Books published by Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press

Jean Peloueyre, heir to an extensive estate in southern France, is a maladroit, misshapen, misbegotten young man. The very antithesis of a hero, Jean is very much in need of saving. When his father arranges for him to marry a young girl, Naomi, upon the suggestion of the village priest, he is delighted by the prospect of finally being in love but weary since the girl agrees to marry him without having seen him first. Jean and his young bride, leprous, unenlightened souls, find redemption in the punishment that makes them - and us - whole.

This book examines religion through the lens of society. The first part of this book begins with general references on religion and piety in the Arab and Western cultures, and then deals with the characteristics of religion and the foundations of religions. The second part deals with general introductions in sociology and its connection to the term civil society, and Western theories in the study of social sciences, issues beyond sociology, and the sociology of religion and modernity.

"In Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. This companion book features conversations between Mr. Browne and Auggie, Julian, Summer, Jack Will, and others, giving readers a special peek at their lives after Wonder ends. Mr. Brownes essays and correspondence are rounded out by a precept for each day of the year drawn from popular songs to childrens books to inscriptions on Egyptian tombstones to fortune cookies. His selections celebrate the goodness of human beings, the strength of peoples hearts, and the power of peoples wills. "

Calling all aspiring zoologists! Curious to learn about a range of different species, from insects to mammals to marine life in the depths of the oceans? These books are perfect for inquiring young minds who wont be able to get enough of the comprehensive facts, amazing photos, and interesting details about the different species in each book.

Text in Arabic. This new series of six Arabic pirate-themed books are perfect for swashbuckling adventure-seekers. Choose your adventure from titles such as: The Pirates and the Red Bell, The Young Pirate Gang, The Fake Sailors, The Ghost Ship, The Pirates Treasure, and The Skeleton Pirate.

A pop-up book collection of classic childhood stories that make reading engaging, playful, and fun! The series includes six books in Arabic for children to enjoy.

A pop-up book collection of classic childhood stories that make reading engaging, playful, and fun! The series includes six books in Arabic for children to enjoy.