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1) Oman
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144 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of Oman, a small nation strategically located on the eastern part of the Arabian peninsula.
2) Oman
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120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
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English
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Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Oman.
3) Oman
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This edition of “Bradt's Oman” offers all the information needed to plan a visit to this rapidly developing Arabian nation, written by experts Tony Walsh, a veteran of Oman's travel industry, and Diana Darke, who originally worked for the Omani government in 1980 and has remained acquainted with the country ever since. All parts of the country are covered, including areas not featured by other guides, and Arabic script for town names is detailed...
4) Oman
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Oman is not merely a desert. While it has the classic sand seas - Wahiba Sands - home to the nomadic Bedouin and their camels, this sultanate also boasts lush monsoon-soaked valleys near Salalah, mountain villages surrounded by green terraced fields of fruit trees and rose bushes, and the reef-fringed Daymaniyat Islands. With such a varied wilderness there is huge scope for adventure. Tourism has developed over the last few years and there is an increased...
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299 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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When Aref, a third-grader who lives in Muscat, Oman, refuses to pack his suitcase and prepare to move to Michigan, his mother asks for help from his grandfather, his Siddi, who takes Aref around the country, storing up memories he can carry with him to a new home.
6) Oman Guide
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Oman - The Complete Guide is packed with all the insider information you could possibly need to make the most of your time in one of the Middle East's most unique and breathtaking countries. Whether you're setting off on holiday or setting up home, this indispensable book provides information on everything from choosing a neighborhood and finding work and schools to must-see tourist sites and local nightlife, as well as offline map and Google map...
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Our latest Oman Visitors' Guide is small enough to fit in your bag but is big on information about this mesmerizing country. Written and researched by local residents, this brilliant guide is bursting with up-to-date detail and stunning images. The mini marvel covers every corner of Oman, from exploring souks of Muscat, turtle spotting on a beach to fine dining in some of Oman's top restaurants. This is an indispensable guide to an inspirational country....
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Oman - Eastern Promise' is set in Oman at a time when it was leaving behind its almost medieval character and adjusting to becoming a modern Middle Eastern state with a booming oil industry.
Peter Daniels, a police chief superintendent from London is sent with a colleague to train a number of Omani police officers to eventually take over responsibility for running the Omani police service. Seen through his eyes the challenges facing the new sultan...
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Is Oman Arabia's best kept secret?
My Year in Oman: An American Experience in Arabia During the War on Terror
A Dreamy Journey to the Beautiful Oman
Two months after the terror attacks of 9/11, the author accepts a teaching contract in an obscure country called the Sultanate of Oman.
Suddenly, the author finds himself in an ancient Kingdom on the southern tip of Arabia just two decades away from the Middle Ages.
Of course, Matthew Heines doesn't know...
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Officiellement mort depuis dix-neuf ans, un assassin sans nom et sans visage exécute impitoyablement les volontés d'un petit groupe fanatique dirigé par celui que les agences de renseignement occidentales ont surnommé l'Ombre. Leur ambitieux projet vise à transformer par la terreur le Moyen-Orient en un khalifat unique et éternel.
Brillant ingénieur et archéologue passionné, solitaire et rigoureux, Marc Miller voit sa vie basculer le jour...
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In Part 1 of his book the author describes his life as a young officer in the Somaliland Scouts in the (then) British Protectorate of Somaliland. At that time tribal quarrels, generally over water, were taking place in the troubled strip of country between the Protectorate and Ethiopia; the Ogaden. It was the Scouts' difficult task to keep the warring clansmen apart. It gives a vivid account of a nineteen-year-old in command of Somali troops in a...
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Lonely Planet's Oman, UAE & the Arabian Peninsula is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feel the desert's allure in Oman's Sharqiya Sands, dine at the top of the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, and see faith expressed in the masterpieces of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Oman, UAE...
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xi, 243 pages : genealogical table ; 21 cm
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English
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"In the village of al-Awafi in Oman, we encounter three sisters: Mayya, who marries after a heartbreak; Asma, who marries from a sense of duty; and Khawla, who chooses to refuse all offers and await a reunion with the man she loves, who has emigrated to Canada. These three women and their families, their losses and loves, unspool ... against a backdrop of a rapidly changing Oman, a country evolving from a traditional, slave-owning society into its...
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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations,...
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Une tournée historique du sultan aux confins du grand désert d'Arabie.
En 1955, les vents du changement commençaient à souffler sur les montagnes et déserts du sultanat d'Oman. Les effluves troublants du pétrole promettaient de bouleverser cet État encore médiéval. Les rumeurs de révolte se mélaient aux intrigues de puissances étrangères. Pour le sultan, il était temps d'agir.
Appuyé par les Britanniques, à l'époque encore influents,...
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Green Paradise volume 8
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Connecting Asia and Africa, Oman is a mountainous country surrounded by sand and water. Its azure oceans and emerald rivers contrast with forbidding deserts of red and golden dunes. Boasting one of the most diverse natural environments in the entire Arabic peninsula, Oman's mountains, plains, and deserts are captured here in all their beauty and wonder!
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"Memories of Mutrah, Oman: Fishing Village to Vibrant City" relates to the memories of the merchants of Mutrah souq, their family life, and history as passed down from generation to generation. They tell of the good and the not-so-good times. Mutrah was a happy, lively place where the local inhabitants would gather to exchange news, reflect on the health of their families, and to purchase food and living requirements from this 600-year-old traditional...
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Another Year in Oman & Another Year in Paradise
Another Year in Oman: Between Iraq and a Hard Place, the second book in the American Experiences in Arabia During the War On Terror series, puts you right back where My Year in Oman left off.
The adventures begin on the shores of Oman, next to the Indian Ocean, on the coast of Arabia, in a little town called Sur.
Only this time around, things have changed and so have the adventures.
With the freedom...
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In the Arabian Gulf, just east of Saudi Arabia and across the sea from Iran, the kitchens of Oman are filled with the enticing, mysterious aroma of a spice bazaar: musky black limes, earthy cloves, warming cinnamon, cumin, and coriander all play against the comforting scent of simmering basmati rice. Beyond these kitchens, the rocky crags of Jabal Akhdar tower, palm trees sway along the coast of Salalah, sand dunes ripple across Sharqiyah, and the...
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Though smaller than most other Arab countries, the gulf states of Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates represent some of the most fascinating areas of the Middle East. A blend of traditional and modern, most of these states have become wealthy with oil money, which has allowed them to welcome foreign workers from diverse backgrounds, while retaining their Arab character. This absorbing volume surveys the organization, culture,...
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