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Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation

Al-Qur'an: A Contemporary Translation


by Ali Jamale Ahmed

  • RELIGION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 571 PAGES

A handsome bilingual edition of the Holy Book of Islam as elegantly translated by the Pakistani novelist, critic and diplomat Ahmed Ali. (ISL02, $19.95)

Arab World Map


by Geoprojects

  • 1983
  • MAP
  • FAVORITE

A shaded relief map of the Arab world. (ARB53, $21.95)

The Arab World, Forty Years of Change

The Arab World, Forty Years of Change


by Elizabeth Warnock and Rob Fernea | Thomas Hartwell

  • HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

An award-winning look at life in the Middle East, updated in the 1990s. The authors revisit towns and cities, paying close attention to how changes such as the Gulf War and Arab-Israeli peace negotiations have impacted daily life. (ARB33, $17.95)

Arabia Map

Arabia Map


by Geoprojects

  • MAP

Saudi Arabia and the Arabian Peninsula at a scale of 1:3,500,000. (ARB39, $21.95)

The Arabian Diaries, 1913-1914

The Arabian Diaries, 1913-1914


by Gertrude Bell | Rosemary O'Brien

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 224 PAGES

The diaries of the extremely literate, extremely adventurous Gertrude Bell, from her days in Arabia. (ARB52, $29.95)

The Arabian Nights

The Arabian Nights


by Husain Haddawy

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 518 PAGES

Translator Husain Haddawy grew up hearing his grandmothers' friends re-tell these tales on winter nights in Baghdad. A wonderful introduction to Islamic Andalucia, the tales, translated from the oldest remaining Arabic version, bring to life the culture and society of the Islamic world at its height. (ARB10, $17.95)

Arabic, Start Speaking Today


by Language/30

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 1994
  • AUDIO CD

A 90-minute crash course in Arabic featured in two audio tapes and a phrasebook packaged in a vinyl sleeve. (ARB60, $24.95)

The Arabs, A Short History

The Arabs, A Short History


by Philip K. Hitti

  • HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 273 PAGES

An overview by the influential historian of the Arab world. (ARB63, $14.95)

The Art and Architecture of 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)

Baghdad Without a Map and other Misadventures in Arabia

Baghdad Without a Map and other Misadventures in Arabia


by Tony Horwitz

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 285 PAGES

The madcap tale of a modern journey through 14 countries of the Arab world by an unusually entertaining reporter. Horowitz captures the social and economic realities of the region with razor-sharp wit. (ARB07, $16.00)

Behind the Veil in Arabia, Women in Oman

Behind the Veil in Arabia, Women in Oman


by Unni Wikan

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 314 PAGES

An insightful and remarkable look at the role of women in Oman based on Wikan's fieldwork as well as her personal experiences and impressions of the place. (ARB05, $25.00)

Beyond the Veil, Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society

Beyond the Veil, Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society


by Fatima Mernissi

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1987
  • PAPER
  • 200 PAGES

An examination of sexuality and gender issues in the modern Muslim world. (MDE35, $14.95)

Bradt Guide Oman

Bradt Guide Oman


by Diana Darke | Sandra Shields

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A comprehensive guide in the popular Bradt series. (ARB80, $25.99)

Crusade, The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War

Crusade, The Untold Story of the Persian Gulf War


by Rick Atkinson

  • HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 520 PAGES

An extensive account of the 42-day Persian Gulf War and how it single-handedly transformed modern warfare. (ARB46, $17.95)

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)

Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East

Everyday Life in the Muslim Middle East


by Donna Lee Bowen | Evelyn A. Early

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 411 PAGES

A diverse anthology of short articles and essays covering the experiences of ordinary life across the Miiddle East. (MDE34, $23.95)

Fishwatcher's Field Guide Red Sea

Fishwatcher's Field Guide Red Sea


by Jerry Greenberg

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • PLASTIC CARD

This double-sided plastic card shows 64 of the most commonly encountered reef fish of the Red Sea in full-color illustrations, convenient for the boat or beach. (DIV13, $7.50)

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)

Frommer's Dubai


by Alan Walbridge

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

With an Arabic-language glossary and detailed neighborhood maps. (ARB102, $19.99)

Frommer's Dubai & Abu Dhabi Day by Day


by Gavin Thomas

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 182 PAGES

A compact shirt pocket guide, ideal for a short visit, featuring remarkably good suggestions for everything from food to hotels, neighborhoods and shopping. (ARB128, $12.99)

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)

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 Gold-Mines of Midian

The Gold-Mines of Midian


by Richard Burton

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An account of the intrepid Burton's 1877 two-week journey to the deserts of Northwest Arabia in search of the source of King Solomon's gold. (ARB77, $10.95)

The Hadj, An American's Journey to Mecca

The Hadj, An American's Journey to Mecca


by Michael Wolfe

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

Wolfe's mesmerizing account of his journey from Morocco to Mecca. (ARB01, $16.00)

A Hedonist's Guide to Dubai

A Hedonist's Guide to Dubai


by Hallie Campbell

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 210 PAGES

A guide to the vibrant city, with listings of accommodations, restaurants and bars. (MDE174, $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)

Islam and Democracy, Fear of the Modern World


by Fatima Mernissi

  • HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 195 PAGES

A discussion of the Muslim world and the question of democracy. (ISL06, $17.50)

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 Arts

Islamic Arts


by 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. (ISL01, $27.95)

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)

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


by David E. Long

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 176 PAGES

A comprehensive look at modern Saudi Arabia and the complex issues facing the nation. Drawing from extensive research and Long's personal experiences as a Foreign Services officer, this book surveys the land, politics, religion and people of the region. (ARB29, $21.95)

Lonely Planet Dublin


by Lonely Planet

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 260 PAGES

A comprehensive city guide with good full-color maps, a few photographs and excellent information on what to do and where to go. (IRE264, $21.99)

Motoring with Mohammed, Journeys to Yemen and the Red Sea

Motoring with Mohammed, Journeys to Yemen and the Red Sea


by Eric Hansen

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1992
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES
  • FAVORITE

Shipwrecked en route from the Maldives, rescued with his buddies by Eritrean goat smugglers, and an accidental tourist in Sana'a, Hansen's misadventures make a terrific story. Even better, he provides a rich portrait of a little-known region. (ARB11, $16.00)

Muhammad, A Biography of the Prophet

Muhammad, A Biography of the Prophet


by Karen Armstrong

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

The life of the Prophet in the context of seventh-century Arabia. (ARB09, $15.00)

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)

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)

Northeast Africa

Northeast Africa


by Reise & Verkehrsverlag

  • MAP

A map of northeast Africa, including the Red Sea and entire Arabian Peninsula. (ARB14, $11.95)

Northeast Africa and Arabia Map

Northeast Africa and Arabia Map


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • 2007
  • MAP

A folded map of the Northeast region of the continent at a scale of 1:4,000,000. (AFR33, $14.95)

Oman, United Arab Emirates Map

Oman, United Arab Emirates Map


by Gizi Map

  • MAP

Oman and the UAE at a scale of 1:1,250,000. (ARB48, $15.95)

One Thousand Roads to Mecca, Ten Centuries of Writing about the Pilgrimage to Mecca

One Thousand Roads to Mecca, Ten Centuries of Writing about the Pilgrimage to Mecca


by Michael Wolfe

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 620 PAGES

An American convert to Islam, Wolfe combed the large volume of literature of the Hadj to compile this diverse and fascinating anthology of writings over the centuries. (ARB02, $20.00)

Orientalism


by Edward W. Said

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 432 PAGES

An influential account of Western attitudes and Muslim stereotypes. (ISL07, $16.95)

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)

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Mecca

Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Mecca


by Richard Francis Burton

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 436 PAGES

A fascinating account of adventures in religious capitals Madinah and Mecca. (ARB37, $16.95)

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)

Qatar Map

Qatar Map


by MapLink

  • MAP

A shaded relief map of Qatar. (ARB19, $21.95)

The Road to Mecca

The Road to Mecca


by Muhammad Asad

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 372 PAGES

The extraordinary account of how Leopold Weiss, born in Lvov in 1900, became a Muslim. A journalist, Asad writes of his travels, transformation and attachment to Islam and the Arab world. (ISL23, $17.95)

The Road to Ubar, Finding the Atlantis of the Sands

The Road to Ubar, Finding the Atlantis of the Sands


by Nicholas Clapp

  • EXPLORATION
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 342 PAGES

A fascinating day-by-day account of Clapp's search in the 1980s for the ruins of Ubar, an ancient Arabian trading center on the frankincense route in Oman's Empty Quarter. (ARB49, $19.95)

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen


by Paul Torday

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

The winningly ridiculous tale of a plan for peace and understanding in the Middle East through fly fishing -- in a desert oasis in Yemen. (MDE116, $29.95)

Sandstorms, Days and Nights in Arabia

Sandstorms, Days and Nights in Arabia


by Peter Theroux

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1991
  • PAPER
  • 281 PAGES

As a journalist in Saudi Arabia, Peter Theroux (Paul's brother) learned the language and immersed himself in the realities of day-to-day life. This book is a memoir of his experiences, both a revealing collection of anecdotes and a humorous portrait of a place. (ARB08, $21.00)

Saudi Arabia, Guarding the Desert Kingdom

Saudi Arabia, Guarding the Desert Kingdom


by Anthony Cordesman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

Saudi Arabia and its national security since the Gulf War. (ARB04, $52.00)

The Southern Gates of Arabia, a Journey in the Hadhramaut

The Southern Gates of Arabia, a Journey in the Hadhramaut


by Freya Stark

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 270 PAGES

An account of Stark's quest to find the ancient city of Shabwa, the heretofore unexplored oasis on Yemen's frankincense route. Witty, rapturous and full of incident. (MDE52, $15.00)

The Stakes: America in the Middle East, The Consequences of Power and the Choice for Peace


by Shibley Telhami

  • HISTORY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

An excellent review of current U.S.- Arab relations, updated with a new epilogue. Shibley Telhami, Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development, University of Maryland, is a scholar at the Brookings Institution. (MDE88, $16.95)

Stories of Democracy


by Mary Ann Tetreault

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 326 PAGES

A well-researched political overview of modern Kuwait. (ARB45, $30.00)

Sultan in Oman

Sultan in Oman


by Jan Morris

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 166 PAGES

Morris richly evokes the culture, people and rhythms of Oman before the discovery of oil and modernization by Sultan Qaboos in this insightful portrait, originally published in 1957. (ARB73, $32.95)

Travels in Arabia Deserta, Selected Passages

Travels in Arabia Deserta, Selected Passages


by Charles Doughty

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Doughty's first-hand observations of Arab life and culture in the 1870s, including his account of two years wandering among the Bedouin nomads and of his attempt to reach Mecca. (ARB76, $17.95)

Unholy War, Terror in the Name of Islam


by John Esposito

  • RELIGION
  • 2002
  • PAPER

A chronicle of the rise of extremist groups and anti-American feeling in Muslim society. (ISL22, $74.00)

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)

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)

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)

The Zanzibar Chest: A Story of Life, Love, and Death in Foreign Lands


by Aidan Hartley

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 414 PAGES

A meditative, personal elegy to colonialism in Africa by an East-African born British journalist. As Africa correspondent for Reuters in the 1990s, Hartley covered Ethiopia, Somalia, Rwanda and the Congo. (EAF119, $16.00)

 

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