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Africa

Africa


by Michael Lewis | John Reader

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Published by National Geographic, this informative survey of the geography, culture and wildlife of Africa features 175 color photographs and accompanying text by John Reader. (AFR111, $50.00)

African Wildlife

African Wildlife


by James Kavanaugh

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 1999
  • PLASTIC CARD

Slip this laminated foldout guide in your pocket for quick reference in the field. (AFR109, $5.95)

Aida in Full Score


by Giuseppe Verdi

  • MUSIC
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 437 PAGES

The full orchestral score of the great opera. (ITL153, $24.95)

Aida Libretto

Aida Libretto


by Antonio Ghislanzoni | Giuseppe Verdi

  • MUSIC
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES

The libretto to the great grand opera, in Italian and English. (ITL154, $5.95)

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)

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, 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)

The Ancient Mediterranean

The Ancient Mediterranean


by Michael Grant

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 374 PAGES

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, $20.00)

Appointment with Death

Appointment with Death


by Agatha Christie

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Hercule Poirot steps into the story when an American tourist on a grand tour of the Holy Land is found murdered in Petra. (JRD02, $12.99)

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 Arabs: Journeys Beyond the Mirage


by David Lamb

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • PAPER

Lamb's thoughtful essays paint a vivid portrait of Arab culture and history. (MDE05, $16.95)

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 Art and Architecture of Islam 1250-1800

The Art and Architecture of Islam 1250-1800


by Sheila Blair | Jonathan Bloom

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

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

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)

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 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)

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 Illustrated

Cairo Illustrated


by Michael Haag

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A warm, richly illustrated portrait of the city, featuring 125 color photographs of the people, monuments and attractions of Cairo alongside Michael Haag's insightful commentary. (EGY203, $22.95)

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, 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)

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 Temples of Ancient Egypt

The Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt


by Richard Wilkinson

  • HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

This superbly illustrated survey covers Egyptian temple life from construction of the monuments to society, religious rites, festivals and discovery. (EGY238, $39.95)

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)

The Complete Valley of the Kings

The Complete Valley of the Kings


by Nicholas Reeves | Richard Wilkinson

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A thorough and intriguing look at the burial place of the New Kingdom pharaohs, this book brings together the art, architecture and history of the valley; contains profiles of archaeologists, diagrams and detailed site descriptions. (EGY14, $26.95)

Coptic Egypt

Coptic Egypt


by Christian Cannuyer

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 144 PAGES

A portable, profusely illustrated book about the Copts. (EGY95, $12.95)

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)

Cradle & Crucible, History and Faith in the Middle East


by David Fromkin | Zahi Hawass | Sandra MacKey | Milton Viorst

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

An illustrated portrait of the history and religion of the Middle East, with contributions by leading scholars. (MDE67, $16.00)

Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt


by Jon Baines | Jaromir Malek

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • OUT OF PRINT

This wide-ranging survey of the culture, society and archaeology of Egypt features a series of excellent essays accompanied by full-color maps and photographs. (EGY137, $49.95)

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)

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)

Democracy and Terrorism, Volume I: The Roots of Terrorism

Democracy and Terrorism, Volume I: The Roots of Terrorism


by Louise Richardson

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

This in-depth study takes in psychological and political factors to provide an analysis of terrorism and it origins. (GEN361, $47.95)

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 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 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 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, Beyond The Pyramids


by The History Channel

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • DVD
  • 4 PAGES

These four programs, originally presented on The History Channel, interweave footage of tombs and monuments, interviews, computer animation and archival footage. Narrated by Peter Woodward. (EGY135, $39.95)

Egypt, Canaan, and Israel in Ancient Times


by Donald B. Redford

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 488 PAGES

A study of interactions between Egypt and Israel in the Biblical age. (MDE33, $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)

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)

The Egyptian Book of Life


by Ramses Seleem

  • RELIGION
  • 2004
  • PAPER

Subtitled: A True Translation of the Egyptian Book of the Dead (Papyrus of Ani ), featuring Original Texts and Hieroglyphs. (EGY168, $16.95)

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)

Eternal Egypt, Masterworks of Ancient Art from the British Museum


by Edna R. Russmann

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 400 PAGES

A beautiful catalogue designed to accompany the British Museum's traveling Egyptian exhibit. (EGY105, $45.00)

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)

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)

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)

The Future of the Past


by Alexander Stille

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 339 PAGES

Far-flung travels in search what to save and how to do it in the information age. (CON23, $19.00)

Geography of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk

Geography of Religion: Where God Lives, Where Pilgrims Walk


by Susan T. Hitchcock | John Esposito | Desmond Tutu | Mpho Tutu

  • RELIGION
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

A handsomely photgraphed tour of the five major world religions and the places that each one holds most sacred. (REL05, $24.00)

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)

Globalization and the Politics of Development in the Middle East

Globalization and the Politics of Development in the Middle East


by Clement M. Henry | Robert Springborg

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

An analysis of the Middle East's responses to the prospect of globalization at the turn of the twenty-first century. (MDE76, $29.99)

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, 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)

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)

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)

He Shall Thunder in the Sky

He Shall Thunder in the Sky


by Elizabeth Peters

  • MYSTERY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 512 PAGES

This riveting mystery novel finds Amelia Peabody and her family hard at work at an Egyptian archaeological site on the brink of WWI. (EGY75, $9.99)

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)

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)

A History of the Middle East


by Peter Mansfield | Nicolas Pelham

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 429 PAGES

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

A History of the Modern Middle East


by William L. Cleveland

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 612 PAGES

A remarkably clear and engaging scholarly acount of the hisory of the Middle East. (MDE124, $45.00)

How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs

How to Read Egyptian Hieroglyphs


by Mark Collier | Bill Manley

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 191 PAGES

Museum-goers and armchair travelers alike can gain a basic knowledge of the language and culture of ancient Egypt with this excellent step-by-step guide to decoding tomb scenes and inscriptions. With 200 illustrations of tome scenes and descriptions, very useful sign lists, mini-dictionary and answer key. (EGY34, $29.95)

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)

In Ruins: A Journey Through History, Art, and Literature

In Ruins: A Journey Through History, Art, and Literature


by Christopher Woodward

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 280 PAGES

In this infectiously compelling book, art historian Woodward meditates on the allure, majesty and history of our fascination with antiquities, mixing his own observations with those of writers, painters, and architects. (TVL37, $16.00)

In the Shadow of the Prophet, The Struggle for the Soul of Islam


by Milton Viorst

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 306 PAGES

A wideranging analysis based on interviews with key figures in Iran and the Arab world. (ISL18, $17.50)

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)

Islam, The Straight Path

Islam, The Straight Path


by 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, $47.95)

Islamic Art and Architecture, 650-1250


by Richard Ettinghausen | Oleg Grabar

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

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

Islamic Homosexualities: Culture, History and Literature

Islamic Homosexualities: Culture, History and Literature


by Stephen O. Murray

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 331 PAGES

A scholarly overview of homosexuality in medieval Egypt, Ottoman Turkey and beyond. (ARB26, $25.00)

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)

Islamic Society in Practice

Islamic Society in Practice


by Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban

  • RELIGION
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 201 PAGES

An introduction to the influence of Islam on the structuring of Arab societies. (ISL12, $29.95)

Islamism and Secularism in North Africa


by John Ruedy

  • RELIGION
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 324 PAGES

A discussion of Islamic movements in North Africa. (ISL13, $44.00)

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)

The Kingdom of Kush: The Napatan and Meroitic Empires

The Kingdom of Kush: The Napatan and Meroitic Empires


by Derek Welsby

  • HISTORY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A schoalrly survey of the ancient African empire of Kush, which once flourished along the Nile. (AFR101, $19.95)

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)

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)

Leo Africanus

Leo Africanus


by Amin Maalouf

  • LITERATURE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

A fictional memoir of the first 40 years in the life of Leo Africanus, a Muslim whose travels led him throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa in the 15th and 16th centuries. (MED55, $16.95)

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 in the Ancient Near East, 3100-332 B.C.

Life in the Ancient Near East, 3100-332 B.C.


by Daniel C. Snell

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

From the dawn of the written word to conquest by Alexander the Great, the history of the ancient Middle East is traced in this readable, thoroughly researched overview of economic, social and cultural development in the world of the Bible. (MDE56, $22.00)

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)

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)

Lost Civilizations: Egypt

Lost Civilizations: Egypt


by Time Life Books

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • CASETTE TAPE

A lively overview of the ancient history, people and culture of Egypt in the Time Life "Lost Civilizations" series. (EGY55, $12.00)

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)

Middle East Map

Middle East Map


by Freytag & Berndt

  • MAP

Showing the region from Turkey and the Caucuses to Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Iran at a scale of 1:2,000,000. (MDE19, $14.95)

The Middle East, A Brief History of the Last 2000 Years

The Middle East, A Brief History of the Last 2000 Years


by Bernard Lewis

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 433 PAGES

A sweeping history of the Middle East of the last 2,000 years. Princeton historian Lewis concentrates on the social, cultural and economic changes that have taken place, and concludes with a note of pessimism about the future. (MDE26, $18.00)

The Middle Sea

The Middle Sea


by John Julius Norwich

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 720 PAGES

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, $21.00)

Miles from Nowhere, A Round the World Bicycle Adventure


by Barbara Savage

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1985
  • PAPER
  • 340 PAGES

The funny, poignant account of the husban-and-wife duo's 23,000-mile, 25-country, two-year bicycle odyssey. (BCY02, $18.95)

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)

Mountains of the Pharaohs, A History of the Pyramids of Egypt

Mountains of the Pharaohs, A History of the Pyramids of Egypt


by Zahi A. Hawass

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 256 PAGES

An overview of ancient Egypt by a leading archaeologist. Hawass is Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Director of the Giza Pyramids Excavation. (EGY173, $24.95)

Muhammad, A Prophet for Our Time

Muhammad, A Prophet for Our Time


by Karen Armstrong

  • RELIGION
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

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

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 Mummy in Ancient Egypt, Equipping the Dead for Eternity


by Salima Ikram | Aidan Dodson

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 352 PAGES

Ikram, an Egyptologist, and Dodson, an archaeologist, examine the preservation of bodies for the afterlife in this detailed account of ancient Egyptian funerary practices. (EGY186, $45.00)

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 Myth of the Goddess, Evolution of an Image


by Anne Baring | Jules Cashford | Laurens van der Post

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 782 PAGES

A study of the role of goddesses in world mythology and their changing meanings in society. (REL10, $27.00)

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)

Nine Parts of Desire, The Hidden World of Islamic Women

Nine Parts of Desire, The Hidden World of Islamic Women


by Geraldine Brooks

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

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, $15.00)

No god but God

No god but God


by Reza Aslan

  • RELIGION
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 310 PAGES

A scholar of religion and commentator, Aslan looks back to Muhammad in Mecca and the original vision of Islam in this engaging report on the meaning and message of Islam in the 21st century, fully revised for this second edition. (ISL50, $17.00)

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)

Out of Place

Out of Place


by Edward W. Said

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 295 PAGES

With acute attention to detail, Said recalls growing up in the privileged, cosmopolitan world of the Middle East in the 1930s and 40s. (MDE32, $16.00)

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 and Mosque, Islamic Art from the Middle East

Palace and Mosque, Islamic Art from the Middle East


by Tim Stanley

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES

This beautiful, wide-ranging survey of the architecture and art of the Islamic Middle East includes color photo-graphs and insightful commentary by Tim Stanley, a curator at the Victoria & Albert Museum. (MDE78, $50.00)

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)

Parting the Desert

Parting the Desert


by Zachary Karabell

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

A compelling account of the politics, intrigue and engineering challenges of the Suez Canal. (EGY125, $18.00)

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

Petra


by Maria G. A. Guzzo | E. Equini Schneider

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 197 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

An illustrated overview of the history and culture of the Nabateans and guide to the city of Petra, its art and architecture by two Italian archaeologists. With 97 color plates, archival drawings and maps. (MDE68, $48.00)

Petra and the Lost Kingdom of the Nabataeans

Petra and the Lost Kingdom of the Nabataeans


by Jane Taylor

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Petra's history from the Stone Age to the Nabataeans (who constructed the city) through the Crusades is documented with 150 full-color photographs. (JRD11, $24.95)

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)

The Pharaohs


by Christiane Ziegler | Francesco Tiradritti

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2002
  • HARD COVER
  • 512 PAGES

A catalogue from an exhibition at Venice's Palazzo Grassi showcasing 275 diverse objects along with authoritative, popular essays on the life and culture of pharoahs in ancient Egypt. (EGY146, $75.00)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Arabic (Eastern)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple Arabic (Eastern)


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

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

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)

Pyramid

Pyramid


by David Macaulay

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1982
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Master draughtsman David MacAulay tackles the building of the pyramids with his incomparable illustrations. Intended for young people, but Egyptologists of all ages will enjoy it. (EGY29, $9.95)

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)

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)

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 of Christianity


by 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." (MED64, $14.99)

Roman Arabia

Roman Arabia


by G.W. Bowersock

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES

A remarkable history of the Romans in the Arab world. For the traveler with scholarly inclinations, this lucid book provides essential background to the Roman archaeological sites in the Middle East. (MDE12, $29.00)

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)

Rough Guide Mediterranean Cafe Music


by Various Artists

  • MUSIC
  • 2004
  • AUDIO CD

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)

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)

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)

The Secrets of the Sphinx: Restoration Past and Present


by Zahi Hawass

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES

A slim guide to the Sphinx and its architectural history, with 47 color photographs and text in both English and Arabic. (EGY46, $14.95)

Silent Desert 1, Bahariya and Farafra Oases

Silent Desert 1, Bahariya and Farafra Oases


by Farid Atiya | Jenny Jobbins

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 132 PAGES

A beautiful photographic portrait of the Egyptian desert oases of Bahariya and Farafra. (EGY182, $34.95)

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)

Stairways to the Stars, Skywatching in Three Great Ancient Cultures


by Anthony Aveni

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 230 PAGES

A wide-ranging study of the influence of astronomy on the design of ancient monuments and cities, focusing on Stonehenge, the Incas and the Maya. (GEN314, $18.95)

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 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)

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)

The Tomb of Tutankhamen


by Howard Carter | Lisa Thomas

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 384 PAGES

A condensed, readable version of Carter's classic tale of discovery. (EGY103, $14.00)

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 Egypt, From 450 B.C. to the Twentieth Century

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


by Sahar Abdel-Hakim | Deborah Manley

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 255 PAGES

From Herodotus to Napoleon, Flaubert to Twain, Egypt has long enchanted travelers, as shown by this choice anthology of excerpts from centuries of travelogues, histories and memoirs. (EGY237, $24.95)

Travels in the East

Travels in the East


by Donald Richie | Stephen Mansfield

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 180 PAGES

The unmatchable, exuberant Richie (who winningly writes "New countries are like new clothes") muses on Egypt, India, Bhutan, Mongolia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo, Thailand, Yap, Korea, and Japan in this kaleidoscope of travel essays. (ASA63, $14.95)

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: 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 Golden Mummies


by Zahi Hawass

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

Featuring some 250 color illustrations, this book by the director of excavation at the site reveals the lives, customs, and religious beliefs of this until now little-known community. (EGY74, $49.95)

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)

The War for Muslim Minds, Islam and the West

The War for Muslim Minds, Islam and the West


by Gilles Kepel

  • RELIGION
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 327 PAGES

A provocative analysis of the impact of the war on terrorism and U.S. military activity on the Middle East. (ISL47, $23.95)

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)

What Went Wrong? The Clash Between Islam and Modernity in the Middle East


by Bernard Lewis

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 208 PAGES

An examination of the changes that have taken place in the history of Middle Eastern civilization by the prolific scholar Bernard Lewis. (ISL44, $12.99)

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)

Workers and Peasants in the Modern Middle East

Workers and Peasants in the Modern Middle East


by Joel Beinin

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 226 PAGES

A study of the working class in the Middle East, beginning with the period of the Ottoman Empire. (MDE77, $34.99)

The World of Islam

The World of Islam


by 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. (ISL30, $22.00)

 

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