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Rarely is a book published that revises our understanding of an entire world region and the history that has defined it. This groundbreaking volume makes just such a contribution. Neil Faulkner draws on ten years of field research to offer the first truly multidisciplinary history of the conflicts that raged in Sinai, Arabia, Palestine, and Syria during the First World War. In Lawrence of Arabia's War, the author rewrites the history of T.E. Lawrence's...
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"It's brilliant, start to finish. The voice is an achievement, and the world of emotion he delivers. It's solid-so solid it reminds me of a mature Hemingway. . . . It's clear and deep and wise." - Stewart O'Nan, author of Songs for the Missing, on RIGHT OF THIRST
"One of the finest novels I've read in years. . . . Ultimately, this book is a timely, powerful exploration into the uses and limits of benevolence . . . an exploration into the limits of...
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"ISIS is on a campaign to destroy the Western world of "infidels." Who is ISIS? What do its leaders believe? And why exactly do they hate us? New York Times bestselling author Robert Spencer, author of The Complete Infidel's Guide to the Koran, takes on the Islamic State in The Complete Infidel's Guide to ISIS"--
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An illustration of the life of Queen Sheba, deciphered through satellite images that track Sheba on ancient caravan routes through archaeological sites, suggesting that Sheba herself was the great figure, not her love, Solomon, as long thought by many. The author travels to Ethiopia, Arabia, Israel, and France searching for the truth behind the myth of the queen of Sheba, and uses modern technology to put the pieces of the puzzle in place.
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Winner of the 2019 Gold Medal Award, Best Military History Memoir, Military Writers Society of America
Ranked in the "Top 10 Military Books of 2018" by Military Times.
"In war, destruction is everywhere. It eats everything around you. Sometimes it eats at you." —Major Scott Huesing, Echo Company Commander
From the winter of 2006 through the spring of 2007, two-hundred-fifty Marines from...
Ranked in the "Top 10 Military Books of 2018" by Military Times.
"In war, destruction is everywhere. It eats everything around you. Sometimes it eats at you." —Major Scott Huesing, Echo Company Commander
From the winter of 2006 through the spring of 2007, two-hundred-fifty Marines from...
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"Condenada a una vida de normas y restricciones, la princesa Leila de Qurhah se sentía como una marioneta que bailara al son que tocaba el sultán. Desesperada por conseguir ser libre, sabía que solo había un hombre que tuviera la llave para abrir el candado de su prisión. Lo último que se había esperado el famoso magnate de la publicidad Gabe Steel al llegar al reino de Qurhah era encontrarse a una atractiva joven en su habitación de hotel...y...
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In this volume, a group of distinguished scholars reinterpret concepts and canons of Islamic thought in Arab, Persian, South Asian, and Turkish traditions. They demonstrate that there is no unitary "Islamic" position on important issues of statecraft and governance. They recognize that Islam is a discursive site marked by silences, agreements, and animated controversies. Rigorous debates and profound disagreements among Muslim theologians, philosophers,...
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This is a concise guide to the Israel-Palestine conflict. There are many different, competing histories of the conflict, however, this book collects those which are based on the most considered historical research.
The book covers key events in chronological order, in each case examining the varied historical accounts and presenting the beliefs of key thinkers across the ideological spectrum, from Edward Said to Binyamin Netanyahu.
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"Lebanon: A Chronicle of Resilience" is an insightful exploration of Lebanon's tumultuous history, rich culture, and enduring spirit. From ancient civilizations to modern-day challenges, this book delves into the country's complex tapestry of conflicts, diversity, and resilience. Through vivid storytelling and historical analysis, it captures the struggles of Lebanon's people while highlighting their unwavering determination to overcome adversity....
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Get the Summary of Ahed Tamimi and Dena Takruri's They Called Me a Lioness in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "They Called Me a Lioness" is a memoir by Ahed Tamimi, chronicling her life in the West Bank village of Nabi Saleh, under the shadow of the Israeli settlement Halamish. The book details the history of the Palestinian struggle against Zionist ambitions and the establishment of Israel, which led to the displacement...
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Get the Summary of Daniel Schulman's The Money Kings in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Money Kings" by Daniel Schulman chronicles the rise of Jewish immigrant families in America's financial sector during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Joseph Seligman, a Bavarian immigrant, arrived in America in 1837 and, with his brothers, established a successful investment bank. The Lehman brothers, also from Bavaria,...
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The Magi of nativity scenes are romanticized as well-dressed wisemen bringing gifts to Jesus. Traditional Christians tell of a miraculous star that guided exotic kings from Persia, India and Africa. Academics dismiss both accounts as no more than a pious legend.
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Situé sur la rive occidentale de la mer Morte, Ein Gedi est l'un des joyaux d'Israël. Cette oasis luxuriante est une attraction touristique populaire pour ses randonnées, ses sources naturelles, ses cascades, ses paysages époustouflants et ses sites historiques. Dans ce livre, nous allons explorer l'histoire fascinante et la beauté naturelle d'Ein Gedi, en abordant les sites les plus populaires, les randonnées les plus célèbres et les conseils...
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Ce livre captivant plonge le lecteur au cœur d'Israël, une nation qui allie avec brio tradition et modernité. Découvrez une culture riche et diversifiée, influencée par les multiples héritages qui se sont entremêlés au fil des siècles. Explorez l'économie florissante et les avancées technologiques qui ont propulsé Israël au premier rang mondial de l'innovation. Plongez dans une gastronomie savoureuse, mêlant les saveurs méditerranéennes...
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Igigi unrest leading to the Zu Incident was just a harbinger of other troubles to come-troubles inherent in long-term interplanetary missions, and female companionship was one of the significant problems.The problem was less acute with the Earth-stationed Anunnaki since they contained females from the first landing party (some named and assigned tasks in Enki's autobiography). In addition, a group of nurses led by their daughter of Anu was sent to...
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Ce livre vous emmènera à travers les rues colorées de la vieille ville, les jardins suspendus de Bahá'í, les marchés animés et les plages magnifiques. Vous en apprendrez également plus sur la culture et la diversité de Haïfa, une ville qui abrite des communautés juives, musulmanes et chrétiennes. Que vous soyez un voyageur expérimenté ou simplement curieux, Haïfa vous offrira une expérience inoubliable
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The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is trying to expand its diplomatic and financial ties while the majority of its citizens are tired of its cruel autocratic rule that has no care for its citizenry. Gail Rose Thompson who lived there in the 1970s during the reign of Shah Mohamed Reza Pahlavi working for the Imperial Court as the Shah's horse trainer, has many stories about life during those "Golden Years". She visited Iran in 2017 after...
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Ce livre captivant explore les différents aspects de la vie à Tel-Aviv. À travers ses chapitres, ce livre nous emmène dans un voyage au cœur de cette ville vibrante et diverse, en abordant des sujets tels que la vie nocturne animée, la scène artistique florissante, la diversité culturelle, les femmes libres et émancipées, ainsi que l'histoire complexe de la ville. Avec une écriture poétique et captivante, ce livre nous offre une vision...
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Bienvenue à Ashdod, une ville ctière dynamique située en Israël. Dans ce livre, vous découvrirez l'histoire fascinante de la ville, depuis ses origines antiques jusqu'à son développement moderne. Vous explorerez les quartiers pittoresques, les plages de sable fin, les restaurants locaux et les lieux de vie nocturne animés.Vous découvrirez également les sites historiques tels que le parc archéologique de Tel Ashdod, le musée Ad Halom et...
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