Author: Joey Essex
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444794345
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
FROM THE CLUBS OF ESSEX TO THE LOVE ISLAND VILLA, REALITY STAR JOEY ESSEX HAS LIVED AN EXTRAODINARY LIFE. GRAB YOUR COPY OF HIS BESTSELLING MEMOIR NOW Readers LOVE Joey Essex: 'I wish that I could read it all over again. I would really recommend it. Sad that it had to end. I read it in 2 days! AMAZING. It shows just how lovely Joey Essex is.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book - really fun read and had me laughing out loud!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Giggled the whole way through! There is nothing better to change your mood.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ --------- Trendsetter, male grooming icon and all-round good guy, this is the world according to the one and only Joey Essex. Spreading joy wherever he goes, Joey became an instant favourite after joining the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in 2011. Renowned for his brilliant observations, distinctive style and immaculate hair, his unforgettable appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has confirmed that this Brentwood boy is a national treasure. But life for Joey hasn't always been so straightforward. When he was just 10-years-old, his mother, Tina, committed suicide after battling with depression, a fact that Joey didn't find out until many years later. In this emotional memoir, Joey opens up about life before fame and the events which have led him to where he is today. Whether you're a salty potato or a pair of Capri Suns Joey teaches us to take everything as it comes and shares his own unique view of the world around him. Hilarious, touching and always surprising, Being Reem is the crazy story of Joey Essex's journey to becoming one of our most loveable stars.
Being Reem
Author: Joey Essex
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444794345
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
FROM THE CLUBS OF ESSEX TO THE LOVE ISLAND VILLA, REALITY STAR JOEY ESSEX HAS LIVED AN EXTRAODINARY LIFE. GRAB YOUR COPY OF HIS BESTSELLING MEMOIR NOW Readers LOVE Joey Essex: 'I wish that I could read it all over again. I would really recommend it. Sad that it had to end. I read it in 2 days! AMAZING. It shows just how lovely Joey Essex is.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book - really fun read and had me laughing out loud!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Giggled the whole way through! There is nothing better to change your mood.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ --------- Trendsetter, male grooming icon and all-round good guy, this is the world according to the one and only Joey Essex. Spreading joy wherever he goes, Joey became an instant favourite after joining the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in 2011. Renowned for his brilliant observations, distinctive style and immaculate hair, his unforgettable appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has confirmed that this Brentwood boy is a national treasure. But life for Joey hasn't always been so straightforward. When he was just 10-years-old, his mother, Tina, committed suicide after battling with depression, a fact that Joey didn't find out until many years later. In this emotional memoir, Joey opens up about life before fame and the events which have led him to where he is today. Whether you're a salty potato or a pair of Capri Suns Joey teaches us to take everything as it comes and shares his own unique view of the world around him. Hilarious, touching and always surprising, Being Reem is the crazy story of Joey Essex's journey to becoming one of our most loveable stars.
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN: 1444794345
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
FROM THE CLUBS OF ESSEX TO THE LOVE ISLAND VILLA, REALITY STAR JOEY ESSEX HAS LIVED AN EXTRAODINARY LIFE. GRAB YOUR COPY OF HIS BESTSELLING MEMOIR NOW Readers LOVE Joey Essex: 'I wish that I could read it all over again. I would really recommend it. Sad that it had to end. I read it in 2 days! AMAZING. It shows just how lovely Joey Essex is.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book - really fun read and had me laughing out loud!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Giggled the whole way through! There is nothing better to change your mood.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ --------- Trendsetter, male grooming icon and all-round good guy, this is the world according to the one and only Joey Essex. Spreading joy wherever he goes, Joey became an instant favourite after joining the cast of The Only Way Is Essex in 2011. Renowned for his brilliant observations, distinctive style and immaculate hair, his unforgettable appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has confirmed that this Brentwood boy is a national treasure. But life for Joey hasn't always been so straightforward. When he was just 10-years-old, his mother, Tina, committed suicide after battling with depression, a fact that Joey didn't find out until many years later. In this emotional memoir, Joey opens up about life before fame and the events which have led him to where he is today. Whether you're a salty potato or a pair of Capri Suns Joey teaches us to take everything as it comes and shares his own unique view of the world around him. Hilarious, touching and always surprising, Being Reem is the crazy story of Joey Essex's journey to becoming one of our most loveable stars.
Unsettled
Author: Reem Faruqi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063044722
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · Kid's Indie Next List · Featured in Today Show’s AAPI Heritage Month list · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 · A National Council of Teachers of English Notable Verse Novel · Jane Addams 2022 Children’s Book Award Finalist · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · Muslim Bookstagram Award Winner for Best Middle School Book For fans of Other Words for Home and Front Desk, this powerful, charming immigration story follows a girl who moves from Karachi, Pakistan, to Peachtree City, Georgia, and must find her footing in a new world. Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of award-winning Lailah's Lunchbox. "A lyrical coming of age story exploring family, immigration, and most of all belonging.” —Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound “This empowering story will resonate with people who have struggled to both fit in and stay true to themselves.” —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary “A gorgeously written story, filled with warmth and depth." —Hena Khan, author of Amina’s Voice When her family moves from Pakistan to Peachtree City, all Nurah wants is to blend in, yet she stands out for all the wrong reasons. Nurah’s accent, floral-print kurtas, and tea-colored skin make her feel excluded, until she meets Stahr at swimming tryouts. And in the water Nurah doesn’t want to blend in. She wants to win medals like her star athlete brother, Owais—who is going through struggles of his own in the U.S. Yet when sibling rivalry gets in the way, she makes a split-second decision of betrayal that changes their fates. Ultimately Nurah slowly gains confidence in the form of strong swimming arms, and also gains the courage to stand up to bullies, fight for what she believes in, and find her place.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063044722
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
A Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year · Kid's Indie Next List · Featured in Today Show’s AAPI Heritage Month list · A Kirkus Children's Best Book of 2021 · A National Council of Teachers of English Notable Verse Novel · Jane Addams 2022 Children’s Book Award Finalist · 2021 Nerdy Award Winner · Muslim Bookstagram Award Winner for Best Middle School Book For fans of Other Words for Home and Front Desk, this powerful, charming immigration story follows a girl who moves from Karachi, Pakistan, to Peachtree City, Georgia, and must find her footing in a new world. Reem Faruqi is the ALA Notable author of award-winning Lailah's Lunchbox. "A lyrical coming of age story exploring family, immigration, and most of all belonging.” —Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound “This empowering story will resonate with people who have struggled to both fit in and stay true to themselves.” —Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor author of The Night Diary “A gorgeously written story, filled with warmth and depth." —Hena Khan, author of Amina’s Voice When her family moves from Pakistan to Peachtree City, all Nurah wants is to blend in, yet she stands out for all the wrong reasons. Nurah’s accent, floral-print kurtas, and tea-colored skin make her feel excluded, until she meets Stahr at swimming tryouts. And in the water Nurah doesn’t want to blend in. She wants to win medals like her star athlete brother, Owais—who is going through struggles of his own in the U.S. Yet when sibling rivalry gets in the way, she makes a split-second decision of betrayal that changes their fates. Ultimately Nurah slowly gains confidence in the form of strong swimming arms, and also gains the courage to stand up to bullies, fight for what she believes in, and find her place.
Lailah's Lunchbox: A Ramadan Story
Author: Reem Faruqi
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
ISBN: 0884484327
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
*2019 Daybreak Children's Picture Book Award -- Recognizing Muslim Women's Contributions to Literature* *Notable Social Studies Trade Book For Young People 2016, a cooperative Project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council* *Featured Book of the Month, Anti-Defamation League* *American Library Association Notable Book for Children 2016* *Skipping Stones Honor 2016* *International Literacy Association Choices Reading List* Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days. Fountas & Pinnell Level N
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers and Cadent Publishing
ISBN: 0884484327
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
*2019 Daybreak Children's Picture Book Award -- Recognizing Muslim Women's Contributions to Literature* *Notable Social Studies Trade Book For Young People 2016, a cooperative Project of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council* *Featured Book of the Month, Anti-Defamation League* *American Library Association Notable Book for Children 2016* *Skipping Stones Honor 2016* *International Literacy Association Choices Reading List* Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learns that she can make new friends who respect her beliefs. This gentle, moving story from first-time author Reem Faruqi comes to life in Lea Lyon’s vibrant illustrations. Lyon uses decorative arabesque borders on intermittent spreads to contrast the ordered patterns of Islamic observances with the unbounded rhythms of American school days. Fountas & Pinnell Level N
I Can Help
Author: Reem Faruqi
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
ISBN: 1467463795
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Amazon Editors’ Picks: Best Books Ages 6-8 (2021) When Ms. Underwood asks if anyone wants to help Kyle, Zahra always volunteers. She loves spending time with Kyle—he’s creative and generous, and he makes the funniest jokes at lunch. But when Zahra’s other classmates start teasing her for helping him, she starts making choices she regrets. I Can Help is a gentle, sensitive portrayal of reaching out, facing peer pressure, and learning from past mistakes. With thoughtful storytelling and poignant illustrations, this book will open discussions about choosing kindness in the classroom and beyond.
Publisher: Eerdmans Young Readers
ISBN: 1467463795
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Amazon Editors’ Picks: Best Books Ages 6-8 (2021) When Ms. Underwood asks if anyone wants to help Kyle, Zahra always volunteers. She loves spending time with Kyle—he’s creative and generous, and he makes the funniest jokes at lunch. But when Zahra’s other classmates start teasing her for helping him, she starts making choices she regrets. I Can Help is a gentle, sensitive portrayal of reaching out, facing peer pressure, and learning from past mistakes. With thoughtful storytelling and poignant illustrations, this book will open discussions about choosing kindness in the classroom and beyond.
The Palestinian Table
Author: Reem Kassis
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714874968
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Authentic modern Middle Eastern home cooking – 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by three generations of family tradition. While interest in Middle Eastern cuisines has blossomed, the nuances and subtleties of Palestinian food are still relatively unexplored. In The Palestinian Table, Reem Kassis weaves a tapestry of personal anecdotes, local traditions, and historical context, sharing with home cooks her collection of nearly 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that range from simple breakfasts and quick-to-prepare salads to celebratory dishes fit for a feast - giving rare insight into the heart of the Palestinian family kitchen.
Publisher: Phaidon Press
ISBN: 9780714874968
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Authentic modern Middle Eastern home cooking – 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes inspired by three generations of family tradition. While interest in Middle Eastern cuisines has blossomed, the nuances and subtleties of Palestinian food are still relatively unexplored. In The Palestinian Table, Reem Kassis weaves a tapestry of personal anecdotes, local traditions, and historical context, sharing with home cooks her collection of nearly 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that range from simple breakfasts and quick-to-prepare salads to celebratory dishes fit for a feast - giving rare insight into the heart of the Palestinian family kitchen.
Professor Hanaa
Author: Reem Bassiouney
Publisher: Garnet Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1859643205
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
On the eve of her fortieth birthday Egyptian academic, Professor Hanaa, finds herself alone and unloved. For twenty years she has battled with an impossible love for an unattainable colleague, and has become outcast in a society where family and friends mean everything. Her life is organized into endless routines, and her emotions are hidden behind a façade of stern, but joyless professionalism. The façade begins to crumble, however, when her birthday brings with it the realization that she is about to turn into an embittered, forty-year-old spinster. Never one to admit defeat, Hanaa determines she will lose her virginity before her birthday, and sets her sights on Khalid, her teaching assistant. An earnest, hardworking and devout young man, Khalid is an unlikely accomplice; however Hanaa's powers of persuasion know no bounds. What ensues is a lively, witty, often sly commentary on gender and power relationships in both academia and the Arab world - a 'campus' novel of a wholly different bent.
Publisher: Garnet Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1859643205
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
On the eve of her fortieth birthday Egyptian academic, Professor Hanaa, finds herself alone and unloved. For twenty years she has battled with an impossible love for an unattainable colleague, and has become outcast in a society where family and friends mean everything. Her life is organized into endless routines, and her emotions are hidden behind a façade of stern, but joyless professionalism. The façade begins to crumble, however, when her birthday brings with it the realization that she is about to turn into an embittered, forty-year-old spinster. Never one to admit defeat, Hanaa determines she will lose her virginity before her birthday, and sets her sights on Khalid, her teaching assistant. An earnest, hardworking and devout young man, Khalid is an unlikely accomplice; however Hanaa's powers of persuasion know no bounds. What ensues is a lively, witty, often sly commentary on gender and power relationships in both academia and the Arab world - a 'campus' novel of a wholly different bent.
Amira's Picture Day
Author: Reem Faruqi
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823450511
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? Just the thought of Eid makes Amira warm and tingly inside. From wearing new clothes to handing out goody bags at the mosque, Amira can't wait for the festivities to begin. But when a flier on the fridge catches her eye, Amira's stomach goes cold. Not only is it Eid, it's also school picture day. If she's not in her class picture, how will her classmates remember her? Won't her teacher wonder where she is? Though the day's celebrations at the mosque are everything Amira was dreaming of, her absence at picture day weighs on her. A last-minute idea on the car ride home might just provide the solution to everything in this delightful story from acclaimed author Reem Faruqi, illustrated with vibrant color by Fahmida Azim.
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823450511
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Ramadan has come to an end, and Amira can't wait to stay home from school to celebrate Eid. There's just one hiccup: it's also school picture day. How can Amira be in two places at once? Just the thought of Eid makes Amira warm and tingly inside. From wearing new clothes to handing out goody bags at the mosque, Amira can't wait for the festivities to begin. But when a flier on the fridge catches her eye, Amira's stomach goes cold. Not only is it Eid, it's also school picture day. If she's not in her class picture, how will her classmates remember her? Won't her teacher wonder where she is? Though the day's celebrations at the mosque are everything Amira was dreaming of, her absence at picture day weighs on her. A last-minute idea on the car ride home might just provide the solution to everything in this delightful story from acclaimed author Reem Faruqi, illustrated with vibrant color by Fahmida Azim.
The Arabesque Table
Author: Reem Kassis
Publisher: Phaidon
ISBN: 9781838662516
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Much-loved author and James Beard nominee Reem Kassis presents an acclaimed and unique collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine.
Publisher: Phaidon
ISBN: 9781838662516
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Much-loved author and James Beard nominee Reem Kassis presents an acclaimed and unique collection of original contemporary recipes tracing the rich history of Arab cuisine.
Arabic Sociolinguistics
Author: Reem Bassiouney
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 1626167877
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
In this second edition of Arabic Sociolinguistics, Reem Bassiouney expands the discussion of major theoretical approaches since the publication of the book’s first edition to account for new sociolinguistic theories in Arabic contexts with up-to-date examples, data, and approaches. The second edition features revised sections on diglossia, code-switching, gender discourse, language variation, and language policy in the region while adding a chapter on critical sociolinguistics—a new framework for critiquing the scholarly practices of sociolinguistics. Bassiouney also examines the impact of politics and new media on Arabic language. Arabic Sociolinguistics continues to be a uniquely valuable resource for understanding the theoretical framework of the language.
Publisher: Georgetown University Press
ISBN: 1626167877
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
In this second edition of Arabic Sociolinguistics, Reem Bassiouney expands the discussion of major theoretical approaches since the publication of the book’s first edition to account for new sociolinguistic theories in Arabic contexts with up-to-date examples, data, and approaches. The second edition features revised sections on diglossia, code-switching, gender discourse, language variation, and language policy in the region while adding a chapter on critical sociolinguistics—a new framework for critiquing the scholarly practices of sociolinguistics. Bassiouney also examines the impact of politics and new media on Arabic language. Arabic Sociolinguistics continues to be a uniquely valuable resource for understanding the theoretical framework of the language.
Reem: Into the Unknown
Author: Ahmed Salah Al-Mahdi
Publisher: Knotted Road Press
ISBN: 9781644700655
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
"Things happen right under your nose.Events you cannot glimpse or understand.Do not worry.But prepare to learn the truth."__________________________________"This is a fun, smooth, suspenseful read. Similar to Harry Potter and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book."- Melanie A. Magidow, PhD, Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures, The University of Texas at Austin."I love this beautiful, slender, fast-paced, charming book."- M. Lynx Qualey, ArabLit Quarterly."Ahmed Al-Mahdi paints a portrait of a society out of sync with itself, with a satanic world hiding underneath the apparently benign, boring world of modern-day Cairo."- Emad El-Din Aysha, PhD in International Studies at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom"A suspenseful coming-of-age novel that readers of all ages will enjoy!"- Layla Azmi Goushey, Associate Professor of English at a community college in Missouri.
Publisher: Knotted Road Press
ISBN: 9781644700655
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
"Things happen right under your nose.Events you cannot glimpse or understand.Do not worry.But prepare to learn the truth."__________________________________"This is a fun, smooth, suspenseful read. Similar to Harry Potter and Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book."- Melanie A. Magidow, PhD, Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures, The University of Texas at Austin."I love this beautiful, slender, fast-paced, charming book."- M. Lynx Qualey, ArabLit Quarterly."Ahmed Al-Mahdi paints a portrait of a society out of sync with itself, with a satanic world hiding underneath the apparently benign, boring world of modern-day Cairo."- Emad El-Din Aysha, PhD in International Studies at the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom"A suspenseful coming-of-age novel that readers of all ages will enjoy!"- Layla Azmi Goushey, Associate Professor of English at a community college in Missouri.