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Adolescence in a Moroccan Town, Making Social Sense
• John W.M. Whiting
• Douglas A. Davis
• Susan Schaefer Davis
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An illuminating, serious study of adolescents in a northern Moroccan town.
(MRC54, $25.00)
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The Adventures of Ibn Battuta, A Muslim Traveler of the 14th Century
• Ross E. Dunn
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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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.
(AFR103, $21.95)
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Africa
• Michael Lewis
• John Reader
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An informative survey of the geography, culture and wildlife of Africa featuring 175 color photographs and accompanying text by John Reader; organized geographically.
(AFR111, $50.00)
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African Wildlife
• Raymond Leung
• James Kavanaugh
• FIELD GUIDE
• BEST SELLER
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Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket.
(AFR109, $5.95)
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Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation
• Ali Jamale Ahmed
• RELIGION
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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)
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The Ancient Mediterranean
• Michael Grant
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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Grant explores the realms of archaeology, geography, art and economics to sketch this classic portrait of the ancient world, from prehistory through the Roman Imperium, and the influence on western civilization.
(MED10, $18.00)
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Arabic, a Language Map
• Kristine K. Kershul
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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This durable, foldout card, featuring 1,000 words and phrases, works as a quick reference for travelers.
(ARB70, $7.95)
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The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250-1800
• Sheila Blair
• Jonathan Bloom
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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A survey of the monuments and art produced by Muslims from the 13th to 19th centuries.
(ISL27, $37.00)
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Bargaining for Reality, The Construction of Social Relations in a Muslim Community
• Lawrence Rosen
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A scholarly study of interpersonal relationships and social behavior in Moroccan society.
(ISL29, $22.00)
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The Bazaar, Markets and Merchants of the Islamic World
• Walter Weiss
• Kurt-Michael Westermann
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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In addition to hundreds of color photos, this celebration of bazaars throughout the Islamic world includes a history of caravan trade, an overview of the setup of medinas and portraits of bazaars from Marrakech to Samarkand.
(CAS36, $50.00)
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Beyond the Veil, Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society
• Fatima Mernissi
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An examination of sexuality and gender issues in the modern Muslim world.
(MDE35, $14.95)
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Bradt Guide Canary Islands
• Lucy Corne
• GUIDEBOOK
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A comprehensive guide in the popular Bradt series by a Las Palmas resident and journalist. With city and town plans and in-depth coverage of destinations throughout the archipelago.
(CNY06, $21.95)
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Bradt Guide Sudan
• Paul Clammer
• GUIDEBOOK
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A practical guide in the popular Bradt series, noted for publishing travel guides to remote and little-visited destinations.
(AFR152, $21.95)
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Bradt Guide Sudan
• Paul Clammer
• GUIDEBOOK
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A practical guide in the popular Bradt series, noted for publishing travel guides to remote and little-visited destinations.
(AFR152, $21.95)
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Cadogan Morocco
• Barnaby Rogerson
• GUIDEBOOK
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An exemplary guide in the British series, this personal, comprehensive handbook combines Rogerson's insightful cultural and historical background with his savvy practical information, outstanding recommendations on what to see and where to stay and eat.
(MRC50, $24.95)
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The Caliph's House, A Year in Casablanca
• Tahir Shah
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• NEW
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Shah is a marvelous storyteller, weaving Moroccan customs and history with deft portraits of neighbors, craftsmen and others in this entertaining tale of the transformation of a crumbling palace in Casablanca.
(MRC66, $13.00)
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Call of the Desert, The Sahara
• Philippe Bourseiller
• NATURAL HISTORY
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This illustrated portrait of the region features color photographs of the landscape, cultures and wildlife of the Sahara.
(NAF34, $50.00)
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Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco
• Paula Wolfert
• FOOD
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In this book, Worlfert turns her attentions to Morocco and its cuisine, with great results.
(MRC43, $19.00)
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Culture Smart! Morocco
• Jillian York
• GUIDEBOOK
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History, religion, daily life, food, health and safety are all covered in this pocket guide to Moroccan customs, etiquette and culture.
(MRC70, $9.95)
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Desert Divers
• Sven Lindqvist
• EXPLORATION
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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.
(NAF12, $12.95)
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Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East
• Donna Lee Bowen
• Evelyn A. Early
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A diverse anthology of short articles and essays covering the experiences of ordinary life across the Miiddle East.
(MDE34, $23.95)
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Footprint Morocco Handbook
• Justin McGuinness
• GUIDEBOOK
• COMING IN DECEMBER
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This comprehensive guide in the British series reflects the spirit of its author, an Arabic speaker who taught at the University of Tunis and has an interest in medinas. With an overview of culture and history, color maps, site diagrams and detailed practical information.
(MRC18, $24.95)
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Formation of Islamic Art
• Oleg Grabar
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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A classic on the art and architecture of the Islamic World by a prominent authority.
(ARB28, $29.00)
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The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa
• Alexander McCall Smith
• LITERATURE
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McCall Smith brings together folktales, often hilarious or bizarre, which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe.
(AFR141, $22.00)
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Glory in a Camel's Eye, A Perilous Trek through the Greatest African Desert
• Jeffrey Tayler
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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The you-are-there narrative of a 535-mile trek across the Draa Valley in the Moroccan Sahara.
(NAF35, $14.00)
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The Hadj, An American's Journey to Mecca
• Michael Wolfe
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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Wolfe's mesmerizing account of his journey from Morocco to Mecca.
(ARB01, $16.00)
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Hemingway in Africa, The Last Safari
• Christopher Ondaatje
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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In this illustrated account of travels in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, Christopher Ondaajte conjures Hemingway and his love for Africa.
(AFR139, $37.50)
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Hideous Kinky, A Novel
• Esther Freud
• LITERATURE
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A mother and two daughters meander in Morocco in search of meaning in this autobiographical novel by the daughter of British painter Lucien Freud.
(MRC49, $14.00)
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A History of God
• Karen Armstrong
• RELIGION
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A lucid and compelling history of God as conceived by Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
(ISR24, $15.95)
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A History of the Arab Peoples
• Albert Hourani
• HISTORY
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A grand history of the Arab world by the distinguished Oxford historian Albert Hourani, this is a readable and much acclaimed survey that ranges over 13 centuries, chronicling the political, spiritual, religious and cultural traditions of the Arab peoples in 26 lucidly written chapters.
(MDE11, $16.99)
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A History of the Maghrib in the Islamic Period
• Jamil Abun-Nasr
• HISTORY
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An authoritative, scholarly history of North Africa from the seventh century until independence, covering the Berber dynasties, Ottoman rule, colonial period and independence.
(NAF31, $65.00)
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Hope and Other Dangerous Pursuits
• Laila Lalami
• LITERATURE
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In this debut novel, Lalami follows the fate of four young Moroccans, all linked by their desire to get to Spain in search of a better life.
(MRC67, $21.95)
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In Search of Islamic Feminism, One Woman's Global Journey
• Elizabeth Warnock and Rob Fernea
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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A professor heads to the Middle East in order to ask if feminism is possible under Islam.
(ISL28, $15.95)
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Insight Guide Mediterranean Cruises
• Insight Guides
• GUIDEBOOK
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Covering 120 ports of call throughout the Mediterranean from the Canary Islands to Egypt.
(MED94, $22.95)
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Islam and Democracy, Fear of the Modern World
• Fatima Mernissi
• HISTORY
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A discussion of the Muslim world and the question of democracy.
(ISL06, $17.50)
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Islam and Mammon, The Economic Predicament of Islamism
• Timur Kuran
• RELIGION
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A critique of the doctrine of Islamic economics.
(ISL46, $60.00)
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Islam and the West
• Bernard Lewis
• RELIGION
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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, $18.95)
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Islam, The Straight Path
• John L. Esposito
• RELIGION
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A well-written survey of the faith, practice and beliefs of Islam. It's a balanced tome intended for an undergraduate audience, yet it also functions as an excellent overview for the general reader.
(MDE22, $39.95)
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Islamic Art and Architecture
• Robert Hillenbrand
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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Covering one thousand years and the geographic scope of Islam, this book is a wide-ranging guide to the arts of Islam, including architecture, calligraphy, ceramics, and textiles.
(CAS17, $18.95)
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Islamic Art and Architecture, 650-1250
• Richard Ettinghausen
• Oleg Grabar
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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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, $37.00)
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The Islamic Threat: Myth or Reality?
• John L. Esposito
• RELIGION
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An insightful survey of Islam, its history and contemporary politics.
(ISL03, $18.95)
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Islamism and Secularism in North Africa
• John Ruedy
• RELIGION
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A discussion of Islamic movements in North Africa.
(ISL13, $40.95)
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Living in Morocco
• Lisl Dennis
• Landt Dennis
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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Glorious photos bring colorful interiors, distinct architecture and traditional folk art to life in this celebration of Moroccan style and culture.
(MRC53, $29.95)
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Living in Morocco
• Angelika Taschen
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An elegantly photographed overview of architecture, design and style in Morocco.
(MRC71, $29.99)
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Lonely Planet Morocco
• Lonely Planet
• GUIDEBOOK
• BEST SELLER
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A practical guide to Morocco in the hallmark Lonely Planet style.
(MRC19, $24.99)
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The Magic of Morocco
• Tahar Ben Jalloun
• Alain D'Hooghe
• Mohamed Sijelmassi
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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An evocative collection of photographs, both archival and modern, including such celebrated artists as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Paul Strand. Moroccan novelist Tahar Ben Jelloun provides the introductory essay.
(MRC32, $29.95)
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Mammals of Europe
• Priscilla Barrett
• David W. MacDonald
• FIELD GUIDE
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Published by Princeton, this is a field guide to land and marine mammals throughout Europe, both endemic and introduced. With more than 600 color illustrations of over 200 mammals.
(FG61, $34.95)
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Marrakesh, Through Writers' Eyes
• Barnaby Rogerson
• Stephen Lavington
• ANTHOLOGY
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A choice collection of travel writing on the Red City by 40 luminaries, including George Orwell, Winston Churchill, Gavin Maxwell and Peter Mayne.
(MRC72, $33.95)
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Master and Commander, The Far Side of the World
• Peter Weir
• LITERATURE
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Russell Crowe stars in this adaptation of two Patrick O'Brian novels, a swashbuckling adventure set off the coast of Cape Horn in 1805.
(GPS66, $39.98)
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The Middle Sea, A History of the Mediterranean
• John Julius Norwich
• HISTORY
• NEW
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A marvelous writer who has already tackled Byzantium, the Normans in Sicily and Venice, Norwich spins his magic in this story of culture, trade and politics, royalty and rulers, wars and religion in the Mediterranean.
(MED98, $20.00)
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Morocco Map Laminated
• Borch Maps
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A laminated map of Morocco, scale 1:1,400,000
(MRC23, $10.95)
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Morocco, Jews and Art in a Muslim Land
• Vivian Mann
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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A richly illustrated overview of the history, traditions and art of Moroccan Jews.
(MRC64, $59.95)
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Muslim Politics
• Dale Eickelman
• James Piscatori
• RELIGION
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A succinct overview of politics, tradition, authority, religion and ethnicity in the contemporary Muslim world.
(ISL36, $25.95)
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Nine Parts of Desire, The Hidden World of Islamic Women
• Geraldine Brooks
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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A highly readable overview of the role of women in Islamic society, drawn from the author's many interviews with women throughout the Arab World.
(ARB06, $14.95)
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No god but God, The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
• Reza Aslan
• RELIGION
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Geared for a popular audience, this provocative book is both a call for reform and a history of early Muslim life and practice.
(ISL50, $14.95)
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The Olive, Tree of Civilization
• John Train
• Mark E. Smith
• HISTORY
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A history of the celebrated vegetable and the mythology behind it.
(NAT72, $25.00)
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Orientalism
• Edward W. Said
• HISTORY
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An influential account of Western attitudes and Muslim stereotypes.
(ISL07, $15.95)
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The Peopling of Africa, A Geographic Interpretation
• James L. Newman
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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An anthropological study of Africa, which considers, among other factors, genetics, religion, language and technology.
(AFR140, $23.00)
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The Remarkable Baobab
• Thomas Pakenham
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A celebration of the tremendous, twisted baobabs of Africa, Madagascar and Australia. The 60 large-format color photographs show that the Baobab is indeed remarkable.
(NAT71, $19.95)
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The Rise of Christianity
• Rodney Stark
• RELIGION
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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."
(MED64, $14.95)
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Rome in Africa
• Susan Raven
• HISTORY
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Long the standard history of Roman influence in Northern Africa, this book is scholarly and comprehensive. It is a wonderfully written, illustrated introduction to the geographic setting, the rise of Carthage, historical personalities, individual trading centers and archaeological sites.
(NAF04, $49.95)
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Rough Guide Mediterranean Cafe Music
• Various Artists
• MUSIC
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A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the cafe culture along the Mediterranean coasts, including music of Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Egypt.
(MED100, $14.98)
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Rough Guide Morocco
• Rough Guide
• GUIDEBOOK
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A practical, comprehensive guide aimed at the independent traveler, with detailed background on Morocco's culture and history and helpful information for getting around the country. Includes 79 sketch maps.
(MRC51, $23.99)
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Rough Guide Music Morocco
• Rough Guide World Music
• MUSIC
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This album features two of Morocco's musical giants, Jil Jilala and Nass El Ghiwane, the best-loved Moroccan female group, Bnet Marrakech and the greatest al aita star of modern times, Fatna Bent El Houcine.
(MRC69, $14.95)
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Sahara, The Extraordinary History of the World's Largest Desert
• Sheila Hirtle
• Marq de Villiers
• NATURAL HISTORY
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A chronicle of the geography, history and nature of the Sahara. The author combines travelogue, science and archaeology in this informative report.
(NAF13, $14.00)
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The Scramble for Africa
• Thomas Pakenham
• HISTORY
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A well-written, meticulously researched history of the Victorian land grab in Africa. The book includes excellent portraits of the egomaniacal personalities that overran the continent.
(AFR26, $23.95)
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Skeletons on the Zahara, A True Story of Survival
• Dean King
• EXPLORATION
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King weaves a gripping tale of Captain James Riley and the men of the merchant ship Commerce, shipwrecked, captured and sold into slavery in 1815. King relies on published journals and his own travels to recreate the drama and hardship of the four-month trek across the Sahara.
(NAF16, $14.99)
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Special Places to Stay Morocco
• Ann Cooke-Yarborough
• GUIDEBOOK
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A review of 200 remarkable inns, guest houses and other lodging of character with color photographs.
(MRC63, $21.95)
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Stolen Lives, Twenty Years in a Desert Jail
• Malika Oufkir
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
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In this riveting memoir, Oukfir vividly recalls the horrors of her struggle for survival as a political prisoner in Morocco.
(MRC62, $14.00)
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Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea
• Robert D. Kaplan
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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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.
(AFR155, $13.95)
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Their Heads Are Green and Their Hands Are Blue: Scenes from the Non-Christian World
• Paul Bowles
• Edmund White
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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Bowles' classic collection of essays about place, originally published in the 1950s, including his travels to Morocco, Istanbul, South America and Sri Lanka.
(MRC60, $13.95)
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Time Out Marrakech
• Time Out
• GUIDEBOOK
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Compact and up-to-date, this is an outstanding guide on where to go and what to do in Marrakech and the surrounding area. With maps and introductory chapters on culture and history.
(MRC68, $19.95)
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Traditional Moroccan Cooking, Recipes from Fez
• Claudia Roden
• Madame Guinaudeau
• FOOD
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Madame Guinaudeau's charming guide to Moroccan cuisine, first published in 1958, explores the rich culinary traditions of Fez with anecdotes, recipes, drawings and chapters on everything from choosing spices and preserving lemons to The Art of Making and Drinking Tea.
(MRC44, $14.95)
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Travelers' Tales, A Woman's Europe
• Marybeth Bond
• Mary Morris
• ANTHOLOGY
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Visit Europe through the eyes of women writers, including Frances Mayes and Jan Morris.
(EUR160, $17.95)
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TravelTalk Moroccan Arabic
• TravelTalk
• LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
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A handy phrasebook and audio cassette focusing on basic Moroccan Arabic words and phrases for the traveler.
(MRC20, $16.95)
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Tribal Rugs
• Jenny Housego
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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This beautifully illustrated book deals with the construction and tradition of tribal rugs.
(GEN101, $19.95)
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Tuhami, Portrait of a Moroccan
• Vincent Crapanzano
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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The life story of a man possessed by spirits as told to an inquiring anthropologist.
(MRC16, $15.00)
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Two Thousand Years of Jewish Life in Morocco
• Haim Zafrani
• ART & ARCHITECTURE
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A compendium by a leading scholar of the culture and history of Jewish life in Morocco.
(MRC65, $39.50)
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The War for Muslim Minds, Islam and the West
• Gilles Kepel
• RELIGION
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A provocative analysis of the impact of the war on terrorism and U.S. military activity on the Middle East.
(ISL47, $23.95)
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What Went Wrong? The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East
• Bernard Lewis
• HISTORY
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An examination of the changes that have taken place in the history of Middle Eastern civilization by the prolific scholar Bernard Lewis.
(ISL44, $12.95)
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The World of Islam
• Don Belt
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
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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.
(ISL30, $22.00)
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A Year in Marrakesh
• Peter Mayne
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
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This brilliantly entertaining, insightful classic account of Marrakesh captures the rhythm and spirit of life in the alleyways of the Medina in the 1950s.
(MRC55, $25.95)
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Year of the Elephant, A Moroccan Women's Journey Toward Independence and other Stories
• Leila Abouzeid
• LITERATURE
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A novel of the growing activism and struggles of a working class Moroccan woman.
(MRC37, $12.95)
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A Young Muslim's Guide to the Modern World
• Seyyed Hossein Nasr
• RELIGION
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One of the great Islamic scholars explains the message of Islam and the challenges of the modern world in this clear, concise guide.
(ISL14, $18.50)
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