This book is a cultural history, offering an historical account of the formation of a distinctive Omani culture; arguing that it is in this unique culture that a specific conception and practice of diplomacy has been developed.

A retelling of the story about a sultan who, disguised as a beggar, meets a poor but generous couple.

Islam in Philippines, an endless struggle / by Choirul Fuad Yusuf -- Problems of Muslim integration in post-colonial Philippines / by Arif Syibromalisi -- Traces of Muslim community in Burma (Myanmar) / by Ridwan Bustaman -- Islam development in post-independence Burma, reviewing Rohingnya Muslim monority / by Ali Fahrudin -- History of Islam in Pattani, Thailand / by Syaukani -- The dynamics of Islam in Pattani in the 20th century / Masmedia Pinem.

This book covers past and present monarchies in the Eastern Hemisphere from Egypt to Vietnam.

A retelling of the story about a coward young man who must be brave in order to have a magical amulet.

A retelling of the story about seven simpletons.

The best country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's signature yearly report. Reflecting extensive investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is an invaluable resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe.