Author: Wayne Turmel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517282776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
"... a brilliant novel, great historical fiction. I couldn't put it down." Angela Best"A cleverly woven heart-warming story. Warning, it can make you giggle!" Chris Dangerfield"Great characters brought to life in full color. A real page turner." Ernie FisherFrom the scorching desert to the freezing Midwest... a man struggles against the elements, himself and those around him.Leading a motley crew of 'experts' deep into the Sahara, Count de Prorok is about to make a great discovery. The acclaim of the finding the missing tomb of an ancient queen will set him and his family up for life. But, when plotted against, the money dries up as quickly as the goodwill of his team, and in more ways than one, the Count appears to be stranded, and left to the elements.The COUNT OF THE SAHARA is the story, recounted by his young assistant, of Count Byron de Prorok, a little known gentleman explorer of Africa in the 1920s. If you enjoy great historical fiction with a captivating plot, superb characters and a light sprinkling of humor, this book is for you!
The Count of the Sahara
Author: Wayne Turmel
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517282776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
"... a brilliant novel, great historical fiction. I couldn't put it down." Angela Best"A cleverly woven heart-warming story. Warning, it can make you giggle!" Chris Dangerfield"Great characters brought to life in full color. A real page turner." Ernie FisherFrom the scorching desert to the freezing Midwest... a man struggles against the elements, himself and those around him.Leading a motley crew of 'experts' deep into the Sahara, Count de Prorok is about to make a great discovery. The acclaim of the finding the missing tomb of an ancient queen will set him and his family up for life. But, when plotted against, the money dries up as quickly as the goodwill of his team, and in more ways than one, the Count appears to be stranded, and left to the elements.The COUNT OF THE SAHARA is the story, recounted by his young assistant, of Count Byron de Prorok, a little known gentleman explorer of Africa in the 1920s. If you enjoy great historical fiction with a captivating plot, superb characters and a light sprinkling of humor, this book is for you!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781517282776
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
"... a brilliant novel, great historical fiction. I couldn't put it down." Angela Best"A cleverly woven heart-warming story. Warning, it can make you giggle!" Chris Dangerfield"Great characters brought to life in full color. A real page turner." Ernie FisherFrom the scorching desert to the freezing Midwest... a man struggles against the elements, himself and those around him.Leading a motley crew of 'experts' deep into the Sahara, Count de Prorok is about to make a great discovery. The acclaim of the finding the missing tomb of an ancient queen will set him and his family up for life. But, when plotted against, the money dries up as quickly as the goodwill of his team, and in more ways than one, the Count appears to be stranded, and left to the elements.The COUNT OF THE SAHARA is the story, recounted by his young assistant, of Count Byron de Prorok, a little known gentleman explorer of Africa in the 1920s. If you enjoy great historical fiction with a captivating plot, superb characters and a light sprinkling of humor, this book is for you!
Deep in the Sahara
Author: Kelly Cunnane
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375988939
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. An author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375988939
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
"Poetic language, attractive illustrations and a positive message about Islam, without any didacticism: a wonderful combination," declares Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. Lalla lives in the Muslim country of Mauritania, and more than anything, she wants to wear a malafa, the colorful cloth Mauritanian women, like her mama and big sister, wear to cover their heads and clothes in public. But it is not until Lalla realizes that a malafa is not just worn to show a woman's beauty and mystery or to honor tradition—a malafa for faith—that Lalla's mother agrees to slip a long cloth as blue as the ink in the Koran over Lalla's head, under her arm, and round and round her body. Then together, they pray. An author's note and glossary are included in the back of the book.
Sahara
Author: Jan Reynolds
Publisher: Vanishing Cultures
ISBN: 9781600601316
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Publisher: Vanishing Cultures
ISBN: 9781600601316
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In this series of seven books, photojournalist Jan Reynolds documents the distinctive cultures and climates of indigenous peoples.
Saint and the Count
Author: Leah Shopkow
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487525869
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In this pedagogical microhistory, Leah Shopkow demonstrates the skills used to present history through the biography of St. Vitalis of Savigny.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487525869
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
In this pedagogical microhistory, Leah Shopkow demonstrates the skills used to present history through the biography of St. Vitalis of Savigny.
Stories of the Sahara
Author: Sanmao,
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408881861
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
The book that has captivated millions of Chinese readers, translated into English for the very first time. 'Hypnotic . . . A record of one person's fierce refusal to follow a path laid down for her by the rest of the world' Tash Aw, Paris Review Books of the Year Sanmao: author, adventurer, pioneer. Born in China in 1943, she moved from Chongqing to Taiwan, Spain to Germany, the Canary Islands to Central America, and, for several years in the 1970s, to the Sahara. Stories of the Sahara invites us into Sanmao's extraordinary life in the desert: her experiences of love and loss, freedom and peril, all told with a voice as spirited as it is timeless. At a period when China was beginning to look beyond its borders, Sanmao fired the imagination of millions and inspired a new generation. With an introduction by Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti, this is an essential collection from one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures. 'Every story conveys Sanmao's infectious capacity for wonder' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Has endured for generations of young Taiwanese and Chinese women' New York Times 'Ground-breaking' Geographical 'A remarkable and brave book. Sanmao was a freewheeling feminist who broke all the rules and did so with a gleeful, mischievous smile' David Eimer, South China Morning Post
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408881861
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
The book that has captivated millions of Chinese readers, translated into English for the very first time. 'Hypnotic . . . A record of one person's fierce refusal to follow a path laid down for her by the rest of the world' Tash Aw, Paris Review Books of the Year Sanmao: author, adventurer, pioneer. Born in China in 1943, she moved from Chongqing to Taiwan, Spain to Germany, the Canary Islands to Central America, and, for several years in the 1970s, to the Sahara. Stories of the Sahara invites us into Sanmao's extraordinary life in the desert: her experiences of love and loss, freedom and peril, all told with a voice as spirited as it is timeless. At a period when China was beginning to look beyond its borders, Sanmao fired the imagination of millions and inspired a new generation. With an introduction by Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti, this is an essential collection from one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures. 'Every story conveys Sanmao's infectious capacity for wonder' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti 'Has endured for generations of young Taiwanese and Chinese women' New York Times 'Ground-breaking' Geographical 'A remarkable and brave book. Sanmao was a freewheeling feminist who broke all the rules and did so with a gleeful, mischievous smile' David Eimer, South China Morning Post
The Long-Distance Teammate
Author: Kevin Eikenberry
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523090316
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
What does it mean to “go to work” when you don't actually leave the house? This is the ultimate guide for remote workers who want to stay engaged as team members, maintain robust work relationships, and keep an eye on their long-term career goals. Even before the coronavirus hit, remote work was growing at nearly 30 percent per year, and now it's just a fact of life. There are many millions of people who once worked at a central location every day who now find themselves facing an entirely new way of working. Written by the founders of the Remote Leadership Institute, this book is the most authoritative single resource for helping remote workers get work done effectively, build relationships that are both productive and satisfying, and maintain a career trajectory when they are not in constant close contact with their leader, coworkers, or the organization in general. The Long-Distance Teammate tackles three important issues: navigating the personal and interpersonal, growing the skills to be productive, and communicating effectively—all from a distance. In short, there is a big difference between working at home and being an effective member of a team. This practical guide describes that difference and allows you to be a great remote teammate.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523090316
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
What does it mean to “go to work” when you don't actually leave the house? This is the ultimate guide for remote workers who want to stay engaged as team members, maintain robust work relationships, and keep an eye on their long-term career goals. Even before the coronavirus hit, remote work was growing at nearly 30 percent per year, and now it's just a fact of life. There are many millions of people who once worked at a central location every day who now find themselves facing an entirely new way of working. Written by the founders of the Remote Leadership Institute, this book is the most authoritative single resource for helping remote workers get work done effectively, build relationships that are both productive and satisfying, and maintain a career trajectory when they are not in constant close contact with their leader, coworkers, or the organization in general. The Long-Distance Teammate tackles three important issues: navigating the personal and interpersonal, growing the skills to be productive, and communicating effectively—all from a distance. In short, there is a big difference between working at home and being an effective member of a team. This practical guide describes that difference and allows you to be a great remote teammate.
Sahara Special
Author: Esmé Raji Codell
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780756943301
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates.
Publisher: Perfection Learning
ISBN: 9780756943301
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Struggling with school and her feelings since her father left, Sahara gets a fresh start with a new and unique teacher who supports her writing talents and the individuality of each of her classmates.
Running Man
Author: Charlie Engle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476785791
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
"After a decade-long addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol, Charlie Engle hit rock bottom after a near-fatal six-day binge ended in a hail of bullets. Then he found running, and it has helped keep him sober, focused and alive. He began to take on the most extreme endurance races, such as the 155-mile Gobi March, and developed a reputation as an inspirational speaker. However, after he made the documentary Running the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon, which followed him on a 4500-mile crossing of the desert and helped raise $6 million, he was sent to prison after failing to complete his mortgage application properly. It was while he was in jail that he became known as 'The Running Man' as he pounded the prison yard, and soon his fellow inmates were joining him, finding new hope through running. Now, in his brilliantly written and powerful account, Engle tells the story of his life and how running has brought him so much pleasure and peace. Like such classics as Born to Runor Running with the Kenyans, this is a book that anyone who has ever found solace in the freedom of running will enjoy"--Google Books.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476785791
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
"After a decade-long addiction to crack cocaine and alcohol, Charlie Engle hit rock bottom after a near-fatal six-day binge ended in a hail of bullets. Then he found running, and it has helped keep him sober, focused and alive. He began to take on the most extreme endurance races, such as the 155-mile Gobi March, and developed a reputation as an inspirational speaker. However, after he made the documentary Running the Sahara, narrated by Matt Damon, which followed him on a 4500-mile crossing of the desert and helped raise $6 million, he was sent to prison after failing to complete his mortgage application properly. It was while he was in jail that he became known as 'The Running Man' as he pounded the prison yard, and soon his fellow inmates were joining him, finding new hope through running. Now, in his brilliantly written and powerful account, Engle tells the story of his life and how running has brought him so much pleasure and peace. Like such classics as Born to Runor Running with the Kenyans, this is a book that anyone who has ever found solace in the freedom of running will enjoy"--Google Books.
The Lesser Gods of the Sahara
Author: Jeremy Keenan
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780714654102
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The eight essays that comprise this collection cover various aspects of social change and contested terrain amongst the Tuareg people Algeria.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780714654102
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The eight essays that comprise this collection cover various aspects of social change and contested terrain amongst the Tuareg people Algeria.
Africa South of the Sahara 2022
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367694722
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
Languages : en
Pages : 1584
Book Description
The definitive guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing economic and directory data, articles written by experts on topics of regional interest and thoroughly updated country chapters.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367694722
Category : Africa, Sub-Saharan
Languages : en
Pages : 1584
Book Description
The definitive guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing economic and directory data, articles written by experts on topics of regional interest and thoroughly updated country chapters.