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DIVAN-I SHAMS-I TABRIZ
: Forty-Eight Ghazals
[Jalal Ad-Din Rumi]
One of the most celebrated poets of world literature and one of the foremost cantors of Islamic mysticism inform these lyrics with the inebriation of the pinnacle of knowledge and paradox. Parallel Persian-English text with CD.
{
142pp,
130x170mm,
July 2004;
PB,
£11.99,
8877780800:9788877780805
, Semar Publishers
} |
 |
ESSAYS, PERSPECTIVES, OPINIONS
[M Fethullah Gülen]
An intellectual with a distinctive spiritual charisma, a prolific writer and poet, M Fethullah Gülen has been an extremely effective and popular scholar of Islam for the last 3 decades. This work presents Gülen through a short biography, a selection of various articles, his views on modern education and its importance, and how he has been presented in the media. It is by no means a comprehensive presentation of his life and influence upon millions of people; rather, it is meant to serve as an introduction to those who desire a better understanding of Gülen’s message and what it has accomplished over the years.
{
152pp,
125x195mm,
June 2005;
PB,
£3.50,
1932099808:9781932099805
, Isik Ozel Egitim (The Light Inc.)
} |
 |
GREEN SEA OF HEAVEN
: Fifty ghazals from the Díwán of Háfiz
[Translated by Elizabeth T Gray Jr]
A groundbreaking work of translation of one of the greatest poets of world literature. Hafiz (fourteenth century) was the unrivalled master of the Persian ghazal, a lyric form roughly equivalent to the English sonnet in length, intensity, and complexity. These fifty ghazals from his Díwán (collected works) display Hafiz' poetic genius, expressing his passion for the Divine Beloved and his scandalous (to the Muslim Clergy of the day) exaltation of music and wine as vehicles of transcendence and religious ecstasy. This bilingual edition presents the ghazals of Hafiz in language that captures the intensity and complexity of the poet hailed by Persian as 'the tongue of the Invisible' and the 'interpreter of mysteries'.
{
170pp,
155x230mm,
February 2002;
PB,
£10.99,
1883991064:9781883991067
, Caveat Press (White Cloud Press)
} |
 |
KAHLIL GIBRAN'S SPIRIT BRIDES
[Translated by Juan R I Cole]
A collection of three short stories in which Kahlil Gibran portrays his belief in the overwhelming power of love in human nature. In 'The Ash of Centuries and the Immortal Flame', Gibran describes a love that unites souls beyond time and social restrictions. 'Marta al-Baniyah' expresses Gibran's views on the exploitation of women and the poor. He then makes a cutting commentary on the contrast between the ecclesiastical hierarchy and the simplicity of the teachings of Jesus in his final story, 'Yuhanna the Madman'.
{
71pp,
145x220mm,
December 1993;
HB,
£10.99,
1883991005:9781883991005
, Caveat Press (White Cloud Press)
} |
 |
KAHLIL GIBRAN'S THE STORM
: Stories & Prose Poems
[Translated by Juan R I Cole]
Among the most popular works of the world literature, the writings of Kahlil Gibran are treasured by millions for their depth of insight, passion, and timeless spiritual vision. White Cloud Press is pleased to present a series of important new translations of the Arabic writings of Kahlil Gibran. Experts have noted that Gibran's meaning has, in the past, frequently been obscured by inaccurate renderings that fail to convey the freshness and vitality of his style. The Storm brings together fourteen short stories and prose poems from Gibran's Arabic writings, which exhibit several characteristic Gibran themes: the injustice perpetrated by society against the poor, the weak, and the sincere; nature and its destruction by man; and the purity and innocence of young love and its perversion and destruction by society.
{
117pp,
145x220mm,
December 1993;
HB,
£11.99,
1883991013:9781883991012
, Caveat Press (White Cloud Press)
} |
 |
KAHLIL GIBRAN'S THE VISION
: Reflections on the Way of the Soul
[Juan Cole]
In search of the 'truth', Gibran could find no single religious tradition which completely revealed its intention. Thus he wove together insights from Eastern Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, American Transcendentalism, and the folklore of his native Lebanon to create his own universal 'Anthem of Humanity' -- which is this superb selection of twenty-four meditations, essays, and prose poems.
{
120pp,
145x220mm,
December 1994;
HB,
£11.50,
1883991021:9781883991029
, Caveat Press (White Cloud Press)
} |
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MY FATHER'S DREAM
[Harriett Goodman with Evelyn Julia Kent]
In 1934, Jacob Lyon Gold emigrated to Palestine from the US, the teenage Harriett protested vehemently and vowed not to remain more than a year, however, as she grows to womanhood she understands the meaning of her father's dream and here vividly recollects her life and times.
{
January 2001;
PB,
£9.99,
0952371685:9780952371687
, Evelyn Kent
} |
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NIGHTINGALE IN THE GARDEN OF LOVE
: The Poems of Hazreti-i Pir-i Üftade
[Paul Ballanfat; Translated by Angela Culme-Seymour]
This is a translation of the spiritual poems of one of the greatest Ottoman Sufi masters, Mehmed Muhyiddin Üftade (1490-1580). Üftade was born and lived in Bursa, a hugely important spiritual centre at the height of the Ottoman Empire. He was founder of one of its main dervish orders, the Jelvetiyye, through the training of his famous disciple, ‘Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi. In addition, Üftade composed a collection of poems, which express his spiritual quest in simple, direct and wonderfully human language, and these are presented here for the first time in English. Paul Ballanfat’s introduction provides a detailed overview of the main features of Üftade’s life and teachings, and of his cultural background, where sultans were often affiliated to Sufi orders. Particularly prominent in Üftade’s teaching was the thought of "the greatest master", Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi, and of Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi. Üftade had a direct spiritual connection with both of these extraordinary men and a great veneration for them.
{
180pp,
150x210mm,
January 2005;
PB,
£13.95,
0953451380:9780953451388
, Four Corners (Anqa Publishing)
} |
 |
NOBODY, SON OF NOBODY
: Poems of Shaikh Abu-Saeed Abil Kheir
[Renditions by Vraje Abramian]
Readers who swoon within the love-intoxicated poetry of Rumi must read the poetry of Shaikh Abil-Kheir. This renowned but little-known Sufi mystic of the 10th century preceded Rumi by over two hundred years on the same path of annihilation into God. He referred to himself as -- Nobody Son of Nobody his expression of the reality that his life was subsumed in the Divine, and that the individual self had disappeared in the heart of God: Under this cloak is nothing but God. Introduce me as Nobody, Son of Nobody. These are 195 short selections translated from the original Farsi. These poems deal with the longing for union with God, the desire to know the Real from the False, the inexpressible beauty of Creation when seen through the eyes of Love, and the many attitudes of heart, mind and feeling that are necessary to those who would find the Beloved -- The Friend -- in this life.
{
74pp,
140x215mm,
October 2001;
PB,
£8.99,
1890772089:9781890772086
, Hohm Press
} |
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QUARRELING WITH GOD
: Mystic Rebel Poems of the Dervishes of Turkey
[Jennifer Ferraro; With Latif Bolat]
For the first time in English, this collection presents a compilation of seven centuries of the mystic hymns of Turkey's rebellious Sufi poets, the popular folk counterparts to Rumi whose poems are characterised by a passionate and unorthodox commitment to Truth. At the time Rumi was writing in ancient Anatolia, many other great mystics in the region were also composing wild, ecstatic and controversial poems which were circulated among the people as spiritual songs (called 'nefes' and 'illahis') still played and sung today in sacred dervish ceremonies and gatherings. These poems were meant to swiftly and easily penetrate the heart of the spiritual aspirant whether educated or uneducated, and awaken the human heart to its divine inheritance. These poems present a spiritual tradition from the Islamic world which bravely challenged orthodox religion and emphasised universal mystic love and tolerance.
{
120pp,
150x230mm,
September 2006;
PB,
£13.50,
1883991684:9781883991685
, Caveat Press (White Cloud Press)
} |
 |
STORY OF LAYLA & MAJNUN
[Nizami]
The story of Layla and Majnun is one of the best-known legends of the Orient, both a touching love story and a profound spiritual allegory. The two lovers of this classic tale are remembered to this day in the poems and songs from the Caucasus to the interior of Africa, and from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean. The Persian poet Nizami collected a number of folk versions and shaped them into a single narrative poem of some 4000 stanzas near the end of the twelfth century. Compared for its beauty and genius to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the Sufis consider Nizami's Layla and Majnun an important parable of religious experience. Majnun, through his great love for Layla, is able to transcend individual identity and becomes the Beloved. This translation was previously published by Shambhala in 1978.
{
177pp,
130x230mm,
January 1997;
PB,
£11.95,
0930872525:9780930872526
, Four Corners (Omega Publications)
} |
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FROM PERSIA TO NAPA
: Wine at the Persian Table
[Najmieh Batmanglij]
Wine is seen as the natural partner of many great cuisines, but few people associate it with Persian food, one of the world’s most sophisticated culinary traditions. The ties, in fact, are age-old. This book weaves together history, poetry, a look at modern viniculture, and a wealth of recipes and wine pairings to celebrate the rightful relationship of wine and food on the Persian table. 'Whoever seeks the origins of wine must be crazy', a Persian poet once declared, implying that simple enjoyment of this greatest gift of the grape ought to be enough. Since he wrote those words, however, winemaking has been traced all the way back to the northern uplands of the Fertile Crescent some seven millennia ago, the start of a journey that would take it across the Near East and then into Europe in the dawning years of civilisation. Iran was one of the nurseries of the wine grape, and, as empires rose and fell there, princes, priests, poets and people in ordinary walks of life all embraced wine in various ways. After Islam came to Iran, wine drinking sometimes slipped from public view, but it never disappeared. In this lavishly illustrated book, Najmieh Batmanglij explores that long and eventful history, then shifts her story to California’s famed Napa Valley, half a world away. There, in a kind of up-to-the-minute homage to the past, an Iranian-American named Darioush Khaledi uses the latest vinicultural techniques to make superb wines at a winery reminiscent of Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the ancient Persian empire. The final section of the book offers 80 recipes, a guide to Persian hospitality, both old and new, and seasonal menus for various occasions. Grapes play a role in most of the recipes, whether in the form of the fruit, the leaf, the juice, the syrup, unripe grapes or their juice (verjuice), vinegar or wine. Although these recipes are presented for the modern table, they are traditional -- based on sources as various as a tenth-century Persian cookbook or the culinary archives of a sixteenth-century Persian court. The book has two special sections. One, written by Dick Davis, a leading authority on Persian literature, discusses the unique links between poetry and wine-drinking in Persian culture. The other, by wine-and-food expert Burke Owens, offers guidelines for pairing wine with the distinctive ingredients used in Persian cooking. He has also provided wine suggestions for each recipe.
REVIEW: "The definitive book on Persian cooking. Not just a recipe collection but a fond introduction to a culture and a fascinating cuisine." -- Los Angeles Times. "Beautifully illustrated -- the recipes also pack a punch. I served Levantine Pilaf in pastry at a party and felt a genuine thrill as I cut into the golden dome..." -- New York Times. "A jewel of a book, rich in photography as well as in recipes." -- Washington Post.
{
258pp,
240x310mm,
August 2006;
HB,
£33.50,
1933823003:9781933823003
, Mage Publishers
} |
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MAMA NAZIMA'S JEWISH IRAQI CUISINE
: Cuisine, History, Cultural References & Survival Stories of the Jewish-Iraqi
[R Goldman]
When the Jews fled Iraq for Israel, they could not take their material possessions with them, but did take their rich cuisine. Delicious dishes like Smack ab Thum oo Rihan (Garlic and Basil Fish) and Burekas im Gevina veh Tered (Feta and Spinach Pie) are included in this unique book. Jewish Iraqi aphorisms and beautiful photographs complete this presentation of the foods of the Iraqi Jews. As the saying goes, Man yakle al ein au el'thum (Who desires the food, the eyes or the mouth?).
{
192pp,
155x230mm,
May 2006;
HB,
£16.99,
0781811449:9780781811446
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
SEPHARDIC ISRAELI CUISINE
: A Mediterranean Mosaic
[Sheilah Kaufman]
These 120 kosher recipes celebrate the flavours of Israeli cuisine -- a colourful and delicious mosaic composed of a variety of culinary traditions. Typical Sephardic ingredients include cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek, saffron, almond essence, rose and orange flower water, tahini paste, artichokes, fava beans, olives, fennel, couscous, semolina, and bulgur. Noted cookbook author Sheilah Kaufman guides you through the Israeli kitchen with special sections on the origins and development of Israeli cuisine, kosher dining, Jewish holidays, and food terms.
{
261pp,
140x215mm,
May 2002;
HB,
£16.99,
0781809266:9780781809269
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
ISRAEL
[Jack Altman]
At the centre of Israel, the golden aura of Jerusalem's ageless mystery embraces the three great faiths of Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Out on the coast, in stark contrast, is the cheeky modernity of Tel Aviv, a cosmopolitan town vibrantly alive 24 hours a day. Add to this the magic of Negev and Judean deserts in the south, the orchards, vineyards and forests of Galilee in the north, and the gleaming beach resorts of Eilat and Netanya. This guide offers this potent mixture in a pocketful of vivid text and colour.
{
72pp,
100x145mm,
March 2006;
PB,
£3.99,
2884523359:9782884523356
, JPM Publications
} |
 |
ROAD FROM DAMASCUS
: An American Travelling Alone Meets Smugglers, Mystics, Revolutionaries, Bedouins, Wise Men, Secret Police -- & Other Ordinary Syrians
[Scott C Davis]
In February 2001 Scott C. Davis flew to Damascus, attended raucous political salons, talked all night, and sat in local cafés debating the nature of the evolving Syrian nation. Such openness was new in Syria. Was it a sign of things to come? Would the Damascene Curtain fall as heavily and permanently as did the Berlin Wall? Would Damascus become another tourist trap bursting with American franchise restaurants, another Amman? To answer these questions, and to give a feel for the real country beneath the rapidly changing surfaces, Davis tells a story of an earlier time when Syrians did not discuss politics for fear of the 'mukhabarat' and when some hesitated, in their own homes, even to mention the name of the Syrian president. Fourteen years earlier, in October 1987, Davis had come to Damascus and begun a slow, difficult journey through Syrian society. He met artists and intellectuals, wealthy landowners, retired mystics, and also slept on the floor beside humble peasants and working folk. The times were quiet, jobs scarce, and ordinary folk could take a few moments for tea with a guest. Many of those Davis met took pride in their own simplicity. Denied political power and wealth, they aspired instead to wisdom -- or at least to perfecting a sardonic wit. This tale of grace, humour, and humanity turns on the author's search for truth and, also, for a few good quotes for his book -- a search that took him across Syria in the footsteps of Alexander to the ancient Roman Bridge over the Tigris River in the far eastern tip of the country -- and then brought him racing back to Damascus to find the Patriarch of Antioch.
{
368pp,
155x230mm,
February 2002;
HB,
£18.50,
1885942842:9781885942845
, Cune Press
} |
 |
SYRIA
[Martin Gostelow]
Here, say the archaeologists, is where 10,000 years ago, the human race first settled down, grew crops and built villages and towns. Today Syria's historic cities count among the wonders of the world -- forming a living museum of early civilisation. From the classical ruins of Palmyra to the mighty Krak des Chevaliers, from the citadels and souks of Damascus and Aleppo to the waterwheels of Hama, This Way Syria explores the history, culture and practicalities of one of the safest and friendliest countries you could ever wish to visit.
{
64pp,
100x145mm,
January 2004;
PB,
£3.99,
2884521054:9782884521055
, JPM Publications
} |
 |
ARABIC A LANGUAGE MAP®
[Kristine K Kershul]
A must for anyone travelling abroad. As the first phrasebook ever to appear in a 'map' format, what better guided tour could there be through the experiences of travelling in a foreign language? Also the perfect stocking filler, bon voyage gift, thank you, or party gift. A patented lamination process allows Language Maps® to fold and unfold in a snap without tearing in addition to being durable, weatherproof, compact, sturdy, easy to use, and much lighter and discreet than a dictionary or phrasebook. Contains over 1000 words and phrases split into important sections covering the basics for any trip. Language Maps® are so beautifully illustrated that all travellers will be proud to use them in any setting, whether dining in an expensive restaurant or buying tickets to a museum.
{
115x285mm,
October 2003;
FG,
£4.99,
0944502180:9780944502181
, Bilingual Books
} |
 |
EASTERN ARABIC-ENGLISH / ENGLISH EASTERN ARABIC DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
: Romanized
For the spoken Arabic of Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel and Syria. Contains a brief description of Arab grammar and a pronunciation guide. Also includes a basic key vocabulary with an intentionally easy-to-use pronunciation system in English spelling.
{
142pp,
90x180mm,
December 1998;
PB,
£7.99,
0781806852:9780781806855
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
HEBREW A LANGUAGE MAP®
[Kristine K Kershul]
A must for anyone travelling abroad. As the first phrasebook ever to appear in a 'map' format, what better guided tour could there be through the experiences of travelling in a foreign language? Also the perfect stocking filler, bon voyage gift, thank you, or party gift. A patented lamination process allows Language Maps® to fold and unfold in a snap without tearing in addition to being durable, weatherproof, compact, sturdy, easy to use, and much lighter and discreet than a dictionary or phrasebook. Contains over 1000 words and phrases split into important sections covering the basics for any trip. Language Maps® are so beautifully illustrated that all travellers will be proud to use them in any setting, whether dining in an expensive restaurant or buying tickets to a museum.
{
115x285mm,
May 2001;
FG,
£4.99,
0944502881:9780944502884
, Bilingual Books
} |
 |
HEBREW-ENGLISH / ENGLISH-HEBREW CONVERSATIONAL DICTIONARY
: Romanized
[David C Gross]
This dictionary is easy-to-use, compact and a perfect companion for the student and traveller to Israel who will need a quick reference to the most commonly used vocabulary words.
{
160pp,
115x180mm,
January 1994;
PB,
£6.99,
0781801370:9780781801379
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
HEBREW-ENGLISH / ENGLISH-HEBREW DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
[Israel Palchan]
With concise dictionary and phrasebook chapters covering all aspects of daily life, this is the ideal language guide for travellers to Israel.
{
180pp,
95x180mm,
October 2000;
PB,
£7.99,
0781808111:9780781808118
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
MODERN ARAMAIC (ASSYRIAN/SYRIAC) DICTIONARY & PHRASEBOOK
: Modern Aramaic-English/English-Modern Aramaic
[Nicholas Awde, Nineb Limassu & Nicholas Al-Jeloo]
The enormous success of Mel Gibson's film 'The Passion of Christ' has revived interest in the Aramaic language. It is now recognised throughout the world as the language spoken by Christ and the Apostles. Contrary to popular belief, however, it is very much a 'living' language spoken today by the Assyrian peoples in Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey. It is also heard in Assyrian émigré communities of the US, Europe and Australia. Modern Aramaic or Assyrian is made up of a number of dialects. The two major ones are Swadaya (Eastern) and Turoyo (Western). This unique dictionary and phrasebook incorporates both dialects in a way that illustrates the differences and gives the reader a complete understanding of both. The dialects are presented in an easy-to-read romanised form that will help the reader to be understood.
{
304pp,
95x190mm,
March 2007;
PB,
£8.99,
0781810876:9780781810876
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
POCKET GUIDE TO ARABIC SCRIPT
[Dr Fayeq Oweis]
The Middle East and other Arabic-speaking regions are of central importance in the world today. This handy booklet, designed to be carried in one’s pocket, presents the basics of reading and understanding Arabic script. It begins with an introduction to the alphabet and the pronunciation of Arabic characters. The book also features the rules of reading and writing the language, including reading direction, consonant-vowel elisions, and, of course, letter linkages or ligatures, notoriously the most difficult aspect of the script to learn. It is an essential tool for travellers, business-people, and military personnel in the Middle East and other places where Arabic is spoken.
{
92pp,
100x150mm,
November 2005;
PB,
£4.99,
078181104X:9780781811040
, Hippocrene Books
} |
 |
TRAVELTALK CD -- HEBREW
Includes a 60-minute audio CD providing key words and phrases, an audio reference guide, and a 'LONELY PLANET' Phrasebook featuring: grammar, a 2-way dictionary, information on local culture, and travel tips.
{
250pp,
October 2004;
CD,
£10.64,
1591254523:9781591254522
, Penton Overseas Inc
} |
 |
TRAVELTALK CD -- PERSIAN FARSI
Includes a 60-minute audio CD providing key words and phrases, an audio reference guide, and a 'LONELY PLANET' Phrasebook featuring: grammar, a 2-way dictionary, information on local culture, and travel tips.
{
250pp,
145x125mm,
August 2003;
CD,
£10.64,
1591253608:9781591253600
, Penton Overseas Inc
} |
 |
EGYPT -- THE CULTURE
[Arlene Moscovitch]
For ages 9-14. Find out how the ancient Egyptians built the great pyramids and made mummies of the dead. Children will love learning how to spell their names in hieroglyphs. Also features special sections on religion, art, music, and dance. Topics include: daily life in ancient and modern Egypt; pharaohs, slaves, and gods; fashion and make-up; pyramids, mummies, and archaeology; holidays and festivals; inside a mosque; music, dance, art, and folktales.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
February 2000;
PB,
£4.50,
0865053146:9780865053144
/
HB,
£9.99,
0865052344:9780865052345
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
EGYPT -- THE LAND
[Arlene Moscovitch]
For ages 9-14. Egypt is a land of startling contrasts -- parched deserts and lush oases, modern city buildings and ancient brick village houses. Spectacular photos feature Egypt’s mighty temples and pyramids alongside modern-day life on the Nile. Topics include: the Nile Valley and the Sinai Peninsula; the Sahara Desert and Qattara Depression; sandstorms, drought, and flooding; farming, transportation, and industry; thriving cities such as Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor; wildlife and the problems of pollution and population.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
February 2000;
PB,
£4.50,
086505312X:9780865053120
/
HB,
£9.99,
0865052328:9780865052321
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
EGYPT -- THE PEOPLE
[Arlene Moscovitch]
For ages 9-14. Beautiful photographs and illustrations help reveal the way of life of the Egyptian people, from the desert-dwelling Bedouins to the Nubians who live along the Nile. Fascinating text compares the daily routines, food, clothing, and celebrations of modern life with ancient times. Topics include: Arabs, Bedouin, Nubians, and Coptic Christians; life in the village, the city, and the desert; family life, school, and traditions; the religion of Islam; sports and pastimes; food, clothing, and the Arabic language; famous Egyptians.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
February 2000;
PB,
£4.50,
0865053138:9780865053137
/
HB,
£9.99,
0865052336:9780865052338
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
IRAN -- THE CULTURE
[Joanne Richter]
For ages 9-14. Faith and tradition are at the centre of life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Iran the culture describes how daily prayer, religious holidays, and annual pilgrimages to holy sites keep Islam alive in the hearts of Iranians. The country’s ancient arts are also celebrated including carpet making, calligraphy, and tilework. Other topics include: the creation of a Muslim state; Shi’i, Sunni and Sufi religions; holidays such as Ramadan, Ashura, Nawruz, and Islamic Republic Day; the rebirth of dance and music; pottery, painting, and carpet weaving; impressive public squares, palaces, and mosques.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
April 2005;
PB,
£4.50,
077879685X:9780778796855
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793176:9780778793175
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
IRAN -- THE LAND
[April Fast]
For ages 9-14. Iran the land brings to life the country previously known to the world for centuries as Persia. Beautiful full-colour photographs feature Iran’s dramatic landscape of mountains, salt deserts, and hot springs as well as the daily lives of its people who must cope with dust storms, earthquakes, and even volcanoes. Other topics include: how people obtain water in the desert; ancient site of Persepolis, or Takht-e Jamshid, and the treasures buried there; oases and highlands; the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz, and Shiraz; the country’s wildlife including ibexes, gazelles, and jackals; the discovery of oil and its impact on the Iranian economy.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
April 2005;
PB,
£4.50,
0778796833:9780778796831
/
HB,
£9.99,
077879315X:9780778793151
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
IRAN -- THE PEOPLE
[April Fast]
For ages 9-14. Iran has been home to a diverse mix of conquering peoples over thousands of years. This colourful book shows how the people of Iran have retained their traditions since the Cultural Revolution of 1979, despite pressures of modernisation from the rest of the world. Full-colour images and fascinating information help depict the vibrant people who live in this ancient land. Other topics include: early settlement by Aryan invaders; rule by Alexander the Great of Greece; the rise of Twelver Shi’i Islam; Perisans, Azerbaijanis, and Kurds; family and the changing roles of women; education, pastimes, and celebrations; Iranian foods.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
November 2005;
PB,
£4.50,
0778796841:9780778796848
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793168:9780778793168
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
IRAQ -- THE CULTURE
[April Fast]
For ages 9-14. The contributions of Iraq to world culture are numerous. This book traces the influence of early civilisations through the construction of ancient temples, the development of cuneiform writing, and the invention of the wheel. This book also explores the influence of Arabic and the religion of Islam on the traditions and celebrations of the people of Iraq. Topics include: The traditional and modern art and music of Iraq; temples built in Mesopotamia for the worship of gods and goddesses such as Enlil, Shamash, Sin, and Ishtar; how Muslims use their lunar calendar, and their activities during Ramadan; Iraqi handicrafts such as ornate pottery, carpets, and textiles from Neneveh, Kirkuk, and Arbil; How the people of Iraq celebrate the holidays Nawruz and Eid ul-Fitar.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
October 2004;
PB,
£4.50,
0778796884:9780778796886
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793206:9780778793205
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
 |
IRAQ -- THE LAND
[April Fast]
For ages 9-14. The modern nation of Iraq occupies the ancient land of Mesopotamia, where the world‚s first known civilisation began. From the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, where these first peoples settled, to the mountain communities of the north, and deserts of the south, this book explores a timeless landscape scarred by a history of war and conquest. Topics include: the unrest between Iraq and its neighbouring countries for Iraq‚s rich oil fields, and the conflicts between ethnic and religious groups; the excavation of artefacts dating from the Sumerian times from the ancient cities of Ur and Neneveh; the buried city of Babylon, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; the trade, industry, and farming of Iraqi modern cities such as Baghdad, Mosul, and Basra.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
October 2004;
PB,
£4.50,
0778796868:9780778796862
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793184:9780778793182
, Crabtree Publishing Company
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IRAQ -- THE PEOPLE
[April Fast]
For ages 9-14. From Babylon to the fall of Baghdad, for more than 5,000 years, Iraq has been known as the cradle of civilisation. In Iraq the people, the ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilisations are introduced as well as the Arab Empire that conquered the area in the 600s. The daily lives and challenges of today‚s Iraqi and Kurdish populations are presented with the help of candid full-colour photography. Topics include: the Macedonian leader, Alexander the Great; the Tower of Babylon that Hammurabi built, and his creation of the legal code known as the Code of Hammurabi; the Turkic ruler Tamerlane, and the conquer of Baghdad; Ottoman leader Suleyman, and the Ottoman Empire; Iraq after the revolution; The languages spoken in Iraq, their education, and the influence of ancient spice routes on Iraqi cuisine.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
October 2004;
PB,
£4.50,
0778796876:9780778796879
/
HB,
£9.99,
0778793192:9780778793199
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
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ISRAEL -- THE CULTURE
[Debbie Smith]
For ages 9-14. Because Jews, Muslims, and Christians all follow a different calendar, hardly a month goes by in Israel when there is not some kind of holiday or festival. Millions of people throughout the world look to Israel as a centre of faith. Topics include: Israel’s art, music, dance, literature, and clothing; the Hebrew, Muslim, and Christian faiths; their exciting traditions, foods, and festivals; how to dance the hora and make potato pancakes; how to say different words in Hebrew and Arabic.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
December 1998;
PB,
£4.50,
0865053111:9780865053113
/
HB,
£9.99,
086505231X:9780865052314
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
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ISRAEL -- THE LAND
[Debbie Smith]
For ages 9-14. In this country with little water and a lot of desert, people have wrestled with nature to build towns and cities, farms, and factories. Israel the Land introduces young readers to this ancient land -- a "homeland" and a dream come true for millions of people. Topics include: thriving cities such as Haifa and Tel Aviv-Jaffa; ancient and modern Jerusalem; the diverse peoples that have lived in Israel over many centuries; the thrilling discoveries of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the ancient fortress of Masada; agriculture and industry; climate and wildlife.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
December 1998;
PB,
£4.50,
086505309X:9780865053090
/
HB,
£9.99,
0865052298:9780865052291
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
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ISRAEL -- THE PEOPLE
[Debbie Smith]
For ages 9-14. Israel the People focuses on the daily activities of the many different peoples who make up modern Israel. The importance of religion, school, work, and the family to Jews, Muslims, and Bedouin are all explained using lively photos and easy-to-understand text. Topics include: special sections devoted to food; modern life on a kibbutz; the dramatic story of modern Israel’s birth; the flood of immigrants that followed; the challenge to find lasting peace at its 50th anniversary.
{
32pp,
215x280mm,
March 1999;
PB,
£4.50,
0865053103:9780865053106
/
HB,
£9.99,
0865052301:9780865052307
, Crabtree Publishing Company
} |
