released on 1891 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Zanzibar

Author : Francis Barrow Pearce
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Zanzibar written by Francis Barrow Pearce and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ascension on the Wings of a Tale

Author : Abdallah Altaiyeb
Publisher : Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency
ISBN 13 : 1949483436
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Ascension on the Wings of a Tale written by Abdallah Altaiyeb and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2019-04-30 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This rich collection of contemporary short stories will sweep readers into the heat and passions of the Arabian world. The unique rhythm of each tale combines to create a collection that brings about greater understanding. From the opening tale, where a lovestruck woman plots to attract her neighbor, to the trials of a young woman braving a war zone to retrieve medication for her mother, this anthology is filled with themes and emotions that readers from all over the world will relate to. The writing styles are diverse. The story of a mythical bird, the arfaj, is reminiscent of Aesop’s Fables. There are even touches of the supernatural, as one author spins the story of a student who gets ethereal assistance preparing his graduate thesis. “It is very easy to simplify, stereotype, and misunderstand cultures that we are unfamiliar with. In choosing the pieces for translation, Abdallah Altaiyeb presents a society, family dynamics, and perspectives that, in many ways, mirror our lives in the West. Translating someone else’s work is a monumental task. Doing it well is an artform. This is a masterful job of choosing stories that paint vivid pictures that know no borders.” – Gene Gumbs, journalist and author

Arabian Flavours

Author : Salah Jamal
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780285637184
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (371 download)

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Download or read book Arabian Flavours written by Salah Jamal and published by . This book was released on 2005-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Linking a culture's food to its history and politics, this collection of recipes offers rare insight into real Middle Eastern cuisine and family life. This distinctly different guide to Arab cooking provides authentic recipes for salads, meats, and desserts accompanied by thoughtful tales of Arab culture, etiquette, and history. As the author recollects his childhood in Nablus, adventures in Maghreb, tales of Bedouin women, and various religious customs, he reveals the ancient traditions tied to the food at a Middle Eastern dinner table. The simple and inexpensive recipes include falafel, hummus, couscous, rice, oven-cooked meats, and traditional salads, soups, and sweets. An appetizing mix of food and history, this cookbook explores the knowledge, technical skills, religious teachings, climate, and lifestyle necessary to fully savor the tastes of a true Middle Eastern meal.

The New Monthly Magazine

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (243 download)

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Download or read book The New Monthly Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Paul Richter Omnibus

Author : James Barrington
Publisher : Canelo
ISBN 13 : 1911591290
Total Pages : 3331 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book The Paul Richter Omnibus written by James Barrington and published by Canelo. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 3331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling military thrillers, now in a special omnibus edition Paul Richter: listed as working with the Foreign Operations Executive. Special forces and pilot experience. Trouble? Guaranteed. From supersonic chases above the Russian tundra to terrorists in Dubai and covert battles in North Korea, these are the most explosive thrillers you’ll ever read. This omnibus edition contains all six thrilling books in the series, perfect for fans of Robert Ludlum, Frederick Forsyth and Brad Thor.

Leaks, Hacks, and Scandals

Author : Tarek El-Ariss
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691181934
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book Leaks, Hacks, and Scandals written by Tarek El-Ariss and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How digital media are transforming Arab culture, literature, and politics In recent years, Arab activists have confronted authoritarian regimes both on the street and online, leaking videos and exposing atrocities, and demanding political rights. Tarek El-Ariss situates these critiques of power within a pervasive culture of scandal and leaks and shows how cultural production and political change in the contemporary Arab world are enabled by digital technology yet emerge from traditional cultural models. Focusing on a new generation of activists and authors from Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula, El-Ariss connects WikiLeaks to The Arabian Nights, Twitter to mystical revelation, cyberattacks to pre-Islamic tribal raids, and digital activism to the affective scene-making of Arab popular culture. He shifts the epistemological and historical frameworks from the postcolonial condition to the digital condition and shows how new media challenge the novel as the traditional vehicle for political consciousness and intellectual debate. Theorizing the rise of “the leaking subject” who reveals, contests, and writes through chaotic yet highly political means, El-Ariss investigates the digital consciousness, virality, and affective forms of knowledge that jolt and inform the public and that draw readers in to the unfolding fiction of scandal. Leaks, Hacks, and Scandals maps the changing landscape of Arab modernity, or Nahda, in the digital age and traces how concepts such as the nation, community, power, the intellectual, the author, and the novel are hacked and recoded through new modes of confrontation, circulation, and dissent.