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Title:
Warlock: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (Ancient Egypt #3)
Author(s):
Wilbur A. Smith
Paperback:
642 pages
Published: St. Martin's
Paperbacks
Publication date: September
16th 2002 (first published October 1995)
ISBN10: 0312980388
ISBN13:
9780312980382
Language:English
Book
Description
One of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world
of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Times
bestselling River God. In the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of
the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but
only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever...
The mission of Prince Nefer, rightful heir to the throne, is to rebuild
a magnificent kingdom in the stark and tumbled ruins of the embattled
city of Gallala. The desire of Lord Naja is to destroy his rival and
rule the land with unholy supremacy. But Nefer has on his side the
warlock Taita, a matchless ally and legendary priest of notorious
powers...
To see their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead
of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her
ever-pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh
and blood. As Nefer's courage increases, and as Taita's magic grows more
beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless enemies....
Now, with the threat of tyranny and blood thundering closer and closer
toward the vulnerable gates of Gallala, the ultimate battle for Egypt
will begin...
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Title:
The Seventh Scroll (Ancient Egypt #2)
Author(s):
Wilbur A. Smith
Paperback:
614 pages
Published: St. Martin's
Paperbacks
Publication date: April 15th
1996 (first published 1995)
ISBN10: 0312957572
ISBN13:
9780312957575
Language:English
Book Summary
For 4,000 years, the lavish crypt of the
Pharaoh Mamose has never been found...until the Seventh Scroll, a
cryptic message written by he slave Taita, gives beautiful Egyptologist
Royan Al Simma a tantalizing clue to its location.
But this is a treasure cache others would kill to possess. Only one step
ahead of assassins, Royan runs for her life and into the arms of the
only man she can trust, Sir Nicholas Quenton-Harper-a daring man who
will stake his fortune and his life to join her hunt for the king's
tomb. Together, they will embark on a breathtaking journey to the most
exotic locale on earth, where the greatest mystery of ancient Egypt, a
chilling danger and an explosive passion are waiting.
Steeped in ancient mystery, drama and action, The Seventh Scroll is a
masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.
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Title:
The Code Book: The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum
Cryptography
Author(s):
Simon Singh
Paperback:
432 pages
Published: Anchor
Publication date: August 29th
2000 (first published January 1st 1999)
ISBN10: 0385495323
ISBN13:
9780385495325
Language:English
Book Summary
In his first book since the bestselling Fermat's Enigma, Simon Singh
offers the first sweeping history of encryption, tracing its
evolution and revealing the dramatic effects codes have had on wars,
nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, trapped by
her own code, to the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the Allies win
World War II, to the incredible (and incredibly simple) logisitical
breakthrough that made Internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells
the story of the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known:
secrecy.
Throughout the text are clear technical and mathematical
explanations, and portraits of the remarkable personalities who
wrote and broke the world's most difficult codes. Accessible,
compelling, and remarkably far-reaching, this book will forever
alter your view of history and what drives it. It will also make
you wonder how private that e-mail you just sent really is.
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Title:
Walking Across Egypt
Author(s):
Clyde Edgerton
Paperback:
240 pages
Published: University of Texas
Press
Publication date: June 23rd 1997
(first published January 3rd 1987)
ISBN10: 0345419073
ISBN13:
9780345419071
Language:English
Book Summary
She has as much business keeping a stray dog
as she would walking across Egypt–which not so incidentally is the title
of her favorite hymn. She’s Mattie Rigsbee, an independent,
strong-minded senior citizen who, at seventy-eight, might be slowing
down just a bit. When teenage delinquent Wesley Benfield drops in on her
life, he is even less likely a companion than the stray dog. But, of
course, the dog never tasted her mouth-watering pound cake. Wise and
witty, down-home and real, Walking Across Egypt is a book for everyone.
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Title:
The Quest (Ancient Egypt #4)
Author(s):
Wilbur A. Smith
Paperback:
718 pages
Published: (first published
2007)
Publication date: April 6th 2007
ISBN10: 1405005807
ISBN13:
9781405005807
Language:English
Book Summary
Wilbur Smith returns with the eagerly awaited
sequel to his thrilling Egyptian series. Following on from River God,
The Seventh Scroll and Warlock. The Quest continues the story of the
Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient Gods and a master of
magic and the supernatural.
Egypt is struck by a series of terrible plagues that cripple the
Kingdom, and then the ultimate disaster follows. The Nile fails. The
waters that nourish and sustain the land dry up. Something catastrophic
is taking place in the distant and totally unexplored depths of Africa
from where the mighty river springs. In desperation Pharoah sends for
Taita, the only man who might be able to win through to the source of
the Nile and discover the cause of all their woes. None of them can have
any idea of what a terrible enemy lies in ambush for The Warlock in
those mysterious lands at the end of their world.
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Title:
Egypt
Author(s):
Lonely Planet Publications
(Manufactured by), Anthony Sattin, Mary Fitzpatrick, Siona Jenkins,
Virginia Maxwell
Paperback:
588 pages
Published: Lonely Planet
Publications
Publication date: May 1st 2006
(first published 1999)
ISBN10: 1740597419
ISBN13:
9781740597418
Language:English
Book Summary
The voracious energy of Cairo, the grandeur
of Luxor's monuments, the laid-back vibe of Dahab and the remote beauty
of the Western Desert oases: Lonely Planet's bestselling guide to Egypt
packs in more treasures than Tutankhamun's tomb.
Meet The Pharaohs - an illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by
world-renowned Egyptologist Dr. Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers
to life.
Cruise The Nile - for felucca fun, Agatha Christie-style nostalgia or
kid-friendly cruising, our expert tips make finding the right trip a
breeze.
Dive In - the definitive Red Sea diving guide will get you underwater
and feeling on top of the world.
Sleep In Style - whatever your style, opinionated reviews bring you the
best city hotels, Nile flotels, budget hostels and sunny resorts.
Get Organized, Stay Connected - tap into authoritative advice on
transport, safety, Internet access and digital photography.
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Title:
Egypt
Author(s):
Jane Dunford (Editor), Joann
Fletcher (Editor), Carole French (Editor)
Paperback:
368 pages
Published: DK Publishing
(Dorling Kindersley)
Publication date: August 1st
2007 (first published 2001)
ISBN10: 075662875X
ISBN13:
9780756628758
Language:English
Book Summary
Located in Africa with coastlines along the
Mediterranean and Red seas and maintaining an important cultural base
for over 3,000 years, Egypt is a magnificent and alluring destination
for many travelers. With more than 1,000 full-color photographs, advice
on exploring the Pyramids, boat tours along the Nile, and trips to the
Red Sea, DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Egypt details everything that any
traveler will need to experience this "jewel of the Nile." Providing a
listing of over 200 hotels and restaurants, an Arabic Phrase Book, and
transportation maps, this is the perfect guide for getting around Cairo,
Sinai, Rhoda Island, and the Western Desert.
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Title:
On the State of Egypt: A Novelist's Provocative Reflections
Author(s):
Alaa Al Aswany, Jonathan Wright
(Translator)
Paperback:
192 pages
Published: American University
in Cairo Press
Publication date: April 1st 2011
(first published January 1st 2009)
ISBN10: 977416461X
ISBN13:
9789774164613
Language:English
Book Summary
The bestselling author of he Yacaoubian
Building and hicago turns his attention to current affairs in Egypt.
In the novels and short stories of Alaa Al Aswany, characters struggle
with class differences, police brutality, poverty, sexual harassment,
and political corruption; now, in a new collection of the weekly
newspaper columns previously published in Arabic, Al Aswany considers
these same issues that torment modern Egyptian society. He has a great
deal to say about one of the most pressing questions on everyone's mind:
who will be the next president of Egypt, and how will he be elected? He
discusses the moral ambiguity of appointed politicians, the suitability
of democratic reforms in a Muslim society, and the inherent
contradiction in the actions of the religiously observant policeman who
tortures or the man who harasses women. Critical, controversial, and
straightforward, Al Aswany asks his government to serve the people, and
the people to demand what they deserve.
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Title:
Inside Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs on the Brink of a Revolution
Author(s):
John R. Bradley
Paperback:
256 pages
Published: University of Texas
Press
Publication date: April 29th
2008
ISBN10: 1403984778
ISBN13:
9781403984777
Language:English
Book Summary
The government of Egypt banned Inside Egypt
in 2008—the first time a book on Egyptian politics had been banned in
the country in decades—and quickly rescinded it after the media
firestorm that followed. The book depicts the country before the
collapse, and then explores recent events in Egypt and the realization
of the predicted revolution. Through interviews with ordinary Egyptians
and extensive travels in the country, Bradley reveals why Egypt was
vulnerable to a popular uprising and how it could bring about an
Iranian-style theocracy in a country once noted for its plurality and
tolerance.
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Title:
Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions
#112)
Author(s):
Ian Shaw
Paperback:
208 pages
Published: USA
Publication date: October 21st
2004 (first published July 22nd 2004)
ISBN10: 0192854194
ISBN13:
9780192854193
Language:English
Book Summary
The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source
of fascination--mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured
our imaginations for generations. We all have a mental picture of
ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about
this once great civilization?
In this absorbing introduction, Ian Shaw, one of the foremost
authorities on Ancient Egypt, describes how our current ideas about
Egypt are based not only on the thrilling discoveries made by early
Egyptologists but also on fascinating new kinds of evidence produced by
modern scientific and linguistic analyses. He also explores the changing
influences on our responses to these finds, by examining the impact of
Egyptology on various aspects of popular culture such as literature,
cinema, opera, and contemporary art. He considers all aspects of ancient
Egyptian culture, from tombs and mummies to the discovery of artifacts
and the decipherment of hieroglyphs, and from despotic pharaohs to
animal-headed gods. From the general reader interested in Ancient Egypt,
to students and teachers of ancient history and archaeology, to
museum-goers, this Very Short Introduction will not disappoint.
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Title:
War in the Land of Egypt
Author(s):
Yusuf Al-Qa'Id
Paperback:
192 pages
Published: Interlink Publishing
Group
Publication date: November 1st
1997
ISBN10: 1566562279
ISBN13:
9781566562270
Language:English
Book Summary
Egypt on the eve of the 1973 October war. A
young man has been drafted into the army. His father, the village elder,
persuades a poor night-watchman to send his own son as a stand-in. But
the impersonation plan goes horribly wrong, with tragicomic results.
Qa'id's tale of the fiasco--steeped in irony and black humor--parodies
outrageous corruption and ludicrous bureaucracy. A skillfully crafted
mosaic of life in modern Egypt.
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Title:
Our Horses in Egypt (Romney Family)
Author(s):
Rosalind Belben
Paperback:
288 pages
Published: Chatto & Windus
Publication date: February 27th
2007 (first published 2007)
ISBN10: 070117594X
ISBN13:
9780701175948
Language:English
Book Summary
Philomena, fat and lazy when she is
requisitioned from an English field at the start of the First World War,
sails for Egypt with the territorial regiment, the Dorset Yeomanry. She
serves faithfully, charging the dervishes in the Western Desert and
enduring the privations of Allenby’s great campaign in Palestine. She
recovers from wounds to swelter through a summer in the Jordan Valley.
She takes part in the triumphant advance on Damascus – only to be sold
off in Cairo among the 22,000 horses left behind by the War Office after
the Armistice.
By 1921, the forceful Griselda Romney, a war widow – in the author's
Hound Music she was a child – has discovered that her old hunter,
Philomena, could be still alive. With her six-year-old daughter, and of
course Nanny, Mrs Romney sets out to Egypt, to find Philomena and to
rescue her…
Our Horses in Egypt depicts the work of a troop-horse in the Army – and
of exotic Cairo, in political unrest – as meticulously and exuberantly
as Hound Music recreated the milieu of Edwardian fox-hunting.
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Title:
Tree of Pearls, Queen of Egypt
Author(s):
Jurji Zaydan, Samah Selim
(translator), ???? ?????
Paperback:
232 pages
Published: Syracuse University
Press
Publication date: December 1st
2012 (first published 1914)
ISBN10: 081560999X
ISBN13:
9780815609995
Language:English
Book Description
Shajar al-Durr, known as Tree of Pearls, was
one of the most famous Arab queens and the only woman in the medieval
Arab world to rule in her own name. Her narrative is one element of a
much larger story of the unsettled political climate of
thirteenth-century Egypt. In this eponymous novel, Zaydan charts the
fall of the Ayyubid Dynasty and the rise of the Mamluke Dynasty through
the adventures of Tree of Pearls and Rukn al- Din Baybars, a young
Mamluke commander who eventually triumphs as the ruler of Egypt. War,
political intrigue, murder, and a female ruler who was born a slave
combine for an irresistible story, while Zaydan’s keen observations on
royal politics and subverted gender roles offer readers a richly
detailed glimpse of the cultural milieu of the time.
Tree of Pearls, originally published in 1914, is the last in a famous
series of historical novels written by Zaydan, an accomplished historian
whose books continue to be read widely in the Arab world today. Selim’s
fluid translation introduces an English audience to one of the Arab
world’s influential writers.
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Title:
Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt (Andy Shane)
Author(s):
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Paperback:
64 pages
Published: Candlewick
Publication date: April 8th 2008
ISBN10: 0763632112
ISBN13:
9780763632113
Language:English
Book Summary
Pushy Dolores really wants Andy to do a
school project together — but sometimes you need to take your time to
make the right choice.
The school Culture Fair is coming up, and Andy Shane has to pick an
African country to learn about. Deciding isn’t easy for Andy, so he’s
glad when Granny Webb gives him a scarab beetle, which he knows is a
symbol of Egypt. But when Andy tries to tell Ms. Janice, Dolores
Starbuckle springs up with her gold jewelry and glitter sandals and
claims that she is the queen of Egypt. Dolores always gets her way — but
this time Andy doesn’t feel like caving in. What will it take for him to
share his project with the bossy queen? Fans of the endearing Andy Shane
will be happy to see him holding his own in his new early-chapter-book
adventure.
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Title:
Cairo Practical Guide
Author(s):
Lesley Lababidi & Deborah Cowley &
Aleya Serour
Paperback: 269
pages
Published: Amer Univ in Cairo Pr
Publication date: 15 Nov 2011
ISBN-10: 9774164679
ISBN13:
9789774164675
Language:English
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Title:
Islamic Monuments in Cairo: The Practical Guide
Author(s):
Caroline Williams
Paperback:
286 pages
Published: American University
in Cairo Press; Revised edition
Publication date: November 6,
2008
ISBN10: 9774162056
ISBN13:
978-9774162053
Language:English
Book Description
This is a new edition of the popular guide to
Cairo's monuments. Cairo's Islamic monuments are part of an
uninterrupted tradition that spans over a thousand years of building
activity. No other Islamic city can equal Cairo's spectacular heritage,
nor trace its historical and architectural development with such
clarity. The discovery of this historic core, first visually by
nineteenth-century western artists then intellectually by
twentieth-century Islamic art specialists, now awaits the delight of the
general visitor.This new, fully revised edition of a popular and handy
guide continues to walk the visitor around two hundred of the city's
most interesting Islamic monuments. It also keeps pace with recent
restoration initiatives and newly opened monuments such as the Amir Taz
Palace and the Sitt Wasila House.
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Title:
Children of the Storm (Amelia Peabody #15)
Author(s):
Elizabeth Peters
Paperback:
334 pages
Published: Constable
Publication date: 2003
ISBN10: 1841198277
ISBN13:
9781841198279
Language:English
Book Description
The fifteenth adventure for Amelia, Emerson and the
whole Peabody-Emerson clan!
At last the Great War is over. Amelia, her distinguished Egyptologist
husband Emerson and their extended family are preparing for another
season of excavation in Egypt. To everyone's great joy their son Ramses
and his wife Nefret have become parents. Amelia, enjoying her role of
fond (yet firm) grandmother, hopes that for once, this will be a quiet
year with Ramses no longer undertaking perilous missions for British
intelligence and no old enemies on their trail.
Amelia is sadly mistaken. Past dangers cast shadows across the seemingly
peaceful present, and a new adversary - unlike any Amelia has ever
encountered - will chart a course that puts her beloved family directly
in the path of destruction.
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Title:
Seeing a Large Cat (Amelia Peabody #9)
Author(s):
Elizabeth Peters
Paperback:
389 pages
Published: London : Robinson
Publication date: 2003
(first published 1984)
ISBN10: 1841194867
ISBN13:
9781841194868
Language:English
Book Description
Elizabeth Peters's books about Egyptologist
Amelia Peabody are like longer, more literate versions of those letters
some relatives send to keep people up to date on their family
adventures. They're also lively feminist spoofs on the two-fisted
Victorian adventure novels that inspired the Indiana Jones films. In
this ninth book in the Peabody series, it's 1903, and Amelia and her
clan--irascible husband Emerson, fearless son Ramses, gorgeous ward
Nefret--are in Cairo, dealing with everything from mummies (both the
ancient and more recent varieties) to affairs of the heart. Previous
Peabody paperbacks include The Hippopotamus Pool and The Snake, the
Crocodile and the Dog.
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