The New Kings of Crude: China, India, and the Global Struggle for Oil in Sudan and South Sudan
by Luke Patey
AED 163.00

In the past decade, the need for oil in Asia's new industrial powers, China and India, has grown dramatically. The New Kings of Crude takes the reader from the dusty streets of an African capital to Asia's glistening corporate towers to provide a first look at how the world's rising economies established new international oil empires in Sudan, amid one of Africa's longest-running and deadliest civil wars.

Tom Clancy's Support and Defend
by Mark Greaney
AED 130.00

Over the course of three decades, Tom Clancy created a world alive with prescient action and remarkable individuals. In Support and Defend, Dominic Caruso is presented with the deadliest challenge of his career. One of Tom Clancy's most storied characters, Dominic Caruso, is the only one who can stop America's secrets from falling into enemy hands in this blockbuster new novel written by Clancy's long-time co-author. Dominic Caruso. Nephew of President Jack Ryan. FBI agent and operator for The Campus, a top secret intelligence agency that works off the books for the U.S. government. Already scarred by the death of his brother, Caruso is devastated when he can't save a friend and his family from a terrorist attack. Ethan Ross was a mid-level staffer for the National Security Council. Now he's a wanted fugitive on the run with a micro-drive that contains enough information to wreck American intelligence efforts around the world. The CIA is desperate to get the drive back, but so are the Russians and various terrorist groups, all of whom are closer to catching the fugitive. Only Caruso stands in their way, but can he succeed without the aid of his Campus colleagues?

What a Girl Wants
by Lindsey Kelk
AED 46.00

A summer bestseller from the immensely popular Lindsey Kelk Being arrested in your own bedroom is never a good start to the day. Tess Brookes really needs to sort out her back-stabbing flatmate - and her life. Should she gamble all on the new photography job she's landed, or snap up the offer from long-time crush and best friend Charlie to start up on their own - in more ways than one? There's just one small thing she hasn't mentioned. Or rather, one tall thing. He's handsome, infuriating and called Nick...For the first time, Tess has to choose between the life she always dreamed of and a future she never imagined possible. From London to Milan, with high fashion and low behaviour thrown in, she's going to have to make up her mind what a girl really wants...

Business Adventures
by John Brooks
AED 98.00

'The best business book I've ever read.' Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal 'The Michael Lewis of his day.' New York Times What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself. This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.

The Small Big:
Small Changes That Spark Big Influence
by Noah J. Goldstein
AED 78.00

At some point today you will have to influence or persuade someone - perhaps ask a colleague a favour, negotiate with a contractor or get your spouse to put out the recycling. In the small BIG, three heavyweights from the world of persuasion science and practice - Steve Martin, Noah Goldstein and Robert Cialdini - describe how, in today's information-overloaded world, it is now the smallest changes that lead to the biggest differences in results. Offering deceptively simple suggestions and explaining the extensive scientific research behind them, the small BIG presents over fifty small changes - from the little adjustments that make meetings more effective to the costless alteration to correspondence that saved a government millions. the small BIG is full of surprising, powerful - and above all, tiny - changes that could mean the difference between failure and success.

Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life:
Because You Can't Go Naked
by George Brescia
AED 94.00

More than a style guide, this revolutionary book by a seasoned stylist teaches a method of conscious dressing that begins with a powerful internal change. Instead of just grabbing for whatever’s on hand, you’ll learn to set your goals for the day, determining how you want to be perceived, and then dress in a way that helps manifest those intentions. Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life reveals the true power your clothing has to affect your life, showing how this second skin impacts your job prospects, your romantic life, your income, and even your deepest sense of self. Translating his styling methods into a philosophy anyone can apply on her own, Brescia also delivers tips and tricks of the trade to help convert even the most hapless dresser into a happy and educated shopper. Because the goal is to have you not only looking great, but feeling more confident, too. From major closet overhauls to a whole new philosophy on color, this is a comprehensive manual for anyone who’s ever looked at her closet in despair.

Lego Legends of Chima Character Encyclopedia
AED 91.00

This is the ultimate guide to the characters and tribes of Chima[trademark] with a new and exclusive minifigure. Venture into the exciting world of Lego Legends of Chima in Lego[registered] Legends of Chima[trademark]: Character Encyclopedia and discover everything there is to know about this mysterious land, plus collect your new and exclusive minifigure. Follow the very latest CHI-fuelled adventures of the tribes from Lego Legends of Chima and learn about their vehicles, weapons, allies and enemies. The book features all the favourite characters, vehicles, locations, and weapons from 2013 and 2014, with the action heating up for 2014 as new challenges and enemies threaten the land of Chima and its animal tribes. With a minifigure gallery of every Chima character ever released and eight new tribes, such as spiders, scorpions and bats, Lego Legends of Chima fans will love this in-depth character guide. The perfect companion to the world of Chima for all Chima fans. Lego, the Lego logo, the Brick and Knob configurations, the Minifigure and Legends Of Chima are trademarks of the Lego Group. (copyright) 2014 The Lego Group. Produced by Dorling Kindersley under licence from the Lego group.

Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods
by Rick Riordan
AED 49.00

"If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying, stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on...Who could tell the origin stories of the gods of Olympus better than a modern-day demigod? In this whirlwind tour of Greek mythology, Percy Jackson gives his personal take on the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece - and reveals the truth about how they came to rule the world. "Explosive". (Big Issue). "Action-packed". (Telegraph). Rick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. He lives in Boston with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod, was the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award in 2006 and is now a blockbuster film franchise, starring Logan Lerman.

Terra Formars 1
by Yu Sasuga
AED 56.00

In the late 26th century, overpopulation on Earth is reaching the breaking point, and humanity must find new frontiers. The terraforming of Mars has taken centuries but is now complete. The colonization of Mars by humanity is an epoch-making event, but an unintended side effect of the terraforming process unleashes a horror no one could ever have imagined…

Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird
by Brandon Seifert
AED 107.00

An all-new adventure inspired by Disney's legendary but never built Museum of the Weird! When their parents are kidnapped, teens Maxwell and Melody are thrust into a thrilling race through the world's most strange and dangerous museum, as they unite with their swashbuckling uncle to save their family and the world from an evil secret society! What lurks within the Wardens' Library...and what is the Walking Chair? Who is the Shadow Society, and why do they want the Coffi n Clock? In a catacomb of Mushroom People and a Séance Room under glass, our teen heroes discover the truth about the Museum - and their own destinies! Envisioned by famous Imagineer Rolly Crump for Walt Disney in 1965, the Museum of the Weird's innovative designs were left on Crump's drawing board...until now!

The Vogue Factor
by Kirstie Clements
AED 59.00

The Vogue Factor is the former Australian Vogue Editor-in-Chief's candid account of life at the heart of the fashion industry, from photo shoots and celebrity interviews to the ugly truth behind the glamour - infighting, back-stabbing and the dangerous pursuit of beauty. This is the behind-the-scenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editor's chair. It's a life of dazzling parties, outrageous fashion and exotic travel that most people can only dream of. But behind the glossy photos is a hidden world of chaos and pressure, where girls as young as twelve starve themselves to fit into a sample size. Kirstie Clements' eye-opening account of life in fashion's fast lane has hit headlines all over the globe. Both a celebration and a critique of this extraordinary industry, The Vogue Factor is this season's must-have.

The Art of Eating Well
by Jasmine Hemsley
AED 163.00

The Vogue Factor is the former Australian Vogue Editor-in-Chief's candid account of life at the heart of the fashion industry, from photo shoots and celebrity interviews to the ugly truth behind the glamour - infighting, back-stabbing and the dangerous pursuit of beauty. This is the behind-the-scenes story of an illustrious career in fashion, from receptionist to the editor's chair. It's a life of dazzling parties, outrageous fashion and exotic travel that most people can only dream of. But behind the glossy photos is a hidden world of chaos and pressure, where girls as young as twelve starve themselves to fit into a sample size. Kirstie Clements' eye-opening account of life in fashion's fast lane has hit headlines all over the globe. Both a celebration and a critique of this extraordinary industry, The Vogue Factor is this season's must-have.

جرف هار
by تهاني الهاشمي
AED 45.00

تشرح "جرف هار" تفاصيل كثيرة من الصراعات النفسية والشخصية التي يمر بها الانسان جراء البُعد والحرمان، كما تحكي متاعب الغربة والفقد ولذة الوقوع في فخوخ الحب ونشوى السعادة التي تستقر في ذات الإنسان مع رضاه وثقته بنفسه،ولكن تظل السلوى الحقيقة دوماً بأن هناك عدالة واسعة يظُلنا بها الحق على ميزان يحمل كفتان لابد من أن ترجح إحداهما على الأخرى.

ريانة
by شيماء المرزوقي
AED 40.00

حكاية طويلة عن بنت متفائلة و طموحة اسمها ريانة . تمر برحلة مليئة بالمغامرات الممتعة و الثرية . تبدأ مغامرتها كبنت صغيرة و تكبر أحلامها وأمانيها في ظل التحديات و الظروف الصعبة لتصبح فتاة شابة ذات مركز و مقام في مجتمعها. تقف صامدة في مواجهة طموحاتها . موت والدتها المفاجىء يثير قلقها و تكتشف امورا خطيرة تجري جارج كوكبها أودت بحياة والدتها. تتعاون مع العالم زيدان في كشف مخططات أعضاء في و كالة البيان . تكشف أسرارهم و تفضح مخططاتهم . تكرم من قبل الحاكم و تنال وسام الشرف و الأمانة الذي قلما يناله الشرفاء في هذا الزمان . فماذا تكتشف في الفضاء الخارجي من مخططات و حيل و أسرار؟ و ما هو سر كوكب نورسين الغامض ؟ ومن يقف خلف تلك المصانع و المعامل السرية؟