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The Kahlil Gibran Reader: Inspirational Writings

The Kahlil Gibran Reader: Inspirational Writings

by Khalil Gibran

A gift edition includes Kahlil Gibran's most celebrated essays, including "Thoughts and Meditations," "Spiritual Sayings," "Mirrors of the Soul," and "Silent Sorrow," and provides insight into his literary and philosophic artistry.

Mirrors of the Soul

by Kahlil Gibran

A new collection of distinctive writings from the pen of Kahlil Gibran, rendered into English by Joseph Sheban, also a Lebanese living in the United States. From the wealth of poetic prose left behind by the latter-day prophet of the Middle East, Mr. Sheban has selected some of the most meaningful, yet unfamiliar. The volume is prefaced by a biographical study of Gibran, including the women in his life.

Sand and Foam (Kahlil Gibran Pocket Library)

Sand and Foam (Kahlil Gibran Pocket Library)

by Kahlil Gibran

A book of aphorisms, poems, and parables by the author of "The Prophet" - a philosopher at his window commenting on the scene passing below.

Tears and Laughter

by Kahlil Gibran

From Beirut to Jerusalem (Updated with a New Chapter)

From Beirut to Jerusalem (Updated with a New Chapter)

by Thomas L. Friedman

A winner of the National Book Award, the seminal study of the Middle East conflict by a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist has been updated with the addition of a new chapter that traces the situation up to 1995.

The Epic of Gilgamesh

by Stephen Mitchell, David Ferry, Herbert Mason, A. R. George

Gilgamesh is the first known piece of literature in the world. It is located in the Mesopotamian land. Translated with an Introduction by Andrew George.

The Prophet

by Khalil Gibran

A brilliant man's philosophy on love, marriage, joy and sorrow, time, friendship and much more. Originally published in 1923 - translated into more than 20 languages. With 12 full page drawings by Gibran.

Arabesque

by Claudia Roden

In the 1960s Claudia Roden introduced Americans to a new world of tastes in her classic A Book of Middle Eastern Food. Now, in her enchanting new book, Arabesque , she revisits the three countries with the most exciting cuisines today—Morocco, Turkey, and Lebanon. Interweaving history, stories, and her own observations, she gives us 150 of the most delectable recipes: some of them new discoveries, some... (more)

Write It in Arabic: A Workbook and Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Arabic Alphabet

Write It in Arabic: A Workbook and Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Arabic Alphabet

by Naglaa Ghali

Write it in Arabic is an alphabet guide and workbook that offers a hands-on approach to learning Arabic. With no lengthy introductions or linguistic complications this workbook will lead you directly into unraveling the mystery of the Arabic script and learning how to read and write it. In this book, you will be introduced to the Arabic alphabet in sequence. You will practice writing the shape of each letter... (more)

The Druzes and the Maronites under the Turkish Rule from 1840 to 1860

The Druzes and the Maronites under the Turkish Rule from 1840 to 1860

by Charles Henry Churchill

1862. Colonel Charles Henry Churchill writes in the preface that: Although some months have elapsed since the appalling intelligence of the massacres in Syria burst upon the civilised world...a full appreciation of their meaning can only be attained by a consideration of the various causes which, accumulating and gathering strength through the preceding twenty years, at last culminated in that extraordinary... (more)

A Tear and a Smile

by Kahlil Gibran

Contains 56 parables, stories, and poems in Gibran's wholly inimitable manner. Illustrated with 4 of his own paintings and drawings, it is the most important edition to the canon of this great writer.

Lebanon, Lebanon

Children are living in appalling conditions in Lebanon since the outbreak of war in July 2006. This collection of writing and drawings-from some of the world's leading authors and artists-is for them. Contributors include: Adonis, Paul Auster, John Berger, Abbas Beydoun, Raymond Briggs, Carmen Callil, John le Carré, Jung Chang, Hassan Daoud, Mahmud Darwish, Margaret Drabble, Moris Farhi, Robert Fisk, Maggie... (more)

Spiritual Sayings Kahlil GibranKahlil Gibran

Spiritual Sayings Kahlil Gibran

by Kahlil Gibran

A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered

A House of Many Mansions: The History of Lebanon Reconsidered

by Kamal S. Salibi

Today Lebanon is one of the world's most divided countries. But paradoxically the faction-ridden Lebanese, both Christians and Muslims, have never shown a keener consciousness of common identity. How can this be? In the light of modern scholarship, a famous Lebanese writer and scholar examines the historical myths on which his country's warring communities have based their conflicting visions of the Lebanese... (more)

Indentites Mertrieres

by Amin Maalouf

Each Man Cried Out to His God: The Specialized Religion of Canaanite and Phoenician Seafarers (Harvard Semitic Monographs)

Each Man Cried Out to His God: The Specialized Religion of Canaanite and Phoenician Seafarers (Harvard Semitic Monographs)

by Aaron Jed Brody

Dido: The Phoenician Coup

by Beverly Morley

A vengeful brother, Phoenician councillors, scheming rival Greek traders, the overall pervading power of the Temple...in her fight for the throne of Tyre, Dido must find a path through a dark maze of deception, conspiracy and murder.

Lebanon: A House Divided

by Sandra Mackey

With a new introduction by the author, a seminal study of Lebanon’s past, present, and future. With the West’s economic and security interests increasingly at stake in the Middle East, it is impossible to ignore Lebanon—a nation in all ways divided and tormented by the interplay between the West and the Arab world. Sandra Mackey delineates the multifarious culture that is Lebanon; carefully stripping away the... (more)

THE NUN OF LEBANONIan (Edt) Bruce

THE NUN OF LEBANON

by Ian (Edt) Bruce

The Thoughts and Meditations of Kahlil Gibran

The Thoughts and Meditations of Kahlil Gibran

by Kahlil Gibran

This collection of poems, thoughts and meditations includes "The Broken Wings", a tender poetic love story; "The Voice of the Master", a study of life; "Thoughts and Meditations", a spiritual message; and "Kahlil Gibran: A Self Portrait".

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by Khalil Gibran

by Kahlil Gibran

by Kahlil Gibran

by Kahlil Gibran

by Thomas L. Friedman

by Stephen Mitchell, David Ferry, Herbert Mason, A. R. George

by Khalil Gibran

by Claudia Roden

by Naglaa Ghali

by Charles Henry Churchill

by Kahlil Gibran

by Kahlil Gibran

by Kamal S. Salibi

by Amin Maalouf

by Aaron Jed Brody

by Beverly Morley

by Sandra Mackey

by Ian (Edt) Bruce

by Kahlil Gibran