NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information f... [Read More]
Winner of the 2019 James Beard Foundation Award in the Baking and Desserts category.SUQAR (which means 'sugar' in Arabic) shares the secrets of more than 100 sweet treats inspired by Middle Eastern flavors – ranging from puddings and pastries, to ice creams, cookies, cakes, confectionary, fruity desserts and drinks.The traditional time to eat sweets in the Middle East is not after meals (when fruit is served) but at breakfast, with coffee in between meals or on religious holidays and special occasions. The repertoire of these dishes is vast and varied. In SUQAR, acclaimed chef Greg Malouf an... [Read More]
'"Where you staying?" the Bedouin asked. "Why you not stay with me tonight - in my cave?"' Thus begins Marguerite van Geldermalsen's story of how a New Zealand-born nurse came to be married to Mohammad Abdallah Othman, a Bedouin souvenir-seller from the ancient city of Petra in Jordan. It was 1978 and she and a friend were travelling through the Middle East when Marguerite met the charismatic Mohammad who convinced her that he was the man for her.A life with Mohammad meant moving into his ancient cave and learning to love the regular tasks of baking shrak bread on an open fire and collecting w... [Read More]
Sheikh Mohammed is a relentless visionary who has driven the advancement of Dubai from middle-east backwater to a centre of global commerce, sport and tourism. Here is the extraordinary story of the Sheikh's vision for transforming his beloved horse, Dubai Millennium, into a world-beater and winner of the Dubai World Cup (the world's richest race) in the year 2000; of how the horse shattered a hind leg soon after his famous desert victory and was retired to stud; and, of how Dubai Millennium succumbed to the mysterious disease known as grass sickness. Sheikh Mohammed's breathtaking attempt to ... [Read More]
This guide to working and living in Dubai includes finding a home, a job, and settling in. It gives an insight into the country and features an opening chapter on the history, geography and climate of Dubai.
Dongri to Dubai is the first ever attempt to chronicle the history of the Mumbai mafia. It is the story of notorious gangsters like Haji Mastan, Karim Lala, Varadarajan Mudaliar, Chhota Rajan, Abu Salem, but above all, it is the story of a young man who went astray despite having a father in the police force. Dawood Ibrahim was initiated into crime as a pawn in the hands of the Mumbai police and went on to wipe out the competition and eventually became the Mumbai police s own nemesis. The narrative encompasses several milestones in the history of crime in India, from the rise of the Pathans, ... [Read More]
A DETAILED PRIMER ON TODAY'S MOST SOPHISTICATED AND CONTROVERSIAL TRADING TECHNIQUE Unfair . . . brilliant . . . illegal . . . inevitable. High-frequency trading has been described in many different ways, but one thing is for sure--it has transformed investing as we know it. All About High-Frequency Trading examines the practice of deploying advanced computer algorithms to read and interpret market activity, make trades, and pull in huge profi ts―all within milliseconds. Whatever your level of investing expertise, you'll gain valuable insight from All About High-Frequency Trading's sober, ob... [Read More]
A novel of Dubai, The Sand Fish by Maha Gargash offers readers a fascinating glimpse into another corner of the world. Set in the 1950s in what is now the United Arab Emirates, The Sand Fish tells the poignant and powerful story of a rebellious young woman trapped in a repressive society—as richly atmospheric a look at Middle Eastern life and culture as The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and Alaa Al Aswany’s The Yacoubian Building.
As seen in Sex and the the City 2!Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.Culture Smart! offers illuminating insigh... [Read More]
If you want to lose weight or keep the weight off, Dr Atkins Diet Planner is specifically designed to guide you through the process. It ensures you can chart what you eat each day and helps you keep a daily carb count. It shows you how to track your success as well as retrace your steps when you've temporarily gone astray (and, let's face it, we all make mistakes!) It will help you to pinpoint the foods which are getting in the way of you reaching your target and will also enable you to explore emotions and other lifestyle issues that may have a bearing on your relationship with food. Dr Atkin... [Read More]
Burgeoning financial districts, waterfront high-rises, and tax-free shopping malls along the serene Gulf coast distinguish Dubai. This lively, thorough guide profiles these and much more, from themed hotels and desert resorts that display the warm local hospitality to new art galleries, theaters, and performance venues that herald a rich arts scene. The best luxury, mid-range, and budget accommodations are reviewed, along with dining spots for every taste. Written by resident writers, Time Out Dubai explores the city’s quirkier districts, including historical Bastakia, bargain paradise Karam... [Read More]
What Will Your Dubai Encounter Be?...skiing on the world's first indoor black run...commissioning a special gold ring at a market price...spending hours doing nothing at a Jumeirah beach resort...kicking back with a beer, a sea breeze and a view of the Gulf at sunset...reclining on cushions and smoking sheesha...clearing your head in the Arabian desertDiscover Twice the City in Half the Time......navigate easily with a fully indexed street map plus detailed neighborhood maps...local authors share their passion for the very best in shopping, dining, clubbing and relaxing...take the hassle out o... [Read More]
Learn how to speak and understand Modern Standard Arabic quickly and easily with Arabic For Dummies Audio Set, which allows you to practice your skills whether you’re at home or on the road. From 3 hours of instructional material on 3 CDs, learn basic greetings, vocabulary, how to ask for directions, get help when you need it most, expressions, grammar, and other essentials that will allow you to start communicating right away. Follow along with the handy portable guide, which is filled with words and phrases that you’ll hear on the CD.
'On days of combat, the crew would mix gunpowder with their liquor'Borges became famous as a writer of short stories that contained new realities: elaborately conceived, ingenious and gamesome précis of impossible worlds or imaginary books. In these five stories there is danger on the high seas, an ungracious teacher of etiquette and an encyclopaedia of an unknown planet - and Borges's unique imagination and intellect plays throughout.This book includes The Widow Ching-Pirate, Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities, The Uncivil Teacher of Court Etiquette Kôtsuké, Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius, ... [Read More]
**“Absolutely delightful.” —PeopleThe enchanting story of a bookshop, its grieving owner, a supportive literary community, and the extraordinary power of books to heal the heart** Nightingale Books, nestled on the main street in an idyllic little
**“Absolutely delightful.” —PeopleThe enchanting story of a bookshop, its grieving owner, a supportive literary community, and the extraordinary power of books to heal the heart** Nightingale Books, nestled on the main street in an idyllic little
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