John A. Shoup

Ethnic Groups of Africa and the Middle East

An Encyclopedia

This encyclopedia is an essential guide to the different ethno-linguistic groups in Africa and today's complicated Middle East region. Ethnic Groups o...

The History of Syria

Syria is a country in turmoil, making headlines almost daily with news about its violent civil war and refugee crisis. This one-volume addition to the...

Culture and Customs of Jordan

After a solid overview of the land, people, and history in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 covers religion. Jordan is still a conservative Muslim state, with a S...

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arab States Today [2 volumes]

An Encyclopedia of Life in the Arab States [2 volumes]

This extremely timely and helpful ready reference will familiarize all students and readers with the Gulf region and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai, the...

The History of the United Arab Emirates

This volume explores the political, cultural, and economic history of the United Arab Emirates, from early antiquity to the present. The United Arab E...

The Nile

An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture

This book provides an avenue for students to explore the Nile—the world's longest river—and better understand its larger role in society in the pa...

Culture and Customs of Syria

From the Publisher: After a solid overview of the land, people, and history in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 covers religion. Jordan is still a conservative Mu...

Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arab States Today

An Encyclopedia of Life in the Arab States. A - J

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Mysticism in the 21st Century

A mystic tradition can be considered a path or school of spirituality in which ones seeks a direct, personal experience of the Divine Presence - in wh...

Mysticism in the 21st Century

A mystic tradition can be considered a path or school of spirituality in which ones seeks a direct, personal experience of the Divine Presence - in wh...