Provides an easy-to-understand, practical guide to Arabic script. Explains the basic letter shapes, the combinations of letters, and different writing methods.-

The Middle East and other Arabic-speaking regions are of central importance in the world today. This handy booklet, designed to be carried in one's pocket, pres

"An introduction to reading and writing Arabic"--Cover.

Arabic script is one of the world's most widely used writing systems, for Arabic and non-Arabic languages alike. J.R. Osborn traces its evolution from the earli

"An ideal book for linguists, graphic designers, and collectors of Islamic art, Arabic Script is also a handy reference for travelers who wish to become familia