At the Arab Spring's hopeful start, Alia Malek returned to Damascus to reclaim her grandmother's apartment, which had been lost to her family since Hafez al-Assad came to power in 1970. Its loss was central to her parent's decision to make their lives in America. In chronicling the people who lived in the Tahaan building, past and present, Alia portrays the Syrians-the Muslims, Christians, Jews, Armenians, and Kurds-who worked, loved, and suffered in close quarters, mirroring the political...

Beginning with early Arab American playwright, poet and novelist Kahlil Gibran and concluding with contemporary playwright Yussef El Guindi, this book provides an historical overview and critical analysis of the plays, films and performances of self-identified Arab Americans. Playwrights, filmmakers and performers covered include Ameen Fares Rihani, Danny Thomas, Heather Raffo, Ahmed Ahmed, Mona Mansour and Cherien Dabis. These artists, traditionally underrepresented in entertainment, publ...

This distinguished anthology presents for the first time in English travel essays by Arabic writers who have visited America in the second half of the century. The view of America which emerges from these accounts is at once fascinating and illuminating, but never monolithic. The writers hail from a variety of viewpoints, regions, and backgrounds, so their descriptions of America differently engage and revise Arab pre-conceptions of Americans and the West. The country figures as everything...

Discover the ultimate guide to staying fit from the comfort of your home, no matter your age or fitness level. "How to Be Fit at Home" offers a practical, step-by-step approach to building strength, improving flexibility, enhancing endurance, and boosting mental well-being—all without the need for expensive gym memberships or equipment.This book is perfect for beginners and experienced fitness enthusiasts alike. It covers essential topics such as setting realistic goals, debunking ...

Using a simple five-minute base recipe, you can make the “brilliant” (Andrew Zimmern), “astonishingly good” (Ruth Reichl) flavors of the innovative “ice cream gods” (Bon Appétit) Salt & Straw at home.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE SEASON BY Eater • Delish • EpicuriousBased out of Portland, Oregon, Salt & Straw is the brainchild of two cousins, Tyler and Kim Malek, who had a vision but no recipes. They turned to the...

Sewing can be as easy as 1-2-3 with this helpful building-block approach—includes thirty-three projects!In this creative teaching book, craft blogger Ellen Luckett Baker offers a wholly unique approach to sewing: She presents projects in groups of three, each building on the techniques used in the project before. Baker shows, for example, how to sew a glasses case, then build on those skills to create a zippered pouch, and from there, make a more advanced cosmetics ...

Heaven has a new Head Administrator.Gabriel is ambitious, upwardly mobile and anxious to be promoted out of the archangel ranks.And he's going to do it through data.He has a mandate. Make Heaven Relevant Again. Through his revolutionary Guardian Initiative, he's taken a thousand angels off other duties and assigned them to Earth as Guardian Angels. Their job is to report. Never to interfere. The data must remain uncorrupted.Cael is one of th...

A bold and illuminating exploration of one of the most highly celebrated and uncompromising voices in modern Arabic poetryRevered as the poet of the people and feared by political authorities, Aḥmad Fu'ad Nigm transformed Egyptian vernacular verse into a formidable instrument of resistance, satire, and social critique. In 2013, he received the Prince Claus Award for his unwavering integrity and courageous, critical poetry that spoke truth to power. Nigm consistentl...

Joshua is a little boy, 7 years old soon. He hates kisses, bringing argues about his parents. A night, a weird monster will come to him and charge him challenges. Will Joshua get kisses in times and be more sweeter with his parents ?

The occupation of the West Bank and Gaza has been one of the world’s most widely reported yet least understood human rights crises for over four decades. In this oral history collection, men and women from Palestine—including a fisherman, a settlement administrator, and a marathon runner—describe in their own words how their lives have been shaped by the historic crisis. Other narrators include:ABEER, a young journalist from Gaza City who launched her career by covering bombing rai...

Daughter of Neferu: Unveiling a Tapestry of Fantasy, Wisdom, and Cairo's Hidden MagicPrepare to be transported to a world where fantasy and reality intertwine. Daughter of Neferu is a captivating novel that blends self-help wisdom with the breathtaking beauty of modern Cairo, offering a unique perspective on life, growth, and the power of connection.Step into the bustling heart of Cairo alongside Ehab, a local with a kind heart and a thirst for adventure. His life takes an ...

Unbroken Passage: A Journey Through War, Exile, Family, and Hope.Born amidst the turmoil of war in South Sudan, Anjelo Malek Kuoc Deng recounts an extraordinary journey of resilience, survival, and unwavering hope. Unbroken Passage is a powerful memoir that traces the author's path from a childhood marked by famine, displacement, and civil conflict to a life shaped by education, leadership, and determination.Through deeply personal stories, Deng pr...