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Hardcover. After the Lebanese Civil War, many Lebanese novelists committed themselves to building a "memory for the future." What resulted was a vital contribution to the legacy of contemporary Arabic literature. Through interviews, literary analysis, and the lens of trauma studies, Lang sheds light on what it means to remember through post-war literature. Series: Palgrave Studies in Cultural Heritage and Conflict. Num Pages: 272 pages, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBH; DSK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 467.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137559883
ISBN
9781137559883
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.07

Paperback. .
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
56
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008131531
ISBN
9780008131531
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.61

Paperback. Three of the most renowned praise poems to the Prophet, the mantle odes span the arc of Islamic history from Muhammad's lifetime, to the medieval Mamluk period, to the modern colonial era. This book not only demonstrates the relevance of these poems to contemporary scholarship but also reveals their power and beauty to the modern reader. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSB; DSC; HRHC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 478.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
330
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253222060
ISBN
9780253222060
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

Hardback. Proceedings of the Bar-Ilan University Conference Editor(s): Harvey, Steven. Series: Amsterdam Studies in Jewish Philosophy. Num Pages: 560 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2ADL; 2CSJ; 2CSR; 3H; GBA; HP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 968.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Edition
annotated ed
Number of pages
560
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792362425
ISBN
9780792362425
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 260.61

Paperback. An examination of the changes that the Arabic language has undergone in its transition from its roots in classical Arabic to a language able to meet the demands of twentieth-century life. Noting the changes in grammar and semantics, it illustrates how literary Arabic has become a more flexible language. Series: Georgetown Classics in Arabic Languages and Linguistics Series. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; CFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 212 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 194.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589011175
ISBN
9781589011175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.87

Hardback. Far from being social, orthodox or merely anecdotal, modern Arabic fiction is in fact significant and radical in the world context of modern fiction, as this book shows. It includes an introduction to and critique of the short story as well as a selection of Arabic short stories, chosen and translated by the author. Num Pages: 165 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DNF; DSBH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 364.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
165
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333385845
ISBN
9780333385845
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.34

Paperback. This fully revised second edition of "The Modern Arabic Short Story" is an anthology offering English translations of previously unavailable Arabic texts. Each story has been translated and collected with an introduction and overview of this classical form of storytelling. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 2CSR; DSBH; DSK; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
2 Rev ed
Number of pages
285
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333641378
ISBN
9780333641378
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 127.73

Hardcover. This fully revised second edition of "The Modern Arabic Short Story" is an anthology offering English translations of previously unavailable Arabic texts. Each story has been translated and collected with an introduction and overview of this classical form of storytelling. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBX; 2CSR; DSBH; DSK; FYB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23. Weight in Grams: 579.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780333641361
ISBN
9780333641361
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 128.12

Paperback. This English-Hebrew dictionary provides a description of the Hebrew language as it is encountered and used today, covering formal and poetic Hebrew as well as current idioms and phrases, slang and colloquialisms. The labelling system allows quick identification of context, register and usage. Editor(s): Doniach, N. S.; Kahane, Ahuvia. Num Pages: 1120 pages. BIC Classification: 2AB; 2AGR; 2CSJ; CBDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 171 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1376.
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Number of pages
1120
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780198601722
ISBN
9780198601722
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.35
€ 50.61

paperback. Opens the beauty and power of Arabic poetic masterpieces to Western readers. Num Pages: 408 pages, 42 figures, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBB; DSC; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 23. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253215369
ISBN
9780253215369
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 31.02

Hardback. Camelia Suleiman delves into these tensions and contradictions, exploring how language policy and language choice both reflect and challenge political identities of Arabs and Israelis. Num Pages: 224 pages, 52 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 2CSR; CFB; HBJF1; JPFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474420860
ISBN
9781474420860
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.94
€ 103.50

Hardback. This text explores the complex relations among the hegemonic triad of territory, nation and national literature that has characterized the modern European nation-state. In the case of Hebrew literature, this triad was unattainable and its components fiercely contested. Series: Contraversions: Jews & Other Differences. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; DSA; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 513.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
291
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804729840
ISBN
9780804729840
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 77.06

Hardcover. The 9th-century essayist, theologian and encyclopedist 'Amr b Bahr al-Jahiz has long been acknowledged as a master of early Arabic prose writing. This book looks at letters from one of the most unique minds of the Abbasid era that cover sectarian and ethnic rivalries, ethical questions, intoxicating beverages and daily life. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Classical Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 242 x 21. Weight in Grams: 570.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748692743
ISBN
9780748692743
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.94
€ 103.50

Paperback. Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Series: Collins Big Cat Arabic. Num Pages: 16 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; 4KM; YQFL. Category: (E) Primary & Secondary Education; (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 210 x 170. Weight in Grams: 270.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
16
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008156435
ISBN
9780008156435
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.04

Paperback. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415524803
ISBN
9780415524803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 78.33

Paperback. Adopting a communicative approach, this course contains lessons combining authentic texts, grammar explanations, and exercises with computer based audio and visual materials to guide and support the student through the key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. It also includes cultural notes introducing students to Israeli society. Num Pages: 384 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; CJB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 294 x 210 x 21. Weight in Grams: 986.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Number of pages
374
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415484176
ISBN
9780415484176
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.85

Paperback. Collins Arabic Big Cat is a guided reading series for ages 3 to 11. The series is structured with reference to the learning progression of Arabic at nursery and primary schools researched especially for Collins. This carefully graded approach allows children to build up their reading knowledge of Arabic step by step. Illustrator(s): Sua, Laura. Series: Collins Big Cat Arabic Readers. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; 4KM; YQFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 170 x 8. Weight in Grams: 96.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780008185749
ISBN
9780008185749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 6.99
€ 6.87

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
116
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772895277
ISBN
9788772895277
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.78
€ 48.70

Paperback. Explores the realities and challenges of teaching Arabic as a foreign language. This title covers such topics as: the state of the Arabic teaching profession; the institutional challenges in US and study-abroad programs; the varieties of Arabic and their relevance in the classroom; the uses of technology in the classroom; and, testing. Editor(s): Al-Batal, Mahmoud. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; CJA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
The American Association of Teachers of Arabic United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9780962153099
ISBN
9780962153099
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.26

Hardcover. This book represents an explanation of the institution of hisba in medieval Islam, through one of the most used texts in the field. Editor(s): Dien, Mawal Izzi. Num Pages: 256 pages, notes. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBB; HRH; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 19. Weight in Grams: 500.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Gibb Memorial Trust United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780906094334
ISBN
9780906094334
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 106.94
€ 103.50

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