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Beasts Made of Night

Beasts Made of Night

(2018) “This compelling Nigerian-influenced fantasy has a wonderfully unique premise and lush, brilliant worldbuilding that will consume you until the last page.”—Buzzfeed “…Unforgettable in its darkness, inequality, and magic.” —VOYA, Starred Review “…A paean to an emerging black legend.”—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Black Panther meets Nnedi Okorafor’s Akata Witch in Beasts Made of Night, the first book in an epic fantasy duology. In the walled city of Kos, corrupt mages can magically call forth sin from a sinner in the form of sin-beasts—lethal creatures spawned from feelings of guilt. Taj is the most talented of the aki, young sin-eaters indentured by the mages to slay the sin-beasts. But Taj’s livelihood comes at a terrible cost. When he kills a sin-beast, a tattoo of the beast appears on his skin while the guilt of committing the sin appears on his mind. Most aki are driven mad by the process, but Taj is cocky and desperate to provide for his family. When Taj is called to eat a sin of a member of the royal family, he’s suddenly thrust into the center of a dark conspiracy to destroy Kos. Now Taj must fight to save the princess that he loves—and his own life. Debut author Tochi Onyebuchi delivers an unforgettable series opener that powerfully explores the true meaning of justice and guilt. Packed with dark magic and thrilling action, Beasts Made of Night is a gritty Nigerian-influenced fantasy perfect for fans of Paolo Bacigalupi and Nnedi Okorafor.

King’s Cage (Red Queen)

King's Cage (Red Queen)

(2019) In this breathless third installment to Victoria Aveyard’s #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, rebellion is rising and allegiances will be tested on every side. Perfect for fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones series. Mare Barrow is a prisoner, powerless without her lightning, tormented by her lethal mistakes. She lives at the mercy of a boy she once loved, a boy made of lies and betrayal. Now a king, Maven Calore continues weaving his dead mother’s web in an attempt to maintain control over his country—and his prisoner. As Mare bears the weight of Silent Stone in the palace, her once-ragtag band of newbloods and Reds continue organizing, training, and expanding. They prepare for war, no longer able to linger in the shadows. And Cal, the exiled prince with his own claim on Mare’s heart, will stop at nothing to bring her back. When blood turns on blood, and ability on ability, there may be no one left to put out the fire—leaving Norta as Mare knows it to burn all the way down. And don’t miss Broken Throne: A Red Queen Collection, featuring three brand-new novellas and other exclusive content, coming in April!

Divergent

Divergent

(2011) She turns to face the future in a world that’s falling apart. For sixteen-year-old Tris, the world changes in a heartbeat when she is forced to make a terrible choice. Turning her back on her family, Tris ventures out, alone, determined to find out where she truly belongs. Shocked by the brutality of her new life, Tris can trust no one. And yet she is drawn to a boy who seems to both threaten and protect her. The hardest choices may yet lie ahead…. A debut novel that will leave you breathless.

أبواب

ابواب

كتاب أبواب..هو مجموعة قصص قصيرة كل قصة تحمل عنوان باب . يأخذك كل باب إلى مكان مختلف ليترك لك رسالة في النهاية قبل أن تغلقه..

الفيل يتعلم المشاركة

الفيل يتعلم المشاركة

يَكْرَهُ الفِيلُ مُشَارَكةَ الأَغْراضِ، فَعِنْدَمَا أَعْطَتْهُ الجَدَّةُ مِضْرَبًا وَكُرَةً جَدِيدَيْنِ أَدْرَكَ أَنَهُ مِنَ المُسْتَحِيلِ أَنْ يَستَطيع اللَّعِبَ وَحْدَهُ، وَيَجِبُ أَنْ يَقْنعَ أَصْدِقَاءَهُ بِاللَّعِبِ مَعَهُ.. فَهَلْ سَيَتَمَكَنُ مِنْ إِقْنَاعِهِمْ بَعْدَمَا كَانَ أَنَانِيًّا مَعَهُمْ؟

هَذِهِ القِصَّةُ تَمْنَحُ الأَطْفَالَ الفُرْصَةَ لاِستِكْشَافِ المُشَاركَةِ وَأَهميتِهَا، وَكَيْفَ أَنَّ عَدَمَ المُشَاركَةِ يُمْكِنُهُ أَنْ يُحْزِنَ الآخَرِينَ.. بِالكِتَابِ اقْتِرَاحَاتٌ لِأَنْشِطَةٍ وَفِكَرٍ يُمْكِنُ مُنَاقَشَتُهَا مَعَ الأَطْفَالِ حَوْلَ الكِتَابِ وَمُحْتَوَاهُ.

A Little in Love

A Little in Love

(2014) As a young child Eponine never knew kindness, except once from her family’s kitchen slave, Cosette. When at sixteen the girls’ paths cross again and their circumstances are reversed, Eponine must decide what that friendship is worth, even though they’ve both fallen for the same boy. In the end, Eponine will sacrifice everything to keep true love alive.

Out of Place

From one of the most important intellectuals of our time comes an extraordinary story of exile and a celebration of an irrecoverable past. A fatal medical diagnosis in 1991 convinced Edward Said that he should leave a record of where he was born and spent his childhood, and so with this memoir he rediscovers the lost Arab world of his early years in Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt. Said writes with great passion and wit about his family and his friends from his birthplace in Jerusalem, schools in Cairo, and summers in the mountains above Beirut, to boarding school and college in the United States, revealing an unimaginable world of rich, colorful characters and exotic eastern landscapes. Underscoring all is the confusion of identity the young Said experienced as he came to terms with the dissonance of being an American citizen, a Christian and a Palestinian, and, ultimately, an outsider. Richly detailed, moving, often profound, Out of Place depicts a young mans coming of age and the genesis of a great modern thinker.

End of the Peace Process

     Soon after the Oslo accords were signed in September 1993 by Israel and Palestinian Liberation Organization, Edward Said predicted that they could not lead to real peace.  In these essays, most written for Arab and European newspapers, Said uncovers the political mechanism that advertises reconciliation in the Middle East while keeping peace out of the picture.

Bilhana

(2021) A modern twist on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine Middle Eastern cuisine is renowned the world over for its sophistication, variety, and flavor. Bilhana (Egyptian for ‘bon appétit’) brings a contemporary twist to traditional Middle Eastern dishes with the use of healthy cooking methods and the freshest ingredients the region has to offer. Spanning the vast area south of the Mediterranean from the East (Lebanon and Egypt) to the West (Morocco), from simple mezze or breakfast dishes to elaborate stews and roasts, the recipes in this book showcase the vibrant colors and immense variety of Middle Eastern cooking as well as being easy to follow. Included are recipes for Roasted Eggplant with Tahini, Alexandrian Grilled Shrimp, Shakshuka, Moroccan Lamb Stew, Vegan Moussaka, Green Beans in Garlic and Caramelized Onions, Pomegranate and Guava Salad, and much more. Exquisitely illustrated with more than 130 full-color photographs.

Mortal Instruments City of Los

Mortal Instruments City of Los

(2015) Jace is now a servant of evil, bound for all eternity to Sebastian. Only a small band of Shadowhunters believe he can be saved. To do this they must defy the Clave. And they must act without Clary. For Clary is playing a dangerous game utterly alone. The price of losing is not just her own life, but Jace’s soul. Clary is willing to do anything for Jace, but can she still trust him? Or is he truly lost?