Homosexuality is a taboo subject in the Arab world. While clerics denounce it as a heinous sin, newspapers write cryptically of 'shameful acts' and 'deviant behaviour'. Amid the calls for reform in the Middle East, homosexuality is one issue that almost everyone in the region would prefer to ignore. In this absorbing account, Guardian journalist Brian Whitaker calls attention to the voices of men and women who are struggling with gay identities in societies where they are marginalised and ...

The problems in the Middle East run deeper than dictatorship. Inspired by the popular uprising that overthrew Tunisia's president, Arabs across the Middle East are demanding change. But achieving real freedom will involve more than the removal of a few dictators. Looking beyond the turmoil reported on our TV screens, Guardian journalist Brian Whitaker examines the 'freedom deficit' that affects Arabs in their daily lives: their struggles against corruption, discrimination and bureaucracy, ...

Transform your dream of relocating to Mexico into a grounded reality with this pragmatic guide to thriving as an expat. Whether you are actively planning a move south of the border or seeking an adventurous lifestyle, navigating foreign logistics can feel overwhelming. This roadmap replaces anxiety with clarity, offering an inspiring companion for your major life transition.Skip the fantasy pitches and fearmongering for a reassuring, honest look at what long-term living in Latin Am...

Accelerate career growth and master workplace communication by turning everyday behaviors into absolute dependability. Whether you are listening during your daily commute or preparing for a major promotion, this guide delivers focused, actionable strategies to help you stand out. You will feel empowered to navigate corporate office dynamics, remote work challenges, and high-pressure meetings with steady confidence.Stop letting minor missteps or poor time management dictate your pro...

Transform your dream of relocating to Mexico into a grounded reality with this pragmatic guide to thriving as an expat. Whether you are actively planning a move south of the border or seeking an adventurous lifestyle, navigating foreign logistics can feel overwhelming. This roadmap replaces anxiety with clarity, offering an inspiring companion for your major life transition.Skip the fantasy pitches and fearmongering for a reassuring, honest look at what long-term living in Latin Am...

Transform your dream of relocating to Mexico into a grounded reality with this pragmatic guide to thriving as an expat. Whether you are actively planning a move south of the border or seeking an adventurous lifestyle, navigating foreign logistics can feel overwhelming. This roadmap replaces anxiety with clarity, offering an inspiring companion for your major life transition.Skip the fantasy pitches and fearmongering for a reassuring, honest look at what long-term living in Latin Am...

Accelerate career growth and master workplace communication by turning everyday behaviors into absolute dependability. Whether you are listening during your daily commute or preparing for a major promotion, this guide delivers focused, actionable strategies to help you stand out. You will feel empowered to navigate corporate office dynamics, remote work challenges, and high-pressure meetings with steady confidence.Stop letting minor missteps or poor time management dictate your pro...

Accelerate career growth and master workplace communication by turning everyday behaviors into absolute dependability. Whether you are listening during your daily commute or preparing for a major promotion, this guide delivers focused, actionable strategies to help you stand out. You will feel empowered to navigate corporate office dynamics, remote work challenges, and high-pressure meetings with steady confidence.Stop letting minor missteps or poor time management dictate your pro...

Accelerate career growth and master workplace communication by turning everyday behaviors into absolute dependability. Whether you are listening during your daily commute or preparing for a major promotion, this guide delivers focused, actionable strategies to help you stand out. You will feel empowered to navigate corporate office dynamics, remote work challenges, and high-pressure meetings with steady confidence.Stop letting minor missteps or poor time management dictate your pro...

Transform your dream of relocating to Mexico into a grounded reality with this pragmatic guide to thriving as an expat. Whether you are actively planning a move south of the border or seeking an adventurous lifestyle, navigating foreign logistics can feel overwhelming. This roadmap replaces anxiety with clarity, offering an inspiring companion for your major life transition.Skip the fantasy pitches and fearmongering for a reassuring, honest look at what long-term living in Latin Am...

Transform your dream of relocating to Mexico into a grounded reality with this pragmatic guide to thriving as an expat. Whether you are actively planning a move south of the border or seeking an adventurous lifestyle, navigating foreign logistics can feel overwhelming. This roadmap replaces anxiety with clarity, offering an inspiring companion for your major life transition.Skip the fantasy pitches and fearmongering for a reassuring, honest look at what long-term living in Latin Am...

Looking at the social, political and legal changes in Oman since 1970, this book challenges the Islamic and tribal traditional cultural norms relating to marriage, divorce and women’s rights which guide social and legal practice in the modern Omani state. The book argues that despite the establishment of legal instruments guaranteeing equality for all citizens, the fact that the state depends upon Islamic and tribal elites for its legitimacy invalidates these guarantees in practice. Two pa...