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Greater Than a Tourist: Islamabad, Federal Capital, Pakistan by Malik Talha Javed offers the inside scoop on Islamabad, Pakistan. As part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. You will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay.

A guide to the Arabic dialect of Syria, including a set of introductory words and phrases that can be put to daily use. Topics include numbers, questions, places, greetings, foods, places, and many other topics. The content is at a beginner level for the early stages of the course and progresses to intermediate level in later sessions. There are 28 sessions total, which including reviewing prior content for comprehension and repetition, so over a month you can build a strong understanding of the Syrian Arabic dialect.

إذا ما فتحنا ملف المشاهير في عوالم الأدب والفكر والثقافة والشعر والخط العربي واللوحات الفنية والمقتنيات التراثية والفنون بمختلف أشكالها فلن نجد أفضل من الأستاذ "محمد المر" كي نتحدث عنه فلقد وهبه الله قدرةً استثنائية على الخوض في مختلف المجالات والمسك بتلابيبها فهو أشبه بموسوعةٍ متنقلة باهتمامات لاحصرية أغلبها تصبُّ في التاريخ والفنون.

Greater Than a Tourist - Israel, by Lilia Gaufberg, offers the inside scoop on what to experience while traveling in Israel. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Are you planning a vacation in Morocco? Do you want to be well prepared and well informed before you leave? Now you can ready to enjoy the delights of this fascinating and historical country, packed with bazaars, stunning beaches, friendly people and delicious food, with Discover Morocco: The Ultimate Travel Guide for Exploring Morocco Like a Local.

This travel book humorously chronicles the trip Twain called his "Great Pleasure Excursion," on board the chartered vessel Quaker City through Europe and the Holy Land in 1867. The excursion was billed as a Holy Land expedition, with numerous stops and side trips along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, such as the train excursion from Marseille to Paris for the 1867 Paris Exhibition during the reign of Napoleon III and the Second French Empire, a journey through the Papal States to Rome, a side trip through the Black Sea to Odessa, and finally culminating in an excursion through the Holy Land.

Declan Walsh is one of the New York Times's most distinguished international correspondents. His electrifying portrait of Pakistan over a tumultuous decade captures the sweep of this strange, wondrous, and benighted country through the dramatic lives of nine fascinating individuals.

It's been 2,000 years after most Jews were exiled from Jerusalem and the rest of the Holy Land, and two generations since the Holocaust led to the founding of modern Israel. Still, small yet resilient Jewish communities continue to endure and thrive around the world - sometimes in the most unlikely places, and often in the face of extreme persecution. Journalist Annika Hernroth-Rothstein has spent two years of her life uncovering the hidden beauty of these largely forgotten Jewish enclaves.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist audiobook is for you. Greater than a Tourist - Jerusalem Israel: 50 Travel Tips from a Local by Raquel Baccetto and Igor de Mattos offers the inside scoop on Jerusalem. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this audiobook, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

Greater Than a Tourist - Karachi Pakistan, by Muhammad Sohaib Alam, offers the inside scoop on Karachi, Pakistan. This audiobook will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

In "The Roman Empire the Empire of the Edomite," William Beeston throws a curveball at history, proposing a bold connection between the mighty Romans and the ancient Edomites of Jordan.

L'audioguida racconta la storia, descrive l'architettura e riporta fatti interessanti sulla basilica di Santa Sofia, il più grande monumento di epoca bizantina. Per 916 anni la basilica fu cristiana, poi per 481 anni musulmana. Nel 1934 è diventata un museo. Per 900 anni, fino alla costruzione del Duomo di Firenze nel 1436, non ebbe eguali per quanto riguardava l'altezza dei suoi ambienti interni. L'audioguida è stata realizzata da professionisti nel campo della storia e dell'arte.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the basilica of Santa Sofia, the largest Byzantine monument. For 916 years, the basilica was Christian, while for the last 481 it was Muslim. In 1934 it became a museum. For 900 years, until the construction of the famous Duomo of Florence, in 1436, it had no equal in terms of the height of its interior. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

Istanbul, com'è stata chiamata fin dalla conquista ottomana del 1453, ma com'è denominata ufficialmente solo all'indomani della Prima guerra mondiale. "Nèa Ryme", Nuova Roma, secondo il suo nome ufficiale. Costantinopoli, il suo vero nome, da sempre e per sempre. Un nome che evoca immagini mirabili: il sogno dell'Oriente, le lontananze raggiungibili attraverso il Bosforo e l'Anatolia. Le moschee, gli harem, i sufi danzanti, gli aromi dei bazar. Da mezzo millennio l'Europa identifica in quella sola città il prezioso anello di congiunzione fra l'antichità perduta e la modernità.

Being inspired to act can take many forms. For some, it's taking a weekend to volunteer, but for Shannon Galpin, it meant leaving her career, selling her house, launching a nonprofit, and committing her life to advancing education and opportunity for women and girls. Focusing on the war-torn country of Afghanistan, Galpin and her organization, Mountain2Mountain, have touched the lives of hundreds of men, women, and children.

Delve into the heart of Egypt with "Treasures of Egypt: Ancient Wonders and Modern Marvels" by August Raines. This captivating book takes listeners on a journey through time, exploring the rich tapestry of Egyptian history, culture, and its enduring legacy.

Most visitors to Israel face an important task: crossing the highlights off their list. After guiding countless tours through the highlights, Shakked realized that they can never replace the excitement of discovering a hidden gem. In her book Secret Israel, Shakked reveals the Israel that she knows and loves, the one most people never get to see. Hidden sites off the beaten path are presented to the listener from a personal angle of a 10th-generation native Israeli Jewess with a spicy personality, guaranteeing a fun listen.

This study of leadership results from an extraordinary three-decade-long military career that culminated with recognition for excellence by President Barack Obama. ARMY VALUES are the foundation of leadership for the United States Army. The following pages contain real-world leadership examples taken directly from the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom and will touch your soul. This is an excellent source of leadership inspiration for future generations of military and corporate leaders alike. Reading this book WILL make you a stronger leader. From the author of COMBAT JOURNAL, COMBAT ...

Greater Than a Tourist: Dubai, United Arab Emirates by Wajiha S. Khan offers the inside scoop on Dubai. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this audiobook will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater Than a Tourist is a series of travel books written by locals.

Exploramos la belleza del Pre-Sahara en el sur de Marruecos, encajonado entre los altos picos del Atlas y la inmensidad de arena.