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Forgotten is a search for hidden or neglected memorials and places in historic Palestine - now Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories - and what they might tell us about the land and the people who live on our small slip of earth between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. From ancient city ruins to the Nabi 'Ukkasha mosque and tomb, acclaimed writers and researchers Raja Shehadeh and Penny Johnson ask: what has been memorialised, and what lies unseen, abandoned or erased - and why?

This book presents the first comprehensive survey of the multiple versions of Islam propagated across geographical, political, and cultural boundaries during the era of modern globalization. Describing how Islam was transformed through these globalizing transfers, it traces the origins, expansion, and increasing diversification of global Islam - from individual activists to organizations and then states - over the past 150 years.

Benjamin Netanyahu is one of the longest serving Prime Ministers of Israel. For much of the world, Netanyahu is a right-wing nationalist zealot; for many Israelis he is a centrist who is too soft on Arabs and backs down too easily in a fight. Love him or loathe him, Netanyahu has been at the very centre of Arab-Israeli politics since 1990, when he became the telegenic Israeli spokesman for CNN's coverage of the Persian Gulf War, arguably ushering in the Americanization of the Israeli media.

Wie wurde aus dem gelobten Land der Israeliten ein moderner Staat, der Geschichte, Religion, Politik und Wirtschaft des Nahen Ostens bis heute prägt? Wer Israel wirklich verstehen will, stößt auf weit mehr als auf Schlagzeilen und aktuelle Konflikte. „Geschichte Israels" eröffnet als fundiertes Hörbuch eine faktenreiche und klar verständliche Zeitreise von den frühen religiösen Ursprüngen über Vertreibung, Diaspora, Staatsgründung und Kriege bis hin zur modernen Industrienation mit Hightech, Start-up-Kultur und globaler Bedeutung.

In this new captivating history audiobook, you will discover the truth about the ancient Canaanites.  

Immerse yourself in a narrative history of untold lives, where generational memory defies displacement and erasure. While borders shift and empires fall, transform your daily commute into an evocative journey through the intimate kitchens, courtyards, and alleyways of a fiercely contested land...

Beautifully written and read by accomplished American author, activist, and political analyst Phyllis Bennis, Understanding Palestine and Israel is a crucial resource for anyone seeking to grasp the realities of Palestine and Israel, making it an essential addition to the discourse surrounding peace and coexistence in the region.

A Line in the Sand captures the essence of the Middle East with a richly detailed historical fiction of two lifelong friends - Magnus and Finn - thrown into a sleuthing adventure where mysteries of the Middle East and its people are gradually revealed. Following the trail of clues left by one TE Lawrence - Lawrence of Arabia - the Gentlemen ramble from Europe to the Levant to Arabia as their quest gains momentum, the situation on the ground unwinds, and history repeats itself.

Step onto contested sacred ground and uncover the religious history of Jerusalem's most fiercely debated holy shrine. Whether you are preparing for a spiritual journey or seeking deep-focus learning during your commute, this evocative audio experience transports you to the stone platform of...

In September 2023, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan boasted that the Middle East “is quieter today than it has been in two decades.” One week later, unprecedented violence in Gaza and Israel shattered the status quo and shocked the world. Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge punctured delusions of stability as hundreds of militants burst forth from the Gaza prison camp. In the ensuing carnage and firefights, 1,200 Israelis were killed and hundreds more taken hostage.

In this first of a series of four novels, the Jewish rebellion begins in a backdrop of secret tunnels and assassins, where the dreaded Sicarii can strike like lightning and blend back into the crowd just as quickly. Even trained Roman mercenaries are no match for them.

Trace the epic history and global conflict of an exiled society forging a contested Middle Eastern nation. Whether you are commuting or engaging in deep-focus learning, this balanced narrative offers profound insights into the intertwining forces of religion, geography, and enduring faith. It...

Uncover the dramatic history of the Middle East through three millennia of conquest, exile, and geopolitical rebirth. Perfect for an educational commute, this gripping narrative traces the evolution of ancient tribal confederations into a modern, fiercely contested nation. Whether you are...

This rich, elegiac compilation of work from the late Palestinian poet and professor, Refaat Alareer, brings together his marvelous poetry and deeply human writing about literature, teaching, politics, and family.

The ancient Israelites emerged from Mount Sinai onto the hilly plains of Canaan and established a civilization that endured for hundreds of years. Even when the Israelites fell to incursions from foreign invaders and were subjected to torture and exile, they held fast to their belief system. They emerged from the Babylonian captivity as the people of Yehud. With the aid of Cyrus the Great and the Achaemenid Empire, they rebuilt their sacred temple and got back on their feet.

Dive into the gripping military history of the 1967 lightning war that permanently reshaped Middle Eastern geopolitics. Perfect for an educational commute, this intense narrative breaks down the complex border clashes, refugee crises, and superpower rivalries of the Cold War era. You will...

Acclaimed Israeli intelligence analyst Avi Melamed has spent more than 30 years interpreting Middle East affairs. His long-awaited Inside the Middle East challenges widely accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the region. Melamed considers all the major power players in the Middle East, explains the underlying issues, and creates a three-dimensional picture, an illustration that connects the dots and provides a fascinating road map.

An upcoming book to be published by Penguin Random House...

Samah Sabawi shares the story of her parents and many like them who were born as their parents were being forced to leave their homelands. Filled with love for land, history, peoples it is more than anything else a family story and a love story told with enormous humanity and feeling. How the...

In November 2022, Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power in Israel after the fifth election in less than four years. Propped up by a bloc of far-right and ultra-religious parties, Netanyahu's government is the most extreme administration in Israeli history. It has pushed Israeli society to...