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Gathering the Tide makes available to English-language readers the important literary work being undertaken by the poets of the Arabian Gulf. The book draws readers into a rich and vibrant world, offering an understanding of the people and culture of the region through poetry. A handful of anthologies have represented the Middle East in general or individual Middle Eastern countries, but this collection presents poets from across the Arabian G...

In this book, Dr. Jamal Wakim argues that the success or failure of Syria's policies is directly linked to the degree to which these policies accord with those of Iraq, Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and that it has been subject throughout its history to competition between the forces occupying the geostrategic spheres that surround it.

I am a free-born woman, and not a slave of anyone' , Manuy bint Khalfan, Speaking to a British Agency in Sharjah on 24th October 1938. Manuy bint Khalfan was a female slave who was sold and mortgaged several times before she finally escaped from her master.

Through articles by eminent academics and government officials, this book looks at issues surrounding reform in the Middle East oil monarchies and examines the drivers, progress and challenges for future change in this vitally strategic area of the world.

The Day Turkey Stood Still is a unique behind-the-scenes story of the first headscarved woman to be elected into the Turkish Parliament, and the harsh reaction against her election. It reveals for the first time what happened behind closed doors to prevent Merve Kavakci from taking her oath of office.

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A modular academic skills course developed in collaboration with the University of Reading.

The transformations that Istanbul has been subjected to in its history are reflected in its changes of name: Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul. Included in this guide are detailed maps of walks around the city, tours of monuments and practical advice on where to stay and what to take.

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In this book, Mabroka al-Werfalli examines the extent and effects of political alienation in Libya. The author highlights links between legitimacy and alienation and underlines certain types of political behaviour, in an attempt to draw attention to various causes of indifference and violent behaviour associated with political alienation in Libya.

On 26th and 27th April 2010, the Muhammad bin Hamad Center for Muslim Contribution to Civilization held a conference to launch the English edition of The Key to Medicine and a Guide for Students (Garnet Publishing, Reading, 2010), by Abu al-Faraj 'Ali ibn al-Husayn Ibn Hindu (d.1032/423).

This book contains three important Arabic treatises from the fourth and fifth centuries of Islamic history, published here in English translation for the first time. They deal with the Islamic concept of I'Jaz, that is, the inimitability of the Qur'An because of its sublime style and divine content.

This revealing account of one the world's most enigmatic and affluent ruling dynasties - by one of its own sons - is a timely argument for genuine democracy in a paradoxical society.

The Druze, a much-misunderstood Muslim sect primarily inhabiting the Levant, have endured centuries of persecution by orthodox elements hostile to Islam's rich sectarian diversity on account of their esoteric divergence from mainstream Islam. have become a 'fighting minority', as described by one of their most illustrious leaders.

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A popular format with teachers for classroom or self-study use.

Preparing students for entry into colleges and universities.

Discusses various disciplines that a medical student should be familiar with, including a lengthy digression into philosophy and logic. This book deals with matters specifically medical, devoting separate sections to anatomy, diseases, pulse, and names of medicinal substances.

Deals with the solution of quadratic and cubic equations. This book is suitable for historians of science, teachers of mathematics and mathematicians.

Gives an account of how an American went to work in Saudi Arabia and came home to America to realize how little the average American appreciated the strategic importance of the area and, how little he understood the people in the area. This book goes behind the scenes in the Arab world, and into private audience with the legendary Ibn Saud.