Desert Songs Of The Night

Author : Suheil Bushrui,James Malarkey
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9780863561856

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Desert Songs of the Night by Suheil Bushrui,James Malarkey Pdf

A unique and extraordinary collection, Desert Songs of the Night presents some of the finest poetry and prose by Arab writers, from the Arab East to Andalusia, over the last 1,500 years. From the mystical imagery of the Qur'an and the colourful stories of The Thousand and One Nights, to the powerful verses of longing of Mahmoud Darwish and Nazik al-Mala'ika, this captivating collection includes translated excerpts of works by the major authors of the period, as well as by lesser known writers of equal significance. Desert Songs of the Night showcases the vibrant and distinctive literary heritage of the Arabs. Beautifully produced, this is the ideal book for lovers of world literature and for those who seek an acquaintance with gems of Arab thought and expression. 'Desert Songs of the Night is a wonderful introduction to fifteen centuries of a literature still largely unknown in the West, without which much of our civilizations would not have developed as they have, from the rediscovery of Aristotle by Arab commentators to the lyric poetry of Europe, from the magical world of the Arabian Nights to the modern revolutionary poets of Palestine. Absolutely essential reading for our troubled times.' Alberto Manguel 'At a time when the world is obsessing about violence and bloodletting in the Arab world, this remarkable anthology, which spans 1,500 years of Arab literary genius, is a stark reminder of the untold story we keep missing about the region.' Hanan al-Shaykh

Author : Charles E. Cowman
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 721 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:4066338120113

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Streams in the Desert by Charles E. Cowman Pdf

The author of this book, Lettie Cowman, often stated, "I did not write Streams. God gave me Streams." The book was created when I's author and her husband, Charles Cowman, went through the hard times of his illness that forced the couple to return from their mission in Japan. Seeing the everyday sufferings of her husband and thus, suffering herself, Letty found relief in reading Bible and recording everything her recollections daily. Through time, her notes made a whole book. The book is split into daily sections. Each section starts with a passage from Bible and a quote from another book and contains the author's reflections on patience, suffering, and obedience to the will of God. In the beginning, no one believed that this book could be a success, even its publisher. Yet, Lettie's recollections on pain and suffering were mirrored by thousands of other people coming through hard times and helped them find peace and relief._x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_

Author : Robert Irwin
Publisher : ABRAMS
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-21
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781590209141

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Night & Horses & The Desert by Robert Irwin Pdf

This collection of Arabic literature is “a joy to read. . . . a journey through eleven centuries of a lost world, with a surprise on almost every page” (Financial Times). Spanning the fifth to the sixteenth centuries, from Afghanistan to Spain, Night & Horses & The Desert includes translated extracts from all the major classics in an invaluable introduction to the subject of classical Arabic literature. Robert Irwin has selected a wide range of poetry and prose in translation, from the most important and typical texts to the very obscure. Alongside the extracts, Irwin’s copious commentary and notes provide an explanatory history of the subject. What were the various genres and to what extent were they constrained by rules? What were the canons of traditional Arabic literary criticism? How were Arabic prose and poetry recited and written down? Irwin explores the literary environments of the desert, salon, mosque, and bookshop and provides brief biographies of the caliphs, princesses, warriors, scribes, dandies, and mystics who created such a rich and diverse literary culture. Night & Horses & The Desert gives western readers a unique taste of the sheer vitality and depth of the medieval Arab past. “Superb . . . . a revelation.” —The Washington Post “[A] treasure-house of a book. . . . Unequaled for scholarship and entertainment.” —The Independent

Author : L. B. Cowman
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780310716006

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Streams in the Desert® for Kids by L. B. Cowman Pdf

Based on the classic "Streams in the Desert" devotional book, this kid-friendly edition uses the Scriptures and themes of the older version first published in 1925, combined with modern-day stories and prayers, to encourage and comfort preteens.

Author : Alan Cheuse
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 459 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781402263149

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Song of Slaves in the Desert by Alan Cheuse Pdf

Lyrically told and impeccably researched, Song of Slaves in the Desert traces the story of Nathaniel Pereira, a young New Yorker who's called to revive his uncle's South Carolina plantation. Nathaniel is struck by the sobering reality of slavery as he becomes captivated by the young slave Liza. Liza's never known the meaning of freedom, and as Nathaniel plunges into the murky mysteries of slavery, she can see how he might change her life forever. A masterful writer, Cheuse traces the thread of slavery from sixteenth-century Timbuktu and grapples with the wild nature of love.

Author : John R. Maier,Professor of English John Maier
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0791430170

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Desert Songs by John R. Maier,Professor of English John Maier Pdf

Examines American and Middle Eastern texts in studies of Orientalism and Occidentalism, and argues for a new approach to cultural studies that incorporates a wider variety of materials.

Author : Arita Baaijens
Publisher : American Univ in Cairo Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9774162110

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Desert Songs by Arita Baaijens Pdf

Arita Baaijens gave up her job as an environmentalist nearly twenty years ago, and has been exploring the deserts of Egypt and Sudan with her small camel caravan ever since. In Desert Songs she recounts her passion for the desert, the place she loves and fears. On one level Desert Songs reads as an ode to camels, vistas and horizons, nomads and exploration. On another it is a story about an inward journey, a rite of passage. It is about leaving the world you know to venture into the unknown where you discover your true strength. How strong are you when there's no backup? Where do your limits lie? Baaijens sets out on a voyage of self-discovery and unrelenting physical trials to find the answers. The experience changes her forever.

Author : T. J. Marsh,Jennifer Ward
Publisher : Rising Moon Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2002-07
Category : Animals
ISBN : 0873588029

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Way Out in the Desert by T. J. Marsh,Jennifer Ward Pdf

A counting book in rhyme presents various desert animals and their children, from a mother horned toad and her little toadie one to a mom tarantula and her little spiders ten. Numerals are hidden in each illustration.

Author : LEO CRANE
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1929-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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INDIANS OF THE ENCHANTED DESERT by LEO CRANE Pdf

those people of the Enchanted Desert who called me “Chief,”—Indians, employees, missioners, traders,—whose confidence, loyalty, and devotion made my work among the Hopi and Navajo tribes possible of success; and to humbler friends, my faithful horses, Dandy and Barney Murphy, Prince and Frank, that went with me so many weary miles, and were shot, by my order, to save them from the miseries of Governmental economy, this book is dedicated.

Author : Lucette Walters
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 594 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-08-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781491842560

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Light of the Desert by Lucette Walters Pdf

Noora Fendil, the favorite daughter of a very successful and influential Middle Eastern businessman, has the perfect life. Until one night in London. Just two months before graduating from a posh London Ladies college, and while planning her lavish wedding to her childhood sweetheart, Noora is framed by her sister who masterminded a plot to destroy Nooras happiness. Believing she has shamed him and in order to preserve his family name, Nooras father attempts to drown her in an act of honor killing. Unbeknownst to him, she survives. Barely clinging to life, she flees from her fathers mansion and is rescued by a tribe of Bedouins. Still in danger, Noora travels nearly half way around the world in search of sanctuary. All along her path she must hide her true identity, while hoping to return one day and prove her innocence. However, she is relentlessly stalked by her fundamentalist former bodyguard who discovered she is still alive and vows to bring her back to justice. Follow Noora on this remarkable journey of courage and survival against all obstacles. Light of the Desert shares the moving tale of a Middle Eastern womans remarkable journey of survival, courage, and the ultimate act of humanity. A truly inspiring and engrossing novel Connie Harris, MyShelf.com

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Steams in the Desert by Anonim Pdf

Author : Chris Abani
Publisher : Saqi
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781846591303

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Song For Night by Chris Abani Pdf

Even with the knowledge that there are some sins too big for even God to forgive, every night my sky is still full of stars; a wonderful song for night. Trained as a human mine detector, a boy soldier in West Africa witnesses and takes part in unspeakable brutality. At 12 his vocal cords are cut to prevent him from screaming and giving away his platoon's presence, should he be blown up. Awaking after an explosion to find that he's lost his platoon, he traces his steps back through abandoned villages and rotting corpses - and through his own memories - in search of his comrades. The horror of past events is relived and gradually come to terms with as he finds some glimmers of hope and beauty in this nightmarish place. 'A daring blend of horror and beauty' The Observer 'Song for Night contains, at once, an extraordinary ferocity and a vulnerable beauty all its own.' New York Times 'Song for Night is a devastating portrait of a boy holding onto the shreds of his innocence during a war that deliberately, remorselessly works to yank it away.' Los Angeles Times 'If you want to get at the molten heart of contemporary fiction, Abani is the starting point.' Dave Eggers 'Abani...brings to mind Babel, Hemingway, McCarthy.' Esquire 'Chris Abani is a writer of mesmerizing powers, embracing warmth, and transcendent compassion.' Donna Seaman in BookLust 'The genius of Abani's work derives from his intellectual engagement with our world and his unflinching depictions, in the most mesmerizing language imaginable, of its most insidious horrors and its richest beauties. Song for Night demonstrates, yet again, why Abani ranks among our most incendiary and emotionally devastating and important writers.' Miami Herald

Author : Hans Barnard,Kim Duistermaat
Publisher : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781938770586

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The History of the Peoples of the Eastern Desert by Hans Barnard,Kim Duistermaat Pdf

The last quarter century has seen extensive research on the ports of the Red Sea coast of Egypt, the road systems connecting them to the Nile, and the mines and quarries in the region. Missing has been a systematic study of the peoples of the Eastern Desert--the area between the Red Sea and the Nile Valley--in whose territories these ports, roads, mines, and quarries were located. The historical overview of the Eastern Desert in the shape of a roughly chronological narrative presented in this book fills that gap. The multidisciplinary perspective focuses on the long-term history of the region. The extensive range of topics addressed includes specific historical periods, natural resources, nomadic survival strategies, ancient textual data, and the interaction between Christian hermits and their neighbors. The breadth of perspective does not sacrifice depth, for all authors deal in some detail with the specifics of their subject matter. As a whole, this collection provides an outline of the history and sociology of the Eastern Desert unparalleled in any language for its comprehensiveness. As such, it will be the essential starting point for future research on the Eastern Desert. Includes a CD of eleven audio files with music of the Ababda Nomads, and six short videos of Ababda culture.

Author : Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1925
Category : Devotional calendars
ISBN : UGA:32108058561641

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Streams in the Desert by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman Pdf

Author : Captain Mayne Reid
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783732675388

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The Desert Home by Captain Mayne Reid Pdf

Reproduction of the original: The Desert Home by Captain Mayne Reid