Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on confidential sources in Mossad--Israel's equivalent to our CIA--Bob and Evyatar, reporters for The Jerusalem Post, tell the ... story behind the most stunning development in the Middle East in recent years: the Abraham Accords, that normalized relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. They show how Israel used sabotage, assassination, cyberwar--and diplomacy--to forge a new Middle East, uniting Israel with Sunni...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri's They Called Me a Lioness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "They Called Me a Lioness" is a memoir by Ahed Tamimi, chronicling her life in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, under the shadow of the Israeli settlement Halamish. The book details the history of the Palestinian struggle against Zionist ambitions and the establishment of Israel, which led to the displacement...
Author
Language
English
Description
Margot Badran is Professor of Women's Studies and History at Oberlin College. A specialist in the Middle East, she translated, edited, and introduced Harem Years: The Memoirs of an Egyptian Feminist, Huda Shaarawi and is coeditor of Opening the Gates: A Century of Arab Feminist Writing.
The emergence and evolution of Egyptian feminism is an integral, but previously untold, part of the history of modern Egypt. Drawing upon a wide range of women's...
Author
Language
English
Description
Get the Summary of Daniel Schulman's The Money Kings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Money Kings" by Daniel Schulman chronicles the rise of Jewish immigrant families in America's financial sector during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Joseph Seligman, a Bavarian immigrant, arrived in America in 1837 and, with his brothers, established a successful investment bank. The Lehman brothers, also from Bavaria,...
Author
Language
English
Description
From 1998 until the chaotic aftermath of the invasion, news reporter Richard Downes witnessed firsthand the changes that have overwhelmed the Iraqi people. In Search of Iraq goes far deeper into the environment than the daily news. Small events of ordinary life and whispered conversations in back alleys are as telling as the grand political statements. With a keen focus on the customs, religion, culture, and historical diversity of all the communities...
Author
Language
English
Description
George Carpenter's "The Holy Land and Syria" takes readers on a captivating journey through the Holy Land and Syria, regions steeped in religious and historical significance. The book serves as both a travel narrative and an exploration of the rich tapestry of these lands. The narrative begins with Carpenter setting the scene for his travels, describing the allure and importance of the Holy Land for travelers, pilgrims, and scholars alike. He paints...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Memories of Mutrah, Oman: Fishing Village to Vibrant City" relates to the memories of the merchants of Mutrah souq, their family life, and history as passed down from generation to generation. They tell of the good and the not-so-good times. Mutrah was a happy, lively place where the local inhabitants would gather to exchange news, reflect on the health of their families, and to purchase food and living requirements from this 600-year-old traditional...
Author
Language
English
Description
Modern biblical scholars tend to dismiss the Christmas story of the "wise men from the East" as pious legend. Matthew's gospel offers few details, but imaginative Christians filled out the story early on, giving us the three kings guided by a magical star who join the adoring shepherds in every Christmas crèche.
For many scholars, then, there is no reason to take the gospel story seriously. But are they right? Are the wise men no more than a poetic...
Author
Language
English
Description
From the best-selling author of Black Hawk Down comes a riveting, definitive chronicle of the Iran hostage crisis, America's first battle with militant Islam. On November 4, 1979, a group of radical Islamist students, inspired by the revolutionary Iranian leader Ayatollah Khomeini, stormed the US embassy in Tehran. They took fifty-two Americans hostage, and kept nearly all of them hostage for 444 days. In "Guests of the Ayatollah", Mark Bowden tells...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience" is an insightful exploration of Lebanon's tumultuous history, rich culture, and enduring spirit. From ancient civilizations to modern-day challenges, this book delves into the country's complex tapestry of conflicts, diversity, and resilience. Through vivid storytelling and historical analysis, it captures the struggles of Lebanon's people while highlighting their unwavering determination to overcome adversity....
12) Saudi Arabia
Author
Language
English
Description
Written by a female Middle East expert, Bradt's Saudi Arabia is the first English-language travel guide from a mainstream publisher that focuses exclusively on the Kingdom, which has now opened for general tourism as part of rapid political, economic and social reforms. With detailed advice on what to see and do, listings for accommodation and restaurants, guidance on cultural etiquette and advice for women and other diverse travellers, this book...
Author
Language
English
Description
This is a concise guide to the Israel-Palestine conflict. There are many different, competing histories of the conflict, however, this book collects those which are based on the most considered historical research.
The book covers key events in chronological order, in each case examining the varied historical accounts and presenting the beliefs of key thinkers across the ideological spectrum, from Edward Said to Binyamin Netanyahu.
Starting...
14) The Substitutes
Publisher
Lightbeam
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
More than a quarter of a million Syrian refugee children live in Istanbul, Turkey. Not all of them have access to education. Two sisters decide to bring school to the street.
15) Upon the Shadow
Publisher
Filmhub, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Arabic
Description
Follows the life of former Femen member Amina Sboui and the community of LGBTQ friends she houses in her Tunisian home, depicting life following the Arab Spring, social persecution, and political struggle, from a queer perspective.
Author
Language
Français
Description
Situé sur la rive occidentale de la mer Morte, Ein Gedi est l'un des joyaux d'Israël. Cette oasis luxuriante est une attraction touristique populaire pour ses randonnées, ses sources naturelles, ses cascades, ses paysages époustouflants et ses sites historiques. Dans ce livre, nous allons explorer l'histoire fascinante et la beauté naturelle d'Ein Gedi, en abordant les sites les plus populaires, les randonnées les plus célèbres et les conseils...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A spy thriller in a series featuring a British secret service agent whose latest assignment has him battling a threat of biological warfare.
A weapons scientist in Cambridge is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Then a researcher at military science center Porton Down goes missing.
Paul Richter is on assignment in Amsterdam, chasing a lead from the GRU. What he finds is deeply worrying. Old weapons research is being unearthed, and powerful...
Author
Language
English
Description
This book will take you on a culinary journey through Afghanistan. We first encounter the warm embrace of a culinary staple that transcends borders and generations-the beloved Naan bread. In the rich tapestry of Afghan tradition, Naan is more than a mere accompaniment to a meal; it is a symbol of shared sustenance, cultural heritage, and the intertwining threads of history that have shaped Afghan cuisine.
Author
Language
English
Description
Ce livre pratique conçu pour les voyageurs qui souhaitent apprendre les bases de la langue hébraïque, il fournit des phrases utiles pour la communication quotidienne, des conseils pour la prononciation et l'utilisation de la grammaire. Vous serez en mesure de vous débrouiller facilement lors de votre voyage en Israël et de communiquer avec confiance avec les habitants locaux. Bienvenue ! ! ברוך הבא (barouch ha-ba!)
Author
Language
Français
Description
Ce livre est un guide captivant qui vous emmène à travers les magnifiques plages d'Israël, dévoilant leurs spécificités et leurs caractéristiques uniques. Des rives dynamiques de Tel Aviv aux eaux cristallines de la mer Morte, en passant par les ctes pittoresques de Haïfa et les joyaux du sud à Eilat, ce livre vous offre un aperçu complet des trésors balnéaires de cette nation sacrée.
Plongez dans l'atmosphère animée des plages de...
In Inter-Library Loan Service
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Pasco County Library System can be requested from other Inter-Library Loan Service libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try submitting a Purchase Suggestion. Submit Purchase Suggestion