Al Moussami

About the Book

The only publication of its kind by a Middle Eastern native!

A must-have book for any Arabian horse, or cultural/literary enthusiast. Co-written with Arabian horse breeder Kellie Kolodziejczyk, Bachir Bserani supplies more than just a mere listing of Arabic words with meanings. He transends this by providing hand picked Arabic names that are easily pronounced by Roman language speakers. The Arabic names are written in both the masculine and feminine form in Romanized Arabic. Next to each name is the English meaning as well the phonetic pronunciation. This is a very important aspect of the book and is what sets this book apart from standard Arabic dictionaries. As with any language, if the sound is not spoken correctly, the meaning of the word may be altered. Furthermore, each name is also written in Arabic calligraphy so that the reader can see the word in the native Arabic language.

What makes this book especially charming and unique is the narrative and stories written in the tradition of legendary Bedouin storytelling. Beginning with the origin of the Arabian horse breed, the philosophy behind the importance of giving authentic Arabic names, and the significance of the Arabian horse breed to the Bedouin tribes the introduction draws the readers in and then carries them on a beautiful journey through the Arabian world of storytelling. With exotic tales of the desert, including some of the author's own personal experiences, the stories tug at the heart, bringing to the surface the love and admiration people throughout the world feel for these mystical and cherished creatures. This publication is a truly invaluable educational and reference tool. The Arabic names are suitable not only for Arabians including Domestic Arabians, Straight Egyptians, Desert Bred Arabians, and Half-Arabians, but also Thoroughbreds, Salukis, or any other Exotic Pets you may own.

Filled with breathtaking, full-color photographs throughout. Cover artwork by world renowned artist Andre Pater.

ISBN-13: 978-0-9763022-0-9
Dimensions: 8½ x 11¼
Format: Hardcover; 200 pages
Second Printing
List Price: $19.95