The Sahara

Author : Kelly Cunnane
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525645665

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Deep in the Sahara by Kelly Cunnane Pdf

"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. An author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.

Author : Martin Williams
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691253930

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When the Sahara Was Green by Martin Williams Pdf

The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the world The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world, equal in size to China or the United States. Yet, this arid expanse was once a verdant, pleasant land, fed by rivers and lakes. The Sahara sustained abundant plant and animal life, such as Nile perch, turtles, crocodiles, and hippos, and attracted prehistoric hunters and herders. What transformed this land of lakes into a sea of sands? When the Sahara Was Green describes the remarkable history of Earth’s greatest desert—including why its climate changed, the impact this had on human populations, and how scientists uncovered the evidence for these extraordinary events. From the Sahara’s origins as savanna woodland and grassland to its current arid incarnation, Martin Williams takes us on a vivid journey through time. He describes how the desert’s ancient rocks were first fashioned, how dinosaurs roamed freely across the land, and how it was later covered in tall trees. Along the way, Williams addresses many questions: Why was the Sahara previously much wetter, and will it be so again? Did humans contribute to its desertification? What was the impact of extreme climatic episodes—such as prolonged droughts—upon the Sahara’s geology, ecology, and inhabitants? Williams also shows how plants, animals, and humans have adapted to the Sahara and what lessons we might learn for living in harmony with the harshest, driest conditions in an ever-changing global environment. A valuable look at how an iconic region has changed over millions of years, When the Sahara Was Green reveals the desert’s surprising past to reflect on its present, as well as its possible future.

Author : Eamonn Gearon
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781908493163

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The Sahara by Eamonn Gearon Pdf

The Sahara is the quintessence of isolation, epitomizing both remoteness and severity of environment unlike any other place on the face of the earth. Replete with myths and fictions, it is a wild land, dotted with oases and camel trains trudging through sand dunes that roll like the waves on a sea, as far as the distant horizon. But this is just part of the picture. The largest desert in the world, the Sahara ranges from the river Nile running through Egypt and Sudan in the east, to the Atlantic coast from Morocco to Mauritania in the west; stretching from the Atlas Mountains and the shores of the Mediterranean in the north, to the fluid Sahelian fringe that delineates the desert in the south. Invaders and traders have come and gone for millennia, but the Sahara is also the place that some people call home. While larger than the United States, this vast area contains only three million people. Africans and Arabs, Berber and Bedu, Tuareg and Tebu. Eamonn Gearon explores the history, culture and terrain of a place whose name is familiar to all, but known to few.

Author : Robert Stock
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781462508136

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Africa South of the Sahara by Robert Stock Pdf

This authoritative, widely adopted text provides a broad introduction to the geography of Africa south of the Sahara. The book analyzes the political, economic, social, and environmental processes that shape resource use and development in this large, diverse region. Students gain a context for understanding current development debates and addressing questions about the nature and sustainability of contemporary changes. Timely topics include the rise of foreign investment in Africa, the evolving geographies of rural-urban linkages, the birth of the Republic of South Sudan, and advances in the struggle against HIV/AIDS. New to This Edition: *Fully updated to reflect the latest data and trends in development. *Chapters on development theory, cultural and societal diversity, the political geography of postindependence Africa, economic integration, and the geography of poverty. *Substantially revised coverage of gender dynamics, urban living environments, mineral and energy resources, and many other topics. Pedagogical Features *Vignettes in every chapter that provide detailed case studies from a variety of countries and elaborate on key concepts. *Recommendations for further reading on each topic, including print and online sources. *Companion website with downloadable PowerPoint slides of all original figures, photos, and tables. *An extensive glossary.

Author : Klaus Braun,Jacqueline Passon
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030001452

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Across the Sahara by Klaus Braun,Jacqueline Passon Pdf

This open access book provides a multi-perspective approach to the caravan trade in the Sahara during the 19th century. Based on travelogues from European travelers, recently found Arab sources, historical maps and results from several expeditions, the book gives an overview of the historical periods of the caravan trade as well as detailed information about the infrastructure which was necessary to establish those trade networks. Included are a variety of unique historical and recent maps as well as remote sensing images of the important trade routes and the corresponding historic oases. To give a deeper understanding of how those trading networks work, aspects such as culturally influenced concepts of spatial orientation are discussed. The book aims to be a useful reference for the caravan trade in the Sahara, that can be recommended both to students and to specialists and researchers in the field of Geography, History and African Studies.

Author : Europa Publications
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1584 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-28
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
ISBN : 0367694727

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Africa South of the Sahara 2022 by Europa Publications Pdf

The definitive guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing economic and directory data, articles written by experts on topics of regional interest and thoroughly updated country chapters.

Author : Jules Verne
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434451668

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The City in the Sahara by Jules Verne Pdf

Translation of L'Etonnante Adventure de la Mission Barsac.

Author : Sanmao,
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781408881866

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Stories of the Sahara by Sanmao, Pdf

The book that has captivated millions of Chinese readers, translated into English for the very first time. 'Hypnotic . . . A record of one person's fierce refusal to follow a path laid down for her by the rest of the world' Tash Aw, Paris Review Books of the Year Sanmao: author, adventurer, pioneer. Born in China in 1943, she moved from Chongqing to Taiwan, Spain to Germany, the Canary Islands to Central America, and, for several years in the 1970s, to the Sahara. Stories of the Sahara invites us into Sanmao's extraordinary life in the desert: her experiences of love and loss, freedom and peril, all told with a voice as spirited as it is timeless. At a period when China was beginning to look beyond its borders, Sanmao fired the imagination of millions and inspired a new generation. With an introduction by Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti, this is an essential collection from one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures. 'Every story conveys Sanmao's infectious capacity for wonder' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Has endured for generations of young Taiwanese and Chinese women' New York Times 'Ground-breaking' Geographical 'A remarkable and brave book. Sanmao was a freewheeling feminist who broke all the rules and did so with a gleeful, mischievous smile' David Eimer, South China Morning Post

Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Deserts Around the World
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 077870713X

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The Mojave Desert by Molly Aloian Pdf

The desert is a difficult place in which to live. Yet, 13 percent of the world's people live in desert habitats. Spectacular photography highlights this series about the world's major desert systems. Each title focuses on one desert, describing its topography, climate, plant and animal life, unique geographical features, human cultures, and the problems facing the region. The Mojave Desert Located in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, there are several national parks in the Mojave Desert, including Death Valley-the hottest place in North America. Settlers gave Death Valley its-name after enduring extreme suffering while trying to cross the unforgiving valley in 1849. Petroglyphs made by Paleo-Indians, the earliest known people in North America, are a reminder of the many indigenous peoples, including the Mojave people, who have made the Mojave Desert their home. Today, urbanization and pollution are threatening desert wildlife, such as the bighorn sheep. As the populations of Los Angeles and Las Vegas grow, more space is needed for homes, roads, and food crops, and there is an increasing demand for landfill space. Book jacket.

Author : Rebecca Kraft Rector
Publisher : North Star Editions, Inc.
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781635177336

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The Sahara Desert by Rebecca Kraft Rector Pdf

Explore the past, present, and future of the Sahara Desert. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and engaging infographics help readers learn all about this natural wonder and how to protect it long into the future.

Author : D. Terman
Publisher : Chooseco
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1937133907

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By Balloon to the Sahara (Board Book) by D. Terman Pdf

Make choices with your child exploring the sea and desert in a hot air balloon with friends! Adapted from the bestselling Choose Your Own Adventure book where YOU choose what happens next to reach four happy endings.

Author : OECD,Sahel and West Africa Club
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264222359

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West African Studies An Atlas of the Sahara-Sahel Geography, Economics and Security by OECD,Sahel and West Africa Club Pdf

This book explains the structure and geographical and organisational mobility of criminal and migratory movements in the Sahara and the Sahel with a view to helping establish better development strategies for the region.

Author : Ariane Audouin-Dubreuil
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007-02
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1854432222

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Crossing the Sands by Ariane Audouin-Dubreuil Pdf

Author : Paula Constant
Publisher : Random House Australia
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781741667967

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Slow Journey South by Paula Constant Pdf

"When Paula Constant and her husband, Gary, attempt to break away from the conventional 9-to-5 routine, a few weeks lazing in a resort or packed in a tour bus is not what they have in mind. What starts out as an idle daydream to embark on 'a travel to end all travels' turns into something far greater: an epic year-long 5000-kilometre walk from Trafalgar Square in London to Morocco and the threshold of the Sahara Desert"--Publisher.

Author : Rosita Forbes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Kebabo
ISBN : UOM:39015057088182

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The Secret of the Sahara by Rosita Forbes Pdf