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Meditations of a..
arabicThe final book written by the great philosopher at the end of his life is a mix of autobiographical anecdotes, descriptions of sights ...
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Victoria
germanThis film is not a movie; it's not about a bank robbery. It is a bank robbery. Victoria was shot in one sin...
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Mandrake
arabicThe five-act satirical play by Niccolo Machiavelli was first published in 1524. Now in Arabic, it tells the story of a beau...
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Serafin: reading..
germanTwo friends, Serafin and Plum, and a hamster named Hercules, find themselves in a strange town where they are not welcome because they...
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Taxi
persianInternationally acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi has been officially banned from filmmaking since 2010. In a courageous a...
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Caballero
frenchGenaro Reyes is a student who falls in with the wrong crowd. He goes on a drinking binge with his "friends" and ends up in a com...
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Ferdydurke
arabicWhen it was first published in 1937 Poland, Witold Gombrowicz's novel was considered to be subversive by the Communist regime and was ...
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Xorriyadda iyo D..
somaliA Somali translation of "Liberty in the Modern State" by Harold Laski. The book takes into account the post-war political landsc...
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G : a novel
arabicWinner of both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Booker Prize, this is the story of a "Don Juan" lover of women during the e...
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Together: the ri..
arabicThis thought-provoking book, now available in Arabic, identifies cooperation as the most important challenge faced by civil socie...
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Wanted 18
hebrewThrough a clever mix of stop-motion animation and interviews, The Wanted 18 recreates an astonishing true story:...
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History of moder..
arabicA 20th century classic by the great William Kelley Wright. Known for its presentation of philosophers and their theories in easy...
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Bird Box
arabicIn an apocalyptic near-future world, a mother and her two small children must make their way down a river, blindfolded. One wrong choi...
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Elling
arabicTranslated from the Norwegian and with a movie by the same name that was nominated for an Oscar, this is an eccentric and truly funny ...
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Thus Spoke Zarat..
arabicNietzsche's masterful philosophical narrative about Zarathustra, who after years of meditation comes down from a mountain to offer his...
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Pearl Button
spanishMasterfully explores the significance of water in Chile's vast history and culture, examining the indigenous tribes of the Western Pat...
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Adult non-fiction books in all of Sawa's world languages.
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Mandrake
Language: ArabicSubject: LiteratureAuthor: Niccolo MachiavelliThe five-act satirical play by Niccolo Machiavelli was first published in 1524. Now in Arabic, it tells the story of a beautiful married woman and the protagonist who conspires to sleep with her with the help of an unethical doctor and a drug made from mandrake root. The comedy is believed to have been written as a critique of...
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People of the Cave
Language: ArabicSubject: LiteratureAuthor: Tawfiq al-HakimOriginally published in 1933, this play was hailed in literary circles as a landmark in Egyptian drama. Based on the legend of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, it tells the story of three men and a dog, all of whom sleep for 300 years, in a cave, after fleeing religious persecution and seeking refuge there from a tyrant. They wake up and...
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Donkeys
Language: ArabicSubject: LiteratureAuthor: Tawfiq al-HakimIs it better to be a donkey or a man? That is the question explored in this play that is a comedic criticism of Egyptian society by the ever popular Tawfiq al-Hakim.
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The Merchant of Venice
Language: Arabic, EnglishSubject: LiteratureAuthor: William ShakespeareConsidered one of Shakespeare's great comedies, this play is also known for several dramatic scenes. Written in the 16th century, it tells of a merchant in Venice who defaults on a loan from a Jewish moneylender. Bilingual in Arabic and English.
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Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House
Language: ArabicSubject: PoliticsAuthor: Michael WolffThe fiery New York Times bestseller that offers a controversial behind-the-scenes look at President Donald Trump's first nine months.
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Road to Mecca
Language: ArabicSubject: BiographyAuthor: Muhammad AsadA fascinating and beautifully written autobiography by Muhammad Asad, formerly known as Leopold Weiss. Born into a Jewish family and a descendant of a long line of Jewish rabbis, Weiss converted to Islam and became one of the most influential European Muslims of the 20th century.
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How to ruin everything
Language: GermanSubject: BiographyAuthor: George WatskyThe New York Times Bestseller by musician and artist George Watsky is available here in German. This is his debut memoir, written in a series of essays, that is boldy honest and wonderfully humorous. A hit in English; it's not to be missed in German.
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Advice from the Heart
Language: GermanSubject: SpiritualityAuthor: Dalai LamaA collection of heartfelt thoughts and bits of wisdom from the Dalai Lama on a variety of subjects and suitable for everyone regardless of where they are on the path. A pocket-sized book that is big in heart.
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History of Somali plays and arts
Language: SomaliSubject: Culture, HistoryAuthor: Mohammed Sh. HassanDivided into two parts, this invaluable resource first documents the history of Somali arts from the 1940s onward, and the second part details the productions of some 70 well-known plays. Included is information about the theaters, directors, producers, and performers. Illustrations include photographs, facsimiles of playbills, and...
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Notes: Clan War 1990-1994
Language: SomaliSubject: HistoryAuthor: Siciid Cismaan KeenadiidThe author presents a timeline and notes on his experiences of the atrocities and horror committed on civilians by warring clan militias during this horrendous time in Somali history. An estimated 350,000 Somalis die of disease, famine, and civil war.
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TED Talks : official guide to the art of...
Language: GermanSubject: Self-helpAuthor: Chris AndersonChris Anderson, the head of TED, presents an insider's guide to crafting the perfect talk. Discover the power of the spoken word to change the world. This handy guide shows you how to develop an idea, spin a story, overcome stage fright, and more.
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