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Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts bricht der berühmte Schriftsteller Gustave Flaubert zu einer fast zweijährigen Reise in den Orient auf. In seiner umfangreichen Korrespondenz mit Verwandten und Freunden schildert er regionale Begebenheiten, kulturelle Eindrücke sowie allerhand Erlebnisse und liefert so schmackhafte Anekdoten über seine Zeit und persönliche Einblicke in sein Seelenleben. Der Orient-Briefe zweiter Teil.

Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts bricht der berühmte Schriftsteller Gustave Flaubert zu einer fast zweijährigen Reise in den Orient auf. In seiner umfangreichen Korrespondenz mit Verwandten und Freunden schildert er regionale Begebenheiten, kulturelle Eindrücke sowie allerhand Erlebnisse und liefert so schmackhafte Anekdoten über seine Zeit und persönliche Einblicke in sein Seelenleben. Der Orient-Briefe erster Teil.

The symbol of the Jewish State was the noble pioneer draining the swamps and making the deserts bloom: the legendary kibbutznik. So what ever happened to the pioneers’ dream of founding a socialist utopia in the land called Palestine? Chasing Utopia: The Future of the Kibbutz in a Divided Israel draws listeners into the quest for answers to the defining political conflict of our era. Acclaimed author David Leach revisits his raucous memories of life as a kibbutz volunteer and returns to meet a new generation of Jewish and Arab citizens struggling to forge a better future together.

While Israel is a modern and largely secular country, it is one steeped in biblical history - a place where religion still plays an active role in public life. In 70 years, it has grown from a sparsely populated strip of land into a vigorous democracy and regional superpower. Often called the Startup Nation, Israel is a world leader in a number of high-tech industries. Its democratic institutions, despite political and social polarization in recent years, are among the most enlightened in the world.

This book is about my travels in Egypt during the 2009-2011 time frame. It’s written rather differently though than my other books in that the bulk of the text are the letters to family and friends that I wrote while in Egypt, which lends somewhat of a more personal touch to the contents.

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job, traveling the world, and falling in love in a foreign land? Narrated by the author, Black Gypsy is the true story of Shawna Sharee, a 30-something inner-city black girl that did just that...After quitting her entire life following an ultimate betrayal, she makes her way traveling across three continents and six countries spanning seven months. This sometimes funny, sometimes spiritual, sometimes gritty, but always inspiring memoir is an urban fairytale and worldwide adventure filled with real life characters around every corner.

The author contends that the Roman Empire was of Edomite origin. He uses Jewish tradition, Hebrew and Phoenician etymology, and biblical prophecy to argue for a connection between the Empire and the ancient Kingdom of Edom which was a neighbor of ancient Israel.

In the autumn of 2004, as his country was riven by a fierce debate over its borders, Haim Watzman took a two-week journey up the Jordan Rift Valley. Along the way he met scientists who try to understand the rift through the evidence lying on its surface, and people whose life and work on the shores of the Dead Sea and Jordan River have led them to dream of paradise and to seem to build Gardens of Eden on earth. And he discovered that the geography’s instability is mirrored in the volatility of the tales that people tell about the Sea of Galilee.

1000 Kilometer in 46 Tagen! Quer durch die Wüste. Christian Seebauer beschließt, sich dieser Herausforderung zu stellen. Das Experiment: Er will den Israel National Trail — kurz Israel Trail — laufen, ohne einen einzigen Cent auszugeben. Das Ziel: An seine körperlichen und mentalen Grenzen zu gehen. Entschleunigen, sich Zeit nehmen. Nur mit Karte und Rucksack ausgestattet macht er sich auf den Weg. Temperaturen bis zu 35 Grad, endlose Weiten, atemberaubende Naturphänomene. Ein fesselnder Reisebericht über eine Reise zu sich selbst.

Tel Aviv non è Middle East, è Middle West. A metà strada tra Oriente e Occidente, Mediterraneo e Asia. Una via di mezzo tra Europa e Stati Uniti, con i caffè di quartiere in cui trascorrere giornate tra elucubrazioni politiche e letterarie, ma anche Startup Nation: la più alta percentuale di startup per abitante al mondo. Un crocevia tra passato e futuro: una città “giovane”, fondata nel 1909 dai primi pionieri sionisti in fuga dall’Europa dei pogrom, le cui radici, tuttavia, affondano nel porto di Jaffa, ancor più antica di Gerusalemme.

In Closer To Quiet, Jana embarks on a thrilling cycling journey down the length of Africa, from the arid landscapes of Egypt to the lush greenery of South Africa. This captivating narrative weaves together personal reflections with the vivid sights, sounds, and cultures of the diverse continent. Along the way, Jana encounters both the challenges and joys of the journey, from navigating difficult terrain to connecting with locals who share their stories and hospitality.

Greater Than a Tourist—Istanbul, Turkey by Daiana M. Altinay offers the inside scoop on Istanbul. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Gather the Olives is a dangerous book. That’s because it is about peace in a time when peace in the Holy Land is a faraway, even radical notion. It is about hope and food and community and the way there can be solidarity in sharing a meal. Hence the danger: this book might remind its brave listeners of how peace is nourished and how hope can’t be extinguished.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Gaziantep. Greater Than a Tourist- Gaziantep, Turkey by Author Ayşe Halimoğlu offers the inside scoop on the culinary capital of Turkey. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the ‘Greater Than a Tourist’ series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

1930 च्या काळात, पॉल ब्रन्टन यांनी इजिप्तमधील गूढांचा आणि यातुविद्येचा जो अनुभव घेतला, तो “”रहस्यमय इजिप्तचा शोध (अ सर्च इन सिक्रेट इजिप्त)”” या पुस्तकात ग्रथित आहे. इजिप्तमधील गूढात्मक मंदिरे आणि देवता यांचे आध्यात्मिक महत्त्व यांचा धांडोळा त्यांनी घेतला आहे. त्याचबरोबर ग्रेट पिरॅमिड या वास्तूच्या आत त्यांनी एकट्याने व्यतीत केलेली ज्ञानपूर्ण अनुभवाची आणि काहीशा भीतीची जी रात्र होती, तिचेही वर्णन या ग्रंथात आढळते.

إذا ما فتحنا ملف المشاهير في عوالم الأدب والفكر والثقافة والشعر والخط العربي واللوحات الفنية والمقتنيات التراثية والفنون بمختلف أشكالها فلن نجد أفضل من الأستاذ "محمد المر" كي نتحدث عنه فلقد وهبه الله قدرةً استثنائية على الخوض في مختلف المجالات والمسك بتلابيبها فهو أشبه بموسوعةٍ متنقلة باهتمامات لاحصرية أغلبها تصبُّ في التاريخ والفنون.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want an edible experience? Would you like some culinary guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Eat Like a Local book is for you.

If you announce that you are going to Iran, someone will certainly advise you not to go. Ignore them – this is one of the most exciting countries on Earth. There is much to discover, and explore in Iran, not only cultural and historical sites but mountains, deserts and wilderness. Above all, this is a place defined by the hospitality and curiosity of Iranians despite a totalitarian regime. According to Lonely Planet's Atlas of Adventure – "it might well be the friendliest country you ever visit".

A professional reference for Tour Leaders, Pastors, and laymen – for anyone and everyone. Basically, any person with a vision to bring a group to Israel, and yet has no idea where to start and what to do? This book is for you – Touring the Holy Land. Touring the Holy Land is a simple listen that explains from A to Z all the steps on how to prepare a group visiting Israel. This book will equip you with the right information on how to understand all the legal, ethical, and even cultural considerations.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Konya. Greater Than a Tourist—Konya, Turkiye by Author Roney Richard offers first-hand and personal insight into the best ways to visit the Iconic landmarks to its lesser-known cultural treasures.