Bilal
1) Temple folk
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"A groundbreaking debut collection portraying the lived experiences of Black Muslims grappling with faith, family, and freedom in America"--
2) Whitehavens
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Language
English
Description
When it comes to family, loyalty is everything ...
It's not easy being the head of a feared crime dynasty. Donny Apostolis and his family are at war with the powerful Ziyades, determined to stop them muscling in on the Apostolis empire.
Fortunately, Donny has Brodie. Brodie is loyal. He's also Donny's hitman. He does what he's told, which is why he's agreed to take Donny's young nephew with him on his next job. But when, Brodie finds his target,...
3) Acha Bacha
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Language
English
Description
For years, Zaya has delicately balanced his relationship with his Muslim faith and queer identity by keeping his genderqueer lover and manipulative mother apart. But when his mother ends up in the hospital on the same day his partner is leaving for pilgrimage, Zaya's worlds come crashing in on each other, opening a space for traumatic memories to resurface. Acha Bacha boldly explores the intersections between queerness, gender identity and Islamic...
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English
Description
People lead busy lives with emotional strains that are not only guilt-ridden but have underlying issues, making them too scared to lead better lives. The novel takes a turn from the mindless routine to one of the most significant unresolved problems at the subconscious level and merges the two to put forth a unique picture of the human consciousness as well as individual emotions that haunt people in their daily lives. Sorting through the unusual...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Superstar comic artist Enki Bilal reimagines the Louvre as a ghostly place in this series of 22 portraits. The Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, a reclining Christ, an Egyptian bust-these and other works of art are seen through the eyes of their own particular phantom. The motley collection of men, women, and children presented in these vignettes- a Roman legionary, a muse, a painter, and a German officer, among others-have little in common...
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Language
Deutsch
Description
Auf der einen Seite Salafisten, auf der anderen rechte "Bürgerwehren" - und die Presse peitscht sie auf.
Als Kommissar Calil Drake frühmorgens zu einer Baustelle im südlichen London gerufen wird, erwartet ihn ein makaberer Tatort: Zwei Leichen, brutal zerquetscht unter Gesteinsbrocken. Drake wittert die Chance, endlich seinen beschädigten Ruf wiederherzustellen. Woher kannten sich die Toten? Um die entscheidende Verbindung zwischen den beiden...
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English
Description
A beautifully illustrated book that will inspire self-identity, cultural diversity and create an awareness our personal uniqueness in the mind of a child. A great inspirational book for children through a self-exploratory journey about all the traits that make us who we are. A
great book that will help reaffirm self love and personal appreciation in any child!
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English
Description
This book takes the reader into the heart of the mystery of the 99 sacred Names of Allah. It is a vehicle for understanding the infinite nature of God, and for discovering the divine potential in every soul. It is also a comprehensive guidebook for progressing through the stages of the spiritual path and an instruction manual for teachers on how to work with students more wisely, as physicians of the heart.
In the process of this voyage to discovery,...
12) Kofi Loves Music
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Series
Language
English
Description
If we can come together, if we can build together, if we can make music together . . . We will build the type of harmony we need to promote love, justice, and freedom.
Kofi Loves Music celebrates the power of music in bringing families together, embracing cultural heritage, and engaging in community-building. This counting book also introduces African instruments which have influenced music-making around the world. Enjoy learning about new instruments...
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English
Description
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, 16-year-old Keegan Lee reflects on her cathartic decision to delete social media for 60 days and journal the experience through her thoughts, feelings, and emotions. A psychological perspective written by Dr. Bilal Ghandour, follows Keegan's personal journey to explain the causes and deeper meaning behind her behaviors and mental processes. Both authors hope to raise awareness for using social media in a more...
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English
Description
Encourage children to think about science every day by coming along with Kojo and his scientist father.
Together, they explore a new science topic every day of the week, helping young readers see all the possibilities of curiosity and exploration. From climate to coding to building and cooking, Kojo and his dad will inspire many ideas to implement with your child and many memories for both of you to cherish.
16) Akua Is Great
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Series
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English
Description
Each night, Akua's mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference in the world.
This empowering story celebrates a young girl's journey of learning about her identity and heritage.
20) Quarantine 19
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Language
English
Description
Eight people from all over the world participate in a reality tv show. Hoping to win the $1 million prize, the contestants completely break their ties with the outside world and enter a house full of cameras. When dramatic events happen, the contestants are forced to leave the house. But when they return to real life, the contestants face a completely different world than the one they left.