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Deep in the Sahara

Author : Kelly Cunnane
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
ISBN 13 : 0525645667
Total Pages : 41 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (256 download)

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Download or read book Deep in the Sahara written by Kelly Cunnane and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. An author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.

The Sahara

Author : Eamonn Gearon
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
ISBN 13 : 190849316X
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Sahara written by Eamonn Gearon and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sahara is the quintessence of isolation, epitomizing both remoteness and severity of environment unlike any other place on the face of the earth. Replete with myths and fictions, it is a wild land, dotted with oases and camel trains trudging through sand dunes that roll like the waves on a sea, as far as the distant horizon. But this is just part of the picture. The largest desert in the world, the Sahara ranges from the river Nile running through Egypt and Sudan in the east, to the Atlantic coast from Morocco to Mauritania in the west; stretching from the Atlas Mountains and the shores of the Mediterranean in the north, to the fluid Sahelian fringe that delineates the desert in the south. Invaders and traders have come and gone for millennia, but the Sahara is also the place that some people call home. While larger than the United States, this vast area contains only three million people. Africans and Arabs, Berber and Bedu, Tuareg and Tebu. Eamonn Gearon explores the history, culture and terrain of a place whose name is familiar to all, but known to few.

The City in the Sahara

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
ISBN 13 : 1434451666
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book The City in the Sahara written by Jules Verne and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Translation of L'Etonnante Adventure de la Mission Barsac.

Sahara

Author : Clive Cussler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439135681
Total Pages : 709 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Sahara written by Clive Cussler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stranded in the Sahara desert, Dirk Pitt and his friends uncover the truth about the fate of 1930s aviator Kitty Mannock and the secret behind Lincoln's assassination. Reissue.

Stories of the Sahara

Author : Sanmao,
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408881861
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Stories of the Sahara written by Sanmao, and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-14 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book that has captivated millions of Chinese readers, translated into English for the very first time. 'Hypnotic . . . A record of one person's fierce refusal to follow a path laid down for her by the rest of the world' Tash Aw, Paris Review Books of the Year Sanmao: author, adventurer, pioneer. Born in China in 1943, she moved from Chongqing to Taiwan, Spain to Germany, the Canary Islands to Central America, and, for several years in the 1970s, to the Sahara. Stories of the Sahara invites us into Sanmao's extraordinary life in the desert: her experiences of love and loss, freedom and peril, all told with a voice as spirited as it is timeless. At a period when China was beginning to look beyond its borders, Sanmao fired the imagination of millions and inspired a new generation. With an introduction by Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti, this is an essential collection from one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures. 'Every story conveys Sanmao's infectious capacity for wonder' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Has endured for generations of young Taiwanese and Chinese women' New York Times 'Ground-breaking' Geographical 'A remarkable and brave book. Sanmao was a freewheeling feminist who broke all the rules and did so with a gleeful, mischievous smile' David Eimer, South China Morning Post

When the Sahara Was Green

Author : Martin Williams
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691253935
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)

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Download or read book When the Sahara Was Green written by Martin Williams and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, equal in size to China or the United States. Yet, this arid expanse was once a verdant, pleasant land, fed by rivers and lakes. The Sahara sustained abundant plant and animal life, such as Nile perch, turtles, crocodiles, and hippos, and attracted prehistoric hunters and herders. What transformed this land of lakes into a sea of sands? When the Sahara Was Green describes the remarkable history of Earth’s greatest desert—including why its climate changed, the impact this had on human populations, and how scientists uncovered the evidence for these extraordinary events. From the Sahara’s origins as savanna woodland and grassland to its current arid incarnation, Martin Williams takes us on a vivid journey through time. He describes how the desert’s ancient rocks were first fashioned, how dinosaurs roamed freely across the land, and how it was later covered in tall trees. Along the way, Williams addresses many questions: Why was the Sahara previously much wetter, and will it be so again? Did humans contribute to its desertification? What was the impact of extreme climatic episodes—such as prolonged droughts—upon the Sahara’s geology, ecology, and inhabitants? Williams also shows how plants, animals, and humans have adapted to the Sahara and what lessons we might learn for living in harmony with the harshest, driest conditions in an ever-changing global environment. A valuable look at how an iconic region has changed over millions of years, When the Sahara Was Green reveals the desert’s surprising past to reflect on its present, as well as its possible future.

Africa South of the Sahara

Author : Robert Stock
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 1462508138
Total Pages : 607 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Africa South of the Sahara written by Robert Stock and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative, widely adopted text provides a broad introduction to the geography of Africa south of the Sahara. The book analyzes the political, economic, social, and environmental processes that shape resource use and development in this large, diverse region. Students gain a context for understanding current development debates and addressing questions about the nature and sustainability of contemporary changes. Timely topics include the rise of foreign investment in Africa, the evolving geographies of rural-urban linkages, the birth of the Republic of South Sudan, and advances in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. New to This Edition: *Fully updated to reflect the latest data and trends in development. *Chapters on development theory, cultural and societal diversity, the political geography of postindependence Africa, economic integration, and the geography of poverty. *Substantially revised coverage of gender dynamics, urban living environments, mineral and energy resources, and many other topics. Pedagogical Features *Vignettes in every chapter that provide detailed case studies from a variety of countries and elaborate on key concepts. *Recommendations for further reading on each topic, including print and online sources. *Companion website with downloadable PowerPoint slides of all original figures, photos, and tables. *An extensive glossary.

Across the Sahara

Author : Klaus Braun
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030001458
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Across the Sahara written by Klaus Braun and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book provides a multi-perspective approach to the caravan trade in the Sahara during the 19th century. Based on travelogues from European travelers, recently found Arab sources, historical maps and results from several expeditions, the book gives an overview of the historical periods of the caravan trade as well as detailed information about the infrastructure which was necessary to establish those trade networks. Included are a variety of unique historical and recent maps as well as remote sensing images of the important trade routes and the corresponding historic oases. To give a deeper understanding of how those trading networks work, aspects such as culturally influenced concepts of spatial orientation are discussed. The book aims to be a useful reference for the caravan trade in the Sahara, that can be recommended both to students and to specialists and researchers in the field of Geography, History and African Studies.

By Balloon to the Sahara (Board Book)

Author : D. Terman
Publisher : Chooseco
ISBN 13 : 9781937133900
Total Pages : 30 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (339 download)

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Download or read book By Balloon to the Sahara (Board Book) written by D. Terman and published by Chooseco. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make choices with your child exploring the sea and desert in a hot air balloon with friends! Adapted from the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure book where YOU choose what happens next to reach four happy endings.

The Weight of Sand

Author : Edith Blais
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771649100
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book The Weight of Sand written by Edith Blais and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radiant, unforgettable memoir of one woman’s 450 days spent in captivity, and her defiant refusal to have her humanity stripped away. When Edith meets Luca in a small Northern town, the two connect instantly. Under the Northern Lights, they develop a deep friendship over their shared passions: travel, living off the land, a bohemian life. In search of wanderlust, they embark on an epic road trip from Italy to Togo, where they will join their friend’s sustainable farming project. Upon arriving on the African continent, they change their itinerary and drive through Africa’s Sahel region, a haven for militant groups, where they are surrounded and captured. Little was known about Edith’s and Luca’s fate until they reappeared in Mali more than one year later, having mysteriously escaped their captors. Now, Edith shares her harrowing story with the world for the first time—complete with the poems that became a lifeline for her in captivity, which she wrote in secret with a pen borrowed from another hostage. Against the stunning but cruel backdrop of the desert, Edith recounts her months as a hostage: the oppressive heat, violent sandstorms, constant relocations, hunger strikes, and her eventual heart-pounding escape. Separated from Luca early on, she finds solidarity and comfort with a group of other female hostages, who lend her a pen to write poetry, a creative outlet that helps save her life. Edith is steadfast in her will to remain sane: she reveals her dedication to her art, and her striking ability to unsettle her captors and identify their vulnerabilities. A compelling descent into a strange, brutal universe, The Weight of Sand is ultimately a life-affirming book and a poetic celebration of one woman’s resilience.

The Mojave Desert

Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Deserts Around the World
ISBN 13 : 9780778707134
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (71 download)

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Download or read book The Mojave Desert written by Molly Aloian and published by Deserts Around the World. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The desert is a difficult place in which to live. Yet, 13 percent of the world's people live in desert habitats. Spectacular photography highlights this series about the world's major desert systems. Each title focuses on one desert, describing its topography, climate, plant and animal life, unique geographical features, human cultures, and the problems facing the region. The Mojave Desert Located in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, there are several national parks in the Mojave Desert, including Death Valley-the hottest place in North America. Settlers gave Death Valley its-name after enduring extreme suffering while trying to cross the unforgiving valley in 1849. Petroglyphs made by Paleo-Indians, the earliest known people in North America, are a reminder of the many indigenous peoples, including the Mojave people, who have made the Mojave Desert their home. Today, urbanization and pollution are threatening desert wildlife, such as the bighorn sheep. As the populations of Los Angeles and Las Vegas grow, more space is needed for homes, roads, and food crops, and there is an increasing demand for landfill space. Book jacket.

West African Studies An Atlas of the Sahara-Sahel Geography, Economics and Security

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264222359
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (642 download)

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Download or read book West African Studies An Atlas of the Sahara-Sahel Geography, Economics and Security written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2014-12-19 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains the structure and geographical and organisational mobility of criminal and migratory movements in the Sahara and the Sahel with a view to helping establish better development strategies for the region.

Wind in the Sahara

Author : Louise Roberts Sheldon
Publisher : Publishamerica Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781591296201
Total Pages : 173 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (962 download)

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Download or read book Wind in the Sahara written by Louise Roberts Sheldon and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against a backdrop of oriental exoticism, American journalist Marc Lamont covers Morocco's war against rebels in the Sahara. Duped by the beautiful spy Aysha, he is kidnapped and taken on a spine-chilling drive to the insurgents' desert headquarters in Algeria. Learning that their "struggle" for independence is phony, he escapes with the disillusioned Aysha to reveal the truth to the world. In Malta, Aysha helps Marc uncover a related Qadhafi plot with roots in the U.S. State Department and exposes a traitor in Washington, saving Morocco from defeat and possible take-over. The story will enthrall those who revel in tales of high adventure with a strong dose of historical truth.

Can I Cross the Sahara Desert in One Day? | Explore the Desert Grade 4 Children's Geography & Cultures Books

Author : Baby Professor
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
ISBN 13 : 1541956524
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book Can I Cross the Sahara Desert in One Day? | Explore the Desert Grade 4 Children's Geography & Cultures Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-22 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s explore the Sahara Desert and meet the creatures living there. Yes, believe it or not there are animals who survive the extreme heat of such an environment. Expose your children to books that focus on the natural world to develop an appreciate of the Earth and the complexity of life in it. Go ahead and grab a copy tod

Call of the Desert

Author : Philippe Bourseiller
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams
ISBN 13 : 9780810955899
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (558 download)

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Download or read book Call of the Desert written by Philippe Bourseiller and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2004-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bourseiller is the first to have undertaken such a comprehensive photographic exploration of this mythical territory. The text, written by experts in the field, covers the origins, history, climate, peoples, and future of the Sahara.

Sahara Unveiled

Author : William Langewiesche
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 9780679750062
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Sahara Unveiled written by William Langewiesche and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1997-06-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is as vast as the United States and so arid that most bacteria cannot survive there. Its loneliness is so extreme it is said that migratory birds will land beside travelers, just for the company. William Langewiesche came to the Sahara to see it as its inhabitants do, riding its public transport, braving its natural and human dangers, depending on its sparse sustenance and suspect hospitality. From his journey, which took him across the desert’s hyperarid core from Algiers to Dakar, he has crafted a contemporary classic of travel writing. In a narrative studded with gemlike discourses on subjects that range from the physics of sand dunes to the history of the Tuareg nomads, Langewiesche introduces us to the Sahara’s merchants, smugglers, fixers, and expatriates. Eloquent and precise, Sahara Unveiled blends history and reportage, anthropology and anecdote, into an unforgettable portrait of the world’s most romanticized yet most forbidding desert.

The History of African Cities South of the Sahara

Author : Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book The History of African Cities South of the Sahara written by Catherine Coquery-Vidrovitch and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities have existed in sub-Saharan Africa since antiquity. But only now are historians and archaeologists rediscovering their rich heritage: the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe and Congo, the harbor cities at the Indian Ocean, the capitals of the Bantu Kingdoms, the Atlantic cities from the 16th to the 18th centuries, and the urban revolutions in the 19th century. Mercantile cities opened Africa to the world, Islamic cities became centers of scholarship and the trans-Saharan trade, Creole cities appeared after the first contact with Europeans, and Bantu cities of the hinterland reacted against them. The author has gone through vast numbers of archival records and conducted independent field research to analyze and describe the rich history of African cities even long before imperial colonization began, and she continues her story until the time of urban reorganization during industrialization. The result is a colorful panorama of urban lifestyles including unique examples of architecture, and lasting traditions of ethnic, cultural, religious, and commercial forms of co-existence.