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Diary of an Investigative Journalist Author: Seymour M. Hersh     The book, titled "Diary of an Investigative Journalist," features veteran international journalist Seymour M. Hersh, a recipient of Pulitzer, Polk, and Beck awards, addressing significant international topics: the events of September 11, Rafik...

The Black Box of the Great War Author: Naci Yorulmaz     There is a fundamental truth that history repeatedly demonstrates: defense industries are not merely a military capability for nations, but also a matter of independence and sovereignty. Nations that have been able...

Until Satan is Stoned in Sudan Author: Al-Tijani Ahmed     This book explores the reasons behind the failure to build a nation-state and the persistence of poverty in Sudan, despite its abundant resources. The book blends surreal symbolic style with realistic narration and...

The History Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained Author Name: Group of Authors     The History Book (Big Ideas Simply Explained series).        

How the World Really Works Author: Vaclav Smil Every era has its own claims of uniqueness, but, while the experiences of the last three generations—that is, the decades since the end of the Second World War—did not involve transformations as radical as those of...

Travels in Syria and the Holy Land   Author: John Lewis Burckhardt     "Travels in Syria and the Holy Land" is considered a masterpiece of descriptive and scientific travel literature. It chronicles the author's various journeys throughout the Holy Land between 1810 and...

History of Hijaz   Author: Hussein Mohammad Nassif     It is an important documentary reference that addresses the history of the Hijaz region, and the political, social, and cultural events during a specific period, often focusing on the era of Sharif Hussein or...

The Rise of Muawiyah   Author: Hussam Abdul Karim     This series is part of a larger work that examines a major issue in early Islamic history, covering the events of the Great Fitna (sedition) that spanned from the year 23 AH (the...

The Invention of the Jewish People   Author: Shlomo Sand     "The Invention of the Jewish People" is one of Shlomo Sand's most famous works, translated into Hebrew as "When and How the Jewish People Was Invented." Israeli journalist Ofri Ilani wrote that...

Memoirs of Henry Kissinger   Author: Henry Kissinger     Henry A. Kissinger is considered one of the most important American political thinkers, who combined theory with practice. He is also a figure who deservedly earned the title of master of American diplomacy, unchallenged...

Writings of Travelers on Bedouin Society in Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula Author: Ali Afifi Ali Ghazi Writings of Travelers on Bedouin Society in Iraq and the Arabian Peninsula

The United Arab Emirates in the Writings of Western Travelers Author: Ali Afifi Ali Ghazi     Within its pages, you will discover: • The image of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah rest his soul in peace, as recorded...

Speeches of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi - Part Nine   A collection of all the words, speeches, media interviews, and directives delivered by His Highness since assuming power in the Emirate of Sharjah.

The UAE: History and Future Cards This collection of cards is an illustrated and informative journey that takes you through time, allowing you to explore the rich history of the UAE, learn about the wisdom of its founders, and glimpse its bright future. Each...

Sayings and Wisdom Cards A selection of beautiful sayings and wisdom, written by great, wise, and famous individuals who lived in the past, inspired by situations and events they experienced. It is an invitation to reflect and benefit from the experiences of others, and...

Jewish Functional Communities     Author: Abdelwahab Elmessiri   The term "functional community" was coined by the author, based on similar terms in Western sociology, to describe human groups that are brought in from outside society or recruited from within it, and then assigned...

Mass Mediations     Author: Andrew Simon   This book offers the first in-depth engagement with cassette culture in Egypt, placing cassette tapes, their players, and their users in direct conversation with the cultural, political, economic, and social developments of the twentieth century.  ...

Farouk I and the Throne of Egypt     Author: Latifa Mohamed Salem   The book "Farouk I and the Throne of Egypt" offers a balanced and objective perspective on King Farouk, reviewing his bright beginnings as the nation's beloved, leading up to his...

Gates of Harm     Author: Ammar Ali Hassan   In this book, writer and researcher Dr. Ammar Ali Hassan skillfully delves into the heart of Egyptian society, candidly and truthfully revealing its complex crises that undermine its structure and weaken its social fabric....

Partial Secularism and Comprehensive Secularism, Part 1     Author: Abdelwahab El-Messiri   This study attempts to dispel some of the ambiguity surrounding "secularism," which has become one of the most important terms in analytical discourse, and to arrive at a complex definition for...