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Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation

Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation


by Ali Jamale Ahmed

  • RELIGION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 571 PAGES

A handsome bilingual edition of the Holy Book of Islam as elegantly translated by the Pakistani novelist, critic and diplomat Ahmed Ali. (ISL02, $19.95)

Arab World Map


by Geoprojects

  • 1983
  • MAP
  • FAVORITE

A shaded relief map of the Arab world. (ARB53, $21.95)

The Arab World: Society, Culture and State


by Halim Barakat

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 348 PAGES

A scholarly study of Arab culture, thought and literature. (ARB32, $27.95)

The Arabs, A Short History

The Arabs, A Short History


by Philip K. Hitti

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 273 PAGES

An overview by the influential historian of the Arab world. (ARB63, $14.95)

The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250-1800

The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250-1800


by Sheila Blair | Jonathan Bloom

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A survey of the monuments and art produced by Muslims from the 13th to 19th centuries. (ISL27, $40.00)

Berlitz Arabic Phrase Book & CD

Berlitz Arabic Phrase Book & CD


by Berlitz Multimedia

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2007
  • AUDIO CD
  • 224 PAGES

A 224-page phrase book and audio CD, this handy language primer focuses on food, people, fun and the basic phrases for getting around in another language. Compatible with iPod and MPS devices, this bestselling series is geared for travelers. (ARB96, $14.95)

Beyond the Veil, Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society

Beyond the Veil, Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society


by Fatima Mernissi

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

An examination of sexuality and gender issues in the modern Muslim world. (MDE35, $14.95)

Complete Arabic

Complete Arabic


by Living Language

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2008
  • AUDIO CD

Geared for fast results, this four-step program includes 40 lessons on CD and a coursebook. (ARB124, $29.95)

Dubai Map

Dubai Map


by Borch Maps

  • MAP

A folded traveler's map of Dubai at a scale of 1:25,000. (ARB64, $7.95)

The End of Oil, On the Edge of a Perilous World


by Paul Roberts

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A eye-opening overview of rising oil consumption and its consequences. (GEO36, $14.95)

Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East

Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East


by Donna Lee Bowen | Evelyn A. Early

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 411 PAGES

A diverse anthology of short articles and essays covering the experiences of ordinary life across the Miiddle East. (MDE34, $23.95)

Explorer Bahrain, The Complete Residents' Guide

Explorer Bahrain, The Complete Residents' Guide


by Explorer Publishing

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 430 PAGES

A comprehensive practical guide to the region. It also includes a healthy amount of historical, natural and cultural information. (MDE129, $24.95)

Fishwatcher's Field Guide Red Sea

Fishwatcher's Field Guide Red Sea


by Jerry Greenberg

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • PLASTIC CARD

This double-sided plastic card shows 64 of the most commonly encountered reef fish of the Red Sea in full-color illustrations, convenient for the boat or beach. (DIV13, $7.50)

From Beirut to Jerusalem

From Beirut to Jerusalem


by Thomas L. Friedman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • AUDIO CD

A illuminating, and heartfelt exploration of the complexity of the Middle East conflict. Pulitzer Prize-winner Friedman provides a personal and a scholarly perspective on the roots of conflict. (MDE98, $22.95)

Frommer's Dubai


by Alan Walbridge

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

With an Arabic-language glossary and detailed neighborhood maps. (ARB102, $19.99)

Frommer's Dubai


by Alan Walbridge

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

With an Arabic-language glossary and detailed neighborhood maps. (ARB102, $19.99)

The Gold-Mines of Midian

The Gold-Mines of Midian


by Richard Burton

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An account of the intrepid Burton's 1877 two-week journey to the deserts of Northwest Arabia in search of the source of King Solomon's gold. (ARB77, $10.95)

A History of the Middle East


by Peter Mansfield | Nicolas Pelham

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 429 PAGES

An incisive, illuminating guide to understanding this crucial and volatile nerve center of the modern world.. (MDE84, $17.00)

House of Bush, House of Saud


by Craig Unger

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Subtitled The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties. (ARB66, $16.00)

Impact Guides The Treasures and Pleasures of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman & Yemen, Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping

Impact Guides The Treasures and Pleasures of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman & Yemen, Best of the Best in Travel and Shopping


by Ron Krannich

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

This comprehensive guide offers practical and cultural advise for visitors to the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen. (ARB125, $19.95)

Islamic Art and Architecture, 650-1250


by Richard Ettinghausen | Oleg Grabar

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

An illustrated survey of the great monuments and art produced by Muslim peoples during medieval times, including the Dome of the Rock, as well as many small aritfacts. (ISL26, $40.00)

Muhammad, A Prophet for Our Time

Muhammad, A Prophet for Our Time


by Karen Armstrong

  • RELIGION
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

In this extended essay, a volume in the Eminent Lives series, Armstrong looks at the significance of Mohammed's life and teachings. (ISL60, $14.99)

Northeast Africa

Northeast Africa


by Reise & Verkehrsverlag

  • MAP

A map of northeast Africa, including the Red Sea and entire Arabian Peninsula. (ARB14, $11.95)

Northeast Africa and Arabia Map

Northeast Africa and Arabia Map


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • 2007
  • MAP

A folded map of the Northeast region of the continent at a scale of 1:4,000,000. (AFR33, $14.95)

A Peace to End All Peace

A Peace to End All Peace


by David Fromkin

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 688 PAGES

Indispensable to understanding current tensions, alliances and the colonial legacy of the region, Fromkin's vivid tale of the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the making of the modern Middle East is out in a 20th anniversary edition. (ARB13, $22.00)

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Mecca

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Mecca


by Richard Francis Burton

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 436 PAGES

A fascinating account of adventures in religious capitals Madinah and Mecca. (ARB37, $16.95)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Arabic (Eastern)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Arabic (Eastern)


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

An audio CD with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Eastern Arabic, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (ARB69, $19.95)

Power, Faith, and Fantasy, America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present


by Michael B. Oren

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 800 PAGES

Oren examines America's involvement in the Middle East, fitting present political realities in historical context. (MDE147, $19.95)

Qatar Map

Qatar Map


by MapLink

  • MAP

A shaded relief map of Qatar. (ARB19, $21.95)

Saudi Arabia, Guarding the Desert Kingdom

Saudi Arabia, Guarding the Desert Kingdom


by Anthony Cordesman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Saudi Arabia and its national security since the Gulf War. (ARB04, $52.00)

Sheba, Through the Desert in Search of the Legendary Queen

Sheba, Through the Desert in Search of the Legendary Queen


by Nicholas Clapp

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 372 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An Indiana Jones-like quest across the deserts of Yemen and grasslands of Ethiopia, with a varied cast of characters encountered along the way, to discover the truth about the storied Queen of Sheba. (ETP24, $21.95)

The Southern Gates of Arabia, a Journey in the Hadhramaut

The Southern Gates of Arabia, a Journey in the Hadhramaut


by Freya Stark

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 270 PAGES

An account of Stark's quest to find the ancient city of Shabwa, the heretofore unexplored oasis on Yemen's frankincense route. Witty, rapturous and full of incident. (MDE52, $15.00)

The Stakes: America in the Middle East, The Consequences of Power and the Choice for Peace


by Shibley Telhami

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

An excellent review of current U.S.- Arab relations, updated with a new epilogue. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development, University of Maryland, is a scholar at the Brookings Institution. (MDE88, $16.95)

The State of the Middle East, An Atlas of Conflict And Resolution

The State of the Middle East, An Atlas of Conflict And Resolution


by Dan Smith

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

Illuminating the history, religion, economics and conflicts of the region in 60 colo maps. (MDE106, $24.95)

Sugar Comes from Arabic, A Beginner's Guide to Arabic Letters and Words

Sugar Comes from Arabic, A Beginner's Guide to Arabic Letters and Words


by Barbara Whitesides

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2009
  • PAPER

Clear, concise illustrations show how to draw and remember each letter in Arabic in this irresistible introduction to cultural literacy. (ARB123, $20.00)

Sultan in Oman

Sultan in Oman


by Jan Morris

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 166 PAGES

Morris richly evokes the culture, people and rhythms of Oman before the discovery of oil and modernization by Sultan Qaboos in this insightful portrait, originally published in 1957. (ARB73, $32.95)

Understanding Islam: An Introduction to the Muslim World

Understanding Islam: An Introduction to the Muslim World


by Thomas W. Lippman

  • RELIGION
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 198 PAGES

A concise introduction to the Muslim world and Islamic faith. (ISL04, $15.00)

United Arab Emirates Map

United Arab Emirates Map


by MapLink

  • MAP

A shaded relief map of UAE on a 1:750,000 scale. (ARB20, $21.95)

Yemen Map

Yemen Map


by ITMB

  • 2003
  • MAP

A fold-out map of Yemen at a scale of 1:1,500,000. (ARB42, $10.95)

 

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