Wadjda, a fun-loving 10-year-old girl living in Saudi Arabia, has her heart set on a beautiful new bicycle. However, her mother won't allow it, fearing repercussions from a society that sees bicycles as dangerous to a girl's virtue. Determined to turn her dreams into reality and buy the bike on her own, Wadjda uncovers the contradictions and opportunities ingrained in her world. Hilarious, heartbreaking and inspiring all at once, this groundbreaking...

Adam and Zayneb embark on the Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina, in Saudi Arabia, but as one wedge after another drives them apart while they make their way through rites in the holy city, Adam and Zayneb start to wonder if their meeting was just an oddity after all.

Provides an overview of the geography, history, and culture of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The most intimate and three-dimensional documentation of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Witness the personal stories of the pilgrims and the mental prepration, physical strain and spiritual ecstasy they encounter on their pilgrimage of faith.

Describes the history, geography, culture, industry, and economy of the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula.

Founded in 1932, Saudi Arabia is a relatively young nation compared to most other countries. However, its rich oil resources have given it a major role in the events of the 20th and 21st centuries. Readers will explore Saudi Arabia's incredible history, from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its current status as one of the world's wealthiest nations. They will also learn about the country's rich culture, explore its cities and towns,...

Presents information on the geography, history, government and economy, arts, people, and social life and customs of Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia is known for its varied history, its wealth of oil, and for its unique culture. This book discusses what it is like to live in the country today. It examines, in accessible language and vivid photographs, many aspects of Saudi Arabian culture, including its history, geography, people, and government. This is a book that highlights a unique part of the world, sure to engage the eager young reader.

CIA operative John Wells goes undercover in Saudi Arabia and Lebanon to find conspirators bent on tearing down the monarchy of King Abdullah. If the conspirators prevail, it will mean more than just the fall of a monarch -- it may be the start of a final conflagration between America and the full force of Islam itself.

Traces the history of Saudi Arabia, from its pre-Islamic origins, through the rise of the House of Saud, to issues facing the country today.