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Winner of the 2021 International Prize for Arabic Fiction―known as the "Arabic Booker Prize"― this novel explores themes of loneliness, homelessness, and mental illness. After losing his job and house, a bookseller lives with the homeless in his city and assumes the identities of the heroes in the books he has read.After losing his job and refuge, Ibrahim al-Warraq, a bookseller, decides to live with the homeless people in his city and assuming the identities of the heroes of the novels he has read.Set between 1947 and 2019, this novel is based on several notebooks of stories about people facing different hardships, such as losing their homes or not knowing who their families are. Their interwoven destinies reveal the value of the house, as a symbol of one’s homeland, as opposed to the surrounding ruination. The central character is Ibrahim the bookseller, a cultured man, and voracious reader of novels who takes on the identity of the protagonists in novels which appeal to him. He beco

A collection of delicious modern recipes from Siberia and beyond from the chef and author who founded #CookforUkraineSalt & Time will transform perceptions of the food of the former Soviet Union, and especially Siberia―the crossroads of Eastern European and Central Asian cuisine―with 100 inviting recipes adapted for modern tastes and Western kitchens, and evocative storytelling to explain and entice. Why not try the restorative Solyanka fish soup (a famous Russian hangover cure), savor the fragrant Chicken with prunes or treat yourself to some Napoleon cake.In Alissa Timoshkina’s words:“Often we need distance and time, both to see things better and to feel closer to them. This is certainly true of the food of my home country, Russia―or Siberia, to be exact. When I think of Siberia, I hear the sound of fresh snow crunching beneath my feet. Today, whenever I crush sea salt flakes between my fingers as I cook, I think of that sound. In this book, I feature recipes that are authentic to Si

A beautifully photographed culinary and cultural tour of Palestine.“Joudie Kalla is an exceptionally talented chef with a deep understanding of tradition and ingredients that enables her to create exciting and adventurous dishes.” –Lloyd GrossmanPalestinian food is not just found on the streets of the Old City of Jerusalem with the ka’ak (sesame) bread sellers and stalls selling za’atar chicken and mana’eesh (za’atar and sesame bread), but in the home too; in the kitchens all across the country, where families cook and eat together every day, in a way that generations before them have always done. Palestine on a Plate is a tribute to family, cooking, and home―old recipes created with love that brings people together in appreciation of the beauty of this rich heritage. Immerse yourself in the stories and culture of Palestine through the food in this book.This is a celebration of real Palestinian food, cooked with the ingredients that Joudie’s mother and grandmother use, and their grandm

Interweaves the author's travels with a history of the American West, discussing historical events, including Louisiana Purchase, Butch Cassidy, and Lewis and Clark, along with stories of the settlers

Although she is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, a kind-hearted young woman manages to attend the palace ball with the help of her fairy godmother.

Author Mads Gilbert presents students, academics, and general interest readers with his personal photo account of what happened in Gaza in the summer of 2014. The author has organized the main body of

Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual persp

Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual persp

Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual persp

Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual persp

This work offers a detailed overview of the cultural history of the Scottish highlands, illustrated with black and white photos. Chapters are in sections on landscape, history, imagination, and the hi

The Brashat may have been banished and the King's Chalice returned safely into the Congress' hands, but Jack and the other Shian are soon to have other worries to contend with. Trouble is brewing: the

Maingot presents readers with his portrait of one of America’s youngest cities. The author explores the history and culture of a city that has the highest percentage of foreign-born residents, along w

Presents over one hundred twenty recipes for diverse Indonesian dishes, with introductions that provide cultural and regional context for the recipes.

Britain has had an influence on the world that far outweighs its size. With its rich history, beautiful landscapes and creative people, Britain is without doubt one of the greatest places in the world

Surveys modern Mexican cuisine with recipes that add a twist to classic techniques, foods, and dishes; profiles of twelve chefs; and sections about the country's street foods and cooks who still use t

When the Turks entered Anatolia in the 11th century, the Byzantine Emperor appointed a minor Turkish prince with the title of Sultan of Rome. Ball believes that this was no accident, and instead was a

This introductory text answers basic questions about the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and the new global war on terror, with the aim of helping readers change the discourse focused on war an

"Oxford started as an Anglo-Saxon border outpost, with a bridge replacing the 'oxen ford' from which it takes its name. It became a center for trade and religion and developed one of the oldest univer

This brief history of Portugal attempts to not only illuminate the high points of global exploration and empire that most readers are familiar with but, in an examination of the social history and cha

Rogers, formerly affiliated with the U. of London and with the British Museum, surveys the Mughal school of miniature painting, which flourished in northern India in the 16th and 17th centuries. Featu

Vignettes of travel writing from around the globe in 26 A - Z stories, peopled with eccentric characters

Every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Lucy O'Donnell was one herself three years ago. Cancer is My Teacher is her story, describing unflinchingly how she has turned the disease

Shares one hundred Ottoman-inspired recipes that incorporate sweet and sour flavor combinations, including chilled carrot and saffron soup, sumac octopus with pomegranate, and nine spice lamb with a h

Boston sculptor Kahlil Gibran (1922-2008) was the cousin of the well-known poet Gibran Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931). In this memoir, author Jean Gibran portrays her 50-year marriage and life with sculpto

Provides a collection of over one hundred vegetarian recipes from around the world, along with suggestions for complementary small dishes to make a complete meal and ways to substitute ingredients.

Presents a collection of recipes found in the varied ethnic neighborhoods of Paris along with information on creating menus based on foods found in Parisian markets.

A BEAUTIFUL RETELLING OF THE CLASSIC BROTHERS GRIMM TALE WITH LAVISH FULL-COLOR OIL PAINTINGS. NEW IN PAPERBACK. Ruth Sanderson retells the tale of twelve princesses who dance secretly all night long

On June 13, 1974, Shagara, a low-level employee at the Alexandria shipyard, is charged with taking workers to cheer for the motorcade of Egyptian President Sadat and his guest President Nixon. Instruc

Kolsks, a London tour guide, and Rawson, an attorney with a love of Jewish culture, provide neighborhood walking tours of London's Jewish past and present. In addition to attractions such as the home

Offers a peek inside Number 10 Glebe Street, with what the author has used successfully to treat family ailments over the years.

Acts as a guide for anyone with an interest in Scotland's ancient history. This title also includes a full colour relief map of Scotland's ancient monuments' landscape along with notes on the reverse

A compendium of historical tales from the Jacobite period. For too long, this period of Scottish history has been romanticised with the exploits of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the fore. This work include

No matter how hard Rachid tries to recreate himself, to become educated and worldly - to "learn English" - it is impossible for this hip Beiruti with his cell phone and high-speed internet to sever th

Offers the story of one man's encounter with his unnamed war-torn country and how he is able to invent his own executioner.

As the only witness to an attack on a bus carrying a prominent Lebanese politician, a botanist uses the clues of an injured acacia tree and a victim's last words to try to uncover the truth about the

JOE SACCO MEETS PERSEPOLIS IN THIS GRAPHIC NOVEL FROM A NEW INTERNATIONAL TALENT, HAMID SULAIMAN--WINNER ENGLISH PEN AWARD­--It is spring 2012 and 40,000 people have died since the start of the Sy

Only in Boston is a comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites in the Massachusetts' capital

A guide to the city includes historical, artistic, and cultural information as well as discussions on its food and trade.

Best friends Jamilla and Ameena, children of Muslim immigrants in England, leave the country and join the Islamist cause in Syria where they witness poverty and violence.