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CultureShock! United Arab Emiratesby Gina Crocetti Benesh
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17CultureShock! United Arab Emirates orientates you into a country that is moving forward at a breathtaking pace unlike any other. The thriving economy attracts a large and diverse expatriate workforce, while luxurious hotels, spectacular skyscrapers and top-class shopping places continue to draw tourists from all corners of the globe. Beneath this cosmopolitan surface though is a culture deeply rooted in Arabic tradition and tribal values that continue to exist till this day. Learn more about the Emiratis lifestyles, mentalities and religious practices, and pick up vital tips on how to behave, act and speak in a manner that will help you settle down into your new environment more comfortably. CultureShock! United Arab Emirates is indeed... more...
Arabia and the Arabsby Robert G. Hoyland
Routledge 2001; US$ 38.95Using a wide range of sources - inscriptions, poetry, histories, and archeological evidence - Robert Hoyland explores the main cultural areas of Arabia, from ancient Sheba in the South, to the deserts and oases of the north. more...
Britain's Revival and Fall in the Gulfby Simon C. Smith
RoutledgeCurzon 2004; US$ 170.00This book examines the decision-making process which underpinned this reversal and considers the interaction between British decision-making, and local responses and initiatives, in shaping the modern Gulf. more...
Archaeology of the Arabian Gulfby Michael Rice
Routledge 1994; US$ 155.00The archaeological remains in the Gulf area are as tounding and still relatively unexplored. Michael Rice more...
Leaders in Warby Frederick Kagan; Christian Kubik
Frank Cass 2005; US$ 39.95Leaders in War provides first-person perspectives across the spectrum of American combat operations during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. more...
Saudi Arabiaby Tim Niblock
RoutledgeCurzon 2005; US$ 42.50Saudi Arabia provides a clear, concise yet analytical account of the development of the Saudi state including discussion of the social and economic dynamics which underlie the country's politics. more...
Transnational Connections and the Arab Gulfby Madawi Al-Rasheed
Routledge 2004; US$ 160.00This book challenges the definitions of globalisation and transnationalism as a one way process generated mainly by the Western World and the view that the latter is a twentieth century phenomenon. more...
Embassy to Tamerlaneby Guy Le Strange
Routledge 2004; US$ 200.00Covering thousands of miles, Clavijo's epic journey began and ended in Cadiz taking in Rhodes, Constantinople, the Black Sea, and Central Asia. more...
Ruling Shaikhs and Her Majesty's Government, 1960-1969by Miriam Joyce
Frank Cass 2003; US$ 180.00This volume discusses the evolution of the British-protected Gulf states during the 1960s and explains how these small Shaikhdoms moved towards independence. more...
The Persian Gulf in the Coming Decadeby Daniel L. Byman; John R. Wise
RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95Likely challenges to US interests in the Persian Gulf, key uncertainties and trends, and the implications of those trends for the USA are examined in this study. It concludes that while many trends in the region are positive, daunting problems remain. more...