AUTHOR LISTING

Reviewed by Francesca: The six essays contained in the book are each written by different scholars. The writers highlight in turn the wonderous history of their particular subject area. Morsi Saad el-Din discusses the splendor, the beauty of Sinai; Gamal Mokhtar, its history; Fouad Iskandar, the topography of the land and its environmental conditions; Gawdat Gabra, its religion and heritage; Samir Sobhi, the desert; and Ayman Taher, the underwater world. Beautiful photographs by Ayman Taher and Luciano Romano accompany each essay. This great coffee-table book brings to light a little-known part of Egypt: the Sinai.

Du site de l'éditeur : Dans la partie sud-ouest de la ville d’Alexandrie se situe le quartier antique de Rhakotis, là ou aujourd’hui la colonne dite « de Pompée » indique les maigres vestiges du Serapeum, sanctuaire principal de la métropole égyptienne durant les époques ptolémaïque et romaine. Grâce à l’analyse des documents variés issus des fouilles anciennes et à un nouveau relevé des vestiges exécuté par l’auteur, l’évolution historique du sanctuaire a pu être précisée et une synthèse archéologique en est présentée ici, qui part de la fondation sous Ptolémée Ier pour s’achever à l’époque médiévale.

Reviewed by Francesca: Known for healing every disease (except death), cumin is as important as a spice in recipes and as a medicine for colds and other such conditions. This book also shows the effectiveness of black cumin in treatments for asthma, allergies and acne. The authors provide fascinating information on this plant, including its important use in Ancient Egyptian times. Recipes are included for the knowledgeable or curious cook. Well illustrated, this book is recommended mostly for health and food aficionados.