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"Just 75 years ago, the Gulf nation of Qatar was a backwater, reliant on pearl diving. Today it is a gas-laden parvenu with seemingly limitless wealth and ambition. Skyscrapers, museums and futuristic football stadiums rise out of the desert and Ferraris race through the streets. But in the shadows, migrant workers toil in the heat for risible amounts. Inside Qatar reveals how real people live in this surreal place, a land of both great opportunity and great iniquity. Ahead of Qatar's time in the limelight as host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, anthropologist John McManus lifts a lid on the hidden worlds of its gilded princes, manual laborers and domestic workers, its teachers and policemen, culture vultures and thrill seekers"-- Provided by publisher.

"The tiny nation of Qatar on the Arabian Peninsula has made a big impact on the world, especially economically. With large reserves of oil and natural gas, its economy is strong, and it's developed into a nation of wealth and power beyond what its size would suggest. Readers discover these facts and more as they explore the geographic, political, and cultural landscape of Qatar. With the help of informative sidebars, maps, photographs, and recipes for national dishes, the detailed text presents a comprehensive picture of life in this exciting part of the world"--Provided by publisher.

Jason Bourne has been hired to impersonate a high-level government minister at a political summit meeting in Qatar, shielding the minister from any assassination attempts.

Eighteen-year-old Muslims Adam and Zayneb meet in Doha, Qatar, during spring break and fall in love as both struggle to find a way to live their own truths.

Briefly discusses the geography, history, way of life, sports and activities, and economy of Qatar.

Describes the geography, history, culture, economy, and people of the small Middle Eastern country of Qatar.

This book discusses the geography; history; the economy, politics, and religion; people; communities; and foreign relations of Qatar, an independent state occupying the Qatar peninsula on the west coast of the Persian Gulf.

Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, environment, culture, religion, language, and food of Qatar.

Describes the history, geography, government, economy, culture, people, and religion of Qatar, a small nation in the Middle East.