52 Days by Camel, My Sahara Adventure
• Debora Pearson
• Lawrie Raskin
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2008 •
PAPER
• 88 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A travelogue for middle readers, much in the spirit of an adult travelogue but with full-color pictures and a child-friendly emphasis on camels, unusual people, outsize weather and benign adventure. Raskin's journey was inspired by a signpost in Morocco which read "Timbuktu 52 Days". He sets out from Fez and ends up (52 days later?) in Timbuktu, whence he continues on to the salt mines of Taoudenni, Mali.
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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.
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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) |
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Africa North and West Map
• Michelin
2011 •
MAP
A fine map of the north and parts of western Africa, covering Senegal, The Gambia, Ghana, Mali, Mauritania and their neighbors as well as all the Mediterranean-bordering countries (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya) at a scale of 1:4,000,000. One Side. 40x57 inches.
(AFR34, $11.95) |
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African Rock Art, Paintings and Engravings On Stone
• David Coulson
• Alec Campbell
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
2001 •
HARD COVER
• 256 PAGES
• COMING IN
This beautifully illustrated overview, which ranges all over the continent, includes a section on Libya's rock art. With 200 color photos and 178 black-and-white drawings. The author is founder and first director of the National Museum and Art Gallery of Botswana.
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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) |
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Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation
• Ali Jamale Ahmed
RELIGION •
2001 •
PAPER
• 571 PAGES
A handsome bilingual edition of the sacred text of the Muslims, translated elegantly and accessibly by the late Pakistani novelist and poet. Ali revised the translation of the original text for this revised 1993 edition. With explanatory notes, original Arabic and English verse translations.
(ISL02, $19.95) |
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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.
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Birds of Europe
• Lars Svensson
FIELD GUIDE •
2010 •
PAPER
• 416 PAGES
• FAVORITE
This Princeton Field Guide features 3,500 illustrations by Killian Mullarney and Dan Zetterstrom. Color plates depict every species -- and sometimes several different variants -- for 722 birds found from the Urals to the Atlantic, Scandinavia to the Middle East.
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Blue Guide Tunisia
• Blue Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
1996 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
Known for its outstanding coverage of ancient history and archaeology, this Blue Guide to Tunisia offers comprehensive coverage of the country's art, culture and archaeology. With site plans, travel information and a section of color photographs. Serious-minded travelers will not want to be without it.
(TUN08, $19.95) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Carthage
• Ross Leckie
LITERATURE •
2010 •
PAPER
• 240 PAGES
The final chapter in Leckie's Punic War Trilogy, a riveting tale of the rivalry between Hannibal and Scipio's sons, the great war between Carthage and Rome and the fall of the Carthagenian empire. The series begins with Hannibal (TUN02) and Scipio (TUN32), $12.95 each.
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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) |
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Cultural Atlas of Africa
• Jocelyn Murray
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1998 •
HARD COVER
• 240 PAGES
• COMING IN
This book is a handsomely illustrated atlas of African history and culture with 96 outstanding maps, 250 color photographs and excellent essays.
(AFR47, $50.00) |
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The Tuareg, People of the Ahaggar
• Jeremy Keenan
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2002 •
PAPER
• 385 PAGES
• COMING IN
A vivid portrait of the blue-veiled Berber nomads of Algeria and central Sahara by a British anthropologist, filmmaker and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society. Keenan lived and worked among the Tuareg in the early 1970s and the book was originally published in 1977. This edition includes a new preface by Keenan.
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Dreams of Trespass, Tales of a Harem Girlhood
• Fatima Mernissi
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
1995 •
PAPER
• 242 PAGES
• FAVORITE
This gentle memoir captures the hierarchy and decorum of growing up behind the door of a harem, which, as the author explains, is not necessarily a collection of wives, but rather a house in which all the women of a family are secluded. The work is also an engrossing portrait of Fez in the 1940s. Mernissi, a sociologist, brings to vivid and often hilarious detail the exploits of the various women in the house: her mother, fighting against the veil, her grandmother, clinging to tradition, and especially a divorced aunt, who teaches her much about rebellion. Surely the most charming feminist tract ever written. (Mernissi has also written "Beyond the Veil," a scholarly study of relations between the genders in Muslim society, item MDE35.)
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Empires of Sand
• David Ball
LITERATURE •
2001 •
PAPER
• 770 PAGES
A rousing tale inspired by the French attempt to build a railroad across the Sahara in 1880. It's a page-turner in the grand style, mixing up French colonial ambitions, the nomadic Tuareg and romance. The book neatly divides into two sections: growing up in Paris and confrontation in the Sahara.
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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) |
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Eyewitness Guide Morocco
• Eyewitness Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 408 PAGES
Gorgeously illustrated and filled with excellent maps, this compact book is a thorough overview of Morocco, its history, traditions, cultures and sights. With hundreds of color photographs and illustrations.
(MRC58, $30.00) |
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Footprint Morocco Handbook
• Justin McGuinness
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
FLEXI-BOUND
• 512 PAGES
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 •
1987 •
PAPER
• 232 PAGES
A classic on the art and architecture of the Islamic World by a prominent authority.
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The Girl Who Married a Lion and Other Tales from Africa
• Alexander McCall Smith
LITERATURE •
2004 •
HARD COVER
• 192 PAGES
McCall Smith brings together a collection of often hilarious, often bizarre folktales which he heard as a child growing up in Zimbabwe. In addition to the tales from his previous collection, Children of Wax, the best-selling author includes seven new tales from Botswana. In an interesting twist on a writer's creation, the title character of the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency provides an introduction.
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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) |
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Hannibal
• Serge Lancel
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
1999 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
A biography of Hannibal by the well regarded French historian Serge Lancel.
(TUN06, $46.95) |
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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.
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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.
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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) |
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A History of the Maghrib in the Islamic Period
• Jamil Abun-Nasr
HISTORY •
1987 •
PAPER
• 460 PAGES
An authoritative, scholarly history of North Africa from the seventh century until independence, covering the Berber dynasties, Ottoman rule, colonial period and independence. For those with a serious interest, it's an excellent history of Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco and Libya, revealing how the region was swept into the conflict between Ottoman and Christian empires.
(NAF31, $72.00) |
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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) |
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Insight Guide Morocco
• Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2012 •
PAPER
• 368 PAGES
A profusely illustrated overview of Morocco, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on history, nature and culture. With hundreds of photos and local maps, and some limited practical information.
(MRC05, $24.99) |
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Insight Guide Tunisia
• Insight Guides
GUIDEBOOK •
2000 •
PAPER
• 330 PAGES
• COMING IN
This handsome travel guide gives a profusely illustrated overview of Tunisia, featuring concise essays by well regarded authors on history, politics and culture, hundreds of photos and maps, and some limited practical information.
(TUN03, $23.95) |
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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.
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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) |
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Islam, A Short History
• 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. With timeline, glossary, biographies of major figures and bibliography. A Modern Library Chronicles book.
(ISL15, $15.95) |
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Islam, The Straight Path
• John L. Esposito
RELIGION •
2010 •
PAPER
• 304 PAGES
A well-written survey of the faith, practice and beliefs of Islam. It's a balanced tone intended for an undergraduate audience, yet it also functions as an excellent overview for the general reader.
(MDE22, $49.95) |
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Islamic Art and Architecture
• Robert Hillenbrand
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1999 •
PAPER
• 288 PAGES
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. A marvelously compact synthesis, it focuses on major styles associated with Muslim dynasties including the Ottomans. With a useful glossary of Islamic terms, time line, maps and 270 illustrations, many in color.
(CAS17, $21.95) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Islamic Society in Practice
• Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban
RELIGION •
2004 •
PAPER
• 201 PAGES
An introduction to the influence of Islam on the structuring of Arab societies, most specifically those of Sudan, Egypt and Tunisia. It offers an instructive and positive perspective on the oft-misunderstood social and religious practice of North Africa.
(ISL12, $29.95) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Lonely Planet Libya
• Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK •
2007 •
PAPER
• 272 PAGES
This practical guide in the popular series features essential information for getting around, as well as plenty of details on sightseeing and several maps.
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Lonely Planet Moroccan Arabic Phrasebook
• Dan Bacon
LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •
2008 •
PAPER
• 176 PAGES
This handy phrasebook includes pronunciation, basic grammar and essential vocabulary.
(MRC15, $8.99) |
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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) |
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Lonely Planet Tunisia
• Lonely Planet
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 344 PAGES
A compact guide to the country with excellent maps and a brief overview of history and culture. In the Lonely Planet style it features good information on where to go, stay and eat, and what to see and do .
(TUN12, $22.99) |
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Mogreb-El-Acksa, A Journey in Morocco
• R B Cunninghame Graham
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
1997 •
PAPER
• 358 PAGES
Originally published in 1898, this is a classic account of a trek into the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and the forbidden city of Tarudant. It includes, among its many pleasures, an excellent portrait of Berber life at the turn of the century, much enhanced by Graham's offhand bravery and wit.
(MRC11, $19.95) |
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Morocco in Pictures
• Francesca Di Piazza
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
2006 •
HARD COVER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An entry in the "Visual Geography" series, this book presents cityscapes, landscapes and desertscapes of Morocco in color photographs and accessible, fact-filled text. It's meant for schools and libraries serving readers ages 9 to 14.
(MRC47, $31.93) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Morocco Map Laminated
• Borch Maps
2007 •
MAP
A laminated map of Morocco, scale 1:1,400,000 Two Sides. 20x26 inches.
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Morocco Since 1830, A History
• C. R. Pennell
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 442 PAGES
A strong scholarly history of the politics of modern Morocco, with a focus on the various colonial influences that have shaped its cultural landscape. With black-and-white photographs, maps and tables. Highly recommended.
(MRC31, $26.00) |
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Morocco, The Collected Traveler
• Barrie Kerper
GUIDEBOOK •
2001 •
PAPER
• 615 PAGES
• COMING IN
A quirky, literary guide to the history, food, and landscape of Morocco -- as presented in travel essays by writers, foreign and local. With an extensive annotated bibliography for each section by the widely read and enthusiastic editor of this collection, Barrie Kerper. She also provides A-Z personal travel tips and an introduction to each excerpt.
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Nine Parts of Desire, The Hidden World of Islamic Women
• Geraldine Brooks
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1996 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
An award-winning journalist, Brooks reports on the women throughout the Islamic world, focusing her wide-ranging interviews on the social, religious and political forces that have shaped their lives. This popular in-depth account is a highly readable overview of the role of women in Islamic society.
(ARB06, $15.00) |
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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) |
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North African Villages, Morocco, Algeria & Tunisia
• Norman Carver
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1989 •
PAPER
• 200 PAGES
This book documents the folk architecture, houses and markets of Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in the late 1970s in stunning black-and-white and color photographs. With extensive notes and text by photographer-architect Norman Carver. The author traveled throughout the region and this excellent book reflects his familiarity with the people, culture and geography of the region.
(TUN11, $29.95) |
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Northern Libya Map
• Cartographia
2001 •
MAP
A detailed traveler's road map of northern Libya with insets of Tripoli, the area around Tripoli and Benghaziat a scale of 1:2,000,000. If you are not venturing further south into the Sahara (not covered by the map), this map provides excellent coverage of the Mediterranean coast, including Sabha. It does not cover the portion of Libya, Northern Africa's second largest country, below 26 degrees North (about the level of Marzuq). Two Sides. 26x36 inches.
(NAF20, $12.00) |
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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) |
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The Peopling of Africa, A Geographic Interpretation
• James L. Newman
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1997 •
PAPER
• 252 PAGES
An anthropological study of Africa, which considers, among other factors, genetics, religion, language and technology. With 50 maps.
(AFR140, $26.00) |
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Perpetua's Passion
• Joyce E. Salisbury
RELIGION •
1997 •
PAPER
• 256 PAGES
This scholarly study of an early Christian martyr in third-century Carthage provides great insight into the social and religious forces that aided the burgeoning of Christianity in this outpost of the Roman empire.
(TUN09, $37.95) |
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The Phoenicians and the West, Politics, Colonies and Trade
• Maria Eugenia Aubet
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 432 PAGES
In this insightful study, in its second edition, Aubet presents a new understanding of the Phoenicians and the Phoenician system of trade based on recent research and archaeology. With maps, tables and black-and-white illustrations. This book provides a scholarly background to Carthage and Palermo, two important Phoenician trading cities.
(MED12, $48.00) |
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Piracy, Slavery, and Redemption: Barbary Captivity Narratives from Early Modern England
• Daniel Vitkus
HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 416 PAGES
A remarkable collection of 17th-century accounts of Englishman captured by Muslim pirates and sold into slavery on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. The Barbary pirates had a fortress at Derna (Tripoli).
(NAF25, $32.00) |
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Rebel and Saint, Muslim Notables, Populist Protest, Colonial Encounters
• Julia Ann Clancy-Smith
HISTORY •
1997 •
PAPER
• 373 PAGES
A scholarly history of Tunisia and Algiers from 1800-1904, placing emphasis on Arab culture and its confrontations with French colonialism.
(TUN15, $34.95) |
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The Remarkable Baobab
• Thomas Pakenham
NATURAL HISTORY •
2004 •
HARD COVER
• 144 PAGES
It was inevitable that Pakenham, an historian of Africa with a penchant for the world's most striking and bizarre trees, would discover the baobab. In this followup to Remarkable Trees of the World and Meetings with Remarkable Trees, he focuses on the tremendous, twisted boabab trees of Africa, Madagascar and Australia. Of the world's eight species, six are found in Madagascar. With 60 large-format color photographs.
(NAT71, $19.95) |
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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) |
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Roman Art and Architecture
• Sir Mortimer Eric Wheeler
ART & ARCHITECTURE •
1985 •
PAPER
• 252 PAGES
Sir Mortimer Wheeler describes Roman art, architecture and town planning in this abundantly illustrated book in the World of Art series.
(ITL213, $21.95) |
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Rough Guide Tunisia
• Peter Morris
• Daniel Jacobs
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 528 PAGES
A compact, authoritative guide to Tunisia, its history, culture and attractions with good local maps. Most of the book is devoted to detailed recommendations for excursions throughout the country, covering in detail both popular and remote destinations. This is the guide to carry.
(TUN18, $21.99) |
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Salammbo
• Gustave Flaubert
• A.J. Krailsheimer
LITERATURE •
1977 •
PAPER
• 282 PAGES
A highly fanciful romance set in the ancient city of Carthage at the height of the Punic Wars.
(TUN23, $15.00) |
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The Sand Child
• Alan Sheridan
• Tahar Ben Jelloun
LITERATURE •
2000 •
PAPER
• 165 PAGES
The politically charged story of Mohammed Ahmed, a girl raised as a boy to escape the limited life offered women in Islamic society. The award-winning Moroccan author continues the story in "The Sacred Night," when Mohammed gives up her disguise.
(MRC27, $22.95) |
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Septimius Severus, The African Emperor
• Anthony Birley
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
1999 •
PAPER
• 292 PAGES
An engaging, scholarly biography of the Roman emperor (A.D. 146-211) born in North Africa. The early chapters are a good introduction to Leptis Magna and life in Tripolitania. With maps, drawings and illustrations. Originally published in 1971.
(NAF28, $42.95) |
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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) |
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The Spider's House
• Paul Bowles
LITERATURE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 406 PAGES
Set in Fez during a 1954 nationalist uprising, this richly descriptive novel may be the most evocative of Paul Bowles' many novels and stories set in Morocco. Simultaneously poetic and political, Bowles teases out the complexities of independence, focusing on issues of post-colonialism, Westernization and Moroccan identity. First published in 1955.
(MRC08, $14.99) |
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A Street in Marrakech, A Personal View of Urban Women in Morocco
• Elizabeth Warnock Fernea
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
1988 •
PAPER
• 382 PAGES
Ethnographically sound and accessible, this lively account of an American woman's unpredictable journey though the private and public world's of a traditional Muslim city includes marvelous descriptions of daily life in and around the medina in Marrakech. First p[published in 1972, it shows the city on the brink of change.
(MRC29, $26.95) |
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Sudan Map
• ITMB
2008 •
MAP
A full-color map of Sudan at a scale of 1:1:2,500,000. With an inset of Khartoum. One Side. 38x27 inches.
(AFR75, $12.95) |
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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) |
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The Sword and the Cross, Two Men and an Empire of Sand
• Fergus Fleming
BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •
2004 •
PAPER
• 349 PAGES
Fleming (who has a penchant for hardship and 19th century colonial midadventures) here tackles the lives and conquests of General Laperrine and Father Foucauld in Algeria on behalf of the French. Fleming captures the heroism and accomplishments of the men, setting their story against the folly and wrong-headedness of France's North African conquests.
(NAF17, $15.00) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Tunisia Map
• Freytag & Berndt
MAP
A colorful shaded relief map of Tunisia at a good scale of 1:750,000. Two Sides. 40x20 inches.
(TUN10, $13.95) |
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The War with Hannibal
• Titus Livy
HISTORY •
1965 •
PAPER
• 711 PAGES
From a decidedly Roman perspective, the original Roman history of the war with Carthage, translated from Latin.
(TUN05, $18.00) |
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Water, The Fate of our Most Precious Resource
• Marq de Villiers
NATURAL HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 368 PAGES
An examination of the world's water supply and the global impact of its mismanagement. Giving water its due as our most important natural resource, de Villiers argues that while water supplies are still high, ill-advised irrigation practices are wreaking havoc on the environment.
(NAT57, $16.00) |
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Women of Algiers in Their Apartment
• Assia Djebar
• Marjolijn De Jager
LITERATURE •
1999 •
PAPER
• 224 PAGES
Written by an Algerian Francophone author, this rich, lyrical collection of interwoven short stories peers into the mysterious space of the "harem" and illustrates the lives of Muslim women in Algeria, prisoners of society well after the liberation of their country.
(NAF08, $19.50) |
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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) |
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A Year in Marrakesh
• Peter Mayne
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2003 •
PAPER
• 190 PAGES
This brilliantly entertaining, insightful classic account of Marrakesh captures the rhythm and spirit of life in the backways of the Medina in the 1950s. First published by John Murray as The Alleys of Marrakesh.
(MRC55, $27.95) |
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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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