Explores the history, traditions, and beliefs of the Arab culture, discussing the upbringing of Arab children, the intense concern with honor and courage, the treatment of women in Muslim nations, and the Arabs' tendency towards extreme behavior.
Provides background on Arab culture; discusses and presents examples of Arab verbal, musical, and material arts as well as customs and traditions; presents approaches to Arab folklore scholarship; and includes several further reading lists.
A selection of thirteen tales told by Scheherazade in the Arabian Nights which enchanted the cruel sultan so much that he gave up executing his daily wives.
Sinbad, having wasted his fortune, sets sail for adventure as a merchant at sea, battling storms, whales, giant birds, and an ogre in his efforts to recoup his losses. Presented in graphic novel form.