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The most abject form of betrayal is to betray the truth; and the most vile form of deception is to deceive yourself. I was neither a traitor nor a deceiver. I did not mislead people, nor did I stir up discord in their souls. Rather, I revealed the truth to their eyes and enlightened their minds with true knowledge, without falsehood or deception
Heritage researcher Dr. Hassan Bahrawi presents a selection of Moroccan folk tales from their various origins (Arabic, Amazigh, and Sahrawi), covering diverse topics (animal tales, magical, fairy tales, mythical, and humorous tales, etc.). His comprehensive encyclopedia of Moroccan tales offers insight into the imaginative diversity that...
The tulip craze of 17th century Holland has a dark side when Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy but naïve tulip grower, finds himself entangled in the deadly politics of his time. Cornelius' one desire is to grow the perfect black tulip. But, after his godfather is murdered, he finds himself in prison, facing a death sentence. His jailer's lovely...
A thought-provoking, accessible, and essential exploration of why some leaders ("Diminishers") drain capability and intelligence from their teams, while others ("Multipliers") amplify it to produce better results.
Sensory issues are common in people with autism and are even included in the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder. This book explores the differences and needs of Autistic children with varying degrees of sensory issues.
A collection of poetry by Iraqi poet, literary translator, and journalist.
Catalina Martín desperately needs a date to her sister's wedding. Especially since her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows--including her ex and his fiancée--will be there and eager to meet him. She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic and aid in her...
This novel explores the lives of women living in Iraq after 2003. The protagonist Zeinab reflects the social and political tranformations in that historical period as the daughter and her family keep a dangerous secret that they carry with them as they seek to escape.
A series of essays by scholar Frank Martela that explores the notion of what brings significance to our existences, clarifying why we have this longing beyond the present moment and an insatiable dissatisfaction with where we are.
An inspiring trilogy of novels that opens the door to a narrative that shakes many assumptions and leaves entire cities gripped by the fear of history repeating itself. This is three novels in one volume: Coming Home in the Evening , Two Ways to Escape, and Because There are Women in the World. Whatever we flee from, we find right in front of...
The novel revolves around the tormented life of a Christian woman named Jamila Ramzi Yaqoub, who finally lays to rest in a Cairo hospital. Before falling into her final coma, she summons her daughter, whom she was forcibly deprived of, to see her before her death.