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, ...

A joyful biography of jazz pioneer Duke Ellington, recognized with a Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Honor, brought to life by a bestselling husband and wife duo."Born in 1899, Duke Ellington was the forerunner in the evolution of jazz. By the time he was nineteen he was playing at parties, pool halls, and cabarets; and then, in 1927, he entertained at the hottest place around, The Cotton Club in Harlem. But the defining moment of his career came when Duke and his orch...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.LSAT Prep 2025-2026: Comprehensive Guide with , Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension Practice TestsPrepare to ace the LSAT with the most comprehensive and up-to-date prep guide available. LSAT Prep 2025-2026 is meticulously designed to help you master every section of the exam, including Logical Reasoning, and Reading Comprehension. Packed with expert strategies, in-depth explanations, and reali...

Home of the first settlement in the United States and known as Old Dominion and The Mother of Presidents, the state of Virginia’s artistic output proves among the most fecund in the nation, evidenced in this ninth volume of The Southern Poetry Anthology. This collection includes well-known, established, and celebrated poets such as Charles Wright, Claudia Emerson, Gregory Orr, Ellen Bryant Voigt, R. T. Smith, Forrest Gander, and Rita Dove, and the editors have dedicated equal focu...

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...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The LSAT Success Roadmap: A Proven Guide to Law School Admissions ExcellenceAre you ready to conquer the LSAT and secure your spot at a top law school? The LSAT Success Roadmap is your comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering the exam and building a standout law school application. Packed with proven strategies, expert advice, and realistic practice materials, this book is designed to help you max...

Five narrated TV soundtrack adventures starring Patrick Troughton as the Second Doctor - plus bonus features.Absent from the TV archives, these stories survive in their entirety only as soundtrack recordings. Now remastered, with additional linking narration, you can enjoy them again: plus bonus interviews with Anneke Wills and Frazer Hines.In The Macra Terror the TARDIS visits a human colony that appears to be one big holiday camp, but has in fact been infiltrated and take...

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...

On British Islam examines the history and everyday workings of Islamic institutions in Britain, with a focus on shariʿa councils. These councils concern themselves with religious matters, especially divorce. They have a higher profile in Britain than in other Western nations. Why? Taking a historical and ethnographic look at British Islam, John Bowen examines how Muslims have created distinctive religious institutions in Britain and how shariʿa councils interpret and apply Islamic...

Women in Saudi Arabia are often described as either victims of patriarchal religion and society or successful survivors of discrimination imposed on them by others. Madawi Al-Rasheed's new book goes beyond these conventional tropes to probe the historical, political and religious forces that have, across the years, delayed and thwarted their emancipation. The book demonstrates how, under the patronage of the state and its religious nationalism, women have become hostage to contradictory po...