To followers of Islam, the Qur'an is the literal word of God, revealed through Muhammad, the last of the line of prophets. It is the expression of the will of God. This work presents a comprehensive and accurate rendering of the Qur'an into modern English. It is suitable for those interested in Islam.

From pirates, belles and balls to the status of women and the role of health care in society, Effendi's position as outsider lends his incisive observations of his own and other cultures a unique perspective.

This is a facsimile edition of a travelogue originally published in 1915. The first section consists of a potted history of the Ottoman Empire until the turn of the last century; the second is based on the author's diaries and experiences.

Cairo is full of masterpieces of medieval art and architecture reflecting the status of Egypt as the centre of several significant Muslim empires. This book redresses the cultural balance and examines the art and architectural treasures of Cairo from the Arab to the Ottoman conquests (642-1517). It is fully illustrated with over 200 photographs.

Provides insight into the thinking of Muammar Al Qaddafi, and his Third Universal Theory for a new democratic society. This work outlines his theory: direct democracy in society; an economic revolution; and launching social revolution, presenting solutions to man's struggles in life, and to the unsolved problems of man and woman.

In the ancient Egyptian religion, Seth is the evil god who out of jealousy slays his brother Osiris, the good god of agriculture, to seize the throne. Seth is, however, also the god of the desert and therefore a benevolent champion of desert dwellers. This book draws on the tension between these two opposing visions of Seth.

For decades, ideological discourses have dominated the Arab World. Inevitably this has had a profound impact on the mindset of many Arab scholars. This book assesses the status of Israeli Studies in the Arab World.

First published in 1915, this work is a collection of thirteen vignettes of tribal life in Yemen in the first decades of the twentieth century. It covers topics such as alcohol, coffee and qat; family life; warfare; religion; folklore and superstitions; local politics; and attitudes towards the British.

Al-Iqd al-Farid ( The Unique Necklace ), translated into English, is one of the classics of Arabic literature. It is compiled in several volumes by an Andalusian scholar and poet named Ibn 'Abd Rabbih (246-328 H/860-940 CE). This title is suitable for those interested in classical Arabic literature.

The ancient city of Petra, one of the world's most spectacular travel destinations, was, in Nabatean times, a great commercial centre. It now boasts an array of monuments, tombs and ancient religious sites, and this work provides a guide to all along with detailed maps of walks around the city.

Presents an account of the life of Palestinians in the West Bank in its fortieth year of occupation by Israel. Featuring photographs of, and interviews with, Palestinian people, this book looks at various aspects of daily life. It provides an understanding of how Israel's policies in the West Bank affect the lives of real people on the ground.

On Friday 26 February, 1697, the Reverend Henry Maundrell rode out of the city of Aleppo in present-day Syria to begin what would become an 83-day Easter pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This book includes factual information about the antiquities of the Middle East, rather than simply relating personal adventures or tales of the 'exotic Orient'.

North Korea's early years witnessed unimaginable turbulence, both in the devastation of the Korean War and in the postwar ferment. Comprising more than 150 photos, this work documents the country's destruction and painful rebirth. It analyzes the regime's totalitarian ethos and highlights their many official distortions of history.

The authors provide a history of the Muslims in Spain which concentrates on Seville and provides a chronological narrative of Spain from the Muslim invasion of 711 until the Reconquista of the 15th century. This is a facsimile edition.

Deals with taboo subjects like religion and sexuality and expresses an urgently felt need for change. This book covers the topic of repression: of the individual by the institutions of state and religion and of individuals by each other, particularly women by men.