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she takes on a stall at the local market
As for the pranks themselves - they're priceless
Definitions (including connotation) and explanations are given in Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
The surprise discovery of his unplundered tomb in 1922 made him an instant celebrity and one of ancient Egypt's most famous rulers
The Time-Travels of the Man Who Sold Pickles and Sweets: A Novel smart thriller fantastical creatures with crazy namesKhairy Shalaby Ibn Shalaby, like many Egyptians, is looking for a job. Yet, unlike most of his fellow citizens, he is prone to sudden dislocations in time. Armed with his trusty briefcase and his Islamic calendar wristwatch, he bounces uncontrollably through Egypts rich and varied past, with occasional return visits to the 1990s. Through his wild and whimsical adventures, he meets, befriends, and falls out with sultans, poets, and an assortment of