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Behind the Veilby Lydia Laube
Wakefield Press 1991; US$ 11.95Cardiac resuscitation was often applied to a patient who was fast asleep. The hapless victim woke from a peaceful slumber to find somebody, often an infidel, jumping up and down on his chest.'Lydia Laube worked as a nurse in Saudi Arabia in a society that does not allow women to drive, vote, or speak to a man alone. Wearing head-to-toe coverings in stifling heat, and battling administrative apathy, Lydia Laube kept her sanity and got her passport back. Behind the Veil is the hilarious account of an Australian womans battle against the odds. It will keep you entertained for hours. more...
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...
The Carpet Warsby Christopher Kremmer
HarperCollins US 2002; US$ 19.95Apart from oil, rugs are the Muslim world's best-known commodity. While rugs are found in most Western homes, the story of religious, political, and tribal strife behind their creation is virtually unknown. In The Carpet Wars, award-winning journalist Christopher Kremmer chronicles his fascinating ten-year journey along the ancient carpet trade routes that run through the world's most misunderstood and volatile regions - Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, and the former Soviet republics of Central Asia. more...
The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle Eastby Dean Foster
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 17.95Authored by one of the world's leading cross-cultural experts. Invaluable for both business and leisure travelers. Comprehensive and practical coverage. more...
Walking the Bibleby Bruce Feiler
HarperCollins US 2010; US$ 10.99"The process of gathering these images reminded me of the Bible's effortless ability to reinvent itself for each generation and each new way of searching." Bruce Feiler Its stories may be the best known in the world, but its locations have long been a mystery. Where did Noah's ark land? Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? Where are the lost cities of Sodom and Gomorrah? Now, in Walking the Bible: A Photographic Journey , New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler offers an unprecedented heart-stirring adventure through the landscape of some of history's most storied events. Featuring Bruce Feiler's own photography as well as his selections from professional collections, Walking the Bible: A Photographic... more...
Misadventure in the Middle Eastby Henry Hemming
Nicholas Brealey Publishing 2007; US$ 19.95Hemming's account of his dilemma is truly gripping, and sums up that age-old travellers' feeling: a heady mix of fear and anticipation. more...
Shadow of the Silk Roadby Colin Thubron
HarperCollins 2007; US$ 10.99Shadow of the Silk Road records a journey along the greatest land route on earth. Out of the heart of China into the mountains of Central Asia, across northern Afghanistan and the plains of Iran and into Kurdish Turkey, Colin Thubron covers some seven thousand miles in eight months. Making his way by local bus, truck, car, donkey cart and camel, he travels from the tomb of the Yellow Emperor, the mythic progenitor of the Chinese people, to the ancient port of Antioch—in perhaps the most difficult and ambitious journey he has undertaken in forty years of travel. The Silk Road is a huge network of arteries splitting and converging across the breadth of Asia. To travel it is to trace the passage not only of trade and armies but also of ideas,... more...
Travel Cairo, Egyptby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 4.99An illustrated travel guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. Fully illustrated. City attractions. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Street Maps, Public Transportation Maps, and more. Museums hours and admission information. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway. Plan the trip during an airplane flight. Always have the guide available for a quick reference. Table of Contents. General: About | Economy | History | Stay safe | Sleep | Health | Housing | Pollution. Maps: Egypt | Abusir Necropolis | Saqqara | Giza Pyramid Complex | Cairo | Cairo Citadel | Metro. Phrasebook: About | Intro | Phraselist. Transport: Overview | Cairo Metro | Airport | National Railways.... more...
Travel Israelby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 4.99Travel Israel - illustrated guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. Fully illustrated. Historical overviews. Interesting facts. Maps formatted for your mobile device. Comprehensive phrasebook. Museums hours and ticket info. Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases. Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway, during a flight. Add Bookmarks. Text annotation and mark-up. Table of Contents. Israel: Introduction | Transportation | History | Climate | Physical Geography | Human Geography | Government | Military | Economy | Population | Culture | Holidays | Cities | Regions | Other Destinations | Talk | Buy | Eat | Drink | Stay Safe | Stay healthy... more...
Travel Mecca and Saudi Arabiaby MobileReference
MobileReference.com 2007; US$ 4.99An illustrated travel guide, phrasebook, and maps. Indulge Yourself with a personal tour guide on Your PDA. Fully illustrated. Historical, Religious and Cultural overviews. Interesting facts. City Attractions. Comprehensive Phrasebook. Landmark, Street maps, and more. The guide is loaded into the device memory. No network access needed. Easy and fast viewing. Access the guide anytime, anywhere. Use the guide as postcards to show places you visited. Table of Contents General: About | Tourist Info | Stay Safe | Stay Healthy | Respect | Provinces | Politics | Economy | Demographics | History | Culture | Geography | Climate | Do | Buy | Sleep Maps: Saudi Arabia | Hajj route | Mecca | Medina | Riyadh Phrasebook: About | Intro | Phraselist. Transportation:... more...