MOROCCO CAMEL TREK More Books Adolescence in a Moroccan Town, Making Social Sense  •  John W.M. Whiting  •  Douglas A. Davis  •  Susan Schaefer Davis CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1989 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES An illuminating, serious study of adolescents in a northern Moroccan town. The authors examine sexuality, family, friendship, courtship, marriage, and social deviance through interviews with 150 youths and their families. (MRC54, $26.00)   The Adventures of Ibn Battuta, A Muslim Traveler of the 14th Century  •  Ross E. Dunn TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 359 PAGES A modern historian's account of Ibn Battuta's travels in the medieval Islamic world. When Battuta left his native Morocco in 1325, he intended a pilgrimage to Mecca; however his travels ultimately took him as far as Mali in the west and Malaysia in the east, stopping in China, the Middle East, and much of Africa along the way. With Battuta's peregrinations as a framework, Dunn embarks on a scholarly exploration of the medieval Muslim world. He includes lengthy excerpts from Battuta's writing (Battuta's own account is also currently in print, Item AFR106) . With excellent maps. (AFR103, $25.95)   Africa  •  Michael Lewis  •  John Reader CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 320 PAGES • COMING IN An informative survey of the geography, culture and wildlife of Africa featuring 175 color photographs and accompanying text by John Reader (Africa: A Biography of the Continent). Organized geographically, it's the companion volume to an eight-hour television series by PBS and National Geographic. (AFR111, $50.00)   African Wildlife  •  James Kavanaugh FIELD GUIDE •  1999 •  PLASTIC CARD A laminated foldout guide illustrating almost 150 species of African animals. This pocket guide is designed for quick reference in the field. (AFR109, $5.95)   The Ancient Mediterranean  •  Michael Grant CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1990 •  PAPER  • 374 PAGES Grant, a well known classical scholar, draws on archaeology, geography, art and economics to paint a vivid picture of ancient cultures, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and their influence on western civilization. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, and 19 maps of the region. (MED10, $20.00)   The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250-1800  •  Sheila Blair  •  Jonathan Bloom ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 368 PAGES An illustrated survey of the great monuments and art produced by Muslim peoples from the 13th to 19th centuries, including the Taj Mahal and the Alhambra. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in the art and architecture of the Medieval Arab world. (ISL27, $40.00)   Art of Being Tuareg, Sahara Nomads in a Modern World  •  Thomas K. Seligman  •  Kristyne Loughran CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2006 •  PAPER  • 292 PAGES • COMING IN A fascinating, scholarly survey of Tuareg life and culture, published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name. The editors bring together a team of scholars, American, European and Tuareg, along with hundreds of color photographs of the people, jewelry, art and textiles of North Africa in this outstanding overview of the Tuareg peoples of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Algeria and Libya. (NAF46, $45.00)   Bargaining for Reality, The Construction of Social Relations in a Muslim Community  •  Lawrence Rosen CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1984 •  PAPER  • 210 PAGES A scholarly study of interpersonal relationships and social behavior in Moroccan society. (ISL29, $27.50)   Beyond the Veil, Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society  •  Fatima Mernissi CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1987 •  PAPER  • 200 PAGES An examination of sexuality and gender in the modern Muslim world, written by an expert on the roles of women in Islamic society. With a long section on the traditional Muslim view of women, followed by a case study of relations in modern Morocco. (MDE35, $14.95)   Bradt Guide Sudan  •  Paul Clammer GUIDEBOOK •  2009 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES A practical guide in the popular Bradt series, noted for publishing travel guides to remote and little-visited destinations. (AFR152, $25.99)   Cadogan Guide Marrakesh, Fez and Rabat  •  Barnaby Rogerson GUIDEBOOK •  2010 •  PAPER  • 304 PAGES An exemplary guide in the British series, this personal, comprehensive handbook combines Rogerson's insightful cultural and historical background with his savvy practical information and outstanding recommendations on what to see and where to stay and eat. (MRC50, $21.95)   Call of the Desert, The Sahara  •  Philippe Bourseiller NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 424 PAGES The handsome coffee table book features color photographs of the landscapes, cultures and wildlife of the Sahara. (NAF34, $50.00)   Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco  •  Paula Wolfert FOOD •  1987 •  PAPER  • 330 PAGES Paula Wolfert has done more than anyone to elevate Americans' consciousness of the marvelous foods of the Mediterranean. Her cookbooks are uniformly pleasurable: both informative reads and excellent kitchen companions. In this book, she turns her attentions to Morocco and its national cuisine, with great results. (MRC43, $19.99)   Culture Smart! Morocco  •  Jillian York GUIDEBOOK •  2006 •  PAPER  • 168 PAGES History, religion, daily life, food, health and safety are all covered in this accessible pocket guide to Moroccan customs, etiquette and culture, by an author who lives and teaches there. (MRC70, $9.95)   Desert Divers  •  Sven Lindqvist EXPLORATION •  2002 •  PAPER  • 144 PAGES A lyrical account of Lindqvist's travels through the Sahara, taking as its theme the stereotypes and racial prejudices of Andre Gide, Antoine de St. Exupery and other literary idols who found inspiration in the desert. Lindqvist, a scholar who has written widely on racism, is fascinated by the men who clean the wells in the Sahara, hence the odd title. (NAF12, $12.95)   Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East  •  Donna Lee Bowen  •  Evelyn A. Early CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  PAPER  • 411 PAGES The second edition of a diverse collection of articles on life in the modern Muslim countries by Middle Eastern and Western scholars, revised and updated. It includes scholarly and popular essays, short stories, and traditional songs. The anthology is organized thematically into sections on life passages, relations between the sexes, home, religion, performance and entertainment. With good suggestions for further reading, glossary and notes. (MDE34, $23.95)   Formation of Islamic Art  •  Oleg Grabar ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 232 PAGES A classic on the art and architecture of the Islamic World by a prominent authority. (ARB28, $34.00)   Glory in a Camel's Eye, A Perilous Trek Through the Greatest African Desert  •  Jeffrey Tayler TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES The you-are-there narrative of a 535-mile trek across the Draa Valley in the Moroccan Sahara with Ruhhal guides. Published in Britain as Valley of the Casbahs: A Journey across the Moroccan Sahara, Tayler has also written memorably about Siberia and the Congo. Tayler (now based on Moscow) was a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco from 1988-1990. (NAF35, $14.95)   The Hadj, An American's Journey to Mecca  •  Michael Wolfe TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES Wolfe, an American convert to Islam and scholar, recounts his own journey from Morocco to Mecca, the people he met and the sights along the way. It's a lively travelogue, detailed and engaging. The author also put together an anthology of writings on the Hadj called One Thousand Roads to Mecca (ARB02). (ARB01, $16.00)   Hideous Kinky, A Novel  •  Esther Freud LITERATURE •  1999 •  PAPER  • 186 PAGES A mother (played by Kate Winslet in the movie) and two daughters meander in Morocco in search of meaning in this autobiographical novel by the daughter of British painter Lucien Freud. (MRC49, $14.99)   A History of the Arab Peoples  •  Albert Hourani HISTORY •  2010 •  PAPER  • 624 PAGES Hourani's acclaimed survey ranges over 13 centuries, chronicling the political, spiritual, religious and cultural traditions of the Arab peoples. Noted Islamic scholar Malise Ruthven brings the story up to date, including momentous events from the mid-80s through aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001.This book has been called a landmark and a masterpiece -- and it's essential to understanding the Middle East. (MDE11, $18.95)   In Search of Islamic Feminism, One Woman's Global Journey  •  Elizabeth Warnock and Rob Fernea TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 448 PAGES Seeking an answer to whether feminism is possible under Islam, the author embarks upon a two year journey through the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. Traveling through Uzbekistan, Morocco, Kuwait, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Israel, Elizabeth Fernea, a professor of Middle Eastern studies, chronicles the diversity of female experience in each nation. (ISL28, $15.95)   Islam and Democracy, Fear of the Modern World  •  Fatima Mernissi HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 195 PAGES A short, inflammatory book on the possibility of democracy in the Middle East by a well known Moroccan critic, historian and feminist. (ISL06, $17.50)   Islam and the West  •  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. It is an excellent guide to the history of the relationship between East and West. (ARB12, $19.99)   Islamic Art and Architecture, 650-1250  •  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)   Islamic Arts  •  Jonathan Bloom  •  Sheila Blair ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 445 PAGES A comprehensive survey of 1,000 years of Islamic architecture, design and decoration. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, maps and site plans. For anyone with an interest in art, this book is a wonderfully illuminating, stimulating introduction to the subject. (ISL01, $29.95)   Islamism and Secularism in North Africa  •  John Ruedy RELIGION •  1996 •  PAPER  • 324 PAGES A discussion of Islamic movements in North Africa with contributions by international scholars. (ISL13, $44.00)   Living in Morocco  •  Stoeltie, Barbara and Rene CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2011 •  HARD COVER  • 280 PAGES From exquisite rugs and textiles to vibrant mosaics, courtyards and homes, this gorgeous photographic collection celebrates the beauty and allure of Morocco's architecture, with a particular focus on interiors. (MRC71, $29.99)   Lonely Planet Morocco  •  Lonely Planet GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 540 PAGES A comprehensive, practical guide to Morocco in the hallmark Lonely Planet style featuring a section of color photographs and excellent local maps. Geared for the independent traveler, the book includes a good introduction to the country in addition to the usual nuts-and-bolts information on where to go, sleep and eat. It includes information on trekking routes in the High Atlas and Rif mountains. (MRC19, $25.99)   Morocco Map  •  Michelin Travel Publications 2012 •  MAP A road map in the Michelin style, featuring city and town plans, as well as a full place name index. Tough cardboard cover. Scale 1:1,000,000. Two Sides. 28x36 inches. (MRC13, $12.95)   Morocco Map Laminated  •  Borch Maps 2007 •  MAP A laminated map of Morocco, scale 1:1,400,000 Two Sides. 20x26 inches. (MRC23, $10.95)   Morocco That Was  •  Walter Harris TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES A piercingly funny and sharp eyewitness account of the Sultanate by the eccentric London Times correspondent in Tangiers. Harris lived in the country for 30 years, which gave him unusual access to the Moorish court and civic life. Originally published in 1921. (MRC59, $34.95)   No god but God  •  Reza Aslan RELIGION •  2011 •  PAPER  • 310 PAGES Geared for a popular audience, this provocative book is both a call for reform and a history of early Muslim life and practice. Fully revised and updated, with a new preface and closing chapter. Born in Tehran in 1972 and educated in the West, Alsan is a leading expert and commentator on the Middle East. (ISL50, $17.00)   Orientalism  •  Edward W. Said HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 432 PAGES An influential account of Western attitudes and Muslim stereotypes by the great Middle East scholar. First published in 1978. (ISL07, $16.95)   The Rise of Christianity  •  Rodney Stark RELIGION •  1997 •  PAPER  • 272 PAGES The subtitle to this book says it all: "How the Obscure, Marginal Jesus Movement Became the Dominant Religious Force in the Western World in a Few Centuries." More a sociological study than a religious history, the book delves into what compelled so many people to convert to the then infant religion. (MED64, $14.99)   Rome in Africa  •  Susan Raven HISTORY •  1993 •  PAPER  • 254 PAGES A scholarly, comprehensive survey, long the standard history of Roman influence in Northern Africa, now in a third edition. With photographs, site plans, and a chronology, this book is an outstanding introduction to the magnificent Roman archaeological sites in Libya, Tunisia and throughout North Africa. It is illustrated and wonderfully written, covering the geographic setting, rise of Carthage, personalities and individual trading centers. Third edition. (NAF04, $49.95)   Sahara, The Extraordinary History of the World's Largest Desert  •  Sheila Hirtle  •  Marq de Villiers NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER  • 326 PAGES • COMING IN A chronicle of the geography, history and nature of the Sahara. The author (who has also written about water) combines travelogue, science and archaeology in this informative report. In the second half of the book de Villiers brings in the great cities and civilizations of the Sahara. With a few black-and-white photographs, notes and bibliography. A Canadian journalist (whose family has roots in South Africa), de Villiers draws on travels through North Africa in the 1970s with his collaborator Sheila Hirtle. (NAF13, $14.00)   The Serpent's Daughter  •  Suzanne Arruda MYSTERY •  2008 •  PAPER  • 352 PAGES Join Jade as she traverses haunted underground tunnels, dangerous souks, and the wild and majestic Atlas Mountains of Morocco. In this third book in the series, set in 1920s Africa, Jade travels to Tangier to meet with her mother, Inez -- but the reunion is cut short when Inez is kidnapped and her guide murdered. (MRC83, $16.00)   The Sheltering Sky  •  Paul Bowles LITERATURE •  2005 •  PAPER  • 313 PAGES Bowles' most famous work, the tale of three travelers whose lives unravel in the desert of North Africa. Originally published in 1949. (NAF09, $14.99)   Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea  •  Robert D. Kaplan TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 240 PAGES Robert Kaplan, the prolific journalist and author of Balkan Ghosts, travelled through Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea for this illuminating travelogue examining the culture, religion, and politics of the region. Kaplan also pays particular attention to the formidable impact of the 1980s famine. (AFR155, $15.95)   Traditional Moroccan Cooking, Recipes from Fez  •  Claudia Roden  •  Madame Guinaudeau FOOD •  2000 •  PAPER  • 208 PAGES Madame Guinaudeau's classic guide to Moroccan cuisine, first published in 1958, explores the rich culinary traditions of Fez with charming anecdotes, recipes, drawings and chapters on everything from choosing spices and preserving lemons to The Art of Making and Drinking Tea. (MRC44, $14.95)   Trekking in the Moroccan Atlas  •  Richard Knight GUIDEBOOK •  2011 •  PAPER  • 256 PAGES A compact, practical guide to exploring the High Atlas mountains with additional chapters on Marrakesh and Ouarzazate. It includes 43 route guides, maps and a color section on flora and fauna. (MRC33, $22.95)   Tribal Rugs  •  Jenny Housego ART & ARCHITECTURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 180 PAGES This beautifully illustrated book details the making of woven tribal rugs, elaborating on not only the construction of the rugs themselves, but the tribal history behind them. Highly recommended. (GEN101, $19.95)   Tuhami, Portrait of a Moroccan  •  Vincent Crapanzano CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1985 •  PAPER  • 205 PAGES The life story of a man possessed by spirits as told to an inquiring anthropologist. It's a scholarly, complex book about a tilemaker who believes he married a she-devil, and his ethnographic encounter with the author. (MRC16, $17.00)   The World of Islam  •  Don Belt CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2001 •  PAPER  • 288 PAGES Collecting more than twenty five National Geographic articles from the last one hundred years, this glimpse into the Islamic world is a fascinating examination of the evolving relationship between East and West. With photographs and illustrations thoughout. (ISL30, $22.00)   Year of the Elephant, A Moroccan Women's Journey Toward Independence and other Stories  •  Leila Abouzeid LITERATURE •  2009 •  PAPER  • 125 PAGES A short novel, first published in Arabic in 1983, set during the Moroccan struggle for independence. Its heroine fights against French colonialism -- and the constraints of her sex and class. This edition includes eight brief stories in addition. (MRC37, $16.00)
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