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World History/Politics/Current Affairs  Capitalism Hits the Fan
The Global Economic Meltdown and What to Do About It
Richard D. Wolff
A breathtakingly clear analysis that breaks down the root causes of today’s economic crisis
“With unerring coherence and unequaled breadth of knowledge, Rick Wolff offers a rich and much needed corrective to the views of ma...
$18.00
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 Ending the US War in Afghanistan
A Primer
David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis
“We’re poor people! Don’t destroy our country just to get one man…”
—Afghan refugee in an interview on National Public Radio, September 30, 2001
“If we rush to launch a counte...
$10.00
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 Inside Fallujah
The Unembedded Story
Ahmed Mansour
A courageous work of journalism by the only reporter to remain in Fallujah during the US siege of the city
In 2004, the United States waged one of the bloodiest battles of the Iraq war in the city of Fallujah, west of Bag...
$20.00
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 Let Freedom Reign
The Words of Nelson Mandela
edited and introduced by Henry Russell; foreword by André Brink
This collection marks the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison and analyzes the linguistic features, content and context of Mandela's speeches.
On February 11, 1990 Nelson Mandela was released from Rob...
$14.95
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 Mysterious Collapse of World Trade Center 7, The
Why the Final Official Report about 9/11 is Unscientific and False
David Ray Griffin
At 5:20 in the afternoon on 9/11, Building 7 of the World Trade Center collapsed, even though it had not been struck by a plane and had fires on only a few floors. The reason for its collapse was considered a mystery. In August 2008, NIST (the Nat...
$20.00
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 Osama bin Laden
Dead or Alive?
David Ray Griffin
The US’s political discourse and foreign policy in recent years has been based on the assumption that Osama bin Laden is still alive. George W. Bush promised as president that he would get Osama bin Laden “dead or alive” and has bee...
$15.00
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 Out of Arabia
Phoenicians, Arabs, and the Discovery of Europe
Warwick Ball
The first volume in a series that examines the spread of cultures from the East into Europe
Arab history is often viewed as beginning with Islam. But the Arabs have a history going back thousands of years before-one, furthermore,...
$22.95
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 Pakistan
Democracy, Terrorism, and the Building of a Nation
Iftikhar Malik
Opinionated and critical look at the challenges facing Pakistan at this critical juncture in its history
As the fall-out of the US-led “war on terror” continues to destabilize the countries of the Indian subconti...
$18.00
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 Reel Bad Arabs (revised and updated edition)
How Hollywood Vilifies a People
Jack G. Shaheen
A groundbreaking book that dissects a slanderous history dating from cinema's earliest days to contemporary Hollywood blockbusters that feature machine-gun wielding and bomb-blowing "evil" Arabs
Award-winning film au...
$25.00
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 Syria
A Historical and Architectural Guide (3rd edition)
Warwick Ball
With a wealth of historical splendors matched by few other countries, Syria has remained almost undiscovered by mass tourism. As a result, little has been spoiled, much is unknown, and there is much to discover.
It is a land of immense ant...
$19.95
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 Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
A Primer (updated 3rd edition)
Phyllis Bennis
If you have ever wondered “Why is there so much violence in the Middle East?”, “Who are the Palestinians?”, “What are the occupied territories?” or “What does Israel want?”, then this is the book for yo...
$10.00
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World Travel  A Traveller's History of Croatia
Benjamin Curtis
George Bernard Shaw wrote that on the last day of Creation, "God desired to crown His work," and so fashioned the Croatian coastline "out of tears, stars, and breath." Anyone who has glimpsed that long, mountainous, island-studded...
$14.95
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 Beatles’ London, The
A Guide to 467 Beatles Sites in and around London
Piet Schreuders, Mark Lewisohn, and Adam Smith
Independent Publisher Book Awards 2010, Bronze Medal Winner - Travel
They were born in Liverpool and came of age in Hamburg, but it was London where the Beatles became international icons matched only by the swinging city...
$20.00
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 Belize and Northern Guatemala (Travellers' Wildlife Guide)
Les Beletsky
Most travellers to Belize and Northern Guatemala want to experience lush tropical forests and other stunning habitats and catch glimpses of exotic wildlife: toucans and parrots, hummingbirds and hawks, monkeys and big cats, frogs and toads, crocodile...
$29.95
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 Café Life Venice
A Guidebook to the Cafés and Bacari of La Serenissima
Joe Wolff; photography by Roger Paperno
Venice is a city without parallel. This essential companion will enrich anyone's experience of the magical city of lagoons.
The Café Life series takes you to its third Italian city-La Serenissima (the Most Serene Republ...
$20.00
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 Japan
The Business Traveller’s Handbook
Ian de Stains
Ian de Stains has been executive director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) since 1987. He was appointed OBE in 1993 for commercial and community service.
About the series: Catering for the needs of the discerning busines...
$20.00
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 Russia
The Business Traveller’s Handbook
Chris Gilbert
About the series: Catering for the needs of the discerning business traveler, the Business Traveller’s Handbooks are the vital passport to a successful and enjoyable trip, containing:
• Insider tips on how to get th...
$20.00
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 San Francisco (2nd edition)
A Cultural History
Mick Sinclair
Within a generation San Francisco grew from an isolated Mexican trading post with more hills than people into America’s major Pacific Coast city. Shaped by entrepreneurs, eccentrics, and visionaries, it became renowned for accommodating those w...
$15.00
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 Secret London (4th ed.)
Exploring the Hidden City, with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit
Andrew Duncan
In more than 20 miles of original walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan uncovers London’s best-kept secrets. From ancient waterways and the vast network of tunnels that weave their way beneath the city’s streets to easily missed co...
$17.95
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 World Heritage Sites of Great Britain and Ireland
An Illustrated Guide to All 27 World Heritage Sites
Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith
The only guide you’ll need for all 27 World Heritage Sites
There are 27 World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO in the United Kingdom and Ireland and this authoritative guidebook describes them and their reasons for inclusion on th...
$22.00
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World Travel/Cadogan Guides USA  Barcelona & Catalonia
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls
Discover the unique spirit of Catalan with this intelligent and in-depth guidebook. Take a tour of Gaudi’s revolutionary architecture in the exciting and dynamic city of Barcelona; savor the stunning views of medieval Girona and the Roman ru...
$21.95
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 Bavaria (4th ed)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Rodney Bolt
“The guidebook of choice for travelers who like to mix culture with good living…”
—The Sunday Times
Bavaria's sparkling lakes, fairytale castles, soaring Gothic cathedrals, spe...
$21.95
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 Cairo, Luxor & Aswan (3rd ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Michael Haag
Discover three sides of Egypt: exuberant Cairo, with its Arabian Nights bazaars and breathtaking pyramids; Luxor, with its wealth of age-old temples and magnificent tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments. In this...
$21.95
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 Crete (3rd ed)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls
“Passionate and packed with good info…” —National Geographic Traveler
• Bursting with personal knowledge and practical information from the prolific authors Dana Facaros and Michael P...
$21.95
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 Egypt (4th)
(Cadogan Guides, USA)
Michael Haag
Eminent Egypt chronicler, Michael Haag, takes you on a journey down the Nile, past Cairo’s fine medieval architecture and gleaming skyscrapers to the extraordinary temples of Luxor and Karnak and the breathtaking tombs at the Valley of the King...
$21.95
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 Loire (4th ed)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Philippe Barbour
“If you look at life as a journey rather than a destination, then Cadogan Guides are the manuals for you.”
—Everything France
• Bursting with personal knowledge and practical...
$21.95
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 Portugal (6th)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
David Evans
Unlock Portugal’s unspoilt, hidden charms with this compelling and practical guide. Discover tiny walled villages, virgin beaches, brazen castles, crenellated cathedrals, an array of markets and museums, and astonishing landscapes.
&...
$21.95
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 Switzerland
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Norman Renouf
“A balance of infectious enthusiasm and solid practicality…” —Michael Palin
• Features the very best of every region—food, festivals, history, art and architecture
• C...
$21.95
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 Tuscany (5th ed)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Dana Facaros and Michael Pauls
“The guidebook of choice for travelers who like to mix culture with good living…”
—The Sunday Times
• Bursting with personal knowledge and practical information from the prolific...
$21.95
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World Travel/Cadogan Guides USA  Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (4th ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Nick Rider
Whatever first draws you to the Yucatàn peninsula of Mexico – be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food – you’re sure to be delighted by its wealth of opportunit...
$21.95
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Illustrated Gift Books  Kilimanjaro
A Photographic Journey to the Roof of Africa
Michel Moushabeck (text); Hiltrud Schulz (photography)
A spectacular collection of images and words that offer a detailed glimpse into the unique beauty and rhythm of Africa’s natural wonder.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the African continent’s highest mountain and the worl...
$20.00
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 Serpent of the Nile (revised and updated)
Women and Dance in the Arab World
Wendy Buonaventura
Newly updated and reissued in an appealing new format, this classic book is a lavishly illustrated celebration of female dancers of the Arab world and their impact on the West.
“A lively and lavishly illustrated excursion into the...
$35.00
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 Survival
Saving Endangered Migratory Species
Stanley Johnson and Robert Vagg
Produced in conjunction with a UN agency, this book is both an informative warning against the threat facing many species and a stunning celebration of their beauty
Our ruthless exploitation of the natural world has already driven...
$50.00
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 Unexpected New York
Sandy Miller; photography by Juliana Spear
This well-written and sumptuously illustrated book is filled with surprises that add texture and richness to life in the Big Apple
Wild peacocks, parrots, and raccoons rather than the Bronx Zoo; cricket, lawn bowling, surfboarding...
$25.00
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 Yemen
Jewel of Arabia
Charles and Patricia Aithie
“Absolutely gorgeous” —Sandi Toksvig, BBC Radio 4
Combining outstanding photographic skills with assiduous research, this book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Yemen.
Th...
$30.00
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International Cookbooks  Pure and Simple
Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Vidhu Mittal
Winner Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2009 — Best Easy Recipes, 3rd Place A mouthwatering collection of recipes reflecting the very best of Indian vegetarian cuisine
With step-by-step photograph...
$29.95
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 Spice Kitchen, The
Flavorful Recipes from Around the World
Michal Haines; photography byJacqui Blanchard
A cookbook that will undoubtedly inspire new directions in your culinary repertoire
Since the days of the Silk Road and the Spice Trail, adventurers have traversed uncharted territories purely to get their hands on spices—th...
$29.95
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 Turkish Cookbook, The
Regional Recipes and Stories
Nur Ilkin and Sheilah Kaufman; photography by Juliana Spear
Healthful and tantalizing, simple and delicious, Turkish cuisine is well on its way to becoming the next big trend in cooking as more and more attention is being paid to it as the original Mediterranean diet
Turkey has made an end...
$35.00
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 Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Home Baking from Around the World
Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra; photography by Vanessa Courtier
Baking is one of life’s pleasures—few can resist the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, the warmth of spices, sticky cakes, or oozing pastries.
Containing a mix of familiar family favorites and unusual, exotic delicacies,...
$35.00
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Biographies & Memoirs  Che Guevara
A Life
Nick Caistor
An accessible and well-researched biography that explores the life and ideas of an iconic revolutionary
“At Last, at last, a biography of Che Guevara for grown-ups! Nick Caistor, well-known for years as a commentator on Latin Ame...
$15.00
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 It's Easier to Reach Heaven than the End of the Street
A Jerusalem Memoir
Emma Williams; foreword by Brian Urquhart
A deeply affecting memoir and a unique contribution to our understanding of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
In August 2000 Emma Williams arrived with her three small children in Jerusalem to join her husband and to work as a doctor...
$16.00
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World Fiction  Blue Has No South
Alex Epstein; translated by Becka Mara McKay
"Their love story ended many years ago. He still writes her name as a solution to crossword puzzle clues of suitable length."
Alex Epstein’s miniature stories are indeed love stories, puzzles, stray clues to puzzles he neve...
$15.00
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 Dark Side of Love, The
Rafik Schami; translated from the German by Anthea Bell
Independent Publisher Book Awards 2010, Gold Medal Winner - Multicultural Fiction An international bestseller available in English for the first time,a story of forbidden love set against the background of Arabic culture...
$24.00
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 Geometry of God, The
Uzma Aslam Khan
Independent Publisher Book Awards 2010, Bronze Medal Winner - Multicultural Fiction Amal: the practical sister who digs up the “diamond key” that unlocks the mystery of Pakicetus, a whale-dog cr...
$18.00
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 Kassandra and the Wolf
Margarita Karapanou; translated by N.C. Germanacos
“No retelling of Kassandra and the Wolf can explain its charm, or its riddles. … [It] is one of those rare creations that come alive mysteriously, without any antecedents. The book is original, terrifying, complete. It inven...
$15.00
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 Landscape with Dog
and Other Stories
Ersi Sotiropoulos; translated by Karen Emmerich
“Let’s just say that Giacometti was setting out to draw a face. If he started with the chin, he would worry that he might never reach the nose. The longer he sketched the face, the harder he tried to offer a faithful representation of it,...
$15.00
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 News from Home
Short Stories
Sefi Atta
Winner of the 2009 NOMA Award for Publishing in Africa
From Zamfara up north to the Niger delta down south, with a finale in Lagos, this collection of stories and a novella respond to and amplify the newspaper hea...
$15.00
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 Rien ne va Plus
Margarita Karapanou; translated by Karen Emmerich
The story is simple: a love affair ends badly. A woman and a man marry, then cruelty, infidelity, and divorce. But this novel tells their story twice, from opposing perspectives. Our sympathies are inverted; we don’t know whom to trust; the dis...
$15.00
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 Summer without Dawn, A
An Armenian Epic
Agop J. Hacikyan & Jean-Yves Soucy; trans. by Christina Le Vernoy & Joyce Bailey
Engrossing and powerfully told, this international bestselling novel is set against the Armenian massacres that occurred in the Ottoman Empire and during the First World War In the summer of 1915, days after the government orders the depo...
$20.00
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 Swallow
Sefi Atta
A new novel from the winner of the Wole Soyinka Prize for African Literature
It is the mid-1980s in Lagos, Nigeria, and the government's War against Indiscipline is in full operation. Amid poverty and tight rules and regulatio...
$15.00
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 Touch
Adania Shibli; translated by Paula Haydar
“The most talked-about writer on the West Bank.”
—Ahdaf Soueif, author of In the Eye of the Sun
“The opening of [Touch]… introduces a fragile little girl, standing alone...
$13.00
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Poetry  Almond Blossoms and Beyond
Mahmoud Darwish; translated by Mohammad Shaheen
NEW IN PAPERBACK, FALL 2010
The first English translation of recent poetry by the late Mahmoud Darwish, the most important Palestinian contemporary poet
“If I die before you, I leave you the impossibl...
$25.00
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Language & Reference  Pocket Explorer: African Civilizations
Nicholas Badcott
A colorful reference guide to Africa's heritage-the peoples and places of Africa's past, from prehistoric to early colonial times.
Africa is a vast continent with many and varied peoples and cultures. This attractive littl...
$13.95
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 Pocket Timeline of Ancient Mexico
Penny Bateman
A handy pocket-sized reference to the Aztec culture of ancient Mexico and the civilizations that preceded it
At the back of the book is a 12-page foldout timeline which can be detached and displayed on a wall or notice board...
$13.95
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 Sugar Comes from Arabic
A Beginner’s Guide to Arabic Letters and Words
Barbara Whitesides
A user-friendly Arabic alphabet-and-culture book for complete beginners
No other Arabic alphabet book demystifies the letters in such a comfortable way, by introducing them in English alphabetical order of the Roman alphabet an...
$20.00
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Children's Picture Books  King Solomon and the Bee
adapted by Dalia Hardof Renberg; illustrated by Ruth Heller
“King Solomon was the wisest and smartest king of his days. Not only could the king speak every language in the world, he could also talk to the animals.”
One day, when King Solomon was resting in his garden, a small b...
$9.95
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 Kugel Valley Klezmer Band, The
Joan Betty Stuchner; illustrated by Richard Row
New in Paperback Oh, how Shira loves the fiddle!
Every time the Kugel Valley Klezmer Band performs, ten-year-old Shira watches closely. Isaac, the best fiddle player this side of Nova Scotia, sees her watching, an...
$7.95
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