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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY New York Times Christian Science Monitor NPR Seattle Times St. Louis Dispatch National Book Critics Circle Finalist -- American Library Association Notable Book A thrilling and revelatory narrative of one of the most epic and...

THE REMARKABLE ADVENTURE BEHIND THE TV SERIES ARABIA WITH LEVISON WOOD Shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Award '[A] rollicking Boys' Own adventure' - Spectator 'This heart-stopping personal account of historic Arabia today.' - Compass Magazine Following in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia...

Saudi Arabia is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, a major player on the international stage and the site of Islam's two holiest cities. It is also one of the world's only absolute monarchies. How did Saudi Arabia get to where it is today?

A sweeping global history of Islam, tracing the 1,400-year evolution of a diverse community of faith and its place in the modern world “Anyone who wants to understand not just the past of Islam but its present and future should read Worlds of Islam.”—Reza Aslan, author of No god but God...

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Prisoners of Geography, a fascinating, “refreshing, and very useful” (The Washington Post) follow-up that uses ten maps to explain the geopolitical challenges to today’s world powers and how they presage a volatile future. Tim Marshall’s...

struggling with a recession . . . European nations at risk of defaulting on their loans . . . A possible global financial crisis. It happened before, in the 1970s. Oil Kings is the story of how oil came to dominate U.S. domestic and international affairs. As Richard Nixon fought off Watergate...

Explore Middle Eastern history and the rise and fall of empires in this epic tragedy of ancient wealth and modern ruin. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical deep-dive transports you to the rugged plateaus of Southwest Arabia. Experience the raw power of monsoon winds and...

This podcast follows a resident's slow route through Saudi Arabia, where the terrain is mostly sandy desert and the climate is harsh, dry and extreme. Travel here means crossing a country without rivers, between the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, and learning how settlement has shifted since oil was discovered in the 1930s. The host moves between Riyadh, Jeddah, Ad Dammam and the oasis city of Hufuf-Mubarraz. These are not just stops: Riyadh is the capital, Jeddah faces the Red Sea, Ad Dammam sits on the Persian Gulf, and Hufuf-Mubarraz is an interior oasis in the eastern desert. The show unfolds ...

"Narrators Fiona Hardingham and Steve West lend their exceptional vocal skills to this fantasy novel...Both narrators deliver commanding performances steeped in drama and suspense, drawing out every ounce of emotion and intrigue: — AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner Set in a richly...

Brought to you by Penguin. The authoritative, illuminating biography of T. E. Lawrence - the man who inspired the iconic film Lawrence of Arabia - from "The World's Greatest Living Explorer" Ranulph Fiennes. Thomas Edward Lawrence first set foot on the hot sands of Arabia in 1909. By 1918 there...

Game of Thrones meets Ancient Egypt in this magnificent, action-packed epic. On the gleaming banks of the Nile, the brilliant Taita - slave and advisor to the Pharaoh - finds himself at the center of a vortex of passion, intrigue, and danger. His quest to destroy the Hyksos army and form an alliance with Crete takes him on an epic journey up the Nile, through Arabia and the magical city of Babylon, and across the open seas.

Arabia cuenta en primera persona la historia de un adolescente enamorado de la hermana de su amigo.

A timely and unprecedented examination of how the modern Middle East unravelled, and why it started with the pivotal year of 1979 'What happened to us?' For decades, the question has haunted the Arab and Muslim world, heard across Iran and Syria, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, and in the author's...

Witness the dramatic clash of faith, imperial power, and tribal alliances that forged the modern Middle East. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging historical narrative transports you across harsh desert landscapes into the heart of a rapidly evolving geopolitical superpower. Experience...

Experience the gripping history of how fierce tribal alliances and explosive oil wealth forged a global superpower. From ancient desert trade routes to bustling metropolises, this immersive account tracks the monumental rise of a consequential state. Listeners navigate the turbulent intersection...

En este relato vamos a escuchar la historia de un joven muchacho y su primer amor en el oscuro Dublín de principios del siglo XX. El protagonista, cautivado por la hermana de su amigo, decide comprarle un regalo en el bazar oriental de Araby, creyendo que así la enamorara. La historia sigue su viaje lleno de esperanzas y su lucha por llegar al bazar, solo para enfrentarse con la desilusión cuando se topa con la cruda realidad del lugar y la revelación de sus propios ideales románticos infundados.

Explore Middle Eastern history and geopolitics as a harsh desert periphery transforms into a global energy powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this objective and thought-provoking narrative immerses inquisitive listeners in the clash between ancient tribal traditions and rapid...

Explore the historical transformation of a fragile desert oasis into a powerful global oil kingdom and political center. Perfect for your daily commute or pre-travel listening, this immersive narrative transports you to the sun-scorched plateau of the Arabian Peninsula. Experience the intense...

Embark on an epic historical journey as a fortified desert oasis transforms into a global political powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative explores the fierce tribal rivalries and shifting allegiances that forged modern Saudi Arabia. Feel the desert heat of the Najd...

Trace the dramatic rise of a remote desert oasis into a global metropolis where ancient heritage meets modern ambition. Immerse yourself in this sweeping Middle Eastern history during your daily commute, feeling the wind-swept sands of the Najd plateau from anywhere in the world. Perfect for...