"A myth-shattering view of the medieval Islamic world's myriad scientific innovations, which preceded-and enabled- the European Renaissance. The Arabic legacy of science and philosophy has long been hidden from the West. British- Iraqi physicist Jim Al-Khalili unveils that legacy to fascinating effect by returning to its roots in the hubs of Arab innovation that would advance science and jump- start the European Renaissance. Inspired by the Koranic...

A retelling of a traditional Arabic tale in which a young woman disguises herself as a man and opens up a shop in a distant city in order to help her impoverished family.

Nine of the tales told by Shaharazad to enchant the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the Muslim surgeon who perfected surgical techniques for bladder, kidney, and gallstone procedures, and developed several surgical instruments that are used today, including the tongue depressor

Uses Arabic numerals from one to ten to introduce concepts about Arab countries and Arab culture.

Hosni, a shepherd living in the desert, finally realizes his dream of traveling to the city where he spends his gold dinar in a way which changes his life forever.

A thousand years ago, a vast Arab empire stretched from the Asian steppe across the Mediterranean to Spain, pioneering new technologies, sciences, art and culture. Arab traders and Arab currencies dominated the global economy in ways Western multinationals and the dollar do today. A thousand years later, Arab states are in decay. Official corruption and ineptitude have eroded state authority and created a vacuum that militant Islam has rushed to...

A collection of tales told by Scheherazade to amuse the cruel sultan and stop him from executing her as he had his other daily wives.

An abridged version of the tale of Scheherazade, daughter of King Shahryar's advisor, who tells her husband, the king, a different story every night to keep him from fulfilling his plan to kill her in the morning.