Search results for ""Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press""
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Qatar Nature Explorer
Text in Arabic. The Qatar Nature Explorer series offers a unique insight into Qatars natural history and wildlife, and is an essential resource for schools and parents. This latest edition includes six books in one: Sea and Shore Life of Qatar, Insects and Arachnids of Qatar, Plants of Qatar, Mammals of Qatar, Reptiles and Amphibians of Qatar, and Birds of Qatar.
£12.88
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press A Pet in a Pot
Andy is feeling very sad... all his pets have run away! His dog, his cat, and even his furry little hamster have left him. But Andy will not give up hope. He visits the pet shop in search of a pet that doesnt run. But, does a pet like that even exist? A delightfully imaginative tale about finding exactly what you want in the most unexpected places.
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press How to Be an Ironman
In April 2016, Dr. Nasser Al-Mohannadi became one of the first Qataris ever to complete a full Ironman race. He swam 3.8km, biked 180km and ran 42.2km on one of the most difficult Ironman courses in the world. It was the fulfilment of a childhood dream and the climax of 28 years of preparation and training. In this book, Al-Mohannadi shows how he overcame childhood fears, cultural misunderstanding, and physical injuries to reach his goal. Through careful planning, persistence and learning through mistakes, he achieved what seemed impossible.
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Asrar Altanmiat Al-Iqtisadiat Alsiynia (The Secrets of China’s Economic Development)
Text in Arabic. The series of four books takes a look at different geopolitical, historical, and socio-economical aspects of China and its development as a country. Asrar Altanmiat Al Iqtisadiat Alsiynia provides an overview of Chinas economic development over a period of more than a century.
£9.79
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Light of Hope
Text in Arabic. As Alma travels down the dark and rugged road to her house, she faces many difficulties to the point of despair. But as she navigates the forest, she finds light in her determination and courage to keep moving forward despite her struggles. Her journey through the darkness lit by stars and over dams on bridges built of hope, mirrors the ups and downs that we all encounter on the journey of life. A poignant tale, stunningly illustrated, on the importance of never losing hope no matter how dark the path before you may seem.
£9.18
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Arhama
Text in Arabic. This is the story of the famous Arhama when he was a child. He starts out not wanting to attend school and thinking that he can be the greatest sailor alive using only his talent. He comes to understand the value of science and the knowledge he needed to learn to be able to set sail across the seas.
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Mah And Me
Text in Arabic. Azzan introduces us to his grandmother, who he loves very much. He loves visiting her, listening to her tell him stories, and her big hugs. But one day, Azzan has to say goodbye to his grandmother will he be able to understand where she has gone and what it means to lose her?
£7.94
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Mischief Diary
Thisis a collection of fifteen short stories,based on real events. But what does it mean to be based on ones memory of the past? It means, simply put, that no matter how accurate they feel, they work only as fictions.Funny, powerful, intense and frivolous all at the same time,MischiefDiarysteps outside of the markets expectations for the Young Adult genre to take readers on a journey that addresses different issues with humor and laughter as guides.
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press A'la Qadri Ahli Ala'zm
Text in Arabic. With a career in international politics and diplomacy that spans decades, Dr. Hamad Al-Kawari offers his unique perspective to the complex social and political issues facing Qatar and the Arab world. A mixture of personal stories, professional biography, and intellectual observations, The Global Majlis covers themes ranging from methods of negotiation to cultural diplomacy, education, art and literature, and the path to freedom. In doing so, Dr. Al-Kawari offers cultural solutions to pressing political and social dilemmas seen in both the Middle East and the world at large, such as injustice and intolerance. The Global Majlis is a must read for anyone passionate about cross-cultural dialogue, global citizenship, and the Middle East as seen through the eyes of a decorated diplomat and a statesman.
£11.03
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Angry Majid
Text in Arabic. Families can be overwhelming, and for Majid, one of four kids, its a positive nightmare! His sister always bosses him around, while his other sister plays with his toys without asking. Even his older brother takes pleasure in teasing him and playing pranks on him. Majid is angry and hes had enough. He wishes more than anything that he was an only child. But what would that really mean? Majid and his mother explore the pitfalls of being an only child, in the hopes of changing his mind.
£9.18
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Season of Martyrdom
Alwaleed is a struggling Jordanian youth, searching for meaning and soon seduced by the Recruiters promises, fighting the Syrian regime. But is this how he can fight the materialistic excess he despises? There is only one person in this world who is of your own flesh and blood: your son. He will appear to you because your death will come at his hands. The fortunetellers words made the Bashas blood run cold. This successful businessman living at the pinnacle of Ammans elite didnt have a son, or did he? What secrets were hidden in his raucous, excessive past? A gripping story of coming of age, defiance, and the struggle to understand a world dominated by crumbling Arab regimes. With nuance and precision, Naji captures the characters and landscape of a post-Arab Spring Middle East, taking readers from Jordan to Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and even India.
£11.03
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Waves
Amwaj tells the story of a young Ibrahim who was born and raised in Kirkuk to a family of farmers and landowners. Kirkuk of his childhood was an idyllic place, where a mosaic of people from many different places and regions lived together and were neighbours in every sense of the word. But things changed with the start of the Iran-Iraq War when Ibrahim was conscripted into the Iraqi army to fight for Iraq. After the war, he left the country to escape the political tensions, ending up teaching Arabic Literature in Libya, then in Qatar. Passing through these countries accentuated Ibrahims memories of home, as did his sadness at each successive wave of violence that engulfed it and his memories.
£11.03
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Ghosoun and her Brother, the Gazelle
Ghosoun and her brother, Salem, live with their parents in peace and harmony, along with their loyal dog, Salfa. But with the sudden death of their mother, the childrens father marries another woman who quickly conspires with an evil crow to be rid of the children and faithful Salfa. And so begins the childrens mysterious journey away from their home. But on a journey fraught with hardships, deceit, and magical enchantment, will Ghosoun and her brother ever live, once again, happily ever after?
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Golda Namat Hona
Text in Arabic. Suad Amiry traces the lives of individual members of Palestinian families and, through them, the histories of both Palestine and the émigré Palestinian community in other countries of the Middle East. Amiry mixes nostalgia with anger while mocking Israeli doublespeak that seeks to wipe out any trace of a Palestinian past in West Jerusalem. She juxtaposes serial bombardments and personal tragedies; evokes the sights and smells of Palestinian architecture and food; and weaves for us the tapestry that is the Palestinian reality, caught between official histories and private memories. Through poetry and prose, monologue and dialogue, we glimpse the lost Palestinian landscape, obscured by the silent battle between remembering and forgetting.
£9.18
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Look Out Carissa!
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 roblem that should have been right before her very eyes!
£7.94
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Holy Sail
Text in Arabic. In the name of the Cross, Portuguese fleets head to the Gulf. In the name of Allah, Arabian tribes must resist. Portugal, 1486: Europe is emerging from the Dark Ages, and new lands are being discovered every day. But the East is still unchartered territory. Oblivious to the invasions, massacres and religious fanaticism that characterise the 15th century, a young girl falls in love with a noble Arabian tribal leader. But all eyes are on the Portuguese fleets in the Arabian Gulf, intent on securing the profitable spice trade. Abdulaziz Al-Mahmoud weaves a tapestry of momentous historical events with stories of love, honour and nobility, while guiding us around the world of Lisbon, Cairo, Jeddah and Istanbul.
£11.03
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?
£6.70
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.
£7.94
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Big Questions from Little Learners: Why must I Clean my Teeth?
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! Why must you keep your teeth clean?
£6.70
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Big Questions from Little Learners: Why do I have to eat my vegetables?
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! The taste of green vegetables is so strange, why do you have to eat it?
£6.70
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Monsters Are Afraid of Mama
Text in Arabic. When the sun sets and the sky turns dark, just like every other night, Hend refuses to go to bed. Her mum coaxes and cajoles her to stay in bed but Hend is convinced that when the lights turn off, there are monsters everywhere! But little does Hend know, that though she may be afraid of monsters, the monsters are in fact afraid of her mama!
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Big Questions from Little Learners: Why does it Rain?
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! It's so boring at home on a rainy day, so why does it rain?
£6.70
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Boy who Wanted to Box Like Ali
Never be afraid to forge your own path... From the moment Fahad saw his idol, the great Muhammed Ali, boxing on TV, he knew that that was what he wanted to be: a boxer. The only problem: professional boxing wasn't a recognised sport in his country and there had never even been a professional boxer there before. With the voices of naysayers around him and in his head, Fahad was still determined to become a pioneer. After getting knocked down so many times on his path to boxing greatness, will this aspiring champion be able to rise again to reach new heights? An incredible story inspired by the life of Sheikh Fahad Al Thani -- the first Qatari professional boxing champion and a pioneer in the development of the sport of boxing in Qatar.
£7.94
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!
£9.84
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Visions of Lucrecia
Text in Arabic. Lucrecia, a young, poor and illiterate girl in sixteenth-century Madrid, living in the court of Filipe II, has terrible visions announcing the disastrous end of the Spanish monarchy, including naval battles and invasions of heretics. Fascinated by her predictions, priests and nobles try to exploit her. Rigorously documented and written with strict fidelity to historic events, Roaa Lucrecia is an unforgettable novel about the fate of those who dare to dream.
£8.55
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Big Questions from Little Learners: Why do I have to go to bed?
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! Hop in and find out why you need to go to bed!
£6.70
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press The Mysterious Blossom
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When a mysterious plant emerges among the caves, people are frightened and scared. They've never seen anything like it. Fearful of the unknown, they plot to destroy it. But one man sees something different
£7.31
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Positive Psychology and Family Therapy
Text in Arabic. The next step in the evolution of family therapy, positive psychology, has enabled family therapists to help families -- whatever their form -- to build upon their strengths, overcome dysfunction, and move to new levels of harmony and thriving. This book integrates positive psychology into traditional family therapy, presenting therapists with best-practice wisdom and evidence-based clinical tools to help turn dysfunctional or troubled families into flourishing families. Contributing a unique perspective to the field that combines the research, practice, and theory associated with the latest in positive psychology and family therapy, this book equips therapists to cultivate virtues, such as empathy, kindness, responsibility, involvement, social justice, work ethic, teamwork, purpose, and volunteerism. Filled with homework assignments and exercises that integrate positive techniques and interventions, this book establishes and promotes the family as the basic building block of the individual and the community. Offering therapists with no previous introduction to positive psychology a solid foundation, this text includes essential discussion of family interventions and techniques that demonstrate positive family therapy, as well as case examples that bring the concepts covered to life in real and accessible scenarios.
£9.79
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Big Questions from Little Learners: Why do I have to learn to read?
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! Learning to read is quite hard, but why do you need to learn reading?
£6.70
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Football Stadiums of Qatar
Join Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser and Aisha, as they take a trip to visit all of the different football stadiums in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the wonderful world of football in Qatar.
£7.31
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Book of Trees
Text in Arabic. An in-depth book containing amazing information about trees, their classification and types, and about their capabilities to defend themselves and communicate with each other. Its a complete resource that includes information about a trees anatomy (roots, leaves, flowers, and fruit), reproduction, growth, food, and the characteristics of its age. Get to know these amazing plants that we depend on for the quality of our life and life on our planet.
£12.26
