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Book Synopsis Desert Tales of the Emirates by : Farah Sharida
Download or read book Desert Tales of the Emirates written by Farah Sharida and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desert Tales of the Emirates is a very inspiring, illuminating, and exciting story which educates the reader about the history of the UAE. It is a journey through the UAE's heritage and culture revealing how the Emirates evolved over time. The story is based on the evolution of life in the UAE, recognizing the importance of peace, love, diversity, and excellence accomplished at each stage.
Book Synopsis Temporary People by : Deepak Unnikrishnan
Download or read book Temporary People written by Deepak Unnikrishnan and published by Restless Books. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing "Guest workers of the United Arab Emirates embody multiple worlds and identities and long for home in a fantastical debut work of fiction, winner of the inaugural Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing.… The author's crisp, imaginative prose packs a punch, and his whimsical depiction of characters who oscillate between two lands on either side of the Arabian Sea unspools the kind of immigrant narratives that are rarely told. An enchanting, unparalleled anthem of displacement and repatriation." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review In the United Arab Emirates, foreign nationals constitute over 80 percent of the population. Brought in to construct and serve the towering monuments to wealth that punctuate the skylines of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, this labor force is not given the option of citizenship. Some ride their luck to good fortune. Others suffer different fates. Until now, the humanitarian crisis of the so-called “guest workers” of the Gulf has barely been addressed in fiction. With his stunning, mind-altering debut novel Temporary People, Deepak Unnikrishnan delves into their histories, myths, struggles, and triumphs. Combining the linguistic invention of Salman Rushdie and the satirical vision of George Saunders, Unnikrishnan presents twenty-eight linked stories that careen from construction workers who shapeshift into luggage and escape a labor camp, to a woman who stitches back together the bodies of those who’ve fallen from buildings in progress, to a man who grows ideal workers designed to live twelve years and then perish—until they don’t, and found a rebel community in the desert. With this polyphony of voices, Unnikrishnan maps a new, unruly global English and gives personhood back to the anonymous workers of the Gulf. "Guest workers of the United Arab Emirates embody multiple worlds and identities and long for home in a fantastical debut work of fiction, winner of the inaugural Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing.… The author's crisp, imaginative prose packs a punch, and his whimsical depiction of characters who oscillate between two lands on either side of the Arabian Sea unspools the kind of immigrant narratives that are rarely told. An enchanting, unparalleled anthem of displacement and repatriation." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "Inventive, vigorously empathetic, and brimming with a sparkling, mordant humor, Deepak Unnikrishnan has written a book of Ovidian metamorphoses for our precarious time. These absurdist fables, fluent in the language of exile, immigration, and bureaucracy, will remind you of the raw pleasure of storytelling and the unsettling nearness of the future." —Alexandra Kleeman, author of You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine “Inaugural winner of the Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing, this debut novel employs its own brand of magical realism to propel readers into an understanding and appreciation of the experience of foreign workers in the Arab Gulf States (and beyond). Through a series of almost 30 loosely linked sections, grouped into three parts, we are thrust into a narrative alternating between visceral realism and fantastic satire.... The alternation between satirical fantasy, depicting such things as intelligent cockroaches and evil elevators, and poignant realism, with regards to necessarily illicit sexuality, forms a contrast that gives rise to a broad critique of the plight of those known euphemistically as ‘guest workers.’ VERDICT: This first novel challenges readers with a singular inventiveness expressed through a lyrical use of language and a laserlike focus that is at once charming and terrifying. Highly recommended.” —Henry Bankhead, Library Journal, Starred Review “Unnikrishnan’s debut novel shines a light on a little known world with compassion and keen insight. The Temporary People are invisible people—but Unnikrishnan brings them to us with compassion, intelligence, and heart. This is why novels matter.” —Susan Hans O’Connor, Penguin Bookshop (Sewickley, PA) “Deepak Unnikrishnan uses linguistic pyrotechnics to tell the story of forced transience in the Arabian Peninsula, where citizenship can never be earned no matter the commitment of blood, sweat, years of life, or brains. The accoutrements of migration—languages, body parts, passports, losses, wounds, communities of strangers—are packed and carried along with ordinary luggage, blurring the real and the unreal with exquisite skill. Unnikrishnan sets before us a feast of absurdity that captures the cruel realities around the borders we cross either by choice or by force. In doing so he has found what most writers miss: the sweet spot between simmering rage at a set of circumstances, and the circumstances themselves.” —Ru Freeman, author of On Sal Mal Lane “Deepak writes brilliant stories with a fresh, passionate energy. Every page feels as if it must have been written, as if the author had no choice. He writes about exile, immigration, deportation, security checks, rage, patience, about the homelessness of living in a foreign land, about historical events so strange that, under his hand, the events become tales, and he writes tales so precisely that they read like history. Important work. Work of the future. This man will not be stopped.” —Deb Olin Unferth, author of Revolution “From the strange Kafka-esque scenarios to the wholly original language, this book is amazing on so many different levels. Unlike anything I've ever read, Temporary People is a powerful work of short stories about foreign nationals who populate the new economy in the United Arab Emirates. With inventive language and darkly satirical plot lines, Unnikrishnan provides an important view of relentless nature of a global economy and its brutal consequences for human lives. Prepare to be wowed by the immensely talented new voice.” —Hilary Gustafson, Literati Bookstore (Ann Arbor, MI) “Absolutely preposterous! As a debut, author Unnikrishnan shares stories of laborers, brought to the United Arab Emirates to do menial and everyday jobs. These people have no rights, no fallback if they have problems or health issues in that land. The laborers in Temporary People are sewn back together when they fall, are abandoned in the desert if they become inconvenient, and are even grown from seeds. As a collection of short stories, this is fantastical, imaginative, funny, and even more so, scary, powerful, and ferocious.” —Becky Milner, Vintage Books (Vancouver WA)
Book Synopsis Dubai-UAE Kids (ages 4-8) by : Greenfeet Guides
Download or read book Dubai-UAE Kids (ages 4-8) written by Greenfeet Guides and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Telling Tales written by Julia Wheeler and published by . This book was released on 2006-04-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 23 stories, providing an insight into Dubai - a city that has undergone one of the most dramatic metamorphoses in modern history - accompanied by images by Paul Thuysbaert.
Author :Denys Johnson-Davies Publisher :American University in Cairo Press ISBN 13 :1617971685 Total Pages :138 pages Book Rating :4.6/5 (179 download)
Book Synopsis In a Fertile Desert by : Denys Johnson-Davies
Download or read book In a Fertile Desert written by Denys Johnson-Davies and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2009-03-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time, is a volume of short stories from this commercially and culturally vital and vibrant center of the Arab world. Life before oil in this region was harsh, and many of the stories in this collection by both men and women from all corners of the country tell of those times and the almost unbelievable changes that have come about in the space of two generations. Some tell of the struggles faced in the early days, while others bring the immediate past and the present together, revealing that the past, with all its difficulties and dangers, nonetheless possesses a certain nostalgia. Contributors: Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Roda al-Baluchi, Hareb al-Dhaheri, Nasser Al-Dhaheri, Maryam Jumaa Faraj, Jumaa al-Fairuz, Nasser Jubran, Saleh Karama, Lamees Faris al-Marzuqi, Mohamed al-Mazroui, Ebtisam Abdullah Al-Mu'alla, Ibrahim Mubarak, Mohamed al-Murr, Sheikha al-Nakhy, Mariam Al Saedi, Omniyat Salem, Salma Matar Seif, Ali Abdul Aziz al-Sharhan, Muhsin Soleiman, 'A'ishaa al-Za'aby.
Book Synopsis Tales from the Desert by : Stuart Crocker
Download or read book Tales from the Desert written by Stuart Crocker and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-08-08 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Tales from the Desert' is the compelling, true story of a British expatriate who journeyed to Saudi Arabia as a young man to seek his fortune for a couple of years and ended up staying for twenty-five. The collection of real-life tales are amusing, mystifying, captivating and at times downright terrifying.Journeying to the mystical deserts of Arabia in the 1970s, when the world economy revolved around the price of oil and the concept of Islamic fundamentalism was barely known, the author takes the reader through a joyride of experiences including the unfolding drama of the first Gulf War and a 'too close for comfort' view of the uprising during the Arab Spring.
Book Synopsis Dubai-UAE Explorer (Ages 8-99!) by : Greenfeet Guides
Download or read book Dubai-UAE Explorer (Ages 8-99!) written by Greenfeet Guides and published by . This book was released on 2021-03 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A world adventure book about Dubai and the UAE for ages 8-99. Includes a comic story, local treasure hunt, activities and stickers to learn about Emirati culture and landscapes.
Book Synopsis Tales from the Desert by : Stuart Crocker
Download or read book Tales from the Desert written by Stuart Crocker and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The United Arab Emirates by : Kemal Yildiz
Download or read book The United Arab Emirates written by Kemal Yildiz and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-05-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the middle of the vast desert, where the sands glisten under the sun, emerges a nation that defied all odds, the United Arab Emirates. "UAE: From the Desert to Global Prominence, the Epic of Modern Civilization" is a book that narrates the story of this unique country, from its deep-rooted origins in history to its flourishing as a global hub of innovation and culture. This book takes you on a mesmerizing journey through time, exploring how the UAE transformed from pearl diving communities and nomadic tribes to an oasis of luxurious architecture and advanced technology. It showcases how the UAE managed to carve out a place among nations, relying on its leader's vision and the people's determination. With every page, you'll discover the monumental achievements and challenges faced by the UAE, and how they overcame them with wisdom and resolve. From constructing the world's tallest skyscraper to hosting global exhibitions, the book highlights Emirati ambition and commitment to excellence. "UAE: From the Desert to Global Prominence, the Epic of Modern Civilization" delves into the depths of this unique renaissance, recounting how this nation engraved its name in the annals of modern civilization with letters of light. This book is an invitation to discover how vision and determination can turn a desert dream into a tangible reality before our eyes. It is perfect for anyone seeking inspiration or wanting to understand how human willpower can create miracles. Join this inspiring journey and discover the UAE, the nation that rose from the sands to reach for the stars.
Book Synopsis Love, Death, Fame by : al-Māyidī ibn Ẓāhir
Download or read book Love, Death, Fame written by al-Māyidī ibn Ẓāhir and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2023-08 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Poems and tales of a literary forefather of the United Arab Emirates"--
Book Synopsis Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula by : Nadia Jameel Taibah
Download or read book Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula written by Nadia Jameel Taibah and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and diverse selection of traditional folktales from the countries of the Arabian Peninsula appeals to a broad audience, ranging from storytellers and educators to folklorists and scholars. A unique compilation of stories, Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula includes tales from seven countries: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Coauthored by a renowned folklorist and a professor of education who recalls some of these poignant tales from her own childhood, the book opens with a discussion of the Arabian Peninsula that introduces each country and discusses its terrain, peoples, and current situation to provide important background information. The engaging stories that follow will serve elementary, junior high, and high school librarians as well as public librarians, professional storytellers, and folklorists. The tales themselves—many of which have never been published in English language children's collections—are appropriate for readers grades five and up.
Book Synopsis A Diamond in the Desert by : Jo Tatchell
Download or read book A Diamond in the Desert written by Jo Tatchell and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arabia in the 1960s - still a land of desert, nomadic tribes, falcons and gazelles. And Abu Dhabi, perched on the Gulf Coast, was a poor fishing community. Barely forty years on, it is the richest city on earth, with major stakes in Western economies. And if the extraordinarily ambitious plans for the capital of the United Arab Emirates succeed, its future impact will be global. Jo Tatchell's family arrived in Abu Dhabi in 1974 when there were only a few thousand inhabitants. She left as a young adult in the nineties, choosing personal freedom over a life of comfort and ease. But in recent years, as Abu Dhabi has become ever more significant on the world stage, she has returned to get behind the headlines and see how the city is changing for herself. In this illuminating portrait, she shows Abu Dhabi past and present through the eyes of its people - from sheikhs to Indian immigrants, housewives to ex-pats - as well as her own. Tales of traditional Bedu hospitality and of expeditions into the desert mingle with accounts of hair-raising decadence and double standards, as she reveals a society and culture almost derailed by sudden, extreme wealth. And yet, as she discovers, Abu Dhabi is about to change again. Its rulers have a grand vision of a cultural bridge between Islam and the West, which might just transform our world.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Dubai (Travel Guide eBook) by : Rough Guides
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Dubai (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Dubai is the ultimate travel guide to one of the world's most exciting cities. Discover Dubai's highlights with stunning photography, colour-coded maps, handpicked listings and in-depth coverage of all the attractions. You'll find detailed practical advice on what to see and do - from going up the world's tallest building or taking afternoon tea in the iconic Burj al Arab to exploring the traditional souks and heritage houses of Deira and Bur Dubai - as well as honest reviews of all the best hotels, restaurants, bars and shops in every price range, from seven-star palaces to cutprice curry houses. Whether you have time to browse detailed chapters or need fast-fix itineraries and lists of top sights and attractions, The Rough Guide to Dubai has everything you need for a perfect trip. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Dubai.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Dubai by : Gavin Thomas
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Dubai written by Gavin Thomas and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in ePub format. This second edition of The Rough Guide to Dubai is the ultimate companion to the world's most exciting tourist destination. Read expert coverage on everything from traditional souks to state-of-the-art tourist attractions, beautiful beaches to "seven-star" hotels, with up-to-date listings of all the hottest places to stay, eat, drink, and shop. An inspirational full-color introduction highlights the best of the city, while subsequent full-color sections reveal the incredible contrasts between traditional and futuristic Dubai. The Rough Guide to Dubai features the latest developments to Dubai Marina and the Palm Jumeirah, as well as day-trips throughout the United Arab Emirates, including Sharajah, Al Ain, the East Coast, and ambitious Abu Dhabi. Comprehensive maps throughout help you find your way around the region. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Dubai.
Book Synopsis In a Fertile Desert by : Denys Johnson-Davies
Download or read book In a Fertile Desert written by Denys Johnson-Davies and published by American Univ in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, for the first time, is a volume of short stories from this commercially and culturally vital and vibrant center of the Arab world. Life before oil in this region was harsh, and many of the stories in this collection by both men and women from all corners of the country tell of those times and the almost unbelievable changes that have come about in the space of two generations. Some tell of the struggles faced in the early days, while others bring the immediate past and the present together, revealing that the past, with all its difficulties and dangers, nonetheless possesses a certain nostalgia. Contributors: Abdul Hamid Ahmed, Roda al-Baluchi, Hareb al-Dhaheri, Nasser Al-Dhaheri, Maryam Jumaa Faraj, Jumaa al-Fairuz, Nasser Jubran, Saleh Karama, Lamees Faris al-Marzuqi, Mohamed al-Mazroui, Ebtisam Abdullah Al-Mu'alla, Ibrahim Mubarak, Mohamed al-Murr, Sheikha al-Nakhy, Mariam Al Saedi, Omniyat Salem, Salma Matar Seif, Ali Abdul Aziz al-Sharhan, Muhsin Soleiman, 'A'ishaa al-Za'aby.
Book Synopsis Wings of the Desert by : Matthew Cochran
Download or read book Wings of the Desert written by Matthew Cochran and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wings of the Desert: From Emirates to SpaceX Crew - How the UAE Approach To Business & Life Will Inspire Your Own Explore the captivating journey of the United Arab Emirates in "Wings of the Desert," a tale of ambition, vision, and leadership. This narrative delves into the UAE's remarkable odyssey in aviation and space, offering a wealth of leadership lessons that will inspire readers in their own lives and endeavors. From its inception, the UAE nurtured a dream - a dream to modernize and propel the nation into the aerospace arena. Guided by the visionary ideals of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's foray into aerospace transcends scientific exploration to embrace international cooperation, diplomacy, and the advocacy of space laws for peaceful purposes. Discover how the UAE's strategic investments in aviation and space are integral to its transition to a knowledge-based economy, reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Learn from the leadership lessons drawn from this journey, empowering you to achieve remarkable success. As the UAE inches closer to establishing a human-inhabited settlement on Mars, "Wings of the Desert" exemplifies the power of visionary leadership, determination, and the pursuit of knowledge. It serves as a testament to the UAE's unwavering commitment to innovation, progress, and cooperation, inspiring readers to apply these invaluable leadership lessons in their own lives.
Download or read book The Desert Falcon written by Claud Morris and published by General Company for Publication. This book was released on 1974 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: