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    The 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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  • Language:  Arabic
    Children Books:  Ages 6-10
    Author:  Talal Hassan

    Another story full of wisdom and humor, from a wonderful new series of folktales for kids from early Arab heritage.

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  • Language:  Arabic
    Children Books:  Ages 6-10
    Author:  Talal Hassan

    From a wonderful new series of folktales for kids from early Arab heritage.

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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Literature
    Author:  Abdulmalik M. Farah

    A thrilling love story about Hibo and Hashim -- star-crossed lovers that must overcome incredible odds in order to be together.

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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Culture, History
    Author:  Mohammed Sh. Hassan

    Divided 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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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Novels
    Author:  Hawa A. Hussein

    Dahabo and Daruur are in love, but are forbidden to marry because Daruur belongs to an inferior class.  The young couple, along with some other families, flee their village (and all its old-fashioned ideas) in the dead of night.  The refugees walk for 30 days until they find a place to build a village of their own.  One where all...

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  • Language:  Somali
    Children Books:  Ages 11-13
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    A colorful story for older readers about the Samaale family and the changes that happen to them as things change in their country of Somalia.

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  • Language:  Somali, English
    Subject:  Culture
    Author:  Abdulahi A. Ahmed

    This colorful book introduces popular Somali folk and other dance traditions.  Includes the stories told through the traditional dancing and stresses the importance of the folk dance in Somali tradition.

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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Cookbooks
    Author:  Umm Abdullah

    The ultimate Somali cooking manual offers recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.  Includes color photographs and complete instructions for preparing each dish.

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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Self-help
    Author:  Abdiaziz Mahdi Ahmed

    Written by an up-and-coming young Somali author, this book is designed to help the reader become the best person he or she can be.  It focuses on the importance of knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, developing self-confidence, avoiding toxic people, and maintaining self-discipline to reach the goal.

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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Poetry
    Author:  Ahmed Farah Ali

    This book explores the life and poetry of Somali poet, Samatar Baxnaan (1906-2000), through his poems and other writings.  

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  • Language:  Somali
    Subject:  Culture
    Author:  Mohamed Bashe Hajji Hassan

    The author extols the richness of the Somali language and the importance of preserving it.  He warns of language erosion caused by neglect and non-use of Somali.  The book is meant to inspire the reader to pursue the development, use and preservation of the Somali language.

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  • Language:  Somali, English
    Children Books:  Ages 6-10
    Author:  Mohamud M. Dirios

    Vivid color photographs demonstrate these two intrinsic aspects of Somali culture.  Includes vocabulary words in Somali and English.

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