Download or read book Dubai Dreams written by Raymond Barrett and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2010-12-15 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Incredibly topical, Dubai Dreams is a must-read for anyone seeking a journey to the "Las Vegas of the East."
Download or read book Antelopes written by David P. Mallon and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2001 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antelope herds numbering in the tens of thousands formerly occurred across the steppes and semideserts of Eurasia and India, but these have nearly all been reduced to fractions of their earlier size; antelope populations are now fragmented across the region, and during recent decades several species have disappeared altogether. Threats include hunting, loss of habitat, population fragmentation, inadequate protected area coverage, poorly-developed administrative structures, under-resourcing of conservation programmes, and lack of enforcement of existing legislation. Rising human population growth and economic development constantly increases pressure on land and natural resources. There is a consequent need for integrated rural development, and community-based conservation projects, which have the full participation of local people at the planning and execution stages.This publication, Part 4 of the Global Antelope Survey, covers 37 countries in the region, and actions to conserve antelope populations are listed in each country report.
Download or read book Famegram Magazine May 2024 Volume 1 Issue 1 written by Kavish Bhardwaj and published by Fame Dila Doon. This book was released on 2024-05-19 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FAMEGRAM MAGAZINE May 2024 | Volume 1, Issue 1 Cover Model: Ankita Sharma Exclusive Photographer: Vivek Joshi FAMEGRAM Magazine, a sophisticated blend of glamour and creativity, proudly presents its inaugural issue, powered by Famediladoon and published by FDD MEDIA. Conceived by the visionary Kavish Bhardwaj and brought to life with the stunning design prowess of @Karaphics, this issue sets a new standard in contemporary fashion and lifestyle journalism. Gracing our cover is the enchanting Ankita Sharma, captured through the discerning lens of the renowned photographer Vivek Joshi. Ankita's striking presence and Vivek's impeccable artistry combine to create a visual masterpiece that embodies the essence of elegance and innovation. Inside, discover a curated selection of compelling features, from in-depth interviews with industry trailblazers to insightful articles on the latest trends. This debut edition is a testament to our commitment to delivering high-quality content that inspires and informs. Welcome to the world of FAMEGRAM Magazine, where every page is a celebration of excellence and style.
Download or read book 1 000 Deadstock Sneakers written by Larry Deadstock and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible and comprehensive encyclopedia of 1,000 deadstock sneakers––the originals produced for exclusive, limited-edition releases––by trendsetting sneakerhead and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock. “Deadstock” refers to the originals: authentic, unworn sneakers that were produced for limited-edition releases, limited-run reruns, or pairs that have otherwise stopped being made. No longer available from the direct retailers, deadstock is the most desirable, exclusive, and valuable sneaker merchandise in existence, only available from select resell shops and websites such as Larry Deadstock’s. In 1,000 Deadstock Sneakers, deadstock collector and infamous reseller Larry Deadstock teams up with streetwear journalist François Chevalier to dive deep into the origins, history, and trends of international sneaker culture. This book features: The origin story behind the first pair of Air Jordans Basketball legends LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Michael Jordan Groundbreaking designers such as Virgil Abloh Influential figures like Will Smith, Spike Lee, and Travis Scott Informative anecdotes from Larry Deadstock Original advertisements from Nike, Adidas, Air Jordan, New Balance, Rebook, Vans, and more Complete with detailed research, historical context, and trend analysis on the aesthetic appeal of each style, this book explores the significance of the sneaker in fashion and culture today through 1,000 coveted deadstock sneakers of the last 50 years. This is a must-have reference text for sneakerheads and deadstock collectors; eye candy for sports fans, influencers, and all sneaker wearers; and an exploration of a rising phenomenon in fashion and streetwear for anyone interested in contemporary culture. Includes Color Images
Download or read book My Ox Is Broken written by Adam-Troy Castro and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Amazing Race is a reality show like no other and it has the best set around. Best-selling novelist, Adam-Troy Castro, explores The Amazing Race in My Ox is Broken! one of the first books ever published about one of the best reality television programs around. From Thailand to Greenland, this show has consistently gone where no other show has gone before, and Castro continues the excitement of the Race in a book that is funny, entertaining, and unique—just like the show itself. The Amazing Race has hooked viewers for all the right reasons and it doesn't show any signs of stopping. My Ox is Broken! is the best reading companion for any fan of this hit show or for any fan of reality television at its best.
Download or read book Social Media Influencing in The City of Likes written by Zoe Hurley and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a much-needed de-Westernising perspectives of Dubai’s social media influencing industry within the broader context of global platform capitalism, Zoe Hurley offers an important contribution to the field of social media through illustrating visible economies in a city circuited by social media influencing.
Download or read book The Theory of Hospitality and Catering 14th Edition written by David Foskett and published by Hodder Education. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 1058 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare students for assessment and further professional development with a wealth of contemporary case studies from around the world, referencing key trends. · Discover how to integrate sustainability and environmental improvements into kitchens and eating spaces, helping to increase energy conservation and boost your green credentials. · Harness the power social media and e-marketing to proactively grow your business, online visibility and engagement. · Ensure best practice is followed where food allergies and intolerances are concerned, so you can be confident you are providing a safe experience for all customers. · Develop your understanding of nutrition and culinary medicine with a unique contribution from Elaine Macaninch, a director of Culinary Medicine UK and the co-founder of the Education and Research in Medical Nutrition Network (ERimNN) · Plan for commercial success with clear coverage of financial aspects of food and beverage management, personal development and people management skills.
Download or read book Introducing Hibirism written by Donald Mokgale and published by Jonathan Ball Publishers. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brace yourself for a thrilling journey into the heart of black life and culture through the philosophy of Hibirism, masterminded by Donald Mokgale and Ernest Nkomotje. Hibirism, noun: Derived from the social greeting 'hibiri', made famous by the South African song Sister Bethina (a hit by musician Mgarimbe in 2006), Hibirism adds depth and meaning to the salutation and signifier 'hibiri'. The goal is to explain some of the underlying reasons behind our actions and uncover profound insights within the experiences of black life. Ultimately, Hibirism transforms an empty signifier into a noun, referring to a specific philosophy or set of ideas that elevate social situations and challenge existing norms. This book contains humorous anecdotes, thought-provoking ideas, witty banter, and profound observations on black life, showcasing Hibirism at play. The book also shows how Hibirism can be used as a tool for creative problem-solving as it probes deeper into conventions to unearth insights like no other framework. Among many captivating topics, they embark on a quest to discover the perfect vetkoek (igwinya), draw parallels between the arrangement of atoms and four-four masihlalisane (a seating arrangement in local taxis), offer a deep dive into the Amapiano movement, and even share the tale of Bobby, a beloved township dog known to survive on nothing but a diet of pap and H2O. If you are an individual or a business aiming to deepen your understanding and build a more meaningful connection with the black world, Introducing Hibirism is for you. Join the movement. Hibiri.
Download or read book Dubai Behind an Urban Spectacle written by Yasser Elsheshtawy and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores Dubai's history from its beginnings as a small fishing village to its place on the world stage today, using historical narratives, travel descriptions, novels and fictional accounts by local writers to bring colour to€the history of the city's urban development. With case studies and surveys€the author explores the economic and political forces driving Dubai's urban growth, its changing urbanity and its place within the global city network.
Download or read book Security and Bilateral Issues between Iran and its Arab Neighbours written by Anoushiravan Ehteshami and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a detailed analysis of the complicated relations between Iran and its Arab neighbours. Arab perceptions of Iran, its regional policies and role in the Arab region, have never been more complicated than today. How is one to make sense of the increasingly complex and at times tense relationship between Iran and its Arab neighbours? Given the strategic significance of this sub-region and the importance of relations between its states to international security, this edited volume systematically accounts for each Arab neighbour’s perception, policies and approach towards the Islamic republic, for the first time providing a clear and detailed comparative analysis of these relationships. This book, bringing together a group of leading scholars of the region, not only provides a clear lens for the policy community through which to gauge the causes of change and the reasons for continuity in relations, but also offers an invaluable tool for scholars of the wider region and the growing community of researchers focusing on this sub-region.
Download or read book Consumerist Orientalism written by M. Keith Booker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-17 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a postmodern world of globalised capital, how does the concept of Orientalism inform understandings of cultural exchange? In this detailed and wide-ranging examination, Arab popular culture is explored in its relation to American culture and capitalism. Offering new insights on Edward Said's longstanding theoretical lens, Consumerist Orientalism presents an updated conceptual framework through which to understand the intercultural relationship between East and West, exploring a wide range of cultural production; from an Oscar-nominated Jordanian film to Turkish-Arab soap operas and Arab-diaspora rap. Drawing on key contemporary critical thinkers and in-depth cultural analysis, the relationship between capitalism, postmodernism and Orientalism is explored with fresh insights, making this essential reading for students of Middle Eastern culture, globalisation and postcolonial studies.
Download or read book It s too big to grab written by REX JOVAKIM JOSEPH and published by Clever Fox Publishing. This book was released on 2022-05-30 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If “weird” is a way to describe a person well, let it be him. Alexander Joseph was no one, to begin with when David first met him as his co-passenger. Just like the words ‘curiosity is what sustains the media would’, David was indeed curious about the man sitting next to him looking like a second-generation prince. But the wind doesn’t blow as David expected with Alex. His story was different, weird. This story is about him, a man David met on his flight to Dubai who lives an extraordinary life in an ordinary way. His love, perseverance, regrets, happiness, and success are the story’s life. We introduce you to Mr. Alexander Joseph, the unsung Sultan of Arab. Still, why did he call his life a failure? There is a lot more to know.
Download or read book The UAE written by William Gueraiche and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates were little known until the spectacular success of Dubai. The branding of the city not only raised awareness of Dubai, and brought Emiratis one of the highest standards of living in the world, it also spread positive representations of the UAE to the world at large, in striking contrast to more familiar representations of the Middle East. Advertising campaigns built a near-perfect image. The city's bold architecture, such as Burj al Arab, and futuristic projects such as the Palm Islands, helped create an image of modernity, and themes like luxury, personal safety, and excellent service were successfully used to alter western perceptions of the Arab world. Yet how does the image compare with the reality? William Gueraiche's work is the first scholarly study of the UAE's campaign to establish itself on the international stage and to explore the impact that its economic transformation has had on the country. In particular the author compares the image – a country that is an icon of modernity open to globalization and dialogue with the western world – and the reality – a society that nonetheless seeks to maintain a closely guarded Islamic ethos. Emirati society remains at core conservative and the preservation of Arab-Islamic identity remains important, yet the UAE has the highest proportion of foreigners of any country in the world. What does this mean for the identity of Emiratis living there and what are the implications for foreigners working there? In this engaging and deeply researched book the author also explores the environmental costs of the Dubai lifestyle – manifest in the world's highest electricity and water consumption per capita – its 'Look East' policy and increasing volume of trade with eastern Asia, and the ways in which the UAE has sought to challenge the traditional hegemony of Saudi Arabia in the region. In a final chapter the author examines the impact of the economic depression that called the whole representation of Dubai into question. Offering a fresh perspective that goes beyond the usual polarisation of either denigrating the country or commending it unreservedly, William Gueraiche's important book will be welcomed by all those with an interest in the UAE, modernity and the wider Middle East.
Download or read book Globalization from Below written by Gordon Mathews and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals ethnographically with economic globalization from below in its broadest sense, from producers to traders to vendors to consumers across the globe.
Download or read book Between Beirut and the Moon written by A. Naji Bakhti and published by Influx Press. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A joyous tale from a fresh new voice.' – Cosmopolitan – Cosmopolitan A young boy comes of age within the confines of post-civil-war Beirut, with conflict, and comedy lurking round every corner. Adam dreams of becoming an astronaut but who has ever heard of an Arab on the moon? He battles with his father, a book-hoarding journalist with a penchant for writing eulogies, his closest friend, Basil, a Druze who is said to worship goats and believe in reincarnation, and a host of other misfits and miscreants in a city attempting recover from years of political and military violence. Adam's youth oscillates from laugh out loud escapades, to near death encounters, as he struggles to understand the turbulent and elusive city he calls home. ''Set amidst the country's sectarian divisions as it attempts to recover from decades of political violence and civil war, Between Beirut and the Moon charts a young boy's near-death encounters, with a colourful cast and comical escapades. A unique debut.' – AnOther Magazine
Download or read book Payback John Hayes 6 written by Mark David Abbott and published by Mark David Abbott. This book was released on with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much would you risk to help out a good friend? John Hayes has settled into a new comfortable life in Lisbon. All his enemies are dead, he is wealthy beyond his dreams, and he shares his days with a beautiful woman he loves with all his heart. Life is perfect… or is it? Sometimes too much of a good thing can be…. boring. So when an old friend calls on John Hayes asking for help, John jumps at the chance. Debts must be paid back even if it means putting your own life in danger. Payback, the sixth installment of the John Hayes Thriller series takes you from the serene cobblestoned streets of Portugal to the battered bombed-out ruins of Syria, where John faces his most challenging task yet. Will risking all that he holds dear, including his own life, be too high a price to help a friend in need? Will John Hayes survive? What people are saying : "Wow, what a roller coaster ride!!! This book grabs hold of the reader from the very first pages and doesn't let go until the end." "A fast past edge of your seat adrenaline rush. I could not put this read down." "John Hayes is a terrific character that just gets better with time." "If you like following a series character, and like excitement with twists and turns, you will follow John Hayes to wherever his path goes!"
Download or read book loge de la surface dans les profondeurs de la t l r alit written by Stella Lory and published by Dargaud. This book was released on 2023-10-25T00:00:00+02:00 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who has never watched a reality TV show (even for just 5 minutes) and liked it (even just a little)?! Come on, be honest, people! 35-year-old Yasmina is addicted to reality TV. Hailing from a family of academics, she decides to prove to them that these programs are a worthy subject of research, and she joins the team of a hit show to analyze this captivating and universal phenomenon from the inside! Moved by a shared passion for the social sciences, Tilila Relmani, a psychologist by training, and Stella Lory, a comics artist, shrewdly question the psychosocial mechanisms at play in the addictive desire to watch strangers’ private lives unfold on television.
