The Uae: Visions of Change (The Royal Collection)

Arts & Photography

Rashid, Noor Ali

Photography & Video

Motivate Publishing

Favourite Course: Recipes from the Gulf

Porte, Francois

Off-road in the Hejaz

Travel

Patrick Pierard

Patrick Legros

Asia

"Provides valuable insights into the fabric of UAE society and its recent, eventful past....... Author:Edward Henderson 288 Pages softback 9.5"" x 6""" "Edward Henderson expresses a unique understanding and love of the United Arab Emirates, and in so doing, provides valuable insights in to the fabric of UAE society and its recent, eventful past. His life was inextricably linked to the country's history: arriving in the Trucial States in 1948 as an oil company representative, Henderson joined in the search and discovery of several vast oilfields and their exploration. Simultaneously, political considerations arose and through his intimate knowledge of the tribal system and his contacts with the parties involved; Henderson became an invaluable key to the resolution of recurring conflicts. Few foreigners have won HH Sheikh Zayed's friendship, and even fewer knew and could talk about Sheikh Zayed the way Henderson did. A very personal account of Henderson's life, Arabian Destiny reveals a talented and sensitive individual with the stature of a statesman.

Arabian Destiny

Henderson, Edward

From the characteristic gridlock of mirrored buildings that lend a unique style and reflective angle to the city's skyline, to the avenues of acacia trees, graceful fountains and a shimmering tide lapping against the Corniche, Abu Dhabi's serene island blends a pulsating infrastructure with quiet elegance. The beautiful Islamic architecture at Al Ain; the fascinating Hili settlement; the spectacular Jebel Hafit - all offer charming glimpses of the emirate's landscape. With the aid of 140 superb images, the book takes the reader on a visual journey throughout this emirate, capturing the essence of its mystery, and offering a fascinating insight into its myriad features. It brings together the talents of some of the region's best photographers in a visual discovery. Their obvious affection of the land and its people has resulted in some wonderful photographs that bring this beautiful emirate to life. The 140 keenly observed images reveal a sense of continuity and reflect the harmonious atmosphere of the emirate. Even on Abu Dhabi Island, with it's ultra-modern architecture, traditions prevail. The reader is accompanied on this photographic journey by Chris Berry's lively and informative text. We are taken from majestic landmarks on the Corniche to the vibrancy of the souq ; form challenging tracks in the Liwa Oasis to eager fans at a home football game, to finally gain an insight in to this intriguing blend of the traditional and the modern.

Abu Dhabi - A Pictorial Tour

VARIOUS

Bahrain: Island Heritage

Shirley Kay

Middle East

Travelling the Sands: Sagas of Exploration in the Arabian Peninsula

TAYLOR, ANDREW

"A woman before her time The extraordinary story of the author's unconventional life in Iran and the UAE. 9" x 6" ---- "Zelzelah (""earthquake"" in Farsi and Urdu) is the nickname by which Mariam Behnam was known from early childhood because of her love of mischief and refusal to accept 'a woman's lot' in life. Born in the year of a major earthquake, the second daughter of parents who wanted a son, she grew into a rebellious and dynamic young person, in the process shaking the centuries-old customs and tradition to the core. Having fought to be sent to an English-speaking school, she went on to become the first woman in her conservative and traditional family to obtain a university degree. Constantly in conflict with the stifling customs and oppressive conditions for women, she entered a defiant marriage in her late teens which ended in failure, leaving her with a young son. Undaunted, she started afresh, carving herself a distinguished career in public service and as a diplomat in Pakistan and Iran, where inevitably, she found herself caught up in the revolution of 1979. With her life in danger, she left Iran to seek refuge across the Arabian Gulf in neighbouring Dubai, the haven for her extended family for more than a hundred years. Besides telling the story of an unusual woman, Zelzelah also provides a rich and colourful insight into a civilisation in transition. Her account of the impact of the Iranian Revolution on her family and close friends, and its far-reaching repercussions, is particularly compelling.

Zelzelah

Mariam Behnam

A Western woman's account of her Arab family provides unique insights into the social and cultural life of the Gulf in the 1970s, and particularly of the dilemmas of westernization facing young people. When Patricia Holton welcomed the two sons of a Gulf Sheikh with whom her husband worked into her home, little did she know that she was building a bridge between two worlds. Over the following years Patricia travelled frequently to their homeland, enjoying their family's hospitality in the sophisticated townhouses and hotels brought by the oil rush to Abu Dhabi, as well as the traditional desert encampments. She became, to the Sheikha, Um Yusef (mother of Joseph) and, to the sons, Mrs. Tea Cup. She witnessed a world where ancient and modern were becoming entwined for the first time, where the waves are haunted by djinn spirits but camels have been replaced by Mercedes.

Mother Without a Mask

Patricia Holton

Abu Dhabi

RONALD CODRAI

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