Discover the captivating tapestry of Libya in this compelling text-only book that takes you on an immersive journey through the rich history, vibrant culture, and promising future of this remarkable nation. From the sun-drenched deserts of Sabha to the bustling streets of Tripoli, each chapter offers a nuanced perspective on Libya's diverse landscapes, traditions, and aspirations.While the book is text-only, its pages are filled with rich descriptions, and insightful analysis that bring Libya to life in vivid detail. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious traveler, 'Libya: Everything You Need to Know' offers something for everyone, providing a comprehensive and engaging introduction to one of the world's most fascinating nations.This book is sure to captivate readers and ignite their curiosity about Libya's history, culture, and potential. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of this enigmatic country or simply embark on a literary adventure, 'Libya: Everything You Need to Know' is an essential addition to any bookshelf. Read more

**Nominated for the 2022 BookTube Prize in Nonfiction**Anthony Bourdain's long time director and producer takes readers behind the scenes to reveal the insanity of filming television in some of the most volatile places in the world and what it was like to work with a legend. In the nearly two years since Anthony Bourdain's death, no one else has come close to filling the void he left. His passion for and genuine curiosity about the people and cultures he visited made the world feel smaller and more connected. Despite his affable, confident, and trademark snarky TV persona, the real Tony was intensely private, deeply conflicted about his fame, and an enigma even to those close to him. Tony’s devoted crew knew him best, and no one else had a front-row seat for as long as his director and producer, Tom Vitale.Over the course of more than a decade traveling together, Tony became a boss, a friend, a hero and, sometimes, a tormentor.In the Weeds takes readers behind the scenes to reveal not just the insanity that went into filming in some of the most far-flung and volatile parts of the world, but what Tony was like unedited and off-camera. From the outside, the job looked like an all-expenses-paid adventure to places like Borneo, Vietnam, Iran, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Libya. What happened off-camera was far more interesting than what made it to air. The more things went wrong, the better it was for the show. Fortunately, everything fell apart constantly. Read more

Discover the captivating and complex history of Libya in this text-only masterpiece, "The History of Libya: From Ancient Civilizations to Contemporary Challenges." This amazing book takes you on an extraordinary journey through the ages, unveiling the layers of Libya's past, its cultural treasures, and the contemporary struggles it faces.Journey back in time to explore the origins of Libyan civilization, from prehistoric wonders to the influential ancient Berber cultures. Witness the rise of Phoenician legacy and Hellenistic influence, the splendor of Roman cities like Cyrene and Leptis Magna, and the enduring impact of Islamic conquests and dynasties.Immerse yourself in the world of Barbary Pirates and the consequences of Napoleon's expedition to Egypt on Libya's history. Delve into the mysteries and legends of the Libyan Sahara, where tales of lost cities and ancient rock art come to life.Savor the flavors of Libyan cuisine, a delightful blend of Mediterranean tastes, and explore the nation's diverse landscapes, from the lush Green Mountains to the arid beauty of the desert. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that bear witness to Libya's historical significance.As you journey through the pages of this book, you'll gain a deep understanding of the challenges Libya faces today, from political fragmentation to economic instability and human rights concerns. Yet, you'll also encounter the enduring spirit of the Libyan people and their aspirations for a brighter future."The History of Libya" is a text-only masterpiece that invites you to explore the past, present, and future of this remarkable nation. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a traveler seeking to understand Libya's rich heritage, or simply a curious reader, this book offers a comprehensive and enlightening perspective.Get ready to embark on a literary voyage through the annals of Libyan history and culture. Purchase your copy today and uncover the hidden gems and profound stories that make Libya a truly extraordinary part of our world. Read more

On the eve of the 2011 Arab Spring, Anna Linvill, an Arabic linguist and promising young singer, learns that her husband, Lt. Colonel Brian Linvill, has received orders to be the Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya. Leaving her dreams in long-term storage, Anna packs up her two young children and her musical scores and follows Brian into Gaddafi's Libya. In an historic setting of breathtaking natural beauty, Anna finds crumbling theaters, burned pianos, and a complex, creative civilization suffocating under decades of cruelty, fear, and civil neglect. Corruption is rife, Gaddafi's brutal henchmen and all-seeing eyes are everywhere, human trafficking and wife buying are commonplace, innocent looking teenage girls are daring dissidents, and there are no rules- until you cross the wrong person. In Gaddafi's Libya, it is every man for himself.Upon arrival, Anna and Brian join The Tripoli Players, an amateur theater group known for their risky, red-line crossing, cream pie throwing, singing and dancing filled musicals lampooning the Gaddafi regime. When they are hired to put on a touring Broadway review for the U.S. Embassy, the Tripoli Players become part of a complex diplomatic drama. They are stunned when the 2011 Arab Spring sets revolutionary fires across the Middle East, eerily echoing one of their most daring comedies. After the fall of the Gaddafi regime, it looks like the good guys have won, but soon, comedy turns to tragedy. The U.S. Ambassador, Chris Stevens, is murdered and Libya descends into civil war and anarchy. Soon, Anna, Brian, and the Tripoli Players learn that offstage, there is a fine line between a villain and a hero, and a tyrant lives inside each and every one of us, waiting for his cue.Praise for Broadway in Benghazi“A smart, heady, fascinating memoir unlike any I have ever read, just as Anna isa writer unlike any I have ever met—brilliant, lively, deeply informed and involvedin everything from music to world literature, international politics and history, tograssroots arts programs, family life, and avant gardening. Hers is a warm, brightspirit and a lively intellect. A natural born storyteller, Anna’s search for truth andmeaning reveals a world where absurdity reigns supreme. There are many stories totell, from Mama’s nighttime visitation by E.T., to Amina’s invincible spirit, Tanya’sheartbreak at the O2 café, the bravery of Asma and Libya’s daring female activists,and The Tripoli Players on tour in Benghazi . . . until violence and terror stop the show.Broadway in Benghazi is a remarkably original and moving memoir.”—Lee Smith, New York Times best-selling author Read more

THIS BOOK DOESN'T CONTAIN ANY ARABIC LETTERS! ALL ARABIC WORDS IN THIS BOOK WERE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH-TRANSLITERATION!Have you always wanted to learn how to speak (MSA) Modern Standard Arabic? Or learn how to speak the Lebanese, the Egyptian, the Emirati, the Palestinian, or the Jordanian dialect but simply didn’t have the time?Well if so, then, look no further.You can hold in your hands "Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: The Complete Series" which one of the most advanced and revolutionary methods that was ever designed for quickly becoming conversational in a language.In creating this time-saving program, master linguist Yatir Nitzany spent years examining the twenty-seven most common languages in the world and distilling from them the three hundred and fifty words that are most likely to be used in real conversations.These three hundred and fifty words were chosen in such a way that they were structurally interrelated and, when combined, form sentences.Through various other discoveries about how real conversations work—discoveries that are detailed further in this book—Nitzany created the necessary tools for linking these words together in a specific way so that you may become rapidly and almost effortlessly conversant—now.If your desire is to learn complicated grammatical rules or to speak perfectly proper and precise Arabic, this book is not for you.However, if you need to actually hold a conversation while on a trip to an Arab speaking country, to impress that certain someone, or to be able to speak with your grandfather or grandmother as soon as possible, then the Nitzany Method is what you have been looking for.This method is designed for fluency in a foreign language, while communicating in the present tense. Nitzany believes that what’s most important is actually being able to understand and be understood by another human being right away. More formalized training in grammar rules, etc., can come later.This is one of the several, in a series of instructional language guides, the Nitzany Method’s revolutionary approach is the only one in the world that uses its unique language technology to actually enable you to speak and understand native speakers in the shortest amount of time possible.No more depending on volumes of books of fundamental, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, all with hundreds of pages in order to learn a language.With "Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy", all you need are 10 dialects.Pick up your copy today and learn a new language quickly and easily. Read more

Ralph Bagnold was among a group of eccentric British explorers who in the 1930's explored the deserts of North Africa using Model T Fords. This book describes his journeys into the region known as the Western Desert of Egypt or the Libyan Sahara. He is a central character in the group of explorers who would be later fictionalized in Michael Ondaatje's The English Patient. Libyan Sands is an exploration of the Egyptian western desert and the Libyan Sahara on the eve of the Second World War. Read more

At the age of sixty, and having lived with Parkinson's disease for over ten years, Guy Deacon CBE set out on one last adventure: to drive solo from his home in the UK 18,000 miles and through twenty-five countries to Cape Town on the southern tip of Africa.This incredible journey, across Europe and down the full length of Africa, took the former British Army officer over twelve months. Along the way, he broke down five times, underwent one emergency evacuation, and took 3,650 prescription pills.There are only a handful of vehicles each year which attempt this difficult journey, many never complete it. Ongoing conflicts in Libya, South Sudan, Mozambique and many other countries make any journey exceptionally dangerous. In central Africa, road conditions, particularly in the rainy season, often make the going treacherous. Further hazards include illegal checkpoints, extortion, contaminated fuel and a lack of services.Guy drove, lived and slept in his VW Transporter, often in remote spots, hundreds of miles from the nearest village or town. Reliant on patchy GPS, he often got lost. His journey was, quite simply, an incredible feat by a man travelling alone with Stage 3 Parkinson's disease, when simply putting on a pair of shoes can take half an hour.But not only did Guy's journey fulfil a childhood dream to drive the length of Africa, his mission was also to raise global awareness of Parkinson's disease, for which there is currently still no cure. Read more

A Dry and Thirsty Land is the account of my nearly eleven years of living in Tripoli, Libya, and teaching English at the Oil Companies School. Mr. Robert R. Waldum of Black River Falls, Wisconsin, founded the school in 1958 in a villa in Giorgimpopoli, a suburb west of Tripoli. He started with a handful of teachers and students, moved to an old school which later became a Libyan school, and finally supervised the construction of the campus which opened in 1964. The school consisted of seven single-story rectangular wings and a two-story elementary building. From the air all the buildings combined looked like a giant "L." On the ground, the campus would have looked right at home in Southern California. Each wing had five classrooms, all opening to the outdoors and connected by covered hallways. Off by itself stood a large gymnasium and beside it, an athletic field of sand. A parking lot completed the complex. The whole campus was enclosed by a concrete block wall. The building exteriors were neat, clean, and freshly painted in pale blue. The grounds sported one of the most impressive crops of precious grass in Tripoli. OCS followed the administrative guidelines of a typical American public school with a superintendent, elementary and junior high principals, and a school board comprised of representatives from five major oil companies: Oasis, Occidental, Amoseas, Mobil, and Esso. Under Mr. Waldum's direction, the National Junior Honor Society, a Youth Center, and a Little League Program were established. The school was generously funded, so he had few financial worries. In just a few years, Mr. Waldum turned a tiny villa into a highly accredited American overseas school. The total enrollment at OCS in 1970 was 1,100 students, kindergarten through ninth grade, two or three hundred fewer than the year before. The student body was 90% American, many of the students from Texas and Oklahoma. Students from kindergarten to grade nine were for the most part eager, competitive, and polite. The absence of television maximized the opportunities for learning. The only TV available was the local station on which one could watch the reading of the Holy Koran, unremitting reruns of the Great First of September Celebration, the news, a horse show or a camel race, all in Arabic. Students elected to do their homework. As years passed, enrollment at the Oil Companies School reflected the relations we had with our host county. At the beginning of the 1972-73 school year we had 750 students, K-9, down from the over one-thousand students we had when we first arrived. The Libyan government had begun the process of nationalization, and many families who worked for the major oil companies and service companies were reassigned to other oil producing countries or packed up and sent back to the United States. That same fall, enrollment was down to 400 students, kindergarten through grade nine. I arrived in Tripoli the year after the 1969 al-Fateh Revolution, the "Great First of September Revolution" in which Muammer Gaddafi overthrew King Idris, hereditary monarch of Libya, in a nearly bloodless coup. Check out the book for more! Read more

Did you know that Libya is home to the largest desert in the world, the Sahara? Over 90% of Libya is covered by this vast, arid landscape, making it one of the driest and sunniest countries on Earth!If this topic interests you and your little one then get ready for some fun and giggles.It is hard to find the time to teach your child about the world around them. Luckily, in 50 Facts About Libya, we've made it easy. Our book contains a diverse selection of the most interesting facts about Libya that will provide your child with hours of bonding and exploring.What you will find in our book:High-quality illustrationsInteresting facts about LibyaThis book also provides travel tips and places that are useful for your trip, and you will learn all about LibyaPerfect for homeschooling, language development for school holidaysSo what are you waiting for? Get your little kid a copy today! Read more

Discover the Mysteries of a Hidden Gem in North Africa!With my in-depth Libya Travel Guide 2023, set off on a riveting tour to North Africa's undiscovered treasure. Explore Libya's mysterious beauty to enter a nation of historic treasures, varied landscapes, and rich cultural history.Libya provides a multitude of activities that will stoke your spirit of adventure, from the historic Leptis Magna ruins to the captivating Sahara Desert. This painstakingly prepared handbook is your key to discovering Libya's mysteries and will provide you insider information, useful advice, and undiscovered treasures to help you make the most of your trip.Discover the timeless beauty of Leptis Magna, one of the best-preserved Roman cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the historic streets, take in the majesty of the city's enormous amphitheater, and try to envision what life was like in this once-vibrant metropolis.Exploring the enormous Sahara Desert will allow you to view towering sand dunes and stunning scenery for as far as the eye can reach. Discover the peace of the desert, go on camel treks, and see spectacular sunsets that tint the sky with shades of scarlet and gold.Discover the fascinating ancient cities of Tripoli and Benghazi, where quaint lanes lead to secret mosques, hopping marketplaces, and elaborate Ottoman-era architecture. Engage with the kind and inviting Libyan people, who are willing to share their tales and customs, and immerse yourself in the rich history of these places.You may discover the following information within the pages of our thorough Libya Travel Guide 2023:- Professional advise on the finest times to visit, suggested itineraries, and off-the-beaten-path locations for a genuine Libyan experience.- Suggestions for places to stay, eat, and things to do in the area that best embody Libyan friendliness.- Deep cultural understandings that bring Libya's ancient history and rich legacy to life.- Useful advice about how to get around, get a visa, communicate, and stay safe to make a smooth and pleasant trip.Libya provides an intriguing and uncharted travel experience, whether you're a history buff, an explorer, or a fan of distinctive cultures. Let my Libya Travel Guide 2023 serve as your ticket to this undiscovered jewel, where mysterious antiquity and magnificent scenery mix to produce priceless experiences.Don't pass up the chance to discover North Africa's treasures! Get your book now and go off on a spectacular adventure that will give you a newfound respect for this amazing nation. Read more

Double sided road and travel map features a map of Tunisia, scale 1:800,000 on one side and a map of Libya, scale 1:1,650,000 on the other side. The cartography distinguishes roads ranging from primary paved roads to local roads and desert tracks. Legend includes railroads, ferry routes, coral reefs, international/national airports, airfields, train depots, gas stations, hospitals/clinics, border crossings, wells, oasis, lodging, rest/guest houses, hostels, campsites/huts, parks/reserves, beaches, scuba diving sites, golf courses, points of interest, Kasba's, archaeological sites, ruins, forts, potteries, mueums, churches, mosques. Includes inset map of Tunis (central). Includes full place name index for each side. Read more

Libya is the type of desert nation you thought only existed in the imagination. Experience the astonishing ruins of Leptis Magna, starry night skies over towering Saharan dunes, the hospitality of Tuareg guides and much more with this outstanding new guide. 27 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map all you need to know about visas and tour companies special sections on Libya's major Greek and Roman sites extensive cultural, historical and political notes helpful Arabic language chapter, plus Arabic script throughout Read more

Encompassing more than 9,200,000 square miles, the Sahara isn't just the largest desert in Africa, it's the largest hot desert in the world. In fact, it covers almost one-third of the continent! Explore this vast landscape, from the Atlantic Ocean in Mauritania to the Mediterranean Sea in Tunisia, all the way across to the Red Sea in Egypt.Photography – Enjoy stunning, full-color photographs every single monthDurable Construction – Sturdy, high-quality paper resists curling and ink bleed-through, and durable binding ensures longevity throughout the yearUse Right Away – 16-month calendar, 12 full monthly pages and beginning with a bonus spread of the final four months of the preceding year with an additional imageLarge, Roomy Day Blocks – All major holidays and moon phases listed, with plenty of room for writing notes and appointmentsSpecifications – 16 months (two-page layout September–December 2023, and January–December 2024); 12" x 12" (closed); 12" x 24" (opened); 28 pagesBrownTrout Earth-Friendly – Manufactured with sustainable materials, including Forest Stewardship Council®-certified paper and soy inkAbundant Gift Options – BrownTrout has over 1,000 calendars representing favorite subjects, themes, and formats to keep you organized Read more

In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, war reporters rushed to publish accounts of the uprising. Tom Chesshyre took a different approach - he jumped on a plane and became the first to return to the region as a tourist. The result is the fascinating, street-level tale of a journey through lands fresh from revolution – Tunisia, Libya and Egypt. Chesshyre heads for tourist sites that few have seen in recent years, as well as new 'attractions' like Gaddafi's bombed-out bunker in Tripoli. In a book both touching and humorous, he describes being abducted in Libya, listening to the sound of Kalashnikovs at night and talking to ordinary people struggling to get by.  On the second anniversary of the Arab Spring, this is the ideal time for this book. Read more

Embark on an exhilarating journey across continents, cultures, and cuisines with Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Season 1—an intimate exploration of the world through the lens of food and the people who make it. This book, inspired by the groundbreaking CNN series, captures the soul of each destination with Bourdain’s unmistakable wit, fearless curiosity, and poetic storytelling.From the bustling streets of Myanmar to the snow-covered landscapes of Quebec, from the lush cacao farms of Peru to the heart of post-conflict Libya, Bourdain takes you to places most tourists never see. Each chapter is an invitation to step beyond the ordinary and immerse yourself in the raw, unfiltered beauty of the unknown.What You’ll Experience:Food That Speaks Volumes: Whether it’s handmade noodles in a tiny Yangon shop, smoky meats sizzling on a Quebec grill, or a feast of Libyan barbecue prepared by freedom fighters, every dish tells a story of resilience, tradition, and connection.Uncharted Cultures: Discover the lives of people who call these places home—their struggles, triumphs, and the rich traditions that define them. With every encounter, Bourdain reveals the beating heart of a culture, hidden in its kitchens and its streets.Breathtaking Landscapes: From the haunting beauty of the Congo River to the vibrant markets of Colombia, you’ll feel the pull of the road, the hum of distant cities, and the silence of forgotten places.The Spirit of Adventure: Travel isn’t just about destinations; it’s about diving headfirst into the unexpected, the challenging, and the awe-inspiring. Through Bourdain’s eyes, every journey is an opportunity to embrace life fully.Why You’ll Love It:If you’ve ever dreamed of traveling the world, tasting its wonders, and uncovering its mysteries, this book will transport you. Bourdain’s words paint vivid pictures, evoking laughter, reflection, and hunger—for food and for understanding. His tales of camaraderie, chaos, and culinary magic remind us that the world is as much about what divides us as it is about what brings us together.Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Season 1 is more than a travel book. It’s a passport to a world of flavors, stories, and unforgettable moments. Pack your appetite for adventure, and prepare to be inspired, entertained, and moved.This isn’t just reading—it’s a journey. Read more

THIS BOOK DOESN'T CONTAIN ANY WORDS IN THE ARABIC ALPHABET! ALL ARABIC WORDS, IN BOTH THE KINDLE AND PAPERBACK VERSION OF THIS BOOK, WERE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH-TRANSLITERATION!Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Libyan Arabic but simply didn’t have the time?Well if so, then, look no further.You can hold in your hands "Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Libyan Dialect" which is one of the most advanced and revolutionary methods that was ever designed for quickly becoming conversational in a language.In creating this time-saving program, master linguist Yatir Nitzany spent years examining the twenty-seven most common languages in the world and distilling from them the three hundred and fifty words that are most likely to be used in real conversations.These three hundred and fifty words were chosen in such a way that they were structurally interrelated and, when combined, form sentences.Through various other discoveries about how real conversations work—discoveries that are detailed further in this book—Nitzany created the necessary tools for linking these words together in a specific way so that you may become rapidly and almost effortlessly conversant—now.If you want to learn complicated grammar rules, or to speak perfectly proper and precise Arabic, this book is not for you.However, if you need to actually hold a conversation while on a trip to Libya, to impress that certain someone, or to be able to speak with your grandfather or grandmother as soon as possible, then the Nitzany Method is what you have been looking for.This method is designed for fluency in a foreign language, while communicating in the present tense.Nitzany believes that what’s most important is actually being able to understand and be understood by another human being right away.This is one of the several, in a series of instructional language guides, the Nitzany Method’s revolutionary approach is the only one in the world that uses its unique language technology to actually enable you to speak and understand native speakers in the shortest amount of time possible.No more depending on volumes of books of fundamental, beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, all with hundreds of pages in order to learn a language.With "Conversational Arabic Quick and Easy: Libyan Dialect", all you need are these fifty pages.Pick up your copy today and learn a new language quickly and easily. Read more

Travel map of the country and portions of its neighbors is printed on one side, with map of the region and city maps of Benghazi and Tripoli. Mountainous areas in shaded relief; arid areas beige; lowlands in green tint. Reverse side contains index of place names Distinguishes roads of all types, from expressways to unsurfaced roads and tracks. Also: airports, railways, shipping lines; intermittent salt lakes, saline marshes, wadis; wells and oases; sand deserts, stony deserts, lava fields, and other natural features; scenic views; places of interest; filling stations and service stations; post offices; castles and ruins; mosques; cemeteries; hotels and camping; hospitals; forts. Scale 1:2,000,000. Distances in kilometers and miles. Read more

This folded tourist and road map of Libya features shaded-relief and elevation tinting. Major and minor roads are depicted along with railways, distance in kilometers, oil pipelines, state boundaries, airports, historical sites, points of interest, camping places and beaches, and natural features. Includes index of placenames. Legend in 8 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, and Arabic. Scale is 1:1.75 million. Read more