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The A to Z of Ancient and Medieval Nubia


by Richard A. Lobban

  • REFERENCE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 511 PAGES

An authoritative reference on Nubian history from the Paleolithic through Medieval Christianity. It includes a survey of Egyptology and Nubian archaeology. (EGY252, $34.45)

Abydos, Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris

Abydos, Egypt's First Pharaohs and the Cult of Osiris


by David O'Connor

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

An overview of one of Egypt's most important and most ancient archaeological sites by NYU's Professor of Ancient Egyptian Art. (EGY307, $29.95)

Alexandria Illustrated

Alexandria Illustrated


by Michael Haag

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES

A warm, richly illustrated portrait of the city, featuring 125 color photographs of the people, monuments and attractions of Alexandria alongside Michael Haag's insightful commentary. (EGY142, $22.95)

The Alexandria Quartet: Justine/Balthazar/Mountolive/Clea Boxed Set

The Alexandria Quartet: Justine/Balthazar/Mountolive/Clea Boxed Set


by Lawrence Durrell

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 880 PAGES

Durrell's brilliant quartet of love and politics in Alexandria in the years surrounding WWII are presented here in an omnibus paper edition. (GRE88, $26.95)

Alexandria Rediscovered

Alexandria Rediscovered


by Stephane Compoint | Jean-Yves Empereur

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

A photographic record of ancient Alexandria, with text by the archaeologist who excavated the ruins in the 1990s, discussing the findings and what they reveal about this great Hellenistic city. (EGY86, $60.00)

Alexandria, City of Memory

Alexandria, City of Memory


by Michael Haag

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES

This richly atmospheric portrait of the ancient city, port and modern metropolis evokes the Alexandria of history and legend. (EGY143, $39.00)

Anatomy of a Disappearance

Anatomy of a Disappearance


by Hisham Matar

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 240 PAGES

Politics echo in miniature as father and son vie (with tragic consequences) for a young Anglo-Egyptian woman's eye in this second novel by the author of In The Country of Men, son of a Libyan dissadent, raised in Tripoli and Cairo. (EGY385, $22.00)

The Ancient Economy, Evidence and Models


by Joseph G. Manning | Ian Morris

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 285 PAGES

An investigation of the similarities and differences between economies of the ancient Mediterranean. (EGY176, $63.00)

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt


by David P. Silverman

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A lavishly illustrated book featuring the latest scholarship on Egyptian archaeology. With essays on topics including language, ritual and economy and 200 color photographs, maps and charts, it's an excellent reference book for the traveler's library. (EGY37, $24.99)

Ancient Egypt Unearthed


by Discovery Channel

  • HISTORY
  • 2009
  • DVD

This two-DVD set presents the culture and history of ancient Egypt as uncovered through the important archaeological discoveries of the modern era. (EGY311, $29.98)

Ancient Egypt, A Social History


by Barry J. Kemp | Bruce Trigger

  • HISTORY
  • 1983
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A scholarly history of ancient Egyptian society, with a focus on economics and politics, written by two distinguished Illinois-based professors of Egyptology. (EGY124, $52.00)

Ancient Egypt, A Very Short Introduction

Ancient Egypt, A Very Short Introduction


by Ian Shaw

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

Shaw touches on history, myth, archaeology and the enduring allure of Egypt in this impressively wide-ranging shirt pocket guide. (EGY223, $11.95)

Ancient Egypt, Anatomy af A Civilization

Ancient Egypt, Anatomy af A Civilization


by Barry J. Kemp

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 437 PAGES

Revised and updated to reflect the new developments in the field, this second edition of Kemp's popular text presents a compelling reassessment of what gave ancient Egypt its distinctive and enduring characteristics. (EGY302, $39.95)

Ancient Egypt, Its Culture and History

Ancient Egypt, Its Culture and History


by Jon Ewbank Manchip White

  • HISTORY
  • 1970
  • PAPER
  • 217 PAGES

This panoramic view of life in the ancient Nile valley, first published in 1970, includes chapters on the pharaoh, priest, craftsman, architect, aristocrat and commoner. (EGY331, $10.95)

Ancient Egyptian Literature, A Book Of Readings, Vol I: The Old And Middle Kingdoms


by Miriam Lichtheim

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 245 PAGES

A classic three-volume anthology portraying the development of Egyptian literary forms from earliest times to the beginning of the Christian era. (EGY283, $24.95)

Ancient Egyptian Literature, A Book Of Readings, Vol II: The New Kingdom


by Miriam Lichtheim

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 239 PAGES

A classic three-volume anthology portraying the development of Egyptian literary forms from earliest times to the beginning of the Christian era. (EGY284, $24.95)

Chronicle of the Pharaohs, The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt

Chronicle of the Pharaohs, The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Rulers and Dynasties of Ancient Egypt


by Peter A. Clayton

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

This book will help you to sort out who's who in ancient Egypt, what they built, what they did and what they looked like. It contains 350 illustrations, many in color. (EGY32, $24.95)

Ancient Egyptian Literature, A Book of Readings, Vol III: The Late Period


by Miriam Lichtheim

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 228 PAGES

A classic three-volume anthology portraying the development of Egyptian literary forms from earliest times to the beginning of the Christian era. (EGY285, $24.95)

Anthony and Cleopatra


by William Shakespeare

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

The World's Classics edition of Shakespeare's most formally ambitious tragedy, set during the Battle of Actium in western Greece. (EGY388, $10.95)

The Ape Who Guards the Balance


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 564 PAGES

What seems like a boring excavation season heats up when the Peabody children acquire a papyrus from the Book of the Dead in Cairo and the ever-elusive Master Criminal strikes again. (EGY366, $9.99)

The Arabian Horse of Egypt


by

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 133 PAGES

Third-generation stud farm owner in Giza, Arabian horse show judge and Egyptian Arabian Horse Breeders Association co-founder Marei wrote most of the text and took the stunning pictures and that make up this photographic essay depicting the Arabian horses bred in Egypt. (EGY336, $39.95)

Arabic, a Language Map

Arabic, a Language Map


by Kristine K. Kershul

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2003
  • PLASTIC CARD

This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers. (ARB70, $7.95)

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 Ancient Egypt


by William Stevenson Smith | William Kelly Simpson

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Over 400 illustrations accompany the text of this book, which covers Egyptian tombs, jewelry, temples, palaces, portraits, and other art forms. (EGY118, $40.00)

The Atlas of Ancient Egypt

The Atlas of Ancient Egypt


by Delia Pemberton

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES

A strikingly clear and concise introduction to Egypt, its cultures, history, geography and archaeology, featuring color photographs, maps and drawings from the the British Museum. (EGY167, $19.95)

Balthazar


by Lawrence Durrell

  • LITERATURE
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

The second book in Durrell's Alexandria Quartet, set in the Mediterranean city in the years before WWII. (EGY257, $16.00)

The Beggar, The Thief and the Dogs, Autumn Quail

The Beggar, The Thief and the Dogs, Autumn Quail


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 467 PAGES

A trio of novels by Nobel Prize-winning Mahfouz set in post-independence Egypt. (EGY73, $17.00)

Birds of Europe

Birds of Europe


by Lars Svensson

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Featuring 3,500 glorious paintings by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrom, the second revised edition of this exquisite guide has been brought up to date with revised text and maps. (FG47, $29.95)

The Black Nile

The Black Nile


by Dan Morrison

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Abandoned by his childhood friend mid-trip, intrepid Dan Morrison persists with his plan to paddle 4,000-miles from Uganda across the Sudan to Cairo on a hand-built plank boat. (AFR271, $16.00)

The Blue Nile

The Blue Nile


by Alan Moorehead

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Moorehead's grand history of exploration and events on the great river from 1798 to 1869. (EGY67, $14.99)

A Brief History of Egypt

A Brief History of Egypt


by Arthur, Jr. Goldschmidt

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

This book is a reliable introduction to the rich and fascinating history of Egypt and provides a solid background to this country. (EGY233, $19.95)

The British Museum Book of Ancient Egypt


by Stephen Quirke | Jeffrey Spencer

  • HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A handsome survey of ancient Egyptian civilization from the staff of the British Museum. (EGY104, $29.95)

Cadogan Guide Cairo Luxor Aswan


by Micahel Haag

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A comprehensive guide in the respected series, featuring good information on attractions, practical travel advice, and plenty of color illustrations and photography. (EGY172, $21.95)

Cadogan Guide Egypt

Cadogan Guide Egypt


by Michael Haag

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 544 PAGES

Haag's newly revised, expert guide features full-color touring maps and hand-picked sights, restaurants and places to stay throughout Egypt. (EGY273, $21.95)

Cairo


by Andre Raymond

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

An authoritative, scholarly history, chronicling the political and cultural transformations witnessed in Cairo from 642 AD to the present day. Includes descriptive analysis of foreign influences, particularly those from the West. (EGY101, $27.00)

Cairo Maps, The Practical Guide Maps

Cairo Maps, The Practical Guide Maps


by American University in Cairo Press

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 76 PAGES

With over 44 full-color street maps for Cairo, with clear indexes for streets, cultural centers, embassies, hotels and other points of interest. (EGY239, $12.95)

Cairo Modern

Cairo Modern


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Mahfouz's barbed tale of Cairo and Egyptian society in the 1930s, translated into English for the first time by William Hutchins (Cairo Trilogy). (EGY243, $15.00)

The Cairo Trilogy: Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street

The Cairo Trilogy: Palace Walk, Palace of Desire, Sugar Street


by Naguib Mahfouz | William Maynard Hutchins | Olive Kenney | Lorne Kenney | Angele Botras Samaan | Edward W. Said

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 1313 PAGES

Of his thirty-some novels, stories, essays and film scripts, this is Mahfouz's most enduring and loved series, famously set in the hurly-burly of the streets, alleyways and overlapping balconies of Cairo's ancient Gamaliya quarter. A handsome Everyman's Library edition. (EGY84, $35.00)

Cairo, A Cultural History

Cairo, A Cultural History


by Andrew Beattie

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 234 PAGES

A refined exploration of Egypt's metropolis, covering the cultural influences of the ancient pharaohs, the Romans, the Coptic church, British colonization and Islamic rule. (EGY151, $30.00)

Cairo, City of Sand

Cairo, City of Sand


by Maria Golia

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

Golia brings insight, perspective and soul to this scholary portrait of Cairo. (EGY214, $27.00)

Cairo, Histories of a City

Cairo, Histories of a City


by Nezar AlSayyad

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 260 PAGES

In twelve vignettes, drawings, photographs and maps AlSayyad captures the many layers of Cairo, weaving together the monuments, historic moments, politics, residents and chroniclers. (EGY379, $29.95)

Cairo, The Practical Guide

Cairo, The Practical Guide


by Claire E. Francy | Lesley Lababidi

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 230 PAGES

The 17th edition of this in-depth traveler's companion, published by the American University in Cairo Press, includes an indispensable overview of the city with chapters on getting around, money, health, sightseeing, manners, morals and customs, leisure, nightlife and living in Cairo. (EGY178, $18.95)

Cavafy's Alexandria


by Edmund Keeley

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

Keeley looks with depth and subtlety at the imagined Alexandria of the great Greek poet Cavafy, who was born and lived much of his life in the cosmopolitan city. (EGY144, $32.95)

Children of the Alley

Children of the Alley


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

Providing great insight into a modern Muslim's view of the world, Mahfouz turns the history of an alley in Cairo into a rich parable, retelling the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad. (EGY248, $16.00)

Children of the Storm

Children of the Storm


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

In the 15th book in the suspenseful series, Amelia and Radcliffe -- now grandparents -- are looking forward to a quiet life in Luxor now that the Great War has ended, but they soon become embroiled in a new set of intertwined mysteries. (EGY343, $7.50)

Clea


by Lawrence Durrell

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

The final book in Durrell's Alexandria Quartet, set in the Mediterranean city in the years before WWII. (EGY259, $16.00)

Cleopatra, The Life and Death of a Pharaoh

Cleopatra, The Life and Death of a Pharaoh


by Edith Flamarion | Alexandra Bonfante-Warren

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

Part of the "Discoveries" series, this illustrated, pocket-size biography of Cleopatra follows the life, the empire and the noteworthy loves of Egypt's most famous queen. (EGY82, $12.95)

The Code Book, The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography


by Simon Singh

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 410 PAGES

The constant struggle between codemaker and codebreaker is the subject of this highly-readable history of cryptography. (SPY05, $16.95)

The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt


by Richard H. Wilkinson

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

An authoritative, illustrated guide to the deities that lay at the heart of Egyptian religion and society. (EGY219, $39.95)

The Complete Pyramids

The Complete Pyramids


by Mark Lehner

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A fully illustrated compendium of every major pyramid in Egypt by the director of the Giza mapping project. With 450 maps, photographs, reconstructions and site diagrams. (EGY33, $26.95)

The Complete Tutankhamun, The King, The Tomb, The Royal Treasure


by Nicholas Reeves | C.N. Reeves

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

An informative and accessible book that reveals Howard Carter's quest for the tomb of King Tutankhamun. (EGY63, $19.95)

Conceptions of God in Ancient Egypt, The One and the Many


by Erik Hornung

  • RELIGION
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

A well-documented, scholarly study. (EGY266, $21.95)

Coptic Monasteries, Egypt's Monastic Art and Architecture

Coptic Monasteries, Egypt's Monastic Art and Architecture


by Gabra Gowdat

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 142 PAGES

Former director of the Coptic Museum in Cairo, Gabra introduces the monateries of Wadi al-Natrun, al-Faiyum, Sohag and Aswan, including the remarkable monasteries of St. Antony and St. Paul in the Eastern Desert. With site plans, black-and-white plates and a 16-page section of color photographs. (EGY235, $29.95)

Coral Reef Guide Red Sea

Coral Reef Guide Red Sea


by Ewald Lieske | Robert Myers

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

This definitive Collins Guide featured color photographs of 1,200 species of fish, coral, shells and other invertebrates. (EGY127, $39.95)

Crocodile on the Sandbank

Crocodile on the Sandbank


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 273 PAGES

In the book that kicked off the now beloved series, strong-willed Brit Amelia Peabody decides to use her inheritance to indulge her passion for Egyptology. Set in 1884 Egypt, she encounters mystery, missing mummies and the dashing archaeologist Radcliffe Emerson. (EGY345, $7.99)

The Culture of Ancient Egypt

The Culture of Ancient Egypt


by John Albert Wilson

  • HISTORY
  • 1956
  • PAPER
  • 344 PAGES

A classic history of ancient Egypt from the pharaohs to the Greco-Roman period, first published in the 1950s and still noteworthy for its graceful, clear presentation and vivid prose. Wilson includes brief biographies of the famous and not-so-famous rulers. (EGY40, $16.00)

Culture Shock! Egypt

Culture Shock! Egypt


by Susan Wilson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 263 PAGES

A lively introduction to culture and manners in Egypt, with a focus on customs and etiquette. (EGY322, $15.95)

The Curse of the Pharaohs

The Curse of the Pharaohs


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 357 PAGES

In the second installment in the popular series, Amelia Peabody and new husband Radcliffe are raising their young son in Britain when they are called on to investigate a mysterious death at a tomb in Luxor, possibly caused by a curse. (EGY344, $7.99)

Death and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt


by John H. Taylor

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

A visual history of the funerary rites of Ancient Egypt. (EGY106, $30.00)

Death Comes as the End

Death Comes as the End


by Agatha Christie

  • MYSTERY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 267 PAGES

The only one of Christie's murder mysteries set in the ancient past, in 2000 BC, and based on an actual ancient Egyptian family archive. (EGY184, $6.99)

Death on the Nile


by John Guillermin

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • DVD

Filmed on location in Luxor, Aswan and Kom Ombo in 1977, the all-star cast (Bette Davis, David Niven, Mia Farrow, Maggie Smith) get into all sorts of trouble at significant sites. (EGY338, $14.98)

Deeds of the Disturber

Deeds of the Disturber


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

This installment in the popular series follows Amelia Peabody from London to Cairo as she investigates the death of a night watchman in the British Museum said to have been killed by a mummy's curse. (EGY362, $9.99)

Desert Songs, A Woman Explorer in Egypt and Sudan

Desert Songs, A Woman Explorer in Egypt and Sudan


by Arita Baaijens

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

Having given up a traditional European life to explore the deserts of Egypt and Sudan, Baaijens recounts her passion for the desert's vistas and horizons, dangers and physical challenges, nomads and camels, in this personal photographic journal. (DES14, $34.95)

Discover Egypt

Discover Egypt


by Lonely Planet Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

An illustrated, full-color guide to Egypt's history, highlights and culture, with suggested itineraries, maps and recommendations by local experts. (EGY335, $24.99)

Discovery at Rosetta

Discovery at Rosetta


by Jonathan Downs

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 262 PAGES

Set in 1798, the year of Bonaparte's arrival to Egypt, this gripping historical tale uncovers mysteries of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. This story of battle and struggle tracks down the stone's journey from Cairo to Alexandria, and finally Britain. (EGY289, $22.95)

The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen

The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen


by Howard Carter | Arthur C. Mace

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1977
  • PAPER
  • 231 PAGES

An eyewitness account of Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of King Tutankhamen. (EGY68, $12.95)

Dive the Red Sea

Dive the Red Sea


by Guy Buckles

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A fully illustrated guide to dive and snorkel sites, highlighting the finest reefs, wrecks, troughs and walls to explore. (ARB94, $20.00)

Early Christian Lives

Early Christian Lives


by Carolinne White

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

These pioneering Lives are central sources for Christian monastic figures from St Antony, who died in 356, to St Benedict (c. 480-547). (REL49, $16.00)

Egypt and the Egyptians

Egypt and the Egyptians


by Emily Teeter | Douglas J. Brewer

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 255 PAGES

An authoritative, illustrated introduction to 3,000 years of Egyptian civilization, geared for both students and the general reader. (EGY329, $40.00)

Egypt from Alexander to the Early Christians, An Archaeological and Historical Guide


by Roger Bagnall | Dominic Rathbone

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

Essays by leading experts populate this historical compilation, which attempts to shift focus away from the architecture of the pharaohs and toward the Egyptian cities, tombs and religious buildings created in the later Hellenistic, Roman, and Late Antique periods. With site plans, museum guides, and building information. (EGY185, $65.00)

Egypt from the Air

Egypt from the Air


by Max Rodenbeck | Guido Alberto Rossi

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

An inspired, unusual portrait of Egypt and the Nile. The lively text and color images capture the allure of the landscapes and ancient monuments, and the verve of modern Egypt. (EGY80, $75.00)

Egypt of the Pharaohs, An Introduction

Egypt of the Pharaohs, An Introduction


by Alan Gardiner

  • HISTORY
  • 1966
  • PAPER
  • 466 PAGES

An authoritative general history of Egypt from the earliest settlement through the conquest by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. (EGY170, $34.99)

Egypt Pocket Guide Coptic Egypt

Egypt Pocket Guide Coptic Egypt


by Alberto Siliotti

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES

This illustrated pocket guide covers the remarkable monasteries of Wadi Al-Natrun and the Red Sea along with Coptic sites in Cairo. (EGY241, $9.95)

Egypt Pocket Guide the Oases

Egypt Pocket Guide the Oases


by Alberto Siliotti

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES

A pocket guide to the oases of Ancient Egypt, including Bahariya and Dakhla, with more than 170 photographs, maps and drawings. (EGY236, $9.95)

Egypt, 4000 Years of Art


by Jaromir Malek

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 376 PAGES

This handsome books chronologically presents a wide-ranging selection of Egyptian art, from the period of 4000 BC to AD 200. (EGY119, $39.95)

Egypt, How a Lost Civilization Was Rediscovered

Egypt, How a Lost Civilization Was Rediscovered


by Joyce A. Tyldesley

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

A history of archaeological exploration and discovery, featuring tombs, monuments and artifacts. (EGY181, $35.00)

Egypt, Pharaonic Period


by Alessia Fassone

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 383 PAGES

This hefty illustrated pocket encyclopedia covers art, culture and government, including sections on Egyptology and excavations. (EGY342, $28.95)

Egyptian Arabic, Start the Conversation

Egyptian Arabic, Start the Conversation


by 30 Words

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2009
  • PLASTIC CARD

An easy-to-access pocket-sized card with 800 words and phrases organized by category. (EGY356, $9.95)

Egyptian Art in the Days of the Pharaohs, 3100-320 BC


by Cyril Aldred

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

Three thousand years of Egyptian architecture, painting, and sculpture. (EGY62, $18.95)

An Egyptian Journal


by William Golding

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 270 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Golding (of Lord of the Flies fame) captures the many pleasures of a leisurely journey down the Nile from Cairo to Aswan in this travel classic, including this helpful bit of wisdom from the captain, "he who rides the sea of the Nile must have sails woven of patience." (EGY06, $24.95)

Egyptian Museum In Cairo, A Walk Through the Alleys of Ancient Egypt

Egyptian Museum In Cairo, A Walk Through the Alleys of Ancient Egypt


by Abeer El-Shahawy

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 312 PAGES

Featuring full color photographs of hundreds of masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art. (EGY264, $49.95)

The Egyptians

The Egyptians


by Sergio Donadoni

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

A vivid collection of essays by renowned Egyptologists on daily life in ancient Egypt. Each essay focuses on one role in Egyptian society (peasants, scribes, slaves, priests, etc.). (EGY20, $25.00)

The Egyptians

The Egyptians


by Barbara Watterson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

A comprehensive overview of the politics, society and culture of the Egyptian people, from 5000 BC through the present day. (EGY121, $41.95)

Eyewitness Top 10 Cairo and the Nile

Eyewitness Top 10 Cairo and the Nile


by Inc. Dorling Kindersley

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions. (EGY290, $14.00)

The Falcon at the Portal

The Falcon at the Portal


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 464 PAGES

A friend of Amelia's son Ramses is accused of dealing forged antiquities to support a rising nationalist movement and the Peabody family springs to action to clear his name. The 11th installment in the popular series. (EGY348, $9.99)

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt

A Field Guide to the Mammals of Egypt


by Richard Hoath

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Every mammal species recorded in Egypt is described here in detail, with identification features, status, habitat, behavior and comparisons to similar species. Includes range maps and illustrations in color and black-and-white. (EGY262, $29.95)

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)

Flaubert in Egypt

Flaubert in Egypt


by Francis Steegmuller | Gustave Flaubert

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Among the romantic European travelers in Egypt, Flaubert, via his letters and journal entries, stands out. The place inspired him, and his observations are still delightful reading. (EGY12, $15.00)

Fodor's Egypt

Fodor's Egypt


by Fodor's Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

A practical guide in the popular series, filled with valuable information on accommodation, shopping, sights, and dining. (EGY256, $24.99)

Footprint Diving the World

Footprint Diving the World


by Beth Tierney | Shaun Tierney

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

This beautifully illustrated guide covers 220 favorite dive sites in Australia and the Pacific, Central America, the Red Sea, East Africa, Thailand, Indonesia and the South Pacific. (OCE102, $29.95)

Footprint Egypt Handbook

Footprint Egypt Handbook


by Cherine Badawi

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 601 PAGES

A practical guide in the Biritsh series. (EGY162, $24.95)

Footprint Egypt, Nile Valley & Red Sea

Footprint Egypt, Nile Valley & Red Sea


by Kelly,Pipes

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

Stylish, beautifully illustrated and packed with lots of local knowledge, this compact guide in the new series includes an excellent month-by-month guide to the pros and cons of visiting at the various times of year. Author John Smith includes driving tours, walks, a section on diving the Red Sea and invaluable advise on navigating the streets of Cairo -- no mean feat. (EGY272, $21.95)

From Beirut to Jerusalem

From Beirut to Jerusalem


by Thomas Friedman

  • HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 530 PAGES

An illuminating and heartfelt exploration of the complex Middle East. Pulitzer Prize winner Friedman provides a personal and a scholarly perspective on the roots of the conflict. (MDE03, $17.00)

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)

From Slave to Pharaoh, The Black Experience of Ancient Egypt

From Slave to Pharaoh, The Black Experience of Ancient Egypt


by Donald B. Redford

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

In a lively and engaging style, Redford examines the once powerful Nubian kingdom of southern Egypt and the Sudan and the racial and cultural tensions with the ancent Egyptians. (EGY188, $27.00)

Frommer's Egypt


by Matthew Carrington

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER

A comprehensive, practical guide to the region with excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants and excursions. With two-color maps throughout. (EGY271, $24.99)

Gifts from the Pharaohs, How Ancient Egyptian Civilization Shaped the Modern World

Gifts from the Pharaohs, How Ancient Egyptian Civilization Shaped the Modern World


by Christiane Desroches-Noblecourt

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 287 PAGES

Desroches-Noblecourt traces the origins of the calendar, aspects of religion, architecture, customs and symbols of western civilization back to Ancient Egypt in this lavishly illustrated, lively scholarly overview of Egyptian culture. (EGY227, $39.95)

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa

The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa


by Alexander McCall Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

McCall Smith brings together folktales, often hilarious or bizarre, which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe. (AFR141, $22.00)

The Giza Plateau Mapping Project


by Mark Lehner

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2007
  • PAPER

This first volume of the Giza technical reports, with a forward by Zahi Hawass, covers the project history, survey, ceramics, and the Main Street and Gallery III.4. With foldout maps, drawings, photographs and site plans. (EGY297, $60.00)

The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt, An Illustrated Dictionary

The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Egypt, An Illustrated Dictionary


by Manfred Lurker

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 142 PAGES

A compact overview of the sipritual and symbolic world of the Ancient Egyptian. (EGY21, $19.95)

Gods of Ancient Memphis

Gods of Ancient Memphis


by Stephen P. Harvey

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES

An illustrated guide to a 2001 exhibition on the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis, focusing on religion from the city's founding around 3100 BC to the advent of Christianity. (EGY253, $15.00)

Gods, Graves and Scholars, The Story of Archaeology


by C.W. Ceram

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 515 PAGES

An entertaining popular history of archaeology. (EGY28, $17.00)

The Golden One


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 490 PAGES

In 1917, while Amelia and Emerson are at home in Luxor fending off thieves and killers, their son Ramses is on a dangerous mission with the British military in the Holy Land, which is fiercely defended by the Germans and Turks. (EGY367, $7.99)

The Great Belzoni, The Circus Strongman Who Discovered Egypt's Ancient Treasures


by Stanley Mayes

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 344 PAGES

The unusual life story of a circus strongman who explored the remains of Ancient Egypt. Though he is often considered a tomb robber, Mayes portrays Belzoni as one of the great archaeologists of the 19th Century. (EGY376, $19.95)

The Great Pyramids

The Great Pyramids


by Jean-Pierre Corteggiani

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

The newest addition to the acclaimed Discoveries series, this lavishly illustrated pocket encyclopedia illuminates the archaeology, history and splendor of Giza, last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. (EGY221, $12.95)

Guardian Of The Horizon

Guardian Of The Horizon


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

This installment brings the years 1907-1908 into focus, shedding light on a period of Amelia Peabody's career previously unrevealed. The family is spending their summer in Kent, England when a mysterious messenger sends them off on a treacherous journey to a mountain fortress. (EGY346, $7.99)

Guide to the Giza Plateau and Some Mysteries of Original Egyptian Culture

Guide to the Giza Plateau and Some Mysteries of Original Egyptian Culture


by Sun Ship

  • 1997
  • MAP

A beautiful full-color archeological site plan of the famous pyramids at Giza, featuring insets with photographs and line drawings and information on artifacts, methods of construction, and dynasties. (EGY193, $18.95)

Hashish, A Smuggler's Tale

Hashish, A Smuggler's Tale


by Henri De Monfreid

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

Nobleman, adventurer and inspiration for the swashbuckling gun runner in the Adventures of Tintin, De Monfreid dodges blockades and pirates in this classic account of drug running from Aden to Suez in the early 20th century. (EGY315, $15.00)

Hatchepsut, The Female Pharaoh

Hatchepsut, The Female Pharaoh


by Joyce Tyldesley

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 270 PAGES

A scholarly biography of the female pharaoh Hatchepsut and the controversy surrounding her life and her place in history. (EGY120, $17.00)

Hidden Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Unearthing the Masterpieces of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo


by Zahi Hawass

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER

This a well-photographed history of the Cairo Museum and of archaeology in Egypt, published in conjunction with a new permanent exhibit, features 120 color photographs and incisive text by the head of Egypt's antiquities council. (EGY201, $35.00)

Hieroglyphs, A Very Short Introduction


by Penelope Wilson

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 130 PAGES

This slim volume is a stimulating, concise introduction to Egyptian hieroglyphs. (EGY309, $11.95)

The Hippopotamus Pool


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 447 PAGES

In this installment in the popular series, Amelia and family sail to Thebes on the trail of a mysterious guide who offers to reveal an Egyptian queen's lost tomb. (EGY365, $7.99)

A History of Ancient Egypt


by Ian Shaw | Nicolas Grimal

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

Professor Grimal recounts the political, cultural and economic history of the Egyptians in this well-regarded and comprehensive textbook. (EGY332, $45.95)

History of Ancient Egypt, An Introduction

History of Ancient Egypt, An Introduction


by Erik Hornung

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 185 PAGES

The influential Egyptologist traces the development of Egypt from the first recorded Pharaoh to Alexander's conquest with authority in this influential, scholarly survey. (EGY292, $21.95)

A History of Egypt

A History of Egypt


by Afaf Lutfi al-Sayyid Marsot

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 184 PAGES

A brief history, beginning with the Arab conquest of Egypt in 639 and continuing through the present day. (EGY122, $28.99)

A History of the Arab Peoples

A History of the Arab Peoples


by Albert Hourani

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 624 PAGES

Called a landmark, masterpiece and essential to understanding the Middle East, Hourani's acclaimed chronicle of the political, spiritual, religious and cultural traditions of the Arab peoples is brought up to date with an afterword by noted Islamic scholar Malise Ruthven. (MDE11, $18.95)

I Know Many Songs, but I Cannot Sing


by Brian Kiteley

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

Set in Cairo during Ramadan, this strange, dreamy novel tells of an American expatriate and an Armenian-born theater critic exploring the cultural and political complexities of modern Egypt. (EGY205, $14.95)

Imagining Egypt, A Living Portrait of the Time of the Pharaohs

Imagining Egypt, A Living Portrait of the Time of the Pharaohs


by Mark Millmore

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 192 PAGES

Millmore animates the history, culture and daily life of the people of ancient Egypt in this lively illustrated overview. The book is filled with original drawings and diagrams, color photographs, essays and stunning 3-D computer renderings. (EGY202, $24.95)

An Imperfect Lens, a Novel


by Anne Roiphe

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER

This historical novel -- a science thriller, romance and travelogue -- takes off from actual events: a cholera epidemic in Alexandria in 1883. (EGY169, $25.00)

In An Antique Land

In An Antique Land


by Amitav Ghosh

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 393 PAGES

In this heady book, the author-historian recreates the life of a slave who lived along the ancient Nile. Not exactly historical fiction, this book artfully interweaves personal history, travel writing and philosophical meditation. (EGY18, $18.00)

The Innocents Abroad

The Innocents Abroad


by Mark Twain

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 523 PAGES

Mark Twain's witty and classic account of his 1867 grand tour of Europe. (MDE08, $14.95)

Islam and the West

Islam and the West


by Bernard Lewis

  • RELIGION
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 217 PAGES

In this illuminating collection of essays, one of the great authorities on the Middle East explores the common ground shared by Islam and the West. (ARB12, $19.99)

Islam Without Fear, Egypt and the New Islamists


by Raymond William Baker

  • RELIGION
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Baker intertwines rich narrative observation with his provocative and groundbreaking study of the New Islamists in Egyptian politics and society. (EGY228, $22.50)

Islam, A Short History

Islam, A Short History


by Karen Armstrong

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 230 PAGES

Armstrong brings authority and experience to this vivid, clear-headed survey of the history and impact of Islam from the birth of Muhammad to present-day challenges. (ISL15, $15.95)

Islamic Monuments in Cairo, A Practical Guide


by Caroline Williams

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 287 PAGES

A popular guide to 200 Islamic monuments, indispensable for anyone interested in Cairo's medieval treasures and architectural heritage. With walking tours, local maps and building-by-building detail. (EGY45, $24.95)

Justine


by Lawrence Durrell

  • LITERATURE
  • 1977
  • PAPER
  • 245 PAGES

A richly atmospheric novel set in Alexandria on the brink of World War II. (EGY87, $15.00)

Karnak Cafe

Karnak Cafe


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

In this gripping and suspenseful novella from the Egyptian Nobel Prize-winner, three young friends survive interrogation by the secret police, only to find their lives poisoned by suspicion, fear and betrayal. (EGY245, $13.00)

The Key to Rebecca

The Key to Rebecca


by Ken Follett

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 337 PAGES

Set in 1940s North Africa, during Rommel's campaign against the British, Follett's thriller follows Alex Wolff, a master spy on a covert mission in wartime Cairo, and Major Vandam, the British officer sent to destroy him. (EGY317, $16.00)

Knopf Guide Egypt

Knopf Guide Egypt


by Knopf Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 560 PAGES

A slender, attractive guide to Egypt, ancient and modern, with much on Cairo. (EGY23, $29.95)

Knowledge for the Afterlife


by Erik Hornung | Theodor Abt

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 154 PAGES

A detailed, comprehensive analysis of the Amduat, a key Egyptian funerary text from the New Kingdom Era. (EGY282, $39.00)

KV 5, A Preliminary Report on the Tomb of the Sons of Rameses II in the Valley of the Kings


by Kent Weeks

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 201 PAGES

Revised to reflect recent findings, this source book covers the corridors and chambers of this largest tomb ever found in Egypt in detail. (EGY296, $34.50)

Land and Power in Ptolemaic Egypt, The Structure of Land Tenure


by Joseph G. Manning

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 360 PAGES

Manning offers a framework for understanding the structure of the Ptolemaic state and economy and the dynamics between central and local power in Egypt. (EGY177, $128.00)

Land of Enchanters: Egyptian Short Stories from the Earliest Times to the Present Day

Land of Enchanters: Egyptian Short Stories from the Earliest Times to the Present Day


by Stanley Burstein | Bernard Lewis

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 183 PAGES

Spanning 4000 years of Egyptian history -- the Middle Kingdom through the Greco-Roman and Christian eras and up to the present day -- this anthology reveals a national history varied in its events, yet unified by a continuity of themes and spirit. (EGY189, $18.95)

The Last Camel Died at Noon


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 430 PAGES

In this mystery set in 1897, Amelia Peabody and family trek into the desert in search of an English aristocrat and his wife, who disappeared over a decade before. (EGY363, $7.99)

The Laughter of Dead Kings

The Laughter of Dead Kings


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 386 PAGES

When charming international art thief John Tregarth is accused of stealing one of Egypt's most priceless treasures, he swears he is retired -- and innocent -- and his girlfriend Vicky Bliss, an art expert and sometimes sleuth, follows him to the Middle East to clear his name. (EGY350, $9.99)

The Library of Alexandria, Rediscovering the Cradle of Western Civilization


by Roy Macleod

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 196 PAGES

A scholarly discussion of the origins and significance of the library at Alexandria. (EGY88, $59.50)

Life of the Ancient Egyptians


by Eugene Strouhal

  • HISTORY
  • 1992
  • HARD COVER
  • 279 PAGES

An illustrated account of day to day life in Ancient Egypt. Featuring 219 color plates, it covers art, agriculture, diet, recreation, religion, medicine and many other subjects. (EGY152, $24.95)

Lion in the Valley


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

Archaeologist duo Amelia and Emerson are busy excavating the burial chamber of the Black Pyramid in Dahshoor, but they soon learn a notorious looter known as the Master Criminal is after Amelia -- and her eight-year-old son Ramses. (EGY361, $9.99)

The Literary Atlas of Cairo, One Hundred Years on the Streets of the City

The Literary Atlas of Cairo, One Hundred Years on the Streets of the City


by Samia Mehrez

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 337 PAGES

An extensive selection of literary excerpts on Cairo by Egyptian writers including May al-Telmissany, Yusuf Idris and Naguib Mahfouz. (EGY357, $39.95)

The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry

The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and Poetry


by William Kelly Simpson

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 624 PAGES

A collection of translated texts from Ancient Egypt, updated in 2003 with 25 new selections. (EGY153, $26.00)

Lonely Planet Egypt

Lonely Planet Egypt


by Andrew Humphreys | Siona Jenkins

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 572 PAGES

A practical, comprehensive guide to Egypt. (EGY60, $25.99)

Lonely Planet Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook

Lonely Planet Egyptian Arabic Phrasebook


by Siona Jenkins

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 286 PAGES

A convenient, palm-sized phrasebook and min-dictionary geared for travelers to Egypt. (EGY138, $9.99)

Lord of the Silent

Lord of the Silent


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 622 PAGES

Risking life, limb and her second-best hat, Amelia and her husband defy German submarines and warring Senussi to embark on another season of exploration and crime-solving in 1915 Egypt. (EGY351, $9.99)

The Map of Love

The Map of Love


by Ahdaf Soueif

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 529 PAGES

Looking back from present day Egypt to the turn of the century, Souief writes brilliantly about the role of women in contemporary Egyptian society in this absorbing family saga. (EGY93, $16.00)

Midaq Alley

Midaq Alley


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Nobel laureate Mahfouz, author of The Cairo Trilogy, depicts the lives of residents of a bustling, impoverished Cairo neighborhood in this absorbing early novel, first published in the 1940s. (EGY220, $15.00)

The Mind of Egypt: History and Meaning in the Time of Pharoahs


by Jan Assmann | Andrew Jenkins

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

Leading Egyptologist Jan Assmann combs through ancient texts, hieroglyphs and other archaeological remnants for this scholarly study of how the Ancient Egyptians recorded and viewed their own history. (EGY195, $27.00)

Miramar

Miramar


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A novel set in late 1960s Alexandria from the Nobel prize-winning Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz. (EGY123, $15.00)

Modern Egypt, The Formation of a Nation-State


by Arthur, Jr. Goldschmidt

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

This concise, scholarly overview covers politics, social history, economics, military history and religion. (EGY226, $36.00)

Mountolive


by Lawrence Durrell

  • LITERATURE
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 376 PAGES

The third book in Durrell's Alexandria Quartet, set in the Mediterranean city in the years before WWII. (EGY258, $16.00)

The Mummy Case

The Mummy Case


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 362 PAGES

Egyptologist Radcliffe Emerson and his archaeologist wife Amelia Peabody find themselves embroiled in mystery when an antiquities dealer is murdered and a mummy case disappears. (EGY286, $7.99)

Mummy Congress: Science, Obsession, and the Everlasting Dead


by Heather Pringle

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A surprisingly lively informative account of an arcane but fascinating area of research. (SCI77, $13.95)

The Mysteries of Abu Simbel

The Mysteries of Abu Simbel


by Zahi Hawass | Farouk Hosni

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A short overview of the temples of Abu Simbel by a noted Egyptologist. With 78 color illustrations. (EGY111, $15.95)

The Mysterious Death of Tutankhamun


by Paul Doherty

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 260 PAGES

In this well-told, illustrated murder mystery, Doherty considers "Why did King Tut die at 18?" Interestingly, he rejects intrigue or foul play and postulates a degenerative disease as the culprit. (EGY150, $14.00)

The Nag Hammadi Library in English


by James M. Robinson | Richard Smith

  • HISTORY
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 549 PAGES

The complete translated collection of 45 philosophical and religious manuscripts attributed to 4th-century Gnostic Christians and rediscovered in the Egyptian city of Nag Hammadi in 1945. (EGY156, $22.95)

National Geographic Egypt

National Geographic Egypt


by Andrew Humphreys

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

This detailed guide to Egypt, published in National Geo-graphic's attractive visual style, features hundreds of photographs, 30 full-color maps, and good information history, culture, archaeology and travel in Egypt (EGY97, $27.95)

The Nile

The Nile


by Robert O. Collins

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES

Collins draws on a lifetime of study and travel in this authoritative overview of the geography and history of the 4,000-mile-long river. (AFR129, $52.00)

Odyssey Guide Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs

Odyssey Guide Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs


by Robert Morkot

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 503 PAGES

An authoritative, illustrated guide to Egypt, and especially its ancient monuments, with color photographs and maps, literary excerpts, and suggested excursions. (EGY78, $24.95)

The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt


by Ian Shaw

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 552 PAGES

A wide-ranging overview of Egyptian society, culture, art and literature, from 700,000 BC to AD 311 by a team of scholars. (EGY117, $29.95)

Pagan Holiday, On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists

Pagan Holiday, On the Trail of Ancient Roman Tourists


by Tony Perrottet

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Our modern travelers, Tony nad his pregnant wife, armed with a backpack, sense of humor, guide to Greece (written for the Romans by Pausanias in the 2nd century), and an ancient Roman map transcribed onto a 20-foot-roll. Perrottet's travelogue mixes up his modern adventures with ancient accounts and history. (MED72, $13.95)

Palace of Desire

Palace of Desire


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 422 PAGES

The second novel in the Cairo Trilogy, set during the 20s in Egypt, finds patriarch Al-Sayyid Ahmad more mellow than before. (EGY16, $16.00)

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)

The Peopling of Africa, A Geographic Interpretation


by James L. Newman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

An anthropological study of Africa, which considers, among other factors, genetics, religion, language and technology. (AFR140, $26.00)

Petra, The Rose-Red City

Petra, The Rose-Red City


by Christian Auge | Jean-Marie Dentzer

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

Jam-packed with color illustrations, archival material, maps and site plans, this shirt-pocket encyclopedia is our best-selling book on Petra. (JRD13, $15.95)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Arabic (Egyptian)


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

An audio CD with eight 30-minute lessons in basic Egyptian Arabic, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (EGY157, $19.95)

The Pocket Book of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

The Pocket Book of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo


by Abeer El-Shahawy

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

This pocket guide features 100 color photographs of museum treasures. (EGY263, $17.95)

A Portrait of Egypt, A Journey Through the World of Militant Islam


by Mary Anne Weaver

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 306 PAGES

A foreign correspondent for The New Yorker gives a detailed account of contemporary Egyptian politics and culture that highlights Egypt's potential volatility and importance to international relations. (EGY378, $26.00)

Private Life In New Kingdom Egypt


by Lynn Meskell

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Drawing on the rich and detailed archaeological and textual evidence from the New Kingdom era, this book examines how ordinary ancient Egyptians lived their lives, reconstructing private and social life from birth to death, often through the use of invidual biographies. (EGY301, $28.95)

The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments

The Pyramids: The Mystery, Culture and Science of Egypt's Great Monuments


by Miroslav Verner | Steven Rendall

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

An authoritative, chronological history of the construction and significance of Egypt's pyramids, geared for the general public and with a focus on recent archaeology. (EGY147, $17.95)

The Quest

The Quest


by Wilbur A. Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 504 PAGES

The gripping sequel to Warlock (EGY206), set in ancient Egypt, is a tale of adventure and magic. When the Nile dries up, the wise magus Taita must journey towards its source--in the unexplored depths of Africa. (EGY211, $9.99)

Ramses, The Battle of Kadesh


by Christian Jacq

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Volume three in the series of entertaining, bestselling novels by French egyptologist Christian Jacq. The five-volume account of the life and adventures of the Pharaoh Ramses mix history and speculation. (EGY132, $21.99)

Ramses, The Eternal Temple


by Christian Jacq

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

Volume two in the series of entertaining, bestselling novels by French egyptologist Christian Jacq. The five-volume account of the life and adventures of the Pharaoh Ramses mix history and speculation. (EGY131, $21.99)

Ramses, The Lady of Abu Simbel


by Christian Jacq

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

Volume four in the series of entertaining, bestselling novels by French egyptologist Christian Jacq. The five-volume account of the life and adventures of the Pharaoh Ramses mix history and speculation. (EGY133, $21.99)

Ramses, The Son of Light

Ramses, The Son of Light


by Christian Jacq

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER

Volume one in the series of entertaining, popular novels about the Pharaoh Ramses, written by a French Egyptologist. The five-volume account of the life and adventures of the Pharaoh Ramses mixes history and speculation. (EGY130, $21.99)

Ramses, Under the Western Acacia


by Christian Jacq

  • LITERATURE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

The concluding novel in the five-volume series by French egyptologist Christian Jacq. (EGY134, $21.99)

The Rape of The Nile: Tomb Robbers, Tourists, and Archaeologists in Egypt


by Brian M. Fagan

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 303 PAGES

An updated edition of Fagan's chronicle, first published in 1975, of the historical and modern exploitation of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. (EGY377, $17.95)

Reading Egyptian Art: A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture

Reading Egyptian Art: A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture


by Richard Wilkinson

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A guide to making sense of the symbols and hieroglyphic images of Egyptian art., filled with 350 illustrations. You'll want to take this book along. (EGY39, $19.95)

The Realm of the Pharaohs

The Realm of the Pharaohs


by Zahi A. Hawass

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 415 PAGES

Head of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt, Hawass presents an illustrated tour of pharaonic Egypt and its architectural landmarks. (EGY372, $60.00)

The Red Land, The Illustrated Archaeology of Egypt's Eastern Desert

The Red Land, The Illustrated Archaeology of Egypt's Eastern Desert


by Steven E. Sidebotham

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 424 PAGES

Based on twenty years of archaeological fieldwork in the Eastern Desert, this authoritative survey reveals the cultural and historical richness of this little known area of Egypt with over 250 photographs and ancient and modern accounts depicting a fascinating human history. (EGY255, $39.50)

Red Sea Dive Guide

Red Sea Dive Guide


by Alessandro Carletti | Andrea Ghisotti

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

A guide to dive sites throughout the Red Sea with maps and beautiful color photographs. (DIV43, $27.50)

Religion in Ancient Egypt, Gods, Myths, and Personal Practice


by John Baines

  • RELIGION
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 217 PAGES

A scholarly overview of the religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians. (EGY204, $21.95)

Religion in Roman Egypt: Assimilation and Resistance


by David Frankfurter

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

A scholarly history of the influence of Christianity in Egypt from its first appearance in approximately 100 A.D. to its dominance in the region by 600 A.D. (EGY155, $31.95)

The Rise And Fall of Alexandria, Birthplace of the Modern Mind


by Justin Pollard

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 352 PAGES

A readable narrative that brings to life one of history's most fascinating and prolific cities. (EGY210, $27.95)

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt

The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt


by Toby Wilkinson

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 656 PAGES

In his penetrating, engrossing revisionist overview of ancient Egyptian history, Wilkinson reveals ancient Egypt to be much more violent and tyrannical than enthusiasts might like to believe. (EGY380, $35.00)

River God


by Wilbur A. Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 818 PAGES

Smith's best-selling saga of ancient Egypt torn by civil war follows Tanus, a hot-headed young warrior and his forbidden love, Lady Lostris. (EGY250, $9.99)

The Rosetta Stone and the Rebirth of Ancient Egypt


by John Ray

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 2008 PAGES

Rich in anecdote and curious lore, this pocket book is an original, witty guide to one of history's great mysteries and marvels. (EGY260, $19.95)

Rough Guide Egypt

Rough Guide Egypt


by Dan Richardson | Daniel Jacobs

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 868 PAGES

A comprehensive, no-nonsense guide to travel in Egypt with dozens of excellent sketch maps and detailed practical information. It concludes with a concise, 40-page survey of the history and culture of Egypt. (EGY43, $24.99)

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses


by George Hart

  • RELIGION
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 229 PAGES

The second, expanded edition of Hart's comprehensive, illustrated dictionary. It's an excellent introduction to the many different gods, their role, mythic associations and attributes. (EGY61, $28.95)

The Search for God in Ancient Egypt


by Jan Assmann

  • RELIGION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 275 PAGES

This meticulously researched, classic work by one of the world's most distinguished Egyptologists offers a distillation of Assmann's views on ancient Egyptian religion, with special emphasis on theology and piety. (EGY303, $24.95)

Secrets from the Sand

Secrets from the Sand


by Zahi Hawass

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 270 PAGES

An illustrated celebration of a career in archaeology by Zahi Hawass, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Director of the Giza Pyramids Excavation. This book combines the author's memories and insights with his descriptions of archaeological finds, many of which are shown in color photographs. (EGY112, $45.00)

Seeing a Large Cat

Seeing a Large Cat


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 414 PAGES

Set in Cairo in 1903, Amelia Peabody and her family are getting ready to dig in the Valley of the Kings when they receive an ominous warning. The ninth book in the series. (EGY349, $7.99)

The Serpent on the Crown


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 496 PAGES

The intrepid Amelia Peabody encounters the golden likeness of a forgotten king whose curse appears to be more than superstition. (EGY368, $9.99)

The Sisters of Sinai, How Two Lady Adventurers Discovered the Hidden Gospels

The Sisters of Sinai, How Two Lady Adventurers Discovered the Hidden Gospels


by Janet Soskice

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 316 PAGES

Soskice vividly recounts the story of Agnes and Margaret Smith, two unlikely and unsung heroines, and their discovery in 1892 of one of the earliest known copies of the gospels at St. Catherine's. (EGY334, $16.00)

The Snake, the Crocodile and the Dog


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

When her husband Emerson is kidnapped, Amelia must rescue him and help restore his memory. Meanwhile, she is tantalizingly close to her most important discovery yet: a tomb that may have been Nefertiti's. (EGY364, $7.99)

Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt, Projects and Activities That Bring the Past to Life

Spend the Day in Ancient Egypt, Projects and Activities That Bring the Past to Life


by Linda Honan

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Subtitled "Projects and Activities that Bring the Past to Life," this book zooms in on the life of a family in ancient Egypt, presenting their diet, clothing and way of life through 30 hands-on activities. Geared for kids ages 8-12 (EGY268, $14.95)

The Spirit of Mediterranean Places

The Spirit of Mediterranean Places


by Michel Butor

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1986
  • PAPER
  • 147 PAGES
  • FAVORITE
  • HARD TO FIND ELSEWHERE

In this remarkable short book, the celebrated French novelist chronicles his travels to Cairo, Luxor, Crete, Istanbul and other Mediterranean sites in absorbing, appreciative painterly detail. (MED03, $13.95)

Stealth


by Sonallah Ibrahim

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

A popular writer and activist, Ibrahim writes with affecting simplicity in this novel of the coming-of-age of an 11-year-old boy in modern Cairo. (EGY384, $15.95)

The Struggle for Egypt, From Nasser to Tahrir Square

The Struggle for Egypt, From Nasser to Tahrir Square


by Steven Cook

  • HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 408 PAGES

A senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, Cook illuminates the politics and history of Egypt since 1952 with insight. (EGY389, $27.95)

Sugar Street

Sugar Street


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 308 PAGES

In the concluding volume to the Cairo Trilogy, Mahfouz wraps up the sprawling tale of the Abdal-Jawad clan. (EGY17, $16.00)

Thebes at War, A Novel of Ancient Egypt

Thebes at War, A Novel of Ancient Egypt


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 242 PAGES

Filled with the grand clash of armies, staggering defeats, daring escapes, and glorious victories, and written at a time when Egypt was again under the sway of foreign powers, Thebes at War is a resounding call to remember Egypt's long and noble history. (EGY265, $15.00)

Thebes in Egypt: A Guide to the Tombs and Temples of Ancient Luxor

Thebes in Egypt: A Guide to the Tombs and Temples of Ancient Luxor


by Nigel Strudwick | Helen Strudwick

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

An illustrated, scholarly overview of ancient Thebes, its monuments, geography and daily life. With photographs, maps and illustrations, the book is an outstanding guide to the enormous archaeological site centered on modern-day Luxor. (EGY41, $31.50)

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile

A Thousand Miles Up the Nile


by Amelia B. Edwards

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 499 PAGES

A handsome facsimile of the Egyptologist's beloved 1887 account of a journey by wooden houseboat from Cairo to Aswan and Abu Simbel, where she remained for six weeks, including Edwards' original illustrations. (EGY274, $60.00)

Three Novels of Ancient Egypt Khufu's Wisdom, Rhadopis of Nubia, Thebes at War

Three Novels of Ancient Egypt Khufu's Wisdom, Rhadopis of Nubia, Thebes at War


by Naguib Mahfouz

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 648 PAGES

A collection of three novels by Nobel laureate Mahfouz (Cairo Triology) set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. (EGY198, $26.95)

Tomb of the Golden Bird

Tomb of the Golden Bird


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

This installment in the popular series starring the intrepid Amelia Peabody revolves around the famous discovery of King Tut's tomb. (EGY347, $9.99)

The Tragedy of the Korosko


by Arthur Conan Doyle

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 121 PAGES

Conan Doyle's 1890s desert drama of a Nile cruise gone awry, based on actual events and originally published in 1898 in the Strand Magazine. (EGY107, $13.95)

Traveling Through the Deserts of Egypt, From 450 B.C. to the Twentieth Century

Traveling Through the Deserts of Egypt, From 450 B.C. to the Twentieth Century


by Deborah Manley | Sahar Abdel-Hakim

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 268 PAGES

This choice selection of writings by desert travelers through the ages captures the majesty, mystery and multiple identifies of Egypt's deserts. Includes passages from Herodotus, Harriet Martineau, Ahmed Hassanein and many others. (EGY280, $24.95)

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs, Official Companion Book to the Exhibition Sponsored by National Geographic


by Zahi Hawass

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

The lavishly illustrated exhibition catalogue for the comprehensive Tut exhibit now touring the U.S. Written by the Secretary-General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities. (EGY148, $35.00)

Tutankhamun's Armies, Battle and Conquest During Ancient Egypt's Late Eighteenth Dynasty

Tutankhamun's Armies, Battle and Conquest During Ancient Egypt's Late Eighteenth Dynasty


by Colleen Manassa | John Coleman Darnell

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 286 PAGES

An exploration of the politics of war and the weaponry, tactics and military machinations during the age of King Tut. (EGY251, $27.95)

Tutankhamun, The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs

Tutankhamun, The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs


by Zahi Hawass

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 264 PAGES

The official companion to the international exhibition, featuring 180 color photographs. (EGY244, $40.00)

Tutankhamun: The Untold Story


by Thomas Hoving

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A look at Howard Carter's famous discovery and excavation of King Tut's tomb by the former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (EGY149, $18.95)

Valley of the Kings


by John Romer

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 374 PAGES

This reprint of Romer's 1981 overview of the Egyptian royalty entombed in the valley includes a good history of archaeology at the site. (EGY229, $12.99)

Vintage Egypt

Vintage Egypt


by Alain Blottiere

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 216 PAGES

A visual celebration of early 20th-century travel in Egypt and the Nile, featuring archival photographs (20 in color, 124 black-and-white) and excerpts from famous European travelers. (EGY145, $39.95)

Walking the Bible, A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses


by Bruce S. Feiler

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

An illuminating account of a 10,000-mile odyssey with Israeli archaeologist Avner Goren across the Middle East. It's part travelogue, part pilgrimage, and part quest for religious meaning. (MDE99, $14.95)

Warlock


by Wilbur A. Smith

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 735 PAGES

An epic novel about war and royality in ancient Egypt from master storyteller Smith. (EGY206, $9.99)

The Western Desert of Egypt

The Western Desert of Egypt


by Cassandra Vivian

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 459 PAGES

This comprehensive guide to the little-traveled regions of Western Egypt includes the Bahariya Oasis, site of the recently discovered Valley of the Golden Mummies. (EGY166, $29.95)

Woman at Point Zero


by Sherif Hetata | Nawal El Saadawi

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 108 PAGES

This powerful novel of a woman condemned to death for the murder of her pimp serves a scathing critique of the society that never allowed her to live. (EGY102, $8.50)

A Woman of Egypt

A Woman of Egypt


by Jehan Sadat

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 480 PAGES

The widow of Anwar Sadat reviews her life, from her middle-class childhood in Cairo to her experiences after the assassination of her husband. (EGY159, $30.95)

Zaat


by Sonallah Ibrahim

  • LITERATURE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 349 PAGES

The unusual story of the life of an Egyptian woman through the regimes of Nasser, Sadat and Mubarak. A politically charged social commentary. (EGY300, $16.95)

 

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