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Fossils of Arabia explores how Arabian palaeontology has contributed to our understanding the story of life, from its earliest beginnings to the emergence of Homo sapiens. Arabia is one of the hottest and driest regions in the world, but it has not always been this way. Through the depths of geological history - of 'deep time' - its climate has oscillated between wet and dry, and hot and cold periods. The peninsula has witnessed the origins of life, the evolution of earliest land plants and dinosaurs, and has recently played a role in some of the earliest recorded human activity.This groundbreaking work reveals the significance of Arabian fossils in understanding the development of life. It also reveals how large parts of Arabia, particularly surface outcrops, remain largely unexplored and hold untapped potential for fossil discoveries. New evidence now awaits discovery, ranging from the half-a-billion-year-old fossil-bearing rocks to geologically young Pleistocene lake deposits in the deserts of Arabia.Fossils of Arabia illustrates how the next generation of scientists will employ advanced techniques, such as satellite and X-ray imaging, to uncover these fossils. These technologies will help answer key questions about the development of past life and climate, helping us to plan for a more sustainable future.

An snapshot introduction to Dubai through it's people and community.Dubai is one of the most globally-recognized cities in the world but few truly know the people that inhabit it and from whom the city draws its social vitality, cultural vibrancy and spirit of innovation.Dubai Is My Home is a fascinating exploration of the diverse spectrum of foreign and local residents of Dubai. Through intimate personal stories and engaging photography, you will meet the people that make the city tick and who comprise its multicultural patchwork.From the Palestinian-Colombian deputy director of an independent cinema to a European falconer to a local Emirati dedicated to preserving the country's natural environment, the book demonstrates that Dubai residents do not fit one mold but form a microcosm of the global community. This collection of voices and faces is an insight into what makes Dubai a functioning melting pot, where concepts of diversity, collaboration and harmony are not artificially enforced but lived.For a global audience all-too-accustomed to clichés and superficial stereotypes about the city, Dubai Is My Home introduces readers the soul of the city, highlighting the deep social connections that make it one of the most livable and alluring cities in the world.

Join Fons Oerlemans and Kee Arens on a journey of courage, resilience and high adventure as they push the boundaries of possibility in six heroic voyages across the Atlantic in self-built vessels - from a simple life raft to a vast bottle. Fons and Kee navigate treacherous waters, tempestuous storms and harrowing challenges to conquer both the ocean and their own fears. From their first expedition in 1974 to their latest voyage, The Last Adventurer celebrates the indomitable spirit of chasing dreams and living life to the fullest.

Darker Side of Wight is a collection of twelve spine chilling stories from the pen of Peter J Murray, set in his favourite location, the Isle of Wight; or as Peter would say, 'The Isle of Fright'!

Rose, Castle and Crown is a unique history of the part-time soldier of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, from the time of the militia, yeomanry and volunteer, through to the Territorial Army and today's Army Reserve. This is all placed in the wider context of the British Army's history.For centuries, the country has defended its shores with a mixture of regular and auxiliary soldiers, but little has been written about the latter, particularly in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. All military volunteers, throughout history, have had to balance the requirement of their service with family demands and their main civilian employment. This book tells their story.

The Art of Arabic Coffee celebrates the subtle beauty and fascinating history of this aromatic beverage, which over the centuries has become an essential feature of Arab culture and society.

Memories of Hugh Leach - Arabist, explorer, and author of the acclaimed Seen in the Yemen. A circus owner, photographer, and scholar, Leach was a man of many parts. Just Hugh is a testament to his work and legacy.

This book is a journey into a world of Imperial glory and power, family rivalry, wars and alliances. It is also a story of Russia's revolutionaries, spies and terrorists, and the refugees fleeing Tsarist oppression who found shelter and safety both in mainland Britain and on the Isle of Wight.

Windtower offers a unique insight into a past way of life, exploring Dubai's rich and storied past and heritage.With exclusive archival photography, custom maps, as well as original architectural plans and diagrams, this book is a must-have book for anyone interested in Dubai's architecture, culture and fascinating historical development.

Huda Al-Ghoson's spirited memoir Unbounded presents a real-life tale of bravery and upward mobility in the face of the unique cultural, social and occupational challenges encountered by women in Saudi Arabia.

The first-ever account of Charles Huber's colourful life takes the reader from his modest origins in Strasbourg, through his youthful escapades and early efforts to educate himself, to the dangerous journeys that ended in his murder and brought. him renown as one of Arabia's great explorers.

A Kingdom Unseen is a collection of portraits and stories of people living in a vast country steeped in history and on the cusp of change - from metalworkers to karate instructors, Schlacher beautifully captures the people of Saudi Arabia.

Prison Time in Sana'a tells the story of Dr Abdulkader Al-Guneid's harrowing experience inside jail in Yemen's capital shortly after it was taken over by Houthi rebels.

The Afghanistan File, written by the former head of Saudi Arabian Intelligence, tells the story of his Department's involvement in Afghanistan from the time of the Soviet invasion in 1979 to 9/11/2001.

Join Megan, the Cornish Sea Piskie of Polpeor, in her daring plan to save the rare chough eggs.

A vivid portrait of the early days of Saudi Arabia from the unique perspective of the first Western woman to travel openly across Saudi Arabia as a non-Muslim.

Captain William Shakespear was one of the first British officers to explore the Nejdi desert of the Arabian Peninsula. He provided London with valuable intelligence and cultivated a personal relationship with the Emir of Riyadh Ibn Sa'ud, laying the foundations for diplomatic relations with the emir, and later the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In 1969, Bob Dylan turned down his invitation to Woodstock. He opted instead to make his first pre-announced concert performance in more than three years at the Isle of Wight Festival of Music, off England's southern coast. This is the story of that extraordinary festival in the English Channel - and Dylan's huge part in it - 50 years ago.

Silk weaving in Afghanistan, bartering in Peshawar and snipers in Bosnia, Harriet Sandys reveals her remarkable travels in her memoir Beyond that Last Blue Mountain.

The landscape of this dark and powerful story is the ancient world of Assyria some 3000 years ago, a time when writing was in the world's oldest script, cuneiform, and the domination of unseen forces firmly in the hands of the state's leading Exorcist.

This delightful children's tale tells of a man's love for his horse, the jealousy of his servant and the theft by bandits of his precious Arabian.

Frank Jungers, former president, Chairman and CEO of the petroleum giant Aramco, tells the inside story of his three decades in Saudi Arabia (1947-1978) with the world's largest oil producing company. A North Dakota farm boy Jungers rose to the top of one of the most important hydrocarbon enterprises ever.

Ex-vicar does the strip with these hilarious cartoons for adults.

The hilarious Little Book of Dog Quotes complies hundred of quotes from actors, politicians, philosophers in celebration of their love for man's best friend. This book will resonate with everyone and anyone who has fallen for a pair of puppy-dog eyes or an outstretched paw.

A fascinating memoir by ex-diplomat Sir Terence Clark about his life in the Middle East and his never-ending love affair with Salukis.

Peter Clark was a romantic. He did not want to be sent to Abu Dhabi in 1988 to run the British Council in the United Arab Emirates, a country which he felt was brash, consumerist and lacking in history. He preferred established countries, steeped in history with ruins and antique architecture.

Nammet is a celebration of the very best food and drink that originate from the beautiful warm and sunblessed shores and waters of the Isle of Wight. A team of talented Isle of Wight-based food writers as well as acclaimed photographers including Julian Winslow present producers with Island cheeses, honey, gin, meat, fish, veg, bakery.

Diana: I'm Going to be Me, tells the remarkable story of Princess Diana's life through her own words. It is now 20 years since this iconic royal figure died at the tragically young age of 36 in a Paris car crash.

Surviving the Storm is an analysis, undertaken by the Windsor Energy Group over the past 12 years, focusing on the availability of an ample global energy supply over the next 35 to 50 years. It charts a way through the storm but warns of the many political conflicts and economic obstacles looming.