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An anthology of poems dedicated to the people of Palestine and their long struggle for freedom"Poems for Palestine" was launched as a project aiming to collect together verse written by the people of Palestine, as a website open to all comers, all free to upload their work. The broad spectrum of the resulting talent displays a multitude of different poetic styles, subject matters, and emotions. The role of art, and poetry...
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An all-new illustrated poetry collection from the bestselling author of yesterday i was the moon, New Names for Lost Things combines Noor Unnahar's powerful poetic voice and her signature collage-style visual art for a book of highly personal reflections on loss, inheritance, and what is left behind on the nonlinear path to becoming who you are meant to be.
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Get the Summary of Nathan Thrall's A Day in the Life of Abed Salama in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. A Day in the Life of Abed Salama by Nathan Thrall tells the story of Abed Salama, a Palestinian man from Anata, and his experiences amid the Israeli occupation and Palestinian resistance. Abed's early life is marked by a secret romance with Ghazl, his involvement with the Democratic Front for the Liberation of...
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Khosrow and Shirin is a love story by Nezami Ganjavi--considered the greatest medieval Persian romance poet--based on historical characters of the seventh-century Iranian court. Written 850 years ago, the narrative poem is presented here for the first time in a stunning modern-verse English translation by Dick Davis, the pre-eminent translator of Persian poetry.
The love between an Iranian prince (Khosrow) and an Armenian princess (Shirin) is at...
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Ce livre, intitulé "Les éclats de bonheur - la magie des sourires contagieux des enfants / פְּצָעִים שֶׁל שִׂמְחָה - קֶסֶם שְׂמֵי חֶיְיָם וּצְחֻקֵי יְלָדִים", est une collection de poèmes en français et en hébreu célébrant l'innocence, la beauté et l'inspiration que les enfants apportent à nos vies. Chaque poème explore un aspect différent de l'enfance, de la pureté des cœurs à...
6) War Songs
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Poems of love and battle by Arabia's legendary warrior
From the sixth-century highlands of Najd in the Arabian peninsula, on the eve of the advent of Islam, come the strident cries of a legendary warrior and poet. The black outcast son of an Arab father and an Ethiopian slave mother, 'Antarah ibn Shaddad struggled to win the recognition of his father and tribe. He defied social norms and, despite his outcast status, loyally defended his people....
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A brilliant cross-cultural interpretation of a key text of yoga philosophy
The Yoga Sutrasof Patañjali is the foundational text of yoga philosophy, used by millions of yoga practitioners and students worldwide. Written in a question-and-answer format, The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali deals with the theory and practice of yoga and the psychological question of the liberation of the soul from attachments.
This book is a new rendering into English of...
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Learn how to cook traditional Iraqi dishes the way they have been handed down from mothers to daughters over hundreds of years. This easy-to-use cookbook includes recipes for popular dishes, including: Chicken Biryani. Kabuli Rice (Lamb Rice with Pistachios). Shorbat (Green Dumpling Soup). Faisinjan (Chicken in Pomegranate Sauce). Shahkam Asheh (Rice Stuffed Vegetables). Masgouf (Baked Whole Fish)Mujaddara (Lentils with Rice). Zard w'Haleeb (Yellow...
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Strongly rooted in the culinary traditions of the Middle East and the Mediterranean, Lebanese food draws on the exotic tastes of these two styles. These delicious, easy-to-make dishes--abounding in vegetables, fruits, yogurt, grains, and pungent spices--also are ideal for the health-conscious diner. And, the recipes, from the scrumptious salads to the grilled kebabs, come from an author who learned them right in her grandmother's and mother's kitchens....
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Learn how to cook traditional dishes from Iran the way they have been handed down from mothers to daughters over hundreds of years.
This easy-to-use cookbook includes recipes for popular dishes, including:
- Chelow Kebab (Lamb Kebabs)
- Vegetable Kukoo (Persian Omelette)
- Gheimeh Badenjan (Eggplant and Split Pea Bake)
- Gormeh Subzi (Lamb and Herb Stew)
- Persian Rice
- Persian Koftah (Beef Rissoles)
- Sabzi Khordan (Herb Platter)
- Yoghurt
- Mishmishiya...
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This book explores Afghan poetry, with its roots entrenched in a rich oral tradition, carries the weight of centuries, echoing the soulful expressions of love, war, spirituality, and the profound resilience of a people shaped by a tumultuous history. This exploration endeavors to unravel the layers of Afghan poetry, tracing its origins, capturing its diverse forms, and celebrating the poets who have sculpted verses that resonate through the ages.
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The New York Times calls GROWING UP BIN LADEN: "The most complete account available of the terrorist's immediate family." (May 15, 2011)
A true story that few ever believed would come to light, GROWING UP BIN LADEN uncovers startling revelations and hidden secrets carefully guarded by the most wanted terrorist of our lifetime, Osama bin Laden.
"I was not always the wife of Osama bin Laden. Once I was an innocent child dreaming little girl dreams..."
Thus...
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In poems marked by tenderness and mischief, humanity and humor, Yehuda Amichai breaks open the grand diction of revered Jewish verses and casts the light of his own experience upon them. Here he tells of history, a nation, the self, love, and resurrection. Amichai's last volume is one of meditation and hope, and stands as a testament to one of Israel's greatest poets.
Open closed open. Before we are born, everything is open
in the universe...
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Uncovering the professional secrets of con artists and swindlers in the medieval Middle East
The Book of Charlatans is a comprehensive guide to trickery and scams as practiced in the thirteenth century in the cities of the Middle East, especially in Syria and Egypt. Al-Jawbari was well versed in the practices he describes and may have been a reformed charlatan himself. Divided into thirty chapters, the book reveals the secrets of everyone from "Those...
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Will Saudi Arabia join the democratic wave in the Middle East? The uprisings and revolutions of the twenty-first century have not yet affected the stability of the House of Saud, which remains secretive, highly repressive and propped up by the West.
The Islamic Utopia uses a range of sources including first-hand reporting and recently released WikiLeaks documents to examine Saudi Arabia in the decade after the 9/11 attacks, when King Abdullah's...
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This book will take you on a journey through the lush agricultural landscape along the Nile, exploring the bountiful ingredients that shaped the exquisite tapestry of ancient Egyptian cuisineThe ancient Egyptians were pioneers in the realm of agriculture, and the fertile banks of the Nile River played a pivotal role in nurturing a plethora of crops that not only sustained the population but also formed the foundation of a culinary legacy that has...
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Within the realm of literature, there are works that transcend the boundaries of words and meanings, seeking to communicate something far greater than their explicit expressions. "From the Song of Songs" by Ayman Sadik is one such book, where poetry becomes a vessel for hidden depths and subtle rebellion. Translated by Ahmed Gad, this collection of poems takes us on a journey beyond the confines of language, inviting us to explore the untamed potentials...
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One of the world's great cuisines lovingly and meticulously presented by an outstanding authority on food. Reveals the variety and flavor of the country itself.
"The Paula Wolfert I know is an adventuress, a sensualist, a perfectionist cook, a highwire kitchen improvizationalist. And this book is the story of her love affair with Morocco." -Gael Green
North Africa is the home to one of the world's great cuisines. Redolent of saffron, cumin and...
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"A cookbook by Paula Wolfert is cause for celebration. Ms. Wolfert may be America's most knowledgeable food person and her books are full of insight, passion and brilliance."
-Anthony Dias Blue, CBS Radio, NY
"I think she's one of the finest and most influential food writers in this country…one of the leading lights in contemporary gastronomy."
-Craig Claiborne
Paula Wolfert, the undisputed queen of Mediterranean cooking, provides food lovers...
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