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Nour's secret library

2022
Forced to take shelter when their Syrian city is plagued with bombings, young Nour and her cousin begin to bravely build a secret underground library. Based on the author's own life experience and inspired by a true story, "Nour's Secret Library" is about the power of books to heal, transport and create safe spaces during difficult times.

Amazing women of the Middle East

25 stories from ancient times to present day
2021
Presents an illustrated look at the lives of twenty-five Middle Eastern women from ancient times through the early twenty-first century.
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The seven wise princesses

a medieval Persian epic
2000
Adapted from a twelfth-century Persian text by the poet Nizami, this is the story of King Bahram, who, guided by the planets, builds seven pavilions for seven wise and beautiful princesses. Each princess tells him a story of wisdom to guide his leadership.

The Arabian nights

2011
A translation of eight stories from "A Thousand and One Nights," in which Shahrazade saves herself from execution by distracting King Shahriyar with stories.

The Arabian nights

2010
A translation of eight stories from "A Thousand and One Nights," in which Shahrazade saves herself from execution by distracting King Shahriyar with stories.
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