3696 results for 'Sultan, Alan'

Blues Guitar: A Comprehensive Introduction to Acoustic Blues This instructional book provides a thorough introduction to playing the blues on acoustic guitar, covering five different keys and...

The Sultan in Oman by Jan Morris is a historical account of a pivotal moment in the region's history. In 1955, the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman was a medieval Islamic State, resistant to...

The Sultan's Emu is a bitter fable of colonialism, set against the vibrant backdrop of Marrakech in 1906. A European envoy and a Moroccan warlord find themselves entangled in a delicate dance of...

The Mamluk Sultanate: A History by Carl F. Petry provides a comprehensive survey of this pivotal Islamic regime that ruled Egypt, Syria, and parts of the Arabian hinterland along the Red Sea from...

The Sultan: A Memoir by Wasim Akram and Gideon Haigh is a candid and insightful biography of one of cricket's greatest fast bowlers. For over two decades, Wasim Akram's remarkable career was marked...

A sweeping historical adventure set in 17th-century Morocco, The Sultan's Wife is a tale of intrigue and survival. In the palace of Meknes, a young woman named Alys finds herself at the mercy of the...

Sultan Alimirah Hanfare's life story is one of remarkable resilience and determination. Born in Awsa, Ethiopia in the early 1920s, he was born to a family with a rich history of resistance against...

Alan Watts' Collected Letters offers a unique glimpse into the life and thought of a fascinating figure. Spanning his school days to his priesthood and beyond, these letters reveal the full range of...

This comprehensive biography sets out to provide an accurate picture of Tipu Sultan's life by separating fact from fiction. The author has devoted considerable space to his military campaigns and...

A candid and witty look at the life of a beloved actor, Madly, Deeply The Alan Rickman Diaries offers a unique insight into the private and public life of Alan Rickman. Written in his own distinctive...

Alan Titchmarsh's Allotment Gardening offers practical advice on making the most of your plot, from assessing your space to harvesting fresh produce. With expert guidance on layout, crop rotation,...

The Ottoman Sultan Who Shaped the Modern World Alan Mikhail's groundbreaking account of the life and world of Sultan Selim I offers a fresh perspective on global history. By redefining key events...

Sultan Mehmed II's Conquest of Constantinople is a pivotal moment in history, fulfilling a prophecy made by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In 1453, at just twenty-one years old, Mehmed led his...

Gold Dust of Begum Sultans is set in post-1857 Rohilkhand, Western Uttar Pradesh, against the backdrop of a crumbling feudal binary. In this patriarchal society, three generations of strong-woman...

Alan Rickman's diaries offer a unique glimpse into the life of a consummate professional actor, as well as a friend, traveller, fan, and enthusiast. Spanning from 1974 to 2016, these candid and witty...

The Sultan with the Handlebar Moustache A Novel by Michael Costa is a gripping tale that delves into the world of mysticism and ancient artifacts. When a young boy inherits an occult-antiquities shop...

The similarities between quantum gravitational theory and postmodern philosophy may seem intriguing, but a closer look reveals a world of nonsense. In 1996, physicist Alan Sokal's essay in Social...

A restored and re-formatted edition of Alan Calvert's 1924 book Super Strength, this 298-page paperback is considered a seminal work in the history of modern muscle building and weight training. The...

Cork Rock: From Rory Gallagher To The Sultans Of Ping is a comprehensive history of rock music in Cork, tracing the careers of influential acts from legendary blues-rock guitarist Rory Gallagher to...

The Case for Israel is a passionate defence of Israel's rights, supported by hard facts and evidence. The book presents a critical look at the claims made about this war-torn country, and argues that...

The Sultan's Feast: A Fifteenth-century Egyptian Cookbook by Ibn Mubarak Shah is a rare and significant work in the history of Arabic gastronomy. This 15th-century treatise features over 330 recipes,...

American photographers Larry Sultan and Mike Mandel's 1977 book of photographs, Evidence, returns to print in a new edition that closely resembles the original. The book is a carefully curated...

The Ten Big Anti-Israel Lies And How to Refute Them with Truth by Alan Dershowitz This book aims to provide a factual and well-documented response to the defamatory claims made about Israel, with the...

This biography sheds light on the lesser-known aspects of Mehmed II's life, presenting different perspectives and important details to gain a deeper understanding of his character.Explore the...

The Turkish Empire: The Sultans, The Territory, and The People is a detailed exploration of the history and society of the Ottoman Empire. This comprehensive study delves into the origins of the...

The Delhi Sultanate: A Political and Military History by Peter Jackson is a comprehensive narrative that explores the history of the first Islamic state in India. From its foundation in 1210 to its...

The Life and Times of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni by Muhammad Nazim presents a historical account of the life and reign of Mahmud of Ghazni. This detailed biography covers his seventeen expeditions into...

Spies for the Sultan: Ottoman Intelligence in the Great Rivalry with Spain is a fascinating history of intelligence practices and their impact on great power rivalries in the early modern era. In the...

The Perak Sultanate Transitioning Into the 21st Century by Barbara Watson Andaya In Malaysia's complex political landscape, the role of hereditary rulers has evolved over time. While their powers...

The Life and Legend of the Sultan Saladin by Jonathan Phillips is a comprehensive biography that explores the complex relationship between the Islamic and Christian worlds through the life of one of...

Alan Watts offers a liberating message that true certitude and security come from understanding that impermanence and insecurity are the essence of our existence. In this timeless guide, he explains...

The Book On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are A profound exploration of the human condition, this book offers a fresh perspective on our place in the world. By examining the fundamental nature of...

The Peace Conferences of 1919-23 and Their Aftermath: A Study of Turkey's Fate. World War I marked the end of empires, but some rulers sought to delay their demise. Others, like Enver Pasha, hastened...

The Ottoman Empire's history has been overlooked in world history, with its intellectual fervor, geopolitical power, and enlightened rule often distorted. At the height of their authority in the 16th...

In the Service of the Sultan: A First Hand Account of the Dhofar Insurgency tells the largely unknown story of a small number of British officers who led Muslim soldiers in a hard-fought...

In Darfur: An Account of the Sultanate and Its People, Muḥammad al-Tūnisī recounts his remarkable ten-year sojourn in the independent state of Darfur. Raised in Cairo and educated at al-Azhar,...

Arctic Alan Travels the World is a colourful rhyming adventure that follows his dreams of exploring the world. This engaging story is perfect for bedtime reading, with its soothing rhythm and...

Crowds and Sultans: Urban Protest in Late Medieval Egypt and Syria offers a fresh perspective on the tumultuous fifteenth century. This period saw the Mamluk sultanate face significant economic and...

The Sultan of Hearts: A Comprehensive Life Story of Prophet Muhammad. This authoritative work presents a detailed narrative of one of the most fascinating life stories in human history, firmly...

This study explores how the Sumatran sultanate of Jambi responded to Dutch colonial expansion from 1830 to 1907. Elsbeth Locher-Scholten's research, based on extensive archival work in both Holland...

The Book of the Sultan's Seal: A Prophetic Vision of Cairo's Turbulent Times In the aftermath of the Egyptian Revolution, Youssef Rakha's debut novel, The Book of the Sultan's Seal, burst onto the...

Prince Bandar bin Sultan: A Man Behind the Scenes The life of Prince Bandar bin Sultan is one of intrigue and power. Born into an unlikely family, he rose to become a key figure in shaping American...

The Last Sultan: The Life and Times of Ahmet Ertegun A fascinating story of a man who lived life on his own terms, Ahmet Ertegun was a true original. Brilliant, cultured, and brash, he founded...

In the 19th century, global systems of capitalism and empire connected the North Atlantic and Indian Ocean worlds in complex networks. Sojourners, Sultans, and Slaves explores how US mercantile...

Challenge your mind with Alan Shuker's QuizWord Collection, a treasure trove of puzzles that combine the fun of a quiz with the challenge of a crossword. With its wide range of general knowledge...

The Misfortunes of Alan SmithWhen unemployment benefits are threatened with drastic cuts, Alan's life is turned upside down. His sister Athena steps in to save him from homelessness, but the...

Alan Partridge: Nomad is a deeply personal book that follows Alan Partridge's journey as he embarks on a journey of immense personal significance through Britain. In the form of a 'journey journal',...

Daljit Nagra's second collection of poetry is a vibrant and thought-provoking exploration of identity, culture, and belonging. Tippoo Sultan's Incredible White-Man-Eating Tiger Toy-Machine!!! takes...

The New Sultan: Erdogan and the Crisis of Modern Turkey by Soner Cagaptay is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of Turkey under its right-wing populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan...

A remarkable journey through 16th-century Europe and the Middle East is recounted in this fascinating travelogue. In 1599, Queen Elizabeth I sent a unique gift to Sultan Mehmet III of Turkey - a...

Alan Ayckbourn's third volume of collected plays explores the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of middle-age melancholy. This collection features four thought-provoking plays:...

Sir David Butler's remarkable career has had a lasting impact on British politics. As an Oxford academic and renowned expert in electoral studies, he brought the science of elections to life on...

Alan Shuker's QuizWord - Another 60 offers a fun and challenging combination of quiz and crossword puzzles. With its wide range of general knowledge facts and trivia, this collection is designed to...

Saladin The Sultan Who Vanquished the Crusaders and Built an Islamic Empire by John Man This authoritative biography brings to life the story of Saladin, the Islamic world's preeminent hero, who...

Tales of Times Square by Josh Alan Friedman is a vivid portrayal of the infamous Times Square area and its inhabitants. The book delves into the world of porn palaces, live sex shows, and the people...

Alan Turing's Code Games for Kids is an engaging collection of puzzles and brain teasers that introduce young minds to the world of computer science.Written by Lisa Regan, with contributions from...

Small Gardens: A Guide to Creating the Perfect Space This comprehensive guide covers the art of gardening in small spaces, from window boxes and balconies to small gardens up to a tennis court. With...

A rare and fascinating account of life in an independent African state, written by a merchant who traveled extensively throughout the region. In "An Account of the Sultanate and Its People, Volume...

Alan Uglow: A Catalogue Raisonné. Published to coincide with an exhibition at David Zwirner, New York, this catalogue raisonné brings together all new photography of paintings created by Alan Uglow...

Sultan Süleyman was a globally recognized figure during his lifetime, ruling the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. His domain stretched across Eurasia, from Hungary to Iran and from the Crimea to...

Advice for the Sultan: Prophetic Voices and Secular Politics in Medieval Islam by Neguin Yavari explores Islamic political thought from medieval times to the present, challenging prevailing...

Alan Joyce & Qantas: The Trials and Transformation of an Australian Icon is the story of Alan Joyce's meteoric rise as CEO of Qantas. Over 15 years, he navigated the airline through numerous...

Alan LeMay: A Biography of the Author of The Searchers The life story of Alan LeMay, author of the 1953 cult film classic The Searchers, has long been overshadowed by his most famous work. This...

Rodney Alcala was a man who led a double life. On the surface, he was a charming and handsome photographer who had even appeared on a popular television show. But beneath the façade, he was a...

Alan Clarke: A Tribute to a British Film-Making Legend A brilliant generation of film-makers emerged from British television drama in the 1960s and 1970s, with Alan Clarke at its forefront. Despite...

Ava Lee investigates a warehouse destruction in Malaysian Borneo, uncovering a powerful family's billion-dollar illegal logging operation. Her pursuit leads to Hong Kong real estate markets and a...

Alan Turing's Manchester explores the complex city that Alan Turing encountered in 1948. Beyond his work as a mathematician, Dr Jonathan Swinton delves into the lives of wire-women, philosophers like...

Empire of Clay: The Reign of Moulay Ismail, Sultan of Morocco (1672-1727) presents a nuanced assessment of one of North Africa's most influential rulers. During his 55-year reign, Moulay Ismail...

Alain Grosrichard's The Sultan's Court is a fascinating survey of Western accounts of "Oriental despotism" in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It focuses particularly on portrayals of the...

Alan Titchmarsh's Fill My Stocking is a heartwarming collection of Christmas stories, anecdotes, poems and sketches. Each year, Alan gathers with family and friends to celebrate the season, sharing...

The Alan Parsons Project Anthology by Christophe Carrafang explores the lesser-known world of this iconic musical formation. From 1976 to 1987, ten concept-albums were released under the leadership...

Alan Turing: The Enigma Man This biography tells the story of Alan Turing's life, from his groundbreaking contributions to code-breaking and computer science to his tragic death in 1954. A pivotal...

Alan Grant is back in a new adventure, facing a new generation of dinosaurs in a world where they live among people. To survive, he'll need all his expertise. Build your Alan Grant LEGO minifigure...

Sultan Selim III and the Modernisation of the Ottoman Navy explores the transformation of the Ottoman naval technology under his rule. During this period, new types of sailing warships such as two-...

The Beginner's Guide to Reading Music is a straightforward introduction to music notation, making it an ideal companion for those who want to learn to read music but haven't yet mastered the basics...

Alan Bennett: A Study in Television Drama This book is the first to focus on Alan Bennett's work for television, spanning from the mid-1960s to the present day. It explores his contributions to...

Alan Turing: The Enigma This biography explores the life and work of Alan Turing, a Cambridge mathematician who played a crucial role in cracking the German Enigma ciphers during World War II...

Alan Turing's story has been told many times, but rarely with such depth and nuance. In "Reflections of Alan Turing", Dermot Turing sheds new light on his famous uncle's life, revealing the...

Alan Partridge's Big Beacon is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir that showcases the author's unique storytelling style. With a dual narrative structure, the book tells the story of Alan's...

Alan Villiers Voyager of the Winds by Kate Lance A biography that sets sail for the high seas, revealing the life and adventures of Australian journalist Alan Villiers. From his days crewing on...

A J Alan's Collected Stories offer an entertaining escape into a bygone era. This collection brings together ten tales from the pen of A J Alan, a man with a penchant for spinning yarns and conjuring...

Halid Ziya Usakligil's memoir provides fascinating first-hand insight into the personalities and intrigues of the Ottoman palace in its final decades. Written by First Secretary to Sultan Mehmed V,...

Captain Alan Lewrie's naval career takes an unexpected turn in 1807. Recovering from a wound at his father's estate, he receives a new commission - not to a frigate, but a slower, two-decker ship...

Alan Davie in Hertford presents a fresh perspective on the life and work of the Scottish artist Alan Davie. Far from being a figure defined by his association with abstract expressionism, this book...

Alan Ayckbourn's Plays Six is a collection of six plays that showcase his unique ability to craft both humorous and poignant portrayals of modern life.The author's genius lies in his ability to write...

The Anglo Concertina Music of Alan Day by Gary Coover is a comprehensive collection of traditional-style tunes for the Anglo concertina. With over 65 tunes presented here, nearly two-thirds were...

A Sultan in Autumn: Erdogan Faces Turkey's Uncontainable ForcesSoner Cagaptay offers an insightful analysis of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rule, exploring how the Turkish president will react to his...

The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our time. This book brings history to life as it tells the story of the First World War through the eyes of young...

Imperial Powers and Humanitarian Interventions: The Zanzibar Sultanate, Britain, and France in the Indian Ocean, 1862-1905 by Raphaël Cheriau The Zanzibar Sultanate played a pivotal role in European...

Old Ordnance Survey Maps of Lancashire This collection of maps showcases the county of Lancashire in 1905, as recorded by the Ordnance Survey. The maps provide a unique glimpse into the region's...

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2001 thru 2007 is a comprehensive guide for DIY enthusiasts and professional mechanics alike. Written from hands-on experience, this manual features hundreds of photos and...

Alan Hudson's remarkable story has never been fully told until now. In this intimate and inspiring biography, his friend Jason Pettigrove shares the incredible journey of a man who refused to give up...

Suleiman the Magnificent: A Study of the Ottoman Empire's Most Influential Sultan. The Ottoman Empire's rise to prominence was marked by its conquest of Constantinople in 1453, which became the...

The Damsel is a fast-paced, hard-boiled novel by Richard Stark, featuring Alan Grofield, a less calculating and more hot-blooded counterpart to the series' main character. The story follows a scenic,...

Alan Stoob: Nazi Hunter is a hilarious novel about an unlikely hero who stumbles into a world of espionage and conspiracy. Originally a Twitter sensation, Alan finds himself at the centre of a trail...

Alan Wake, a bestselling crime novelist, and his wife, Alice, arrive in Bright Falls, a small town in the Pacific Northwest, seeking a relaxing getaway. A second honeymoon and fresh air are hoped to...

Stevie Ray Vaughan's life was marked by both incredible highs and devastating lows. Just a few years after a near-fatal struggle with addiction, he was on top of the world, having achieved a lifelong...

Discover the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician who cracked the code of the Nazi Enigma machine and laid the foundations for theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.Born...

Alan Turing's life was marked by remarkable achievements in logic, mathematics, computing, artificial intelligence and computational biology. Despite his significant contributions to these fields, it...

Alan Rickman: A Life of Character and Craft This biography offers a unique insight into the private, professional and political life of one of Britain's greatest stage actors. Alan Rickman is widely...