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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     King, David C.     Subjects     United Arab Emirates -- Juvenile literature.     Browse Catalog     by author:      King, David C.       by title:      United Arab Emirates...         MARC Display

United Arab Emirates / David C. King. by King, David C. New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, c2008. Subjects United Arab Emirates -- Juvenile literature. ISBN:  9780761425656 0761425659 Series:  Cultures of the world (2nd ed.) Description:  144 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm. Edition:  2nd ed. Contents:  Introduction -- Geography: Land and the coast -- Oasis and wadis -- Seven emirates -- Climate -- Plant life -- Animals -- Marine life -- History: Prehistory -- Coming of Islam -- Sheikhdoms -- Maritime trade -- Colonial rivalries -- Formation of the UAE -- UAE oil boom -- Government: Federal government: Balancing loyalties -- Federal structure and function -- Troublesome issues -- Terrorism and the UAE -- Economy: Traditional economy -- Oil bonanza -- Developing a modern economy -- Expatriate workers -- Planning UAE's future -- Environment: Endangered species -- Environmental dangers -- Special environmental programs -- "Greening" the desert -- Emirate: Ethnic mix -- Inequality -- Desert connections -- Lifestyle: City life -- Lasting rural traditions -- Traditional housing -- Clothing -- Education -- Religion: Islam -- Ramadan -- Islam in today's UAE -- Christianity -- Hinduism -- Language: Language without words -- Written Arabic -- Three most common phrases -- Arts: Henna skin-dyeing -- Weaving -- Artistry in weapons -- Dhow building -- Pottery -- Music -- Dance -- Leisure: Family leisure -- Shopping -- New age in sports -- Horse racing -- Camel racing -- Other spectator sports -- Water sports -- Festivals: Family celebrations -- Islamic festivals -- Festive meals -- Hindu festivals -- Food: Traditional UAE food -- Daily meals -- Dining out -- International varieties -- Fast foods -- Map of United Arab emirates -- About the economy -- About the culture -- Time line -- Glossary -- Further information -- Bibliography -- Index. Requests:  0 Summary:  "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the United Arab Emirates"--Provided by publisher.   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Liliha Public Library J -- Juvenile Nonfiction 953.57 Ki Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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