THE blockbuster novel “The Da Vinci Code” by Dan Brown, which has been read by millions of readers around the globe, has now been turned into a film starring Tom Hanks as the code-cracking scholar... Full Story
TO Saudi Arabia from Manchester via Egypt, Anthony Calderbank not only finds pleasure in translating Arabic literature into English but also satisfaction as well. Merely taking a degree in Classical
SO I turned on my car radio, and the first thing I heard was the Shouting Car-Dealership Jerk. You know the one I mean. He sounds like this: “BELOW DEALER COST! MAX SNOTWICK FORD DODGE ISUZU
THIS book is a treasure trove for anyone interested in learning more about Arab women writers and in reading some of their work. Opening the Gates: An Anthology of Arab Feminist Writing, the second... Full Story
AT the end of his book John Armstrong describes its origins: “One evening I was feeling particularly anxious and despondent and I tried to imagine, as vividly as I could, what Goethe would say if he
Have you had a sandwich recently? They can be one of the finest, healthy meals and the beauty of the sandwich meal is that it is quick and easy to prepare. Although a sandwich meal is very often a
GETTING off the beaten track and away from the crowds sounds like most people’s recipe for a perfect holiday. It’s a great idea, but unfortunately, these days it is getting more and more difficult,... Full Story
