One of the absolute classics of all time, the Arabian Nights is one of those books that everyone should have read just once in their lives. This is volume one of three. Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her the next morning. To end this brutal pattern & to save her own life, the vizier`s daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king stories of adventure, love, riches & wonder
- tales of mystical lands peopled with princes & hunchbacks, the Angel of Death & magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba outwitting a band of forty thieves & of jinnis trapped in rings & in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1, 001 nights.
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One of the absolute classics of all time, the Arabian Nights is one of those books that everyone should have read just once in their lives. This is volume two of three. Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her the next morning. To end this brutal pattern & to save her own life, the vizier`s daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king stories of adventure, love, riches & wonder
- tales of mystical lands peopled with princes & hunchbacks, the Angel of Death & magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba outwitting a band of forty thieves & of jinnis trapped in rings & in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1, 001 nights.
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One of the absolute classics of all time, the Arabian Nights is one of those books that everyone should have read just once in their lives. This is volume three of three. Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her the next morning. To end this brutal pattern & to save her own life, the vizier`s daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king stories of adventure, love, riches & wonder
- tales of mystical lands peopled with princes & hunchbacks, the Angel of Death & magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba outwitting a band of forty thieves & of jinnis trapped in rings & in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1, 001 nights.
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Arabian Sands chronicles Wilfred Thesiger’s five years of exploration in the waterless desert ‘ Empty Quarter’ of Arabia, amongst the Bedu people. Thesiger’s 1945 visit was the first by a European to the region, & just before he left the process that would change it forever was beginning
- the discovery of oil. Travelling amongst the Bedu people, Thesiger experienced their everyday challenges of hunger & thirst, long marches beneath the blistering, relentless sun, the bitterly cold nights, & the constant danger of death if it was discovered he was a Christian ‘infidel’. An introduction by Rory Stewart discusses Thesiger’s travels, the dangers he put himself in, his unconventional personality & his insights into the vanished culture of the Bedu people.
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Look & learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Arabic with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary. Whether it's for business or pleasure, pick up 6, 000 key Arabic words & phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping & eating out, to sport & beyond quickly & easily. Find every word you need to know fast using the clearly labeled color illustrated scenes from everyday life. Plus, find helpful features on key Arabic nouns, verbs & phrases to improve your understanding of the language. Pocket-sized so you can take it wherever your travels take you. ...

Ever larger numbers of people are starting to learn Arabic, while even more have some contact with the Arab world. Anyone who wishes to learn the language faces the hitherto formidable initial problem: the alphabet. This book proceeds step-by-step through all the letters of the Arabic alphabet, showing the sounds they stand for & how they are combined into words. Nothing essential is left out, but no unnecessary complications are added. Readers will find that progress is rapid & will be surprised at the relative ease with which they master the first steps in learning this increasingly important world language. ...

The Arabic English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is your essential vocabulary guide to the world around you. With over 10, 000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme, language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourist & business travellers alike, DK`s Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, & studying language. stunning visuals & comprehensive indexes combine to make the Arabic English Bilingual Visual Dictionary your indispensable Arabic language companion. Fully updated to reflect recent changes in technology & clothing, the Arabic English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use audio app, enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn & retain all the key phrases you need to know, & perfect your pronunciation with audio help. ...

Collins Arabic Gem Dictionary offers learners extensive & up-to-date coverage of Arabic & English in a compact, portable format. This Arabic dictionary is designed for all levels of language learner, whether at home, at school, or at work. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. o Collins Arabic Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words & phrases used in today`s Arabic & English that you will need to know. o An easy-to-use & reliable dictionary. o A two-way dictionary: English-Arabic & Arabic-English. o The clear colour layout ensures that you can quickly find the information you need. o All Arabic words, phrases & translations are phonetically transcribed
- ideal for beginners.
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With Collins Gem Arabic phrasebook you will sound & speak like a native. It`s ideal for practising pronunciation, listening comprehension & becoming more confident, not just in speaking but in understanding others when abroad. The Arabic Gem will give you the right word at the right time
- every time. In all of the most common travel situations, you need the reassurance that you can communicate with ease. A reliable, portable & easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, & with Collins Gem Arabic phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips. This indispensable language guide covers the topics & phrases that crop up everyday on holiday, from finding a hotel to going shopping.
Includes:: o Travel information & tips o 3000 word dictionary o Comprehensive menu decoder o Grammar & pronunciation sections o ” Face to face” sections With the help of Gem Arabic you will never be lost for words again.

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Putumayo's Arabic Groove is a collection of tracks from North Africa & the Middle East; Arabic Groove reveals the ways funk, hip-hop & dance have blended with Arabic music to create exciting new sounds. This forward-looking compilation features some of the most electrifying music filling fashionable nightclubs from Paris to Cairo, &

Includes:: remixes by Transglobal Underground, Volodia & Bill Laswell. CD Track listing:1 Abdel Ali Slimani, ' Moi et Toi' (Algeria) 2 Abdy, ' Galbi' (Morocco) 3 Dania, ' Leiley (Transglobal Underground Mix)' (Lebanon) 4 Amr Diab, ' Amarain' (Egypt) 5 Hisham Abbas, ' Intil Waheeda' (Egypt) 6 Hamid el Shaeri, ' Hely Meli' (Libya) 7 Fadela & Sahraoui, ' Mani' (Algeria) 8 Natacha Atlas, ' Kidda' (Egypt/UK) 9 Khaled, ' Mauvais Sang' (Algeria) 10 Sawt el Atlas, ' Ne Me Jugez Pas (Volodia Remix)' (Morocco) 11 Cheb Tarik 'L'histoire' (Algeria) About this series: Putumayo World Music was established to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. The label grew out of Putumayo clothing company, founded by Dan Storper in 1975 & sold in 1997. Co-founder Michael Kraus joined Storper to help launch Putumayo World Music in 1993. Since then the label has become known primarily for its upbeat & melodic compilations of great international music characterized by the company's motto:

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