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Item Information   Holdings             School Library Journal Review         Summary       More by this author     Hassig, Susan M., 1969- author.     Subjects     Somalia -- Juvenile literature.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Hassig, Susan M., 1969- author.       by title:      Somalia / Susan M. H...

Somalia / Susan M. Hassig, Zawiah Abdul Latif, and Ruth Bjorklund. by Hassig, Susan M., 1969- author. Subjects Somalia -- Juvenile literature. Publisher Info:  New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017. Edition:  Third Edition. Description:  144 pages : illustrations, maps (some color) ; 25 cm RDA Types:  text unmediated volume ISBN:  9781502626073 1502626071 Series:  Cultures of the world (3rd ed.) Contents:  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. Format Book:  Summary:  Somalia is a unique country with a rich and varied history. This book explores Somalia and examines its place in the global community. Presenting a comprehensive overview of the country, the book studies aspects such as geography, economy, language, and leisure activities. No. of Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status   Marion Public Library Nonfiction, Youth Services 967.73 HAS Checked In Add Copy to MyList

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