Best Middle Eastern Novels - April 2024

Best of Enemies: A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part One: 1783-1953

“Best of Enemies is surely destined to stand alongside Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis as a graphic history of the Middle East. A must read for anyone interested in learning, or teaching, about the region.”—Mark Levine, professor of history at UC-Irvine and author of Heavy Metal Islam   In the third volume of their graphic history of US and Middle East relations, Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B. take in the tumultuous period that began with Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and ended with Obama’s decision, in 2013, not to intervene in Syria.   Spanning the First Gulf War, the rise of ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1906838453
• ASIN: 1906838453
• ISBN: 1906838453
• Brand: Self Made Hero
• Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

Best of Enemies: A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part Three: 1984-2013

• ASIN: 1910593451
• ASIN: 1910593451
• ISBN: 1910593451
• Manufacturer: SelfMadeHero

A Book of Middle Eastern Food

More than 500 recipes from the subtle, spicy, varied cuisines of the Middle East, ranging from inexpensive but tasty peasant fare to elaborate banquet dishes.

• ASIN: 0394719484
• ASIN: 0394719484
• ISBN: 0394719484
• Manufacturer: Vintage

The Last Castle: The Epic Story of Love, Loss, and American Royalty in the Nation's Largest Home

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Girls of Atomic City comes the fascinating true story behind the magnificent Gilded Age mansion Biltmore—the largest, grandest residence ever built in the United States.Orphaned at a young age, Edith Stuyvesant Dresser claimed lineage from one of New York’s best known families. She grew up in Newport and Paris, and her engagement and marriage to George Vanderbilt was one of the most watched events of Gilded Age society. But none of this prepared her to be mistress of Biltmore House. Before their marriage, the wealthy and bookish Vanderbi... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01CO34IQM
• ASIN: B01CO34IQM
• Brand: Unknown
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

Seven: A Novel (Middle Eastern Fiction S)

Gulnar, a mythical embodiment of womanhood, relates the tale of the seven men from Araby, ostensibly the crème de la crème of the nation, the pillars of rectitude and the symbols of power and influence. They all coveted her body and only sheer lust after her made them agree to make it to her Greek Island. But Gulnar was of no easy virtue and would give herself only to the one proving to be the most enthralling. A contest was staged and each of the seven men had to relate his own story: the events of the most exciting week in his life . . . Seven is a daring novel in both form and content. Th... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0863560881
• ASIN: 0863560881
• ISBN: 0863560881
• Manufacturer: Saqi Books

Best of Enemies: A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part Two: 1954-1984

TThe second volume of Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B.’s graphic novel history of US–Middle East relations begins in the 1950s with the Eisenhower Doctrine and ends with the Lebanese War of 1982. A perceptive and authoritative account of this turbulent historical period, Best of Enemies provides an overview of the Six-Day War between Israel and the neighboring states of Egypt, Jordan, and Syria; the Iranian Revolution of 1979; the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; and other Middle Eastern conflicts involving the United States. A beautifully drawn account of the time period, Best of Enemies is ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1906838844
• ASIN: 1906838844
• ISBN: 1906838844
• Brand: Selfmadehero
• Manufacturer: SelfMadeHero

The Spanish, Middle Eastern & African Cookbook: Over 330 Dishes Shown Step By Step In 1400 Photographs, Classic And Regional Specialties Include Tapas ... Dishes, Tangy Fish Curries And Exotic Sweets

Explore the fascinating tastes and traditions of Spain, Africa and the Middle East in the ultimate recipe collection with everything from tapas to tagines.

• ASIN: 1844779564
• ASIN: 1844779564
• ISBN: 9781844779567
• Manufacturer: Southwater

Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arab

Sultana is a Saudi Arabian princess, a woman born to fabulous, uncountable wealth. She has four mansions on three continents, her own private jet, glittering jewels, designer dresses galore. But in reality she lives in a gilded cage. She has no freedom, no control over her own life, no value but as a bearer of sons. Hidden behind her black floor-length veil, she is a prisoner, jailed by her father, her husband, her sons, and her country.Sultana is a member of the Saudi royal family, closely related to the king. For the sake of her daughters, she has decided to take the risk of speaking out abo... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0967673747
• ASIN: 0967673747
• ISBN: 0967673747
• Brand: Windsor-Brooke Books, LLC
• Manufacturer: Windsor-Brooke Books, LLC

The Ruins of Us: A Novel

Saudi-born author Keija Parssinen’s stunning debut offers the intricate, emotionally resonant story of an American expatriate who discovers that her husband, a Saudi billionaire, has taken a second bride—an emotionally turbulent revelation that blinds them both to their teenaged son’s ominous first steps down the road of radicalization. Readers of The Septembers of Shiraz will be captivated by Parssinen’s story of love and betrayal, fundamentalism, family and country in the Middle East. Anthony Swofford, author of Jarhead, hails Parssinen’s characters as “richly conceived, and her ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B005DIB58A
• ASIN: B005DIB58A
• Manufacturer: Harper Perennial

Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East (ALA Notable Books for Adults)

• ASIN: B00BH0VSPI
• ASIN: B00BH0VSPI
• Manufacturer: Anchor

All That's Left to You: A Novella and Short Stories (Interlink World Fiction)

"All That's Left to You presents the vivid story of twenty-four hours in the real and remembered lives of a brother and sister living in Gaza and separated from their family. The desert and time emerge as characters as Kanafani speaks through the desert, the brother, and the sister to build the powerful rhythm of the narrative. The Palestinian attachment to land and family, and the sorrow over their loss, are symbolized by the young man's unremitting anger and shame over his sister's sexual disgrace. This collection of stories provides evidence to the English-reading public of Kanafani's posit... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1566565480
• UPC: 884128687547
• ASIN: 1566565480
• ISBN: 1566565480
• Manufacturer: Interlink Books

Aunt Safiyya and the Monastery (Literature of the Middle East)

This brief, beautifically crafted novel introduces one of the finest contemporary Arab novelists to English-speaking audiences. In it, Bahaa' Taher, one of a group of Egyptian writers―including the Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz―noted for their revealing portraits of Egyptian life and society, tells the dramatic story of a young Muslim who, when his life is threatened, finds sanctuary in a community of Coptic monks. It is a tale of honor and of the terrible demands of blood vengeance; it probes the question of how a people or nation can become divided against itself.Taher has a magical gift... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0520200756
• ASIN: 0520200756
• ISBN: 9780520200753
• Manufacturer: University of California Press

Fuzzy Mud

From Louis Sachar, the multi-award-winning author of Holes, comes the New York Times bestseller that's been nominated for 13 state awards and counting! They got lost.The world got scared.And the mud got fuzzy.Fifth grader Tamaya Dhilwaddi and seventh grader Marshall Walsh have been walking to and from Woodridge Academy together since elementary school. But their routine is disrupted when bully Chad Hilligas challenges Marshall to a fight.  To avoid the conflict, Marshall takes a shortcut home through the off-limits woods. Tamaya, unaware of the reason for the detour, reluctantly follows. T... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0385370229
• ASIN: 0385370229
• ISBN: 0385370229
• Brand: YEARLING
• Manufacturer: Yearling

Sura-Sura: A Text for Intermediate Japanese (Far Eastern Publications Series)

This intermediate level text presents short stories and essays in modern Japanese, alongside exercises and other helpful aids.Sura-Sura is written with the two-fold purpose of increasing proficiency in the language and affording an opportunity to gain insights into modern Japanese culture. Lesson topics range from economics and history to politics, but even include two well-known Japanese fairy tales. All the lessons build on a base of high frequency vocabulary but also contain the ingredients for spirited classroom discussion, so important at the intermediate level of language learning. A web... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0887101860
• ASIN: 0887101860
• ISBN: 0887101860
• Brand: Brand: Yale University Press
• Manufacturer: Yale University Press

The Committee: A Novel (Middle East Literature In Translation)

This wry take on Kafka’s novel The Trial revolves around its narrator’s attempts to petition successfully the elusive ruling body of his country, known simply as “the Committee.” Consequences for his actions range from the absurd to the hideous.Ibrahim offers an unbroken first-person narrative rendered in brief, crisp prose framed by a conspicuous absence of vivid imagery. Furthermore, the petitioner is a man without identity. The ideal antihero, he remains, as does his country, unnamed throughout the intricate plot with a locale suggestive of 1970s Cairo.The Committee pierces the infl... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0815607261
• ASIN: 0815607261
• ISBN: 0815607261
• Brand: Brand: Syracuse University Press
• Manufacturer: Syracuse University Press

Middle Unearthed : The Best Fantasy Short Stories 1800-1849

Before there was a lovable green ogre called Shrek and a bespeckled wizard named Harry Potter, there were the best fantasy short stories published in English during the first half of the nineteenth century. These

• UPC: 635749035
• Rating: 5.0

No Middle Name : The Complete Collected Jack Reacher Short Stories

Get ready for the ultimate Jack Reacher experience: a thrilling novella and 11 previously published short stories are gathered in one pulse-pounding collection from #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Child. Tall Premium

• UPC: 318993993
• Rating: 3.846

The Best of Traditional Middle Eastern Cuisines - eBook

Exotic food, delicious, authentic dishes, suitable for dinner parties.  This cookery book is a perfect gift for thanksgiving and mother's day.The idea for writing this book arose after having many dinner parties in my house

• UPC: 795813688

Olives, Lemons & Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking (Hardcover)

Tangy lemony tabbouleh, smoky, rich baba ghanouj, beautifully spiced lamb shank...the recipes in Olives, Lemons & Za'atar provide something irresistible for every occasion.These dishes represent the flavours of Rawia's Middle Eastern childhood with recipes copied

• UPC: 26882874

Best of Enemies : A History of US and Middle East Relations, Part One: 1783-1953

"Best of Enemies is surely destined to stand alongside Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis as a graphic history of the Middle East. A must read for anyone interested in learning, or teaching, about the region."--Mark Levine, professor

• UPC: 19858564
• Rating: 3.0

The Earthquake

Written in 1970s, this classic tale of Shaykh Abdelmajid Boularwah's journey as he battles the forces of a changing society and confronts the demons of his past, is an ominous message about the evils of

• UPC: 52855610

Olives, Lemons and Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking - eBook

Tangy lemony tabbouleh, smoky, rich baba ghanouj, beautifully spiced lamb shank...the recipes in Olives, Lemons & Za'atar provide something irresistible for every occasion. These dishes represent the flavours of Rawia's Middle Eastern childhood with recipes

• UPC: 511251152

Missing Soluch : A Novel

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• UPC: 25638322
• Rating: 5.0

Olives, Lemon & Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking (Hardcover)

Books : Olives, Lemon & Za'atar: The Best Middle Eastern Home Cooking

• UPC: 240790209

A Wrinkle in Time (Paperback)

This is the story of the adventures in space and time of Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin O'Keefe (athlete, student, and one of the most popular boys in high school), in search of Meg's missing

• UPC: 5554934
• Model: ISBN9780312367541
• Color: Multicolor
• Rating: 3.938