books about: emirates     books:       Mondays in the Middle East3 reviews David A. Cross Xulon Press, 2006 Wholesome humor with a fresh perspective -- Author's comments I began writing Mondays in the Middle East from Bahrain in 1999 to relay cultural insights for a Midwestern radio station. I have tried to maintain two key principles during writing: 1. I want to be respectful of the religious beliefs of the Arab people. 2. I want to poke fun at myself and my own culture as much as I might poke fun at Arab culture. Mondays in the Middle East is intended ...             Dubai Explorer3 reviews Explorer Publishing Explorer Publishing, 1999 Don't leave home without it ! Very informative and up-to-date guide - useful for visitors and expats alike. Split into 8 broad sections the guide starts with the usual general help - including cultural and practical information. Particularly liked the summary boxes and top tips - saves a lot of time ! The hotels listing may be disappointing for visitors (just a contact list) but the guide more than makes up for this by the ...             Architecture in the Emirates2 reviews Philip Jodidio Taschen, 2007 Great showcase of stunning architecture Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2W26JLLT74FPL I've always been fascinated by Dubai's architectural growth. This book is a showcase of some of the finest and spectacular architecture in Emirates. 20 architects are featured, under them a few buildings. Some of the buildings include Dancing Towers, Pentominium, Strata Towers, Burj Al Arab, Opus Office Tower, Manhal Oasis, ...             Abu Dhabi Complete Residents' Guide1 review Explorer Publishing Explorer Publishing, 2008 Abu Dhabi There are very few books on this area of the world. This book was very informative!             On-road in the UAE2 reviews Gareth Leggett Zodiac Publishing UK, 2005 If you thought the UAE was just shopping malls If you thought the UAE was just shopping malls, tower blocks and traffic jams unless you owned a 4 by 4, think again. With On-road in the UAE in your glove compartment, you can set off and see the country you never knew existed. It's all here - gorges and pools, mangroves, waterfalls, forts and of course, lots and lots of beautiful sand-dunes and miles and miles of amazing coastline - plus ...             Top 10 Dubai and Abu Dhabi (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE)2 reviews DK Publishing DK Travel, 2007 Fabulous Guide for a Short Visit I got this book as a guide for a five-day trip to Dubai, and it was extremely helpful. It is a small and skinny 128-page book, which meant it fit in my purse and could easily be brought out for quick reference to all of the remarkable sites of Dubai. It is easy to read with great facts and helpful travel tips. I highly recommend it for someone going to Dubai for a shorter stay - if you are ...             Cooking of the Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates1 review Tess Mallos Parkway Publishing, 2004 Excellent Book, But Be Aware That... Foremost, I wanted to say that the book is a very good selection of recipes from this region of the world. I have been studying Middle Eastern cooking as a hobby for a few years now, and have been studying cooking in general for over 10. I own a very large selection of cookbooks and many of them are Middle Eastern cookbooks, so I have seen quite a few cookbooks, and as an enthusiast I recommend ...             Dubai Arabia1 review Janet Robinson New Horizon, 1981 Amusing description of foreigners' stay in Dubai. This is a first-person account of a British family's experiences living in Dubai in the late 1970s. I read it many years ago, but I recall that it was well-written, humorous in parts, and provided interesting anecdotes and descriptions of daily life for the Robinson family in this unfamiliar environment. One example was the mysterious placement of the cold water tank on the roof of their house, ...             Aesthetics and ritual in the United Arab Emirates: The anthropology of food and personal adornment among ...1 review Aida Kanafani-Zahar American University of Beirut, 1983 Excellent reference This is an excellent and richly-detailed reference. It was a most-pleasant surprise to find this out-of-print and rare book available anywhere. The like-new copy is well worth the price. The only closely-comparable book, and which is more general, is the "Language of Dress in the Middle East." Most other works on national dress, culturally-influenced dress and fashions, and customs in the ...             Abu Dhabi Mini Map1 review Explorer Publishing Explorer Publishing, 2006 Abu Dhabi Mini Map Excellent reference. Very helpful in understanding the city layout. Recommend this mini map as a resource for all visitors.             Telling Tales : An Oral History of Dubai1 review Julia Wheeler Explorer Publishing, 2005 Extraordinary Portraits & Tales of Vanishing Times and Places This magnificent book combines the modern lenses of photography, anthropology, and sociology with the grand tradition of Arab life and storytelling. Most westerners equate Dubai and the Emirates with extravagent shopping malls and five star hotels. But 50 years ago, Dubai was a very different place, though traces of those older days still exist for those willing to seek them out. It is ...             Eternal Life1 review Bobby Right Rutledge Books, 1998 An excellent tale of inspirational fiction In this exceptionally well-written novel, author Bobby Right weaves a story of spirituality and astral projection, of loss and rebirth --a stunning achievement that fans of inspirational fiction everywhere won't want to miss. Set in the exotic United Arab Emirates -- a place where ancient meets modern -- Eternal Life is the action-filled tale of a pair of honeymooners who fall into adventure in ...             Dubai Mini Map1 review Explorer Publishing Explorer Publishing, 2006 Awesome Dubai Mini Map Wow, this little map is full of info!!!! I have been looking for a nice map to take on my Dubai holiday in Nov and this Mini Map is awesome. Small enough to fit in my purse, yet full of all of the much needed information to tour the city. Many thanks to Explorer Publishing for creating this fantastic map!!!             A Historical Atlas of the United Arab Emirates (Historical Atlases of South Asia, Central Asia, and the ...1 review Amy Romano Rosen Publishing Group, 2004 Excellent This wonderful little book is part of the Historical Atlases of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East series (that's a mouthful!), which gives the reader excellent introductions to a number of countries. This book traces the history of the United Arab Emirates from antiquity, through to the Persian Gulf War and the 1991 Bank of Credit and Commerce International (BCCI) scandal. Along the ...             Insight Guide Oman and the Uae1 review Dorothy Stannard Langenscheidt Publishers, 1998 The portable coffee table The prospective traveler to Oman and the United Arab Emirates could hardly do better than to choose this title. Its main rival is surely going to be the Lonely Planet guide, which is certainly cheaper. But money isn't everything when it comes to value. This Insight Guide is more focused in the area it reviews (only 2 countries compared with LP's 6) and has the sort of graphics that usable ...             United Arab Emirates: A New Perspective1 review Paula Vine, Ibrahim Al Abed Trident Press, 2001 Written for the Specialist Fifteen chapters by diverse authors cover archeology, poetry, histories of tribal, colonial and independent eras and modern economy, industry and environment. Written for the specialist more than the general reader, this is nonetheless a valuable contribution to the resources available on the nation founded in 1971 by the confederation of seven emir-ates: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ra's ...             Setting Up in Dubai: Business Investor's Guide1 review Essam Al Tamimi Cross Border Legal, 2003 Setting Up in Dubai "Setting Up in Dubai" edition 4 is an excellent guide for setting up and doing business in Dubai. This book introduces the reader to Dubai and the UAE, discusses immigration and customs, the various institutions and ministries, the types of business structures, various employment issues that typically arise, housing and accommodation issues, health and education, transportation issues, leisure ...             Dubai Millennium: A Vision Realised, a Dream Lost1 review Rachel Pagones Highdown, 2007 Triumph and Tragedy With the dawning of the new century, the Emirate of Dubai was emerging as a major international center for commerce, with the al Maktoum dynasty also on a meteoric rise into global prominence in the Thoroughbred industry. And a centerpiece which fit this outlook of unlimited potential was Sheikh Mohammed bin Rahid al Maktoum's Dubai Millennium. Regally bred - sire, Seeking the Gold; ...             How to Become Emirates Cabin Crew - An aspiring flight attendant's must have guide to acing the interview1 review Caitlyn Rogers CE Publishing, 2008 A comprehensive guide to becoming a flight attendant Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (07/07) I have to admit that I had my share of doubts when "How to become Emirates Cabin Crew" by Caitlyn Rogers landed on my desk. Quite frankly, I just wasn't so sure how useful a book targeting the future flight attendants for Emirates Airline could be for anybody outside that limited and select group. I mean, how many cabin crew ...             Industrialization in the United Arab Emirates1 review Shihab M. A. Ghanem Avebury, 1992 Indepth understanding of Gulf Industrialization I have read this book because of my interest in the development of industry in the Gulf and particularly the UAE. The book starts with an historical review of the development of industry since the pre-oil era, and the review is concise but quite comprehensive. The book then discusses the population aspect of the UAE and its impact on economic development and it is obvious that the writer ...              search for books adornment, aesthetics, anthropology, arabian, architecture, aspiring, atlases, attendant, business, central, complete, emirates, eternal, explorer, eyewitness, historical, history, industrialization, insight, interview, investor, millennium, mondays, on-road, personal, perspective, realised, residents, setting, telling books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen camera & photo: Swann 100 Foot Siamese Cable we recommend Wholesome humor with a fresh perspective -- Author's comments leave a comment home  impressum - about us