Bøger udgivet af Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press

Text in Arabic. An in-depth look at the role played by the historians of the Arabian Peninsula in the history of their countries during the Eighteenth and Nineteenth centuries.

Text in Arabic. As Alma travels down the dark and rugged road to her house, she faces many difficulties to the point of despair. But as she navigates the forest, she finds light in her determination and courage to keep moving forward despite her struggles. Her journey through the darkness lit by stars and over dams on bridges built of hope, mirrors the ups and downs that we all encounter on the journey of life. A poignant tale, stunningly illustrated, on the importance of never losing hope no matter how dark the path before you may seem.

Text in Arabic. A captivating novel that unfolds in the philosophical world of Walid, a young man whose passion for cinema elicits dreams of travelling to France to study and produce films that personify his questions about religion, life, and loss. His hopes and dreams of escaping his mundane life, taking with him the French girl-next-door in whom he finds a proxy for the love of his deceased sister, are suddenly shattered when Walid is accused of murdering a Christian priest. The events unfold into a seemingly endless adventure of intellectual and life experiences, in an environment in which religions and nationalities coexist, social relations are intertwined, and the strange story of Father Dominique is revealed. Walids story becomes a gateway to other narratives of places and characters, of both Muslims and Christians and alike. The construction of narratives moving through different eras of time interject the monotony of the story and emphasize the Catch-22 of the protagonists psychological life. A snapshot of daily life in Tunisia in the 1980s, as seen through a candid lens exposing the inner lives of the main characters, the novel touches on their reality and innermost thoughts with boldness and transparency written in a lyrical way that builds suspense and excitement.

When Sami's father suddenly dies, he is confronted with a past that he never knew existed: a mysterious girl. Single mother Petra Haddad has grown accustomed to a life of routine, predictability and loneliness. When a lawyer calls her up to discuss the will of a man she never even knew, her world is turned upside down.

Four men, all worlds apart, come together to plan a robbery unlike anything ever attempted in Swedish history. Sami Farhan, Michel Maalouf, Zoran Milkovic, and Niklas Nordgren are the key players who pull off one of the most elaborate and unimaginable robberies in Swedish history...almost!

Master of the Craftsman navigates the Ottoman World of Damascus, documenting the living styles of the Damascusites and their political conditions with governors, who were linked by merchants, craftsmen, dignitaries, and the elders of Karat.

The well-known Palestinian literary critic and scholar Dr. Faisal Darraj examines the monumental literary duree of Jabra (1919-1994). He delineates the threads that form the world of Jabra, the novelist, short story writer, a translator of Shakespeare's tragedies, a literary critic, and a painter.

'Asrar Altanmiat Al Iqtisadiat Alsiynia provides an overview of China's economic development over a period of more than a century.

Malamih Aldimouqratia Alsiniyya highlights the historical period in which modernization in China took place and explores how the foundations were laid for democracy as an inevitable product of this development.

Mischief Diary is a collection of fifteen short stories, "based" on real events. But what does it mean to be based on one's memory of the past? It means, simply put, that no matter how accurate they feel, they work only as fictions. Funny, powerful, intense and frivolous all at the same time.

How do you begin a career to ensure that it is driven by passion and purpose? Author and experienced management consultant Maryam Ibrahim Al-Mansoori offers expert career counsel.

Ala Qadri Ahli Alazm covers themes ranging from methods of negotiation to cultural diplomacy, education, art and literature, and the path to freedom. In doing so, Dr. Al-Kawari offers cultural solutions to pressing political and social dilemmas seen in both the Middle East and the world at large, such as injustice and intolerance.

When one of Kuwait's richest businessmen unexpectedly contacts author Taleb Al-Rifai', he has an unusual request: write a biographical novel that traces his ascent from poverty into the upper reaches of Kuwaiti society. As fact mixes with fiction, Al-Rifai' is torn over whether writing such a book compromises his integrity as a writer.

Four brothers from a quiet middle-class family in Nigeria take advantage of their father's extended absence to skip school and go fishing at a forbidden river. There they encounter a vision-seeing madman whose prophecy of violence will follow the boys through their lives.

In April 2016, Dr. Nasser Al-Mohannadi became one of the first Qataris ever to complete a full Ironman race. He swam 3.8km, biked 180km and ran 42.2km on one of the most difficult Ironman courses in the world. It was the fulfilment of a childhood dream and the climax of 28 years of preparation and training.

Text in Arabic. Latifa the giraffe wishes she were more like her friend -- the monkey. But instead of swinging from tree to tree, she wants to swing from the moon! Latifa and her friends in the animal kingdom work together to figure out a way for Latifa to have her fun, despite the taunts of the mischievous fox who laughs at their efforts, thinking its impossible. Will Latifa and her friends be able to make her wish come true? Read this quirky tale to find out!

What is the impact of digital journalism on daily newspapers in Qatar? This book examines the current status journalism in Qatar and the expected positive impact once it becomes fully digital, both on the economic level and on the public level.

In his collection of stories, Atef Abuseif tells the story of Darwish, a refugee in Gaza, born after the 1948 Palestinian nakba.

Text in Arabic. Sail the high seas in
 an adventurous sailing competition between May, the daughter of the naval fleet commander, Shahin, and Ghilan, a clever sailor with the newly discovered sail at his disposal. This legendary tale is based on traditional stories passed down from generation to generation about the invention of the sail in Qatar. Who won this competition, you will see! Has this innovation helped achieve victory? Will Mays passion or Ghilans wit prevail? Who will rightfully claim the title of Sultan Al Baher?

Text in Arabic. Ghosoun and her brother, Salem, live with their parents in peace and harmony, along with their loyal dog, Salfa. But with the sudden death of their mother, the childrens father marries another woman who quickly conspires with an evil crow to be rid of the children and faithful Salfa. And so begins the childrens mysterious journey away from their home. But on a journey fraught with hardships, deceit, and magical enchantment, will Ghosoun and her brother ever live, once again, happily ever after?

Text in Arabic. Fatima lives with her mother and brother, Hassan. One day, Hassan goes out to seek his fortune, but runs afoul of an evil Lord who takes his dreams and sends him home empty-handed. Fatima is determined to get her brothers dreams back, and to secure her familys livelihood.

Text in Arabic. This is the story of the famous Arhama when he was a child. He starts out not wanting to attend school and thinking that he can be the greatest sailor alive using only his talent. He comes to understand the value of science and the knowledge he needed to learn to be able to set sail across the seas.

Text in Arabic. Azzan introduces us to his grandmother, who he loves very much. He loves visiting her, listening to her tell him stories, and her big hugs. But one day, Azzan has to say goodbye to his grandmother will he be able to understand where she has gone and what it means to lose her?

This important book illuminates how the poor live, and offers an opportunity to think of efficient ways, rooted in the reality, to fight poverty in the world.

Written by a decorated Qatari statesman, The Global Majlis is a must read for anyone passionate about cross-cultural dialogue, global citizenship, and the Middle East - as seen through the eyes of a decorated diplomat and a statesman.

Text in Arabic. A group of disparate individuals, two of whom are Palestinian adolescents who have lost their legs in Israeli bomb strikes, is preparing to summit Mount Kilimanjaro. They have nothing and everything in common. Hailing from Palestine, Lebanon, Egypt and America, the characters test the limits of their physical and emotional strengths to prove to themselves that they can transcend their strife-ridden histories and accomplish the unexpected. Nasrallahs work is a page-turning, nail-biting tale of adventure, as well as an ode to the resilience of the human spirit.