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Hardback. Series: Stanford Studies in Jewish History and Culture. Num Pages: 544 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 2CSJ; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 38. Weight in Grams: 873.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804762939
ISBN
9780804762939
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 89.46

Paperback. Written by a professor of Arabic at Oxford University, this work aims at teaching Arabic using only the vocabulary in the Qur'an. The whole of Arabic grammar is covered in forty lessons. Each lesson is followed by exercises and a key to the exercises is available at the end of the book. Num Pages: 348 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; CJBG; HRH; HRLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 234 x 29. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Islamic Texts Society
Number of pages
348
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780946621682
ISBN
9780946621682
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.61

hardcover. Provides students at the intermediate-advanced Arabic language level the opportunity to engage with an award-winning work of contemporary fiction. This novel is a coming-of-age story of a half-Filippino, half-Kuwaiti teen who returns to his father's Kuwait. Editor(s): Familiar, Laila; Assaf, Tanit. Num Pages: 392 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white halftones, 3 b&w photos, 12 b&w illus. BIC Classification: 2CSR; CJB. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 693.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Edition
Abridged
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9781626163973
ISBN
9781626163973
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 103.58

Hardcover. Presents the first English translation of two important texts, with a new critical edition based on several original manuscripts Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814729144
ISBN
9780814729144
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.70

Paperback. Translator(s): Qutbuddin, Tahera. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 196 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBB; HBLC; HRAX; HRH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 249.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
Edition
Translation
SKU
V9781479896530
ISBN
9781479896530
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 16.43

paperback. .
Publisher
The American University in Cairo Press Egypt
Number of pages
426
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9789774165641
ISBN
9789774165641
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.15

Paperback. Three Lebanese writers - Kahlil Gibran, Ameen Rihani, and, Mikhail Naimy - emigrated to the USA early in life. This book examines the influences of foreign literary movements like Romanticism and Realism upon the three authors. It provides a window to the Arab world's cultural interaction with Europe, America and Russia in the twentieth century. Translator(s): Thomson, Robin. Num Pages: 239 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBH. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 418.
Publisher
Anqa Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
239
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905937271
ISBN
9781905937271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.79

Paperback. A bilingual edition of the Qur'an, the Holy Book of Islam. It includes the original Arabic and the translated English that sit side by side on each page, encouraging the reader to draw from both texts. It also includes notes where necessary, providing the full meaning of each word and phrase. It is suitable for scholars and followers of Islam. Num Pages: 576 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; HRH; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 213 x 158 x 29. Weight in Grams: 762.
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691074993
ISBN
9780691074993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.86

Hardback. This book presents a unique analysis of letter writing in the Middle Islamic period. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 164 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
232
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748633739
ISBN
9780748633739
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 135.37

Paperback. "Victims of a Map" presents fifteen translated poems by each poet. It includes thirteen poems by Darwish never before published in book form, even in Arabic, and a long work by Adonis written during the 1982 siege of Beirut, also published here for the first time. Translator(s): al-Udhari, Abdullah. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DCQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 137 x 9. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
Saqi Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9780863565243
ISBN
9780863565243
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 12.62

Paperback. Offers an exploration of the indissoluble link between war and sexuality based on over the years of interviews by the well-known Lebanese expatriate teacher, critic, and writer. This book refers to sexuality as the physical and psychological relations of men and women, and examines Middle Eastern customs involved in defining such relationships. Editor(s): Accad, Evelyne. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 2CSR; DSB; JFC; JFSJ1; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814706152
ISBN
9780814706152
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company. Translator(s): Colville, Professor Jim. Num Pages: 318 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DNF; HR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 589.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
318
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138982116
ISBN
9781138982116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.61

paperback. Illustrator(s): Kahn, Katherine Janus. Num Pages: 24 pages, Col.ill. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; YND; YNR. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 250 x 166 x 2. Weight in Grams: 86.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Kar-Ben United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
24
Condition
New
SKU
V9780929371290
ISBN
9780929371290
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 8.83

Hardcover. Series: Gender, Culture, and Politics in the Middle East. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSK; JFFG; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815633655
ISBN
9780815633655
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 42.20

Hardback. Explores the influences that triggered the Arabic awakening, the nahdah, from the 1800s onwards. This title enhances our understanding of the nahdah and its intellectuals, taking into account important internal factors alongside external forces. It also explores the key factors that contributed to the rise and development of the nahdah. Series: Edinburgh Studies in Modern Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 2CSR; DSB; DSBF; DSBH; HBTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780748640690
ISBN
9780748640690
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 136.29

Paperback. Enables students to communicate effectively using Moroccan Arabic. This title helps students to: greet people; introduce themselves; ask and reply to simple questions; use days and numbers in context; order food; shop; make appointments and reservations; give directions; talk about future plans; and, use common idiomatic expressions. Num Pages: 544 pages, 180 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1HBM; 2CSR; CJ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 279 x 218 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1556.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Georgetown University Press United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589016934
ISBN
9781589016934
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 83.52

Hardback. Investigates the internal structure of words and clauses in Standard Arabic (SA), in the light of developments of Government and Binding Theory (GB). This study argues for a specific theory of typological variation. Series: Studies in Natural Language and Linguistic Theory. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2CSR; CFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 647.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780792320821
ISBN
9780792320821
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 192.27

Paperback. In this text Kilito argues that genre - not authorship - is at the heart of classic Arabic literature. He examines love poetry and panegyric, the Prophet's Hadith and the literary anecdote, as well as such themes as memorization, plagiarism and forgery and the dream visions of the dead. Translator(s): Cooperson, Michael. Series: Middle East Literature in Translation. Num Pages: 208 pages, 21 cm. BIC Classification: 1HB; 2CSR; DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 195.
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815629313
ISBN
9780815629313
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.37

Paperback. Presents definitions of grammatical and linguistic terms for spoken Egyptian Arabic in dictionary form from 'active participles' through 'writing system'. This title includes various entries that feature definitions and examples of various grammatical features including phonology, morphology, and syntax. Series: Georgetown Classics in Arabic Languages and Linguistics Series. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 2CSR; CJBG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589012608
ISBN
9781589012608
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.56

Hardback. This is the very first English translation of the work and reproduces the original edition, published under the author's supervision in 1855 Editor(s): Davies, Humphrey. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 464 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 33. Weight in Grams: 766.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814769843
ISBN
9780814769843
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.11

Hardcover. This is the very first English translation of the work and reproduces the original edition, published under the author's supervision in 1855 Editor(s): Davies, Humphrey. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 416 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 2CSR; DSBF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 162 x 30. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
New York University Press United States
Edition
Bilingual
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814729373
ISBN
9780814729373
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.61

Paperback. Translator(s): Davies, Humphrey. Series: Library of Arabic Literature. Num Pages: 600 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 2CSR; CB; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 204 x 42. Weight in Grams: 724.
Publisher
New York University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
abridged edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479813292
ISBN
9781479813292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.84

Paperback. Five Seasons is a moving and, at times, humorous novel about the need to fall in love again. It is A.B. Yehoshua's third novel and has long been out of print. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 24. Weight in Grams: 312.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Peter Halban Publishers Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
V9781870015943
ISBN
9781870015943
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.23

Paperback. With a novelist's insight and eye for detail, A.S. Byatt examines the relationship between Wordsworth and Coleridge against the background of the great changes of their times - in society, politics, education and literature. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 2CSJ; BG; DSBD; DSBF; DSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 44. Weight in Grams: 208. Clean copy with some shelf wear, minor nicks and bumps on cover but otherwise clean
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Vintage
Condition
Used, Good
SKU
KSS0005994
ISBN
9780099302230
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

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