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Somalia
Somalia
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Hassig, Susan M
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Publication Date
2017.
Language
English
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Cherrydale - Kids Nonfiction
J 967.73 HASSI 2017 3rd ed.
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Contributors
Bjorklund, Ruth
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Latif, Zawiah Abdul
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ISBN
9781502626073
Table of Contents
From the Book - Third Edition.
Somalia today
Geography. Peaks and valleys
The Haud
Monsoons and droughts
Hardy plants
In the wild
Noble creatures
Ways of life
History. Religious clashes
New beginnings
Foreign expansion
Battleground
Politics
A new republic
Government. A fragile union
Communist coup
Regime change
Forming government
Economy. Main industries
Farming and herding
Wealth from the sea
Manufacturing and natural resources
By land, sea, and air
Information and communication
Environment. Need for conservation
Losing precious land
Threatened species
Waste dumping
Damage to the seas
Illegal fishing
Environmental protection
Somalis. Population
Somali society
Artisanry
Clothing
Lifestyle. Family ties
Social status
Foreigners
Marriage and divorce
Growing up Somali
Women's roles
Schools
City dwellings
Medical needs
Homes to go
Religion. The Five Pillars of Islam
The holy book
Sufism and Wahhabism
Places of worship
Sainthood
Widowhood - The politics of religion
Language. Arabic
Somali names
Manners of speaking
Greetings
Arts. Influences
Theater
A world of stories
The power of words
Arts and crafts
Architecture old and new
Leisure. A cup of coffee
The marketplace
Handicrafts
Diving in
Score!
Out on the town
Taking a break
Festivals. Nonreligious celebrations
The first month
"Oh Hussein! Oh Hussein!"
Ashura
The Prophet's birthday
The holiest month
Breaking fast
In praise of sacrifice
Marriage celebrations
Rites of passage
Food. Popular dishes
Cooking methods
Fasting
Feasting
Family meals
Dining out
Favorite dishes
Drink
Map of Somalia
About the economy
About the culture
Timeline
Glossary.
Subjects
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Somalia
Somalia -- Description and travel
Somalia -- History
Somalia -- Juvenile literature
Somalia -- Social life and customs
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