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      • Dar al Saqi

        Saqi was founded in 1979 in London as the first Arabic bookshop in the United Kingdom; Dar Al Saqi was established in Beirut in 1990.Dar Al Saqi is well known for the high quality of its publications, in terms of content and in terms of print quality and output. Saqi is always present in all Arab and foreign exhibitions as well as cultural events; its distribution network covers all Arab countries and the main cities of the world.Saqi’s books cover the following subjects: politics, history, biography, science, culture, literature, arts, novels, stories, poetry, reference books and children books.Dar Al Saqi has published well-known authors, as well as first books by young authors; some of these have become famous authors while continuing to publish their works with Dar Al Saqi.Dar Al Saqi respects its authors, and has never forgotten that the book belongs first to the author. Dar Al Saqi has always contributed to the renaissance Arabic cultures. It strives to build bridges between Arabic and other cultures, and to encourage dialogue and discussion between different cultures and peoples. It is worth mentioning that our authors come from many Arab countries and from many other parts of the world as well.Dar Al Saqi has, since its foundation, followed the policy of translating books from Arabic into English, and translating important works from various languages to Arabic, for the benefit of the Arab reader.Dar Al-Saqi won numerous international awards, recognizing its contribution to Arab culture and to international dialogue between cultures.

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      • World for kids

        Our passion is to show kids, how colourful and fascinating the world is. There is not only one way to live but so many. We love curious children and we do the books they need to explore the world. So we do travel books for kids and novels for the journey in a hammock.

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        Children's & YA
        August 2013

        Ghadi & Rawan

        by Fatima Sharafeddine and Samar Mahfouz Barraj

        Ghadi is a young teenager of Lebanese origin, living in Brussels. Like so many Lebanese emigrants, Ghadi’s family comes to Lebanon during the summer holidays. Ghadi spends his summer with his cousin and friends in the family’s mountain house, among whom Rawan, the daughter of his grand-parent’s neighbors. Ghadi and Rawan are very close friends, and at the end of summer, when each of them goes their separate ways, they stay in touch via e-mail. The novel is built on their correspondence. From the moment the plane lands, Ghadi misses Lebanon and his friends, dreaming of the next summer. He has many friends at school, but he is also bullied by an older boy. Rawan, with her sense of humor and creativity is quite popular among her friends, and that year decides to run for the elections of the students’ representatives. Tensions at home are nevertheless more and more palpable, as Rawan’s father regularly comes home in a very bad temper. Rawan is convinced that her parents are on the verge of divorce. Having overheard a phone conversation, she also believes that her father has a lover. This situation is distressing, and Rawan has trouble concentrating at school. She feels lonely, and her anxiety pushes her away even from her closest friends. Meanwhile, in Brussels, Ghadi gets mixed up in drugs, unwillingly, and falls under the power of the boy who’s been bullying him. Each on their own, Rawan and Ghadi will find ways out of their problems, and will learn and grow from their experiences, while their friendship strengthens. With this novel for young adolescents (13 year olds), the two authors tackle issues that are central in the lives of young teens all over the world. The relationship to family members, to friends and classmates, drugs and violence, unemployment, racism, exile, identity and roots, are all issues that are touched upon in the novel.

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        Children's & YA
        May 2019

        Mila's Pearl

        by Fatima Sharafeddine

        A painful incident at school leads Mila to take a very important but secret decision, which is to lose her excess weight. She is so determined to accomplish her goal in order to prove to everyone, especially those who bully her, that she is totally capable of it. Mila gets carried away with her goal to the extent of reaching the state of Anorexia. She denies having a problem for the longest time, until she realizes that her condition has become life threatening. This YA novel deals with the issue of Anorexia, an eating disorder that is becoming more common in many modern cities of our days. The author built the character of Mila based on several testimonies of teen agers and their accounts on their sufferings with Anorexia. Is it true that once Anorexic, always Anorexic? Mila will find out the hard way.

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        Children's & YA

        I Am Special

        by Nadine Kamal Karrit

        You may be both different and the same as all the other children.This is what this book tackling the Down Syndrome explains, through the story of a child who just wants to be friends with everybody else.

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        Children's & YA

        I Am Not Alone

        by Ramy Tawil

        Maher realizes one day he is an only child with no siblings. He starts to feel a bit lonely, and wishes he had siblings - like his friends and cousins. Luckily, his toys are here and now it’s time to show Maher what it means to be surrounded with brothers and sisters.It’s a heartwarming story that shows how rich and powerful the imagination of an only child can be.

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        Children's & YA

        What's On Your Face?

        by Fatima Jamal Abdullah

        Amin, a little boy, is the narrator of this story. Ill with the vitiligo disease, which causes his skin to have large white stains, Amin struggles in school.As Amin describes his daily challenges, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about tolerance and acceptance. As his parents say, what matters is that he has a white heart, pure and kind

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        Children's & YA

        A Paper Tale

        by Takla Oubada

        The white paper felt sad for being left blank. But its feelings changed when it saw the writer’s hand waking the sleeping pen up, and drawing letters and words on its white page.

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        Socially Competent Kids

        How to Stimulate the Eight Key Social and Emotional Skills of your Child

        by Steven Pont

        What makes children truly happy? The answer to that question is simple, but challenging: their social-emotional competences. Socially competent kids feel good and are more successful in different aspects of life.   One of the most important tasks of a parent is therefore to support their children in developing social skills. This book shows parents how to encourage the social-emotional development of their children. It distinguishes eight skills: awareness of the self, social awareness, self-management, goal oriented behaviour, relational skills, personal responsibility, decision making, and positive thinking.   After giving a clear introduction on social-emotional development, the author explains these skills in more detail in eight chapters. Each chapter contains a detailed real-life example, psychological background information, and practical interventions ready for use by parents, teachers and other caretakers. The interventions and examples are aimed at four to twelve year olds.

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        Encyclopaedias (Children's/YA)
        2021

        I Explore Universe

        by Olga Kazanska

        Explore the interesting and at the same time entertaining facts about our Solar System, planets annd stars, black hole and many more. On your adventure through I explore Universe book, you will be accompanied by a little alien called Fastarchik, who flew in from the planet FASTAR and decided to explore the Universe. The Fastarchik alien and the engaging illustrations encourage children to gradually discover the Solar system. Young explorers will find interestig educational facts, entertaining experiments on each page. Download free FastAR Kids app to watch planets and Solar System in AR! Read, learn and play!

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        January 2024

        Kosmo Kids

        ALLseits im Einsatz

        by Nicolas Gorny, Lena Heger

        Einfach galaktisch: Science Fiction für Vorschulkinder Endlich Astronaut: Kelvin hat es geschafft und ist jetzt ein Kosmo Kid! Im Auftrag der Unendliche Weiten Erforschung darf er nun fremde Galaxien entdecken. Mit seiner galaktisch-guten Crew düst er los: Die Mechanikerin Astra, die alles reparieren kann, was ihr in die Finger kommt und in einem Schwebestuhl sitzt, weil sie nicht laufen kann. Der Yeti-Ritter Knurr, der zwar keine menschliche Sprache spricht, aber stark ist und gut kochen kann. Und das Roboterkind Nullkommanix - das Superhirn der Crew. Ihre aufregenden Abenteuer lassen sie keine Lichtsekunde durchschnaufen! Sie helfen bei einem galaktischen Notruf, retten kuschlige Alienhunde und halten sich glibberige Bösewichte vom Leib. Dieses rasante Science Fiction Vorlesebuch für Vorschulkinder ab 5 Jahren macht einfach nur Spaß. Ein wunderbares Abenteuer im Weltraum mit genialen Illustrationen und viel Witz – auch für nerdige Erwachsene! Die Kosmo Kids sind allseits im Einsatz! „Star Wars“ für Kleine: Die Kosmo Kids begeistern Kinder ab 5 Jahren für Science Fiction. Galaktischer Lesespaß: Vorlesebuch für kleine Weltraum-Fans, genial illustriert mit vielen Details zum Entdecken. Sympathische Helden: Die Freunde Kelvin, Astra, Knurr und Nullkommanix halten zusammen. Für Klein und Groß: Eine lustige Weltraumgeschichte für Vorschulkinder, garniert mit Witzen für nerdige Erwachsene. Mit seiner lustigen Weltraumgeschichte und nerdigen Witzen ist Kosmo Kids ein geniales Vorlesebuch für Vorschulkinder ab 5 Jahren und deren Eltern. Ein witziges, erstes Science Fiction Abenteuer und ein galaktischer Geschichtenspaß für gemeinsame Vorlesestunden.

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        Children's & young adult: general non-fiction
        2022

        Animals of Seven Continents

        by Olga Kazanska

        Incredible atlas for children 'Animals of Seven Continents' + Bright stickers with the worldwide animals! This atlas "Animals of Seven Continents" enables the child to plunge into the fairy-tale world of fauna of seven continents and five oceans. Due to the bright drawings and stickers, you will get acquainted with more than 400 illustrations of mammals, insects, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, toddlers and many other living beings. At the end of the book, you will find a page with stickers that you can attach in the right place on the appropriate continent. Stickers will help children realize that some animals live on all continents, and some inhabit only a few places of the Earth. This book also helps young readers to study current environmental concepts and terms such as "conservation of nature", "global warming", "sustainable development". Simple research will turn your children into young ecologists! This book is aimed at developing children and makes it possible for parents to have interesting discussions with their children.

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        Children's & young adult poetry, anthologies, annuals
        2018

        Snow Poems For Kids

        by Sashko Dermanskyi, Halyna Malyk, Mariand Savka and other

        Children love poems. So before Christmas, the Old Lion and a group of modern Ukrainian poets and illustrators created this elegant book to read in the family circle. Snow Poems for Kids are full of fun snow games, magical gifts from St. Nicholas and magical moments of Christmas and New Year. Also, the Old Lion reminds young readers to take care of birds and animals in winter. The collection includes poems by Mariana Savka, Halyna Malyk, Halyna Kirpa, Kateryna Mikhalitsyna, Oleksandr Dermanskyi, Ihor Kalynets, Oksana Lushchevska, Oksana Krotiuk, Hryhorii Falkovich, Tetiana Vynnyk, Yulia Smal, Natalia Poklad, Olesia Mamchych, Ivan Andrusiak , Oleksandr Orlov. Compiler - Natalka Maletych. Illustrated by: Dasha Rakova, Oksana-Olexandra Drachkovska, Yuliia Pylypchatina, Nataliia Oliynyk, Bohdana Bondar, Oksana Bula, Marta Koshulynska, Kateryna Sad.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        February 2023

        Imagining the Irish child

        Discourses of childhood in Irish Anglican writing of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries

        by Jarlath Killeen

        This book examines the ways in which ideas about children, childhood and Ireland changed together in Irish Protestant writing of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It focuses on different varieties of the child found in the work of a range of Irish Protestant writers, theologians, philosophers, educationalists, politicians and parents from the early seventeenth century up to the outbreak of the 1798 Rebellion. The book is structured around a detailed examination of six 'versions' of the child: the evil child, the vulnerable/innocent child, the political child, the believing child, the enlightened child, and the freakish child. It traces these versions across a wide range of genres (fiction, sermons, political pamphlets, letters, educational treatises, histories, catechisms and children's bibles), showing how concepts of childhood related to debates about Irish nationality, politics and history across these two centuries.

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        Fiction
        January 2016

        The Autumn of Innocence

        by Abbas Beydoun

        In his novel, The Autumn of Innocence, prominent Lebanese poet and novelist Abbas Beydoun artfully weaves a tragic story of a father-son relationship that ends disastrously with the son's violent death. This story unfolds along with the Arab Spring movement and explores the motivations behind religious extremism and questions cultural constructs of masculinity.   The novel opens with a letter from Ghassan to his cousin, describing how his father Massoud strangled his mother to death when Ghassan was just three years old. Afterward, Massoud flees the village in southern Lebanon. For 18 years, no one hears from him, and Ghassan grows up stigmatized by his father's violent crime.   In time, Ghassan's aunt Bushra-Massoud's sister-makes a confession: She encouraged Massoud to kill his wife, believing that his wife's low socioeconomic status would bring embarrassment to their wealthy family. Bushra also reveals that Massoud was driven to kill his wife because he feared that she would tell someone that he was impotent, undermining his sense of manhood and social status.   Meanwhile, Massoud has moved to southern Syria, where he remarried and had two more sons. During the Arab Spring, the militant groups fighting the Syrian regime transform him into a religious extremist.   In the second half of the novel, Massoud return to the village in southern Lebanon. He brings with him a group of men. Together they seize control of the village and terrorize its inhabitants. After killing the dogs, they begin murdering the villagers in the name of religion. One of Ghassan's friends is among the victims, and Massoud also threatens his family. Ghassan decides that he must kill his father, avenging the death of his friend and the deaths of the other villagers. In the end, he fails and is beheaded by Bushra's son, his cousin, who is has joined Massoud's thugs.   Beydoun captures the shifting points of view in a family shattered by the tyranny of normative masculinity and the resulting violence. The victims are women, of course, but also the men like Ghassan who reject these social and cultural expectations. The novel also portrays the rise of religious extremism and the terrorism it can inspire, which wreaks havoc on the lives of ordinary people. Beydoun's engaging language imbues the characters and the places they inhabit with a vibrancy and vitality that transcends the difficult subject matter.

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        Fiction
        2021

        The Mystery of the Glass Ball

        by Maria Dadouch

        Ghassan Al Ghurairi had to accompany his old grandfather to the Leewy Museum in the middle of the desert. They are attending a ceremony honoring his grandfather, who spent his entire life in service of the desert. As they head to their destination onboard an ancient train, Ghassan came across a conspiracy plotted by the criminal Aqrabawi and his bald friend— disguised as two elderly women—to poison the oasis’s water supply. In place of the ecological life in the desert, they want to make way for an international resort and take over the place. Although Ghassan doesn’t mean to confront this conspiracy alone, he finds himself embroiled face-to-face with the criminals. Fortunately for him, a girl appears at his side to help. Sophia Al-Adnani from Chiparazumpia is also heading with her grandfather and his great eco-friendly invention, the glass ball, to the Leewy Museum, where her grandfather is to be honored. The two children are able to hold off the criminals initially, but not for long, as Aqrabawi and his friend soon reappear—this time deadest on revenge against the two children. Ghassan and Sophia resist in the face of intimidation and threats, and, using clever intrigue, they manage to disarm the conspirators and escape seconds before the desert guards arrive and arrest the criminals.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2017

        Child, nation, race and empire

        Child rescue discourse, England, Canada and Australia, 1850–1915

        by Margot Hillel, Shurlee Swain, Andrew Thompson, John M. MacKenzie

        Child, nation, race and empire is an innovative, inter-disciplinary, cross cultural study that contributes to understandings of both contemporary child welfare practices and the complex dynamics of empire. It analyses the construction and transmission of nineteenth-century British child rescue ideology. Locating the origins of contemporary practice in the publications of the prominent English Child rescuers, Dr Barnardo, Thomas Bowman Stephenson, Benjamin Waugh, Edward de Montjoie Rudolf and their colonial disciples and literature written for children, it shows how the vulnerable body of the child at risk came to be reconstituted as central to the survival of nation, race and empire. Yet, as the shocking testimony before the many official enquiries into the past treatment of children in out-of-home 'care' held in Britain, Ireland, Australia and Canada make clear, there was no guarantee that the rescued child would be protected from further harm.

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        Children's & YA
        2016

        Mega Gajah Cooks for Her Class

        by Andy Bianchi

        Mega and her class are preparing for a parade. Mega wants to sew costumes but she can't because she doesn't have fingers. But Mega has a trunk and she is very good at cooking. She can do something that other kids in the class can't do!

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        Fearless Parenting Makes Confident Kids

        by Shulamit Blank & Orly Fuchs-Shabtai

        Fearless Parenting is about parental authority in modern timesand its pivotal role in raising self-reliant, compassionate, and ethical children, and in preventing behavioral and even severe psychiatric disorders.   The last generation witnessed a backlash against disciplining children. We as parents are told to engage in negotiation with our kids about their behavior. We are afraid to be tough with them in case they won't love us or worse—break down. As a result, families today face severe behavior problems at earlier ages, and parents throw up their hands in resignation. The main theme and objective of this book is to prove that setting and enforcing reasonable and appropriate boundaries, combined with learning and education, could save parents' relationships with their kids and literally save children’s lives.   The book is unique in that it presents in a direct, simple, and yet profound way, real case studies and situations commonly encountered, along with severe cases of drug abuse, delinquencies, and mental disturbances. All cases are shown to respond very well to authority and boundaries adjusted to the specific situation and behavior. The book contains numerous references to professional material for the more advanced reader and derives inspiration from ancient philosophers and religious thinkers.   Shulamit Blank, M.D, is a pediatrician and psychiatrist, specializing in child and adolescent behavioral disturbances. Dr. Blank is the founder and, since 1993, CEO of a community-based educational and treatment facility in Israel for children and adolescents with severe psychiatric and behavioral disorders, in which she is successfully implementing her methods, preventing psychiatric hospitalization and incarceration, and minimizing the use of psychiatric drugs through teaching and education adjusted to the child's specific problems, such as ADHD, learning disabilities, etc. Due to her breakthrough approach, Dr. Blank is well-recognized and fully involved in the professional community worldwide. Dr. Blank has three children and seven grandchildren and resides with her spouse near Tel Aviv.   Orly Fuchs-Shabtai is a clinical psychologist. In 2006 she established a national program for the prevention of child violence. There are about thirty-five counselors from the therapeutic field in the program, which provides counseling to hundreds of families each year and to teachers of preschool through elementary school. Fuchs-Shabtai is the mother of three grown-up children and lives in Tel Aviv.   The authors strive to follow the ancient wisdom of the biblical aphorism: "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).   An English-Language eBook  was published in fall 2014 by Samuel Wachtman's Sons, Inc., CA.

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        September 2011

        Just Kids

        Die Geschichte einer Freundschaft

        by Smith, Patti / Englisch Drechsler, Clara; Englisch Hellmann, Harald

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