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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Sheikh Al-Kar (Master of the Craftsman)
Text in Arabic. Master of the Craftsman navigates the Ottoman World of Damascus, documenting the living styles of the Damascusites and their political conditions with governors, who were linked by merchants, craftsmen, dignitaries, and the elders of Karat.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The 4ourth Floor (Al-Tabeq Al-Rabe')
Text in Arabic. How do you begin a career to ensure that it is driven by passion and purpose? And if youre already down a certain career path and could start all over again, would you? In both cases, how do you distinguish yourself from other employees and rise to the top? How can you actively participate in shaping your career based on your personal goals, instead of blindly following the path set before you? As a management consultant who has worked in several senior managerial positions in numerous major companies within various industries, author Maryam Ibrahim Al Mansoori has collected various pearls of wisdom that can enlighten anyone looking to evaluate their own career choices. Her impressive CV more than qualifies her as an inspiring mentor to anyone at the onset or at a crossroads in their career. The 4ourth Floor is a must-read book that offers expert career counsel based on years of experience that can help you critically consider your own career and how the choices that you are making today are defining your future.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Taqs
Text in Arabic. A Sudanese writer begins to suspect that one of his most idiosyncratic characters from a recent novel resembles - in an uncanny and terrifying way - a real person he has never met. Since he condemned this character to an untimely death in the novel, should he attempt to save this real man from a similar fate? Elsir takes his readers on a terrifying journey through the unsettled mind of an author who loses control over his own creations and sense of reality. Set in both sides of Khartoum the bustling capital city and the neglected, poverty-stricken underbelly - this is a novel of unreliable narrators, of insane asylums and of the dubious relationship between imagination and reality.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Look Out Carissa
Text in Arabic. Carissa is a lovable cow who just can't seem to stop bumping into things! What could the trouble be? Off she goes on an adventure to find out what makes her so clumsy. Can you guess what it is? She makes a surprising new friend along the way, and who has quietly guessed her exact problem. An endearing tale all about discovery and not giving up until you have the answer. Carissa's happy-go-lucky personality encourages readers to champion her until the very end, when she finds the solution to her problem that should have been right before her very eyes!
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Tears of the Assassin
Text in Arabic. On the afternoon when Angel Allegria arrives at the Poloverdos farmhouse, he kills the farmer and his wife. But he spares their child, Paolo a young boy who will claim this as the day on which he was born. Together, the killer and the boy begin a new life on this remote and rugged stretch of land in Chile. Then Luis Secunda, a well-to-do and educated fellow from the city, descends upon them. Paolo is caught in the paternal rivalry between the two men. But life resumes its course...until circumstances force the three to leave the farm. In doing so, Angel and Luis confront their pasts as well as their inevitable destinies destinies that profoundly shape Paolos own future.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Konfidenz
Text in Arabic. Tense and tightly woven, Thiqah is a dramatic novel set in Paris during World War II about a woman whose lover is accused of working for the Resistance. The novel follows nine hours of phone conversations between a woman and a mysterious stranger who seems to know everything about her and the reasons she fled her homeland. As the dialogue progresses, the man tells her many disturbing things about her and her lover (who may be in great danger), the political situations in which they are enmeshed, and his fantasies about her. Powerful and menacing, Thiqah draws the reader into a post-modern mystery where nothing -- including the text itself -- is what it seems.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Steve Jobs
Text in Arabic. Steve Jobs was loved, hated, admired and dismissed. He was a living legend, the 21-year-old genius who founded Apple in his parents garage. Critically-acclaimed author Karen Blumenthal takes us to the core of this complicated and legendary man, from his adoption to the pinnacles of his career. Framed by Jobs inspirational Stanford commencement speech and illustrated throughout with black and white photos, this is the story of the man who changed our world.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Jabra Ibrahim Jabra: Faces of the Romantic Intellectual (Jabra Ibrahim Jabra: Wojouh Al-Mothaqqaf Al- Romancy)
Text in Arabic. Jabra Ibrahim Jabra: Wojouh AlMothaqqaf AlRomancy (Faces of the Romantic Intellectual), the well-known Palestinian literary critic and scholar Dr. Faisal Darraj examines the monumental literary duree of Jabra (1919-1994). He delineates the threads that form the world of Jabra, the novelist, short story writer, a translator of Shakespeares tragedies, a literary critic, and a painter.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Wonder
Text in Arabic. August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream schooluntil now. Hes about to enter fifth grade at Beecher Prep, and if youve ever been the new kid, then you know how hard that can be. The thing is, Auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that hes just like them, despite appearances?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Planet Omar: Incredible Rescue Mission
Omar is going on his biggest adventure yeta trip to Pakistan! But his excitement about the trip is interrupted by some shocking news: his amazing teacher is not coming back to school, and no one will say why. When Omar and his friends start investigating, the hints they overhear and clues they find lead them to an alarming conclusionit must be aliens! Omar has a huge imagination, but saving his teacher from aliens seems far-fetched even to him. He's going to need out-of-this-world creative thinking and a huge spirit of adventure to solve this mystery!
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Two Feet Below the Surface of Life
Text in Arabic. The letters were Khaled and Sarahs way to get to know each other, exchange opinions, and explore their views about the meaning of life. Through them, he became sure that she was the girl of his dreams and that she was his only refuge from eternal loneliness. And she felt he transformed her being, helping her see that happiness was not out of reach. The letters were burdened with painful memories, and filled with sadness, anxiety, and fear of the future. But they were also a revelation of their love, opening the door of hope for them, restoring their sense of humanity, and guiding their path to each other. But as an epidemic spread, a new challenge arose as the couple is forced to distance despite their great love. Fate brought them together once; can it bring them together in the end? Letters of love, confession, and the emotions that join souls weave the threads of their story. But in the end, what does Fate have in store for these two lovers?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Boy at the End of the Alley
When Aunt Saliha moves in to live with Salims family after breaking her leg, Salims world is turned upside down. His aunt is obsessed with the environment and recycling and all things having to do with nature. With his aunt distracting him, he falls behind in his studies and his term project. Salim needs to get his act together. Can he transform from an isolated boy at the end of an alley to an innovator appreciated by everyone in the neighborhood?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press How Do Crocodiles Clean their Teeth
Text in Arabic. Inquisitive kids should look no further to find all of the amazing answers to the unique questions that may have ever crossed their minds. With page after page of eye-catching illustrations, fun facts, and a variety of puzzles, these books are a great reference for curious kids. Each series has four books that are sure to delight and inform young readers at any age.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Hayakom
Text in Arabic. Welcome to Qatar! From the sand dunes to the Pearl; from Doha to Zekreet: come take a first-hand look at Qatar in all its glory. Join Faisal as he guides his friends on a tour around his home country. Beautifully photographed and skillfully illustrated, explore the natural and man made magnificence of this small peninsula found on the shorelines of the Arabian Gulf.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Kareem and Hanan Learning: Prepositions
Text in Arabic. Join twin siblings, Karim and Hanan, as they explore their world in simplified Arabic. In each book, they learn new phrases and enrich their vocabulary in an entertaining and enlightening way. The series teaches Arabic grammar in five useful books.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Games of the Late Age
Text in Arabic. Gregorio is a middle-aged clerk, grey and ordinary, whose youthful aspirations for an exciting, more fulfilling life have faded completely. One day, he meets a man named Gil over the phone and everything begins to change. Through his conversations with Gil, Gregorio forges another personality for himself as Faroni, an attractive polyglot, engineer, poet, and world traveler. When Gil announces that he is finally coming to meet him, Gregorio becomes desperate to preserve his own lies and embarks upon a dangerous path. First published in Spanish in 1989, this novel won Spains Critics Prize that same year, followed by the National Literature Prize in 1990, making Luis Landero one of the top names in contemporary Spanish literature.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Movie-Maker
Text in Arabic. María Margarita is a young girl from a small Chilean village who is famous for her strange gift of recreating the stories of movies. When a new film comes to town -- whether the latest Marilyn Monroe movie or Mexican musical the villagers pay her to watch the movie so that she can tell them all about it. Tender, magical and moving, Raweyat Al-Aflam tells the nostalgic tale of South American village cinemas in their full glory.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Burnt Shadows
Text in Arabic. 29 August 1945: Nagasaki: Hiroko Tanaka, twenty-one and in love with Konrad Weiss, the man she is about to marry, steps out onto her veranda, minutes before a nuclear explosion shatters her world and everything in it. Al-Thelal Al-Mohtariqa is an epic narrative of disasters evaded and confronted, loyalties offered and repaid, and loves rewarded and betrayed.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Egg
Meet Fafa the turtle, Douka the lively ladybird, Moumou the bouncy frog and Outi the cuddly seal, in the first stories to be based on Al Jazeera Childrens Channels favorite TV characters.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Mama Drama
My mother is very anxious and has a very active imagination. Our family even nicknamed her the "Drama Queen"! Do you know what a DRAMA queen is? Do you have any among your family or friends? Read this fun tale and live a day in the life with this imaginative family as they go through all kinds of strange and fantastical scenarios.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Symbols and Signs Around Us
Text in Arabic. This book aims to simplify the ideas and theories that affect the lives of youth, presenting them in an interesting way that suits their abilities and develops them. The book is based on simplifying basic ideas in the Science of Signs (Semiotics), which is a science that deals with the study of symbols, signs and signals, their meanings, and ways of interpreting them. Hence, it aims to help youth in developing their awareness of the surroundings in which they live, enhancing their attention towards the details they are accustomed to seeing, as well as stimulating their senses to read what is around them (paintings, signs, symbols, slogans, pictures, and advertisements). Teaching youth signs and their meanings to stimulate their awareness towards the correct interpretation to each sign, is a way to protect them as misinterpretations may harm themselves and others.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Qatar and Arabian Gulf States in Indian Archive -- Book 2
Text in Arabic. We are pleased to present the second volume of the project "Qatar and the Arabian Gulf States in the Documents of the Indian Archives, Selections from the Indian National Archives in Delhi", which includes the translation of documents related to Qatar and the Arabian Gulf States and their relationship with the various international powers, as well as regional and local ones, in the period (1872-1875), as monitored in the records of the British Government and the Indian British Government. These documents include correspondence and telegrams exchanged between residents, agents, captains on the Indian Navy's ships, their superiors at the Ministry of Indian Affairs and the British Ministry of Foreign Affairs in London, as well as letters from the Sheikhs and merchants of the region. Its contents cover wide aspects including their conditions, reactions, and their interactions with the conflicts and events they went through, especially since many of them have been participants of at least eyewitnesses in such events. Therefore, the topics vary between political, military, economic, social, and others. The timeline of the documents included in this volume are arranged in chronological-historical order; as it covers historical events and facts occurred during the period it is presenting, the most important of which is the Ottoman campaign against Najd, the Ottoman military reinforcements in Al Ahsa, Al Qatif and Qatar, the repercussions of the conflict between Abdullah and Saud, the sons of Faisal bin Turki Al Saud, and the tribal stance in each of Al Ahsa, Al Qatif, Qatar and Bahrain, and the subsequent Ottoman movements, and the British position on these events, especially after Qatar raised the Ottoman flag.
£19.79
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Shelter and housing reconstruction
Text in Arabic. This book raises the issue of reconstruction as an essential stage of recovery in countries that have suffered from violent conflicts and severe natural disasters, by focusing on the aspect of housing reconstruction in-particular, as the most necessity in ensuring a decent human life, and considering how important it actually is. The book is an important attempt to fill a clear gap in this field by relying on strong academic- scientific foundations and controls, and providing a theoretical framework of concepts to study the stage of housing reconstruction within the context of studying crises and recovering from them, and presenting a strategic-political vision to get out of it, reflected by a wide range of previous experiences; According to the tripartite approach: humanity, development, and peace. Finally, the book represents a valuable scientific contribution to Arabic literature and enriches researches in the field of post-crisis and disaster reconstruction. It contributes to the formation of a broad knowledge base fuelled by realistic models in understanding the possibilities, lessons, and challenges.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Big Questions from Little Learners: Why should I listen to my Parents?
Text in Arabic. Is there always an endless question of (why?) in your little one's heads, now, satisfy the children's desire for knowledge and work together to find answers to their questions and look at the interesting knowledge hidden in these pages! Mom and Dad tells you all what you should know and do, but why should you listen to them?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Bagpiper
Text in Arabic. Ahmad returned to his village after 10 long years and brought along his bagpipes, it is a woodwind instrument that he plays so well. Children and women in his village loved its melodies, unlike the men who opposed strongly having this weird instrument in their village and decided to expel Ahmad as he insisted to play it! He settled in one of the caves, where the wolves were attracted to his melodies, and accompanied his tunes with their howling. A while after, an evil gang took over the village! Would Ahmad and his bagpipes have a role in saving the villagers? And would the men then see his new instrument and its melodies differently?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Anger
Tim got angry because he did not get an excellent grade on his exam, though he did his best. As for Lina, she felt angry when her friend got distracted and did not pay her enough attention. There many causes of anger, and its features appear on us once we get angry! So, what are the signs of anger? And what can we do to keep anger away from us and others? You will know this from Tim and Lina's anger experience, and how they found someone to relieve their anger.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Gemma gets the Jitters
"Gemma has a new camera! When she visits the mountains, she wants to get the perfect photo. But at the top of the lookout, Gemma gets the jitters. Will she let her fear of heights stop her from achieving her dream? Join Gemma, Marty, and their friends as they help her overcome her fear!"
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press On Qur'anic Exegesis
An abridged version of the Introductions of Muhammad Tahir bin Ashur (d. 1393 AH/1973 CE) popularly known as Ibn Ashur to his Tafsir Al-Tahrir wa Al-Tanwir. Muhammad Bin Hamad Al Thani Center for Muslim Contribution to Civilization, had so far been publishing translations of classical works of the Islamic civilization. Owing the expansion of their work's scope, they have now included works which might not be termed classical in the general sense of the word, but which are certainly imbued with that sense of classicism. Ibn Ashur's Al-Tahrir wa Al-Tanwir is one such work in their estimation, and merited translation into English and publication owing to its comprehensive nature and significance. Qur'anic studies has long since become an important research area among the Islamists of the West and the modernists if the Muslim world, in addition to its permanently paramount status in the eyes of Muslim scholars.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Circus of the Greats: There is always more than meets the eye
On the surface, the Circus of Dreams travels around the Continent of Eiliron entertaining the people of the seven kingdoms with their frivolity and sleights of hand. But beloved ringmaster and head puppeteer, Master Jeskil, is soon manipulating more than puppet strings when he is drawn into a wicked plot of greed and desire in the kingdom of Corraçao. After years of marriage, the King and Queen of Hearts have no heir: a fact not lost on the Kings first counselor, Vikar Revin, who hears the courts gossips whispering in the shadows, forming factions of allegiance, and plotting treasonous schemes. At the heart of these conspiracies is the charming and ambitious Roxanna Talian of Feracia who has set her sights on replacing the Queen. In spite of the mounting evidence of malign influences from outside as well as within, Revin is determined to protect Corraçao. With the help of his cousin Jeskil, and some wholly unexpected allies, Revin must find a way to thwart the enemies of the state and preserve whatever he can of the crippled Corraçian monarchy. Magic, love, death, and intrigue beset the kingdom the effects of which ripple through for generations to come.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Who Needs A Shoe?
Kareem decides to give a pair of his shoes away to those in need. But the whale didnt need them, nor did the bird, the tree, the horse, or the donkey. So who gets the shoes?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Swish's Mobile Dilemma
With the summer holidays underway, Swish the Shark is eager to play football with his friends. But they don't seem interested in playing at all. Everyone is too busy with their digital distractions to pay him any attention. Will Swish be able to convince his teammates to join him for a game?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Sincerely, Little Fox
Little Fox can no longer take the suffering from the humans who took his mother and little brother away. He has to get a message out to the people of the world, right now! He leaves the forest for the city, where he meets other animals who have lost their families too, just like him! Will Little Fox's message finally make it out to the world? Will the people listen?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Layan's Party
Layan Loves to shop. She always buys what she wants, whether or not she actually needs to. On her birthday, she finally gets the cat she's been wishing for, and she is excited to buy all kinds of new things for her! Will Layan learn the value of spending wisely?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Bridges not Walls
Text in Arabic. This book reveals the secrets of the civilized relationship between the Northern and Southern countries, and what unfortunate treatment this have caused to the Southern countries, as well as the egotistic and central view of the Northern countries that have harmed the stability and peace in the world, in a flagrant denial of the impact of other human civilizations over the West; such as the Arab Islamic civilization. The book starts from a personal experience and the historical extrapolation of the author, who has been practicing diplomatic and cultural work for decades, seeking to remind the current Arab generations of their civilization that was absent due to their conflicts and the ignorance of their role in building the human civilization, calling for building bridges instead of walls in the light of a new approach to the relations between the countries of the North and the South.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Scenario Thinking
Text in Arabic. This book deals with the planning methodology by the scenario, one of the methodologies of future studies and the means of strategic planning, and it is one of the fourth generation work systems, which ministries and governments seek to include in the daily routine of the work of institutions. This book comes in light of the global crisis of the Corona virus (Covid-19), which reflected the levels of countries in their adoption of anticipating the future and preparing to face potential crises. The author of the book trains the reader to develop strategic alternatives and future visions. It is a standard book for anyone who wants to apply scenario planning, whether in personal or corporate life. At the same time, it is addressed to strategic thinkers, decision-makers and stakeholders, leaders, managers, and researchers in the field of planning and foresight, and it would deepen the level of creative thinking about the future by methodological methods, and apply scenario thinking in various aspects of life.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Anisa's Beauty Salon
Text in Arabic. Anisa the chicken runs a very busy beauty salon. All of the animals grumble and complain about how they look so they come to Anisa for help, hoping that once she is done with them they might be satisfied with their appearance. But does the elephants trunk, the dogs ear, or the giraffes neck really need to be changed? Will Anisa be able to please everyone? A wonderful book about self-acceptance.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press My Perfect Home
Text in Arabic. Nona's house broke when she hit a rock in her running competition. With winter approaching, she became worried! How will she face the cold and rain without a warm house to protect her? Nona asked her friends: Can any of you host me in her house? What their answers were! A fun book about friendship and hospitality.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press A Fairer World is Possible (Paperback)
Text in Arabic. It is neither moral nor fair that only five nations should decide on issues that affect the fate of the whole world. The world is larger than five countries. A United Nations that reflects cultural pluralism and multipolarity is needed to ensure a just and more sustainable global peace. The world is not unipolar, bipolar, under a hegemonic culture, or under the cultural domination of a few privileged representatives of nations. It is thus possible to create a multipolar, multicentric, multicultural, more inclusive and just world, and the first address for such a world is the United Nations. The path to peace, stability, justice, and effective global governance lies through reform of the United Nations. The reform of the United Nations, in particular the restructuring of the Security Council, will certainly be achieved with the consensus of all countries of the world. The country of Turkey has been expressing their proposal for this framework for a long time for review by all countries. As for their proposal for a solution, it is based on a perspective represented in the phrase the world is greater than five and is based mainly on changing the structure of the United Nations Security Council and restructuring it as well. Restructuring the Council in a way that represents continents, beliefs, origins, and cultures in a more equitable manner will be a revolutionary step towards justice and global peace.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Experiences of the Knights of Hope
Text in Arabic. In this book, mothers share their experiences of having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Through gripping testimonies, readers follow these Knights of Hope from the moment that their child showed the first signs of ASD to their endless battle to advocate for their rights, well-being, and care. Endless hope is what drove these mothers forward, pushing them with steadfast determination to protect their children, take care of them, and facilitate any training and treatment that would help them thrive by any means necessary. This book answers more than 100 questions about Autism Spectrum Disorder and other co-occurring disorders acting as a practical guide full of hope for families with children living with ASD.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Exploits of Firoz Shah
Text in Arabic. This book studies the personality of Sultan Firoz Shah Tuqluq who belonged to the Tughlaqi family that ruled India between the eighth and the first half of the ninth century. It achieves this by examining a short message written by the Sultan himself, entitled The Conquests of Firoz Shah, as well as by studying the conditions of Islamic and Hindu society.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press What you should know about: White-Collar Crime
The Simply Said series offers balanced views and reliable explanations on complex issues in several categories. Leading authorities provide clear, concise, and up-to-date information to simplify even the most complicated subjects for general readers. Perfect for students, professionals and inquisitive individuals.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press A Cat in the House of Mice
Text in Arabic. The devious cat got used to deceiving the animals into getting her food without doing any effort. Because of her deviousness, she was able to convince the intelligent mouse "Fateen" that she was feeling sick , cold and hungry, therefore needed him to take her to his house to rest until the morning. Will Fateen agree? Will the cat succeed in deceiving Fateen and his family after that? Or will he prevent her and save his family?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Journeys on a Football Carpet
Text in Arabic. When Qatar won its bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it was the ultimate sporting miracle for a young and ambitious nation. But the critics were quick to judge, saying that Qatar, with no football history of its own, didnt deserve the chance to host the biggest football tournament in the world. In Journeys on a Football Carpet, Qatar-born journalist and author Matthias Krug sets out to debunk that myth by sharing the fascinating inside story of the countrys football evolution over the past six decades. From its earliest football days towards becoming the epicenter of the football world in 2022, Qatar has realized the Maroon sporting philosophy: No dream, no matter how big, is impossible.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Sky is Her Limit
Angie cant wait to see her best friend Razan on her visit to Lebanon this spring. She invites her friend to a family picnic and is excited to spend the day together playing games and having fun. But when Razan brings along her cousin, Sama, Angie cant help but notice that Sama is ... different. Will Angie learn to accept Sama and appreciate her uniqueness?
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press My Little Book About: Numbers
Text in Arabic. For pre-readers aged one and up, this wonderful collection of books will delight and entertain with a little game at the end of each book.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press My Little Book About: Food
Text in Arabic. For pre-readers aged one and up, this wonderful collection of books will delight and entertain with a little game at the end of each book.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Migrating Hoopoe
Travelling on plains far and wide, the inquisitive hoopoe bird encounters many different people on his migratory journeys. He follows their paths and learns their stories, and now he wants to share them with you! Who are these migrating people? What are they leaving behind and what do they hope to find? Why? And most importantly, are their needs, wants, hopes, and desires that much different than our own? Join the hoopoe bird on a journey around the world as he shares the stories of people who are vastly different but are all moving in the same direction: towards hope.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press In My Memory is a Place
Text in Arabic. In a masterful work of historical fiction, readers are given a glimpse of the lives of an imagined Qatari family, living in a northern village about one hundred and fifty years ago. On a Wednesday afternoon in the spring of 1896, Hessa bint Ghanem pleads at the feet of her husband, Mubarak bin Mishref, begging him not to take their seven-year-old son, Mishref, on the annual spring diving trip a treacherous journey that has cut short the lives of many men. She has had a recurring nightmare about this very day, one that haunts and terrifies her. But her husband thinks nothing of the silly ramblings of his imaginative wife and insists on taking his son on the Khankiya trip. Will Hessas devastating premonitions about her beloved child come true?
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