130 results for 'darvish yemen'

Yemen Endures Civil War, Saudi Adventurism and the Future of Arabia by Ginny Hill is a revealing portrait of modern Yemen. The country's recent history is dominated by the enduring influence of Ali...

A Year in Yemen by Nathan Tamblyn is a gripping account of an adventure at the end of an Empire. In 1957, the author was sent to Yemen as a political adviser to the Colonial Office, armed with little...

Since March 2015, a devastating war has been waged in Yemen by a Saudi-led international coalition supported by Britain and the United States. This conflict has largely been ignored by the world's...

A History of Modern Yemen by Paul Dresch provides an in-depth look at a unique and complex region. The formation of a single Yemeni state was a long process, driven by years of civil war and the need...

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is a novel about the power of faith and love to transform lives. Dr Alfred Jones, a fisheries scientist, finds himself at the centre of a project to bring salmon fishing...

Yemen Travels in Dictionary Land by Tim Mackintosh-Smith and Martin Yeoman is a fascinating exploration of a lesser-known country. For centuries, Yemen has been shrouded in myth and misconception,...

Coal, Frankincense & Myrrh: Yemen and British Yemenis is a photographic essay that offers a unique glimpse into the traditional way of life in Yemen.Located at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle...

Yemen in Crisis: Road to War by Helen Lackner The democratic promise of the 2011 Arab Spring has unraveled in Yemen, leading to a devastating crisis of civil war, famine, and governmental collapse...

Yemen Dancing on the Heads of Snakes is a gripping account of Yemen's turbulent history and its role in modern terrorism. Victoria Clark returns to her birthplace to explore the country's complex...

Contemporary Yemen Politics and Historical Background by B. R. Pridham provides a comprehensive analysis of the country's complex past and present political landscape. This volume examines the...

Bittersweet: A Story of Food and YemenThis book tells the story of Stuart Laing's exploration of Yemen's culinary heritage, drawing on his own experiences and research.Through his narrative, Laing...

Proxy War in Yemen by Bernd Kaussler and Keith A. Grant is an analysis of the civil war in Yemen and its trajectory shaped by intervening external actors. The conflict in Yemen has been influenced by...

This book offers a brave and passionate account of the author's experiences in Yemen, Israel/Palestine, and Iran. By weaving together history, personal travel accounts, and reflection, Peter Crooks...

Steven C. Caton's Yemen Chronicle is a gripping account of his experiences conducting fieldwork in Yemen in 1979. A recent hostage crisis in Iran made life precarious for the young American...

Britain and the Yemen Civil War, 1962-1965 Ministers, Mercenaries and Mandarins : Foreign Policy and the Limits of Covert Action by Clive Jones. This book examines Britain's covert operations in...

Tribes and Politics in Yemen: A History of the Houthi Conflict offers a unique perspective on the complex history of Sa'dah Province in Yemen. By examining the local tribes' experiences, this book...

A Journey Through the Yemen and Come General Remarks Upon that Country by Walter Harris. First published in 1893, this account of the author's travels in the Yemen offers a unique perspective on the...

The Jews of the Yemen, 1800-1914 by Yehuda Nini is a scholarly study of the Jewish community in Yemen during a period of significant upheaval. The region's political independence and stability were...

Yemen: What Everyone Needs to Know is a comprehensive guide to the country's history and politics. Born into poverty in rural Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh rose from humble beginnings to become the...

Yemen and the World Beyond Insecurity by Laurent Bonnefoy offers a fresh perspective on a country often misunderstood. Yemen's strategic location at the crossroads of the Middle East has long...

Water Histories and Spatial Archaeology: Ancient Yemen and the American West By Michael J. Harrower Cambridge University Press, 2019 This book offers a new perspective on the complex relationships...

A Winter in Arabia: A Journey Through Yemen by Freya StarkIn 1934, Freya Stark embarked on a groundbreaking journey to the Arabian Peninsula, becoming the first woman to travel alone to the region...

The Tightening Dark: A Memoir of Captivity and Resilience In 2017, Sam Farran, a Lebanese-Muslim-American veteran of thirty years' service in the US Marine Corps, was seized by Houthi rebels in Yemen...

The Red Sea Terror Triangle: Sudan, Somalia, Yemen, and Islamic Terror The aftermath of the 9/11 attacks saw the US launch a global war against terror, targeting countries deemed to be harboring...

Zana Muhsen's A Promise to Nadia is a heart-wrenching true story of survival and resilience. Ten years after escaping from slavery in Yemen, Zana recounts her family's desperate fight for freedom,...

Nasser's Gamble: How Intervention in Yemen Caused the Six-Day War and the Decline of Egyptian PowerThis provocative analysis reveals how Egypt's disastrous intervention in Yemen led to its downfall...

Zaynab Abdi's graphic memoir chronicles her journey from Somalia to Yemen and ultimately the United States. Born in Somalia, she was raised by her grandmother in Yemen before fleeing with her sister...

Arab Youths: Leisure, Culture and Politics from Morocco to Yemen This book offers a fresh perspective on young Arabs, moving beyond stereotypes and exploring how they spend their free time. From...

The Huthi Movement in Yemen: Ideology, Ambition and Security in the Arab Gulf This comprehensive analysis provides the first critical examination of the Huthi movement in Yemen. The book delves into...

Threa Almontaser's debut poetry collection is a powerful exploration of identity, culture and belonging. Through her incendiary language, she navigates the complexities of being caught between...

Arabian Assignment by David Smiley provides an insightful account of two pivotal conflicts in southern Arabia following World War Two. In 1951, Smiley was appointed to command the Sultan's armed...

Hot Skies Over Yemen: Aerial Warfare Over the Southern Arabian Peninsula Volume 2 - 1994-2017 by Tom Cooper is a detailed examination of the complex and often misunderstood air campaigns in Yemen...

Hot Skies Over Yemen: Aerial Warfare Over the Southern Arabian Peninsula Volume 1 - 1962-1994 by Tom Cooper The southern Arabian Peninsula was embroiled in conflict for nearly three decades, with...

The Moral Resonance of Arab Media explores how modern media aesthetics are shaped by language and culture in contemporary Arab political poetry. Flagg Miller examines the role of audio-recording...

In Asian Waters, Eric Tagliacozzo explores how the sea routes of Asia have shaped the modern world over the past five hundred years. This sweeping account chronicles the dramatic growth of traffic...

The story of the Yemeni Jewish remnants is one of great interest and complexity. Unlike their brethren who emigrated to Israel during Operation Magic Carpet in 1949-51, many Yemeni Jews chose not to...

A brilliant political satire from bestselling author Paul Torday is set against the backdrop of a shocking accident. When Andrew Landford's car collides with a barn owl, it sets off a chain of events...

Learn conversational Yemeni Arabic with this unique and practical guide. Master linguist Yatir Nitzany has developed a time-saving method to quickly become conversant in the language, using 350...

The Logic of Cooperation in Autocracies: Political Opposition in the Third Yemeni RepublicThis meticulously researched book offers a comprehensive analysis of strategic cooperation in authoritarian...

The Yemeni diaspora in Djibouti and Ethiopia has been largely overlooked by scholars. This study seeks to rectify this omission by examining the interaction between Yemeni migrants and states and...

Ginger and Salt: Yemeni Jewish Women in an Israeli Town explores the lives of women in development, shedding new light on sociocultural, political, and economic change across cultures. By examining...

The Burning Ashes of Time: From Steamer Point to Tiger Bay, on the Trail of Seafaring ArabsThis fascinating exploration reveals the unexpected link between Cardiff and Aden, tracing the journey of...

Without Mercy: A Woman's Struggle Against Modern Slavery tells the story of Miriam Kamouhi's fight against an abusive relationship and her struggle to reclaim her daughters, sold into marriage in...

Prison Time in Sana'a is a deeply personal account of Dr. Abdulkader Al-Guneid's 300-day incarceration in an Houthi jail in Yemen's capital, shortly after it was taken over by rebels.Al-Guneid, a...

International law and the use of force are increasingly intertwined. This book explores the complex and contentious subject of using military power in international relations. The UN Charter...

The Monk of Mokha is a gripping true story of a young Yemeni American man's quest to revive the ancient art of Yemeni coffee. Raised in San Francisco, Mokhtar Alkhanshali becomes fascinated with the...

The Monk of Mokha: A True Story of Coffee and Survival In 2011, Yemen was embroiled in civil war, and for one young man, this conflict would become a test of his identity and purpose. Mokhtar...

Zana Muhsen's harrowing account of her experiences as a teenager in North Yemen is a powerful and thought-provoking read. Born and bred in Birmingham, Zana was forced to leave her home at the age of...

Baghdad without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia is a humorous and insightful account of Tony Horwitz's travels across the Middle East.The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist recounts his...

The Devil's Cup: A History of the World According to Coffee A witty and engaging exploration of coffee's impact on history and culture. Stewart Lee Allen embarks on a journey to uncover the...

Night Fall: A Novel by Nelson DeMilleFive years after the tragic crash of TWA Flight 800, John Corey's wife Kate reopens the case, convinced that the government's findings are incorrect. As John...

Stories of Peace and Kindness For a Better WorldThis collection of stories from seven countries explores the power of peace and kindness in our lives. From Ethiopia to Yemen, Sudan to Syria, these...

Danny Black is back in this gripping second installment of the series. Following a suicide bombing in central London, Danny is recruited to hunt down and kill terrorist cells believed to be planning...

Gender and Disability: Women's Experiences in the Middle EastThis book examines the situation of women with various types of disability in the Middle Eastern context, exploring the evolution of...

The Abrupt Physics of DyingA gripping thriller that combines elements of mystery and suspense, set against the backdrop of Yemen's civil war. When an oil company engineer is hijacked by Islamic...

When a deadly international plot threatens global stability, Juan Cabrillo and his crew must use every shred of courage and cunning to stop it. Hired to extract an undercover operative in Kenya,...

The Well of Hell by Greig Beck is a tale of blood-curdling horror that delves into the unknown. In the deserts of Yemen, a buried pyramid has been discovered, holding secrets that could change our...

Don't Drop it Nurse! by Anne Bolam is a nostalgic and engaging account of her life as a nurse in the 1960s.The book takes readers on a journey through Anne's career, from her early training in...

Raphael Wilkins' Accidental Traveller is a candid and humorous account of his unexpected introduction to work-related international travel. From sightseeing in Delhi to walking on the Great Wall of...

Donald Tyson's Necronomicon: The Wanderings of Alhazred is a grimoire based on H.P. Lovecraft's fictional universe, the Cthulhu Mythos. This book explores the magical adventures of Abdul Alhazred, a...

Rethinking Nationalism in the Arab Middle East explores the complex and often contradictory nature of Arab nationalism from its emergence in the 1920s to the present day. This collection of essays by...

Civil Society Activism Under Authoritarian Rule: A Comparative PerspectiveThis book examines how civil society actors operate under authoritarian constraints and explores their role in regime change...

The Hadrami Diaspora explores the complex history of Yemeni migration to the Indian Ocean region. Traditionally, migrant communities were both traders and religious missionaries, forming networks...

Why do powerful intervening militaries struggle to manage weak local partners in counterinsurgency wars? This book examines nine large-scale post-colonial interventions, including Vietnam,...

A gripping novel set against the backdrop of war-torn Yemen, Guns and Almond Milk is a story of identity, redemption, and the complexities of human conflict. When British Egyptian doctor Luke Archer...

Museums of the Arabian Peninsula offers new insights into the history and development of museums within the region. This critical analysis draws on regional and international scholarship to provide...

Drones are transforming warfare through the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technology. This rapid expansion has led to competition between major powers such as the US, China, Israel, and...

A gripping account of Middle Eastern politics, this book examines the influence of President Gamal Abdel Nasser on seven countries from 1952 to his death in 1970. Nasser's rule was marked by...

British Counterinsurgency challenges conventional wisdom about the British Army's expertise in counterinsurgency operations. This comprehensive account examines the post-1945 campaigns in various...

Jonathan Raban's Arabia is a beautifully written account of his journey through Bahrain, Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Yemen, Egypt and Jordan. Through his stories, he brings to life the people and places...

The War That Never Was by Duff Hart-Davis is a gripping account of a secret war fought in Yemen in the early 1960s. In a covert operation, British mercenaries led Colonel Jim Johnson were deployed to...

Contextualising Jihadi Thought by Jeevan Deol provides a unique framework for understanding global jihadism. This volume bridges existing disciplines to explore the ideologies, intellectual...

The Handsome Jew: A Powerful and Provocative Novel This challenging and thought-provoking novel tells the tragic story of two lovers from different faiths who find themselves bound by their forbidden...

Bushra al-Maqtari's powerful collection of testimonies sheds light on the human cost of war in Yemen. Over two years, she gathered over 400 accounts from civilians affected by the conflict,...

Rex Dexter's life is already complicated enough. But when a narwhal shows up in his bedroom, things take a turn for the worse. This hilarious and illustrated tale follows Rex as he navigates a series...

A deeply affecting memoir of a childhood in Africa and the continent's horrendous wars, Aidan Hartley recounts his experiences as a journalist in the 1990s. Haunted by the horrors he witnessed,...

From Trafalgar to Tahrir is a personal and poignant memoir that weaves together two seemingly disparate worlds: Rosemary Sabet's idyllic childhood in post-war London and her tumultuous involvement in...

A History of Modern Mercenary Warfare by Harry McCallion and Henry McCallion explores the development of modern mercenary forces from the late 1960s to the present day. This comprehensive history...

The Panther by Nelson DeMille is a gripping thriller that follows John Corey and his wife Kate Mayfield as they are posted to Sana'a, Yemen. Their mission is to track down one of the masterminds...

The port of Aden was once a bustling trading post and meeting point for people from all over the world. Today, its spirit lives on in a little museum in Tel Aviv, where stories are traded instead of...

The global war against terrorists is a story of intense conflict and relentless pursuit. On 9/11, the World Trade Center collapsed and the Pentagon burned, prompting America to go on war footing...

Carsten Niebuhr's remarkable journey to Yemen in 1761-1767 has been rediscovered and reinterpreted by Roger H. Guichard Jr. in "Niebuhr in Egypt". This is not just a translation of Niebuhr's...

Arabia Through the Looking Glass by Jonathan Raban explores the lives and world of people from the Arab region, moving beyond myths and stereotypes to uncover their reality. In this journey through...

The 2011 uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East saw women and girls challenge traditional gender norms in bold and unexpected ways. Through a series of case studies, this book examines how...

A dark and thought-provoking tale from the author of Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Light Shining in the Forest follows Norman Stokoe as he takes up his new role as Children's Czar. Despite initial...

The Arab Revolts: Dispatches on Militant Democracy in the Middle East In February 2011, protests swept across the Arab world, marking a turning point in the region's history. This collection of...

The Empire's New Clothes: Barack Obama in the Real World of Power Paul Street assesses President Obama's performance against the expectations of his supporters, revealing discrepancies between his...

Exploring the complex and interwoven nature of Islamic civilisation, this book examines the interactions between Ismaili intellectual thought and other Islamic groups throughout history.The book...

The Queen of Sheba By Gloria Samuel This ancient queen has been known by many names across different cultures and time periods. In Israel, she was the Queen of Sheba, while in Islamic tradition, she...

Human Rights by Michael Freeman provides an innovative and challenging introduction to one of the most important political concepts of our time. This fourth edition offers a unique interdisciplinary...

Bronte Miller returns to her desert hometown of Richland, Washington, after a year away. She's eager to reconnect with life in America, but her experiences abroad have left her feeling restless. When...

Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control explores the rise of robot warfare and its global implications. Since 2000, the number of aerial drones used in conflict has grown dramatically, with the US...

Performing Religion: Actors, Contexts, and Texts in Islam Ines Weinrich's study explores the relationship between texts, actors, and contexts in Islamic Studies. This volume focuses on the material...

The Book of Assistance is a widely used manual among Sufi teachers in Arabia, Indonesia and East Africa. This translation by Dr. Badawi presents a valuable collection of devotions, prayers and...

When a Saudi Prince's plans to spark a devastating war in the Middle East come to light, Juan Cabrillo and his crew must act fast to prevent catastrophe. Their mission takes them from the online...

The Age of Jihad: Islamic State and the Great War for the Middle East by Patrick Cockburn This comprehensive analysis charts the turmoil of the Middle East since 9/11, exploring the devastating role...

Sectarian Politics in the Persian Gulf by Lawrence G. Potter provides a comprehensive analysis of the rising sectarian conflict in the Middle East. This book examines the complex relationships...

Levison Wood's epic journey through the Arabian Peninsula is a thrilling and thought-provoking account of his 5,000-mile trek across some of the world's most contested regions. Beginning in Northern...

Gods at War: Understanding Three Millennia of Religious Conflict by Oliver Thomson explores the complex and often overlooked role that religion has played in shaping history's most significant...

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps: Defining Iran's Military Doctrine Alma Keshavarz explores the development and influence of Iran's elite military force, the IRGC, since the 1979 revolution...