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Relive all the thrills and adventure of Alan Moorehead’s classic bestseller The White Nile — the daring exploration of the Nile River in the second half of the nineteenth century, which was at that time the most mysterious and impenetrable region on earth. Capturing in breathtaking prose the larger-than-life personalities of such notable figures as Stanley, Livingstone, Burton and many others, The White Nile remains a seminal work in tales of discovery and escapade, filled with incredible historical detail and compelling stories of heroism and drama.

The White Nile

ElBaradei takes reform campaign to Egypt’s Nile Delta
MANSURA, Egypt: Hundreds of Egyptians cheered former UN atomic watchdog chief Mohammad ElBaradei Friday as he took his political reform campaign to the streets of the Nile Delta town of Mansura.”Oh, ElBaradei – Egypt wants democracy!” and “There are thousands of alternatives in Egypt, ElBaradei is proof,” chanted supporters of

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In “Adrift on the Nile” we meet a group of hedonistic middle-aged friends who gather each night on a luxurious houseboat for dancing, love-making and smoking hashish. When a young news reporter visits the houseboat to write a story on the group, she is outraged to learn the tragic depths of their social alienation. Based on the novel by the Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz, this 1971 production offers a revealing look at the Egyptian elite on the eve of the 1967 War. By this time, Nasser had ushered in an age of enormous social change, leaving the sons and daughters of the old bourgeoisie high and dry. Directed by Hussein Kamal, “Adrift on the Nile” features the atmospheric cinematography of Mostapha Emam and a delightful musical number in color. DVD EXTRAS include English and French subtitles, rare original trailer and filmographies.

Adrift on the Nile

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Rosemary Mahoney was determined to take a solo trip down the Egyptian Nile in a small boat, even though civil unrest and vexing local traditions conspired to create obstacles every step of the way. Starting off in the south, she gained the unlikely sympathy and respect of a Muslim sailor, who provided her with both a seven-foot skiff and a window into the culturally and materially impoverished lives of rural Egyptians. Egyptian women don’t row on the Nile, and tourists aren’t allowed to for safety’s sake. Mahoney endures extreme heat during the day, and a terror of crocodiles while alone in her boat at night. Whether she’s confronting deeply held beliefs about non-Muslim women, finding connections to past chroniclers of the Nile, or coming to the dramaticm realization that fear can engender unwarranted violence, Rosemary Mahoney’s informed curiosity about the world, her glorious prose, and her wit never fail to captivate.

Down the Nile: Alone in a Fisherman’s Skiff

• ISBN13: 9780756653668
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.

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Whether you are traveling first class or on a limited budget, this Eyewitness Top 10 guide will lead you straight to the very best Cairo and the Nile have to offer.

Dozens of Top 10 lists – from the most magnificent pyramids, tombs and temples to the best cruises along the Nile – provide the insider knowledge every visitor needs. And, to save you time and money, there’s even a list of the Top 10 Things to Avoid.

Each Top 10 now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.

Top 10 Cairo and the Nile