Category Archives: Travel Guides
Being Here
Being Here is the first book to survey the entire span of Vincent O`Sullivan`s poetry, from Bearings (1973) to new poems first published in this volume. On display is the full range of the wit, intellectual agility and arresting beauty of one of New Zealand literature`s finest poets. Vincent O`Sullivan is one of New Zealand`s
The Crusades Through Arab Eyes
European and Arab versions of the Crusades have little in common. For Arabs, the twelfth and thirteenth centuries were years of strenuous efforts to repel a brutal and destructive invasion by barbarian hordes. In “The Crusades Through Arab Eyes”, Amin Maalouf has sifted through the works of a score of contemporary Arab chroniclers of the
Thorns to Kilimanjaro
This is the story of two journeys, one which makes its way towards the slopes and summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and another which takes a curving inner path into the soul of the narrator. Encouraged by his wife, who accompanies him, Hamish Malcolm undertakes a journey to the summit of Kilimanjaro, not only to return
A Reader of Modern Arabic Short Stories
This reader consists of the full Arabic text of 11 carefully chosen and very readable short stories by established Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian and Jordanian writers. The earliest story, written in 1929, is by the Egyptian Mahmud Tahir Lashin; the most recent by the Iraqi writer, Fuad al-Takarli, written in 1972. Each story has an introduction,
Cape Winelands
Filled with practical information, this guide will enable you to plan your trip to the Winelands. Breathtaking photos and an evocative text make this book a must for visitors and locals.
A Concise History of Sunnis and Shi`is
Definitive and insightful, in this richly layered and engrossing account, John McHugo reveals how the great divide in Islam occurred. Charting the story of Islam from the death of the Prophet Muhammad to the present day, he describes the conflicts that raged over the succession to the Prophet, how Sunnism and Shi`ism evolved as different
Midnight in Cairo: The Female Stars of Egypt`s Roaring `20s
1920s Cairo: singers were pressing hit records, dramatic troupes were springing up and cabarets were packed – a counterculture was on the rise. In bars, hash-dens and music halls, people of all backgrounds came together as a passionate group of artists captivated Egyptian society. Of these performers, Cairo`s biggest stars were female, and they asserted
Simple Arabic
Haddad and Ingle`s book aims to make learning Arabic as easy and simple as possible. Assuming no previous knowledge of the language, it is suitable for beginners but also for those who already have a grounding in the basics. It is a self-teaching tool on how to speak, read and write modern standard Arabic. The
The Quarter
Meet the people of Cairo`s Gamaliya quarter. There is Nabqa, son of Adam the waterseller who can only speak truths; the beautiful and talented Tawhida who does not age with time; Ali Zaidan, the gambler, late to love; and Boss Saqr who stashes his money above the bath. A neighbourhood of demons, dancing and sweet
Beirut, I Love You
This is the story of Zena, a young woman who has fallen under the spell of a city that threatens to engulf her in war, grief and love affairs. In the streets armed militias carve out their territories, while ragged construction workers rebuild the city. Refugees sleep five to a bed as bleach-blondes wend their
Modern Arabic Short Stories
This work features twelve stories by contemporary masters from Morocco to Iraq. The twelve stories collected here are by leading authors of the short story form in the Middle East today. In addition to works by writers already well-known in the West such as “Idwar al-Kharrat”, “Fuad al-Takarli” and Nobel Prize-winning “Naguib Mahfouz”, key authors
A Thing of Beauty: Travels in Mythical and Modern Greece
“Essential reading” Helen MoralesWhat do the Greek myths mean to us today?It`s now a golden age for these tales – they crop up in novels, films and popular culture. But what`s the modern relevance of Theseus, Hera and Pandora? Were these stories ever meant for children? And what`s to be seen now at the places
Salmon: A Fish, the Earth, and the History of a Common Fate
Winner of the John Avery Award at the Andre Simon AwardsIf we can save the salmon, we can save the worldOver the centuries, salmon have been a vital resource, a dietary staple and an irresistible catch. But there is so much more to this extraordinary fish.As international bestseller Mark Kurlansky reveals, salmon persist as a
Wilderness Journeys
Introduced by Graham White. The name of John Muir has come to stand for the protection of wild land and wilderness in both America and Britain. Born in Dunbar in 1838, Muir is famed as the father of American conservation. This collection, including the rarely seen Stickeen, presents the finest of Muir`s writings, and imparts
Grampian Quartet: The Quarry Wood: The Weatherhouse: A Pass in the Grampians: The Living Mountain
“The Quarry Wood”, although published well before “Sunset Song”, inhabits a similar world; the progress of its heroine could almost be the alternative story of a Chris Guthrie who did go to university. Compassionate and humorous, the grace and style of Shepherd`s prose is heightened by a superb ear for the vigorous language of the
The Geology of Devon
This is a new and completely revised edition of The Geology of Devon, first published in 1982 and reprinted three times. Each chapter in this new edition has been thoroughly revised and rewritten to reflect the major changes in knowledge since the first edition. There are four additional chapters, on Geological Pioneers, Engineering Geology, Environmental
Indaba My Children
First published in 1964, “Indaba, My Children” is an internationally acclaimed collection of African folk tales that chart the story of African tribal life since the time of the Phoenicians. It is these stories that have shaped Africa as we know it. Credo Mutwa was born in 1922 in Natal, the grandson of Ziko Shezi,
The Geology of Cornwall
The geology of Cornwall has been the subject of considerable interest to academic and commercial geologists due to its diversity and complexity. A literature of significant historical interest exists, and this literature is analyzed in this text, together with a wide-ranging review of the current position and assessments of the environmental consequences of rock and
Discover Waterford
Waterford is the oldest centre of continuous urban settlement in Ireland. It is Ireland`s oldest city outdating all of the northern European capitals except London and Paris. “Discover Waterford” provides all the information a tourist needs: an overview of the city`s history since its foundation in 914 AD by a Viking pirate, and a guide
My Place
In 1982 Sally Morgan travelled to her grandmother`s birthplace, Corunna Downs Station in Western Australia. She wants to trace the experiences of her childhood andolescence in Perth in the 1950`s. Through memories and images, hints and echoes begin to emerge and another story unfolds – the mystery of her aboriginal identity. Gradually her whole family
