Dark Continent, My Black Arse is Sihle Khumalo's personal and often hilarious account of his perception of Mama Africa, based on his journey from Cape to Cairo by public transport bus, boksie, matola. Celebrating life with gusto and in inimitable style, he describes a journey fraught with discomfort[...]
Sophie Kohl is living her worst nightmare. Minutes after she confesses to her husband, a mid-level diplomat at the American embassy in Hungary, that she had an affair while they were in Cairo, he is shot in the head and killed.
Stan Bertolli, a Cairo-based CIA agent, has fielded his share of mid[...]
The international bestseller takes you on a fast-paced, nail-biting thrill ride from the Great Pyramids in Cairo, to behind the Nazi lines in Berlin, to the very seat of democracy as our hero tries to unravel a plot that could kill FDR and Winston Churchill.
"To save the Western Allies, he must [...]
Welcome to the British Museum, home to Lottie Lipton: nine-year-old investigator extraordinaire! Lottie loves living in the museum with Great Uncle Bert but, when the Golden Cat of Cairo disappears at the launch of a new exhibition, Lottie's home is under threat. Can Lottie, Great Uncle Bert and Reg[...]
On the 20th of August, 1844, the writer of this little book went to dine at the-Club, quite unconscious of the wonderful events which Fate had in store for him. Mr. William was there, giving a farewell dinner to his friend Mr. James (now Sir James). These two asked Mr. Titmarsh to join company with [...]
In 1862, in one of the South's most amazing secret operations, a Confederate team, using newly invented explosive mines, blew up the USS Cairo, one of the Union's most feared ironclad gunboats. It sank within minutes.The USS Cairo is the only remaining vessel from the Union navy's river fleet. For 1[...]
Add an international touch to your applique with these designs from the Tentmakers of Cairo. Based on ancient Egyptian art and architecture from buildings, tombs, and scrolls, these 18 designs will enhance traditional or modern applique quilts. The story of how this obscure traditional work came to [...]
Highly detailed, easy-to-read full-colour folding map; easy-to-use 1 : 4 000 000 scale; includes country statistics great for planning your journey into the various regions or countries; clear easy-to-read type; GPS waypoints; part of a series of highly successful road maps; researched, updated and[...]
"Berlitz Pocket Guide Cairo" combines informative text with vivid color photography to uncover one of the world's largest cities. It covers everything you need to know about Cairo's attractions, from the Egyptian Museum's world-class collections and the Muhammed Ali Mosque in the Citadel to the Khan[...]
When a US diplomat is assassinated in a restaurant in Budapest, his wife sets out to discover who is behind the assassination and why. Her search triggers a series of high-stakes events that will have global ramifications, ultimately uncovering an explosive conspiracy.[...]
"When a US diplomat is assassinated in a restaurant in Budapest, his wife sets out to discover who is behind it and why. Her search triggers a series of high-stakes events that will have global ramifications, ultimately uncovering an explosive conspiracy."[...]
The ultimate pocket map of Cairo! Explore mesmerising Cairo with ease with the help of this genuinely pocket-sized, pop-up map. Small in size yet big on detail, this compact, dependable, city map will ensure you don't miss a thing. * Includes 2 PopOut maps - an overview of Greater Cairo with an ins[...]
"The Rough Guide to Cairo & the Pyramids" is the ultimate travel guide to this ancient city, with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best Egyptian attractions. Discover Cairo's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from the famous Cities of the Dead to nightlife[...]
For troops in the desert, Cairo meant fleshpots or brass hats. For well-connected officers, it meant polo at the Gezira Club and drinks at Shepheard's. For the irregular warriors, Cairo was a city to throw legendary parties before the next mission behind enemy lines. For countless refugees, it was a[...]
Minarets have defined Cairo's skyline since its early history: they are one of the most characteristic features of Islamic architecture. This title offers insights into the religious, historical and architectural significance of the minaret in Cairo from the Arab Conquest, through the Abbasid, Fatim[...]
As part of the infamous Double Cross operation, Jewish double agent Renato Levi proved to be one of the Allies' most devastating weapons in World War Two. ln 1941, with the help of Ml6, Levi built an extensive spy-ring in North Africa and the Middle East. But, most remarkably, it was entirely ficti[...]
Features Palace Walk, Palace of desire & Sugar street,
Bogen er et alternativ og et supplement til de almindelige guider for den, der rejser til Cairo. Den fortæller om byen set fra mange vinkler og fortalt af folk, der elsker byen og kender den.[...]
En dansk kvinde er kommet til Cairo i foråret 2011, kort før massedemonstrationer på Tahrirpladsen fører til, at præsident Hosni Mubarak må gå af. En Dag i Cairo forløber over en enkelt dag, hvor Helga - som kvinden hedder - skal holde middagsselskab om aftenen. Det er 9. oktober 2011 - d[...]