Muslims, Arabs, and Arab-Americans: A Quick Guide to Islamic and Arabic Culture 2nd Revised edition

"At last, a friendly, helpful, and sometimes humorous guide that demystifies Arab, Arab-American, and Muslim cultures. Muslims, Arabs, and Arab-Americans is the perfect, low-key answer to the Park 51 (see "Ground Zero Mosque") controversy, Koran burnings, and widespread anti-Muslim sentiment. The author, Nawar Shora, is a young Arab-American attorney who serves as a senior advisor in the Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. Muslims, Arabs, and Arab-Americans is an easy-to-read guide to the life, history, and culture of Arabs, Arab-Americans, and Muslims living in the US and abroad. The handbook is used by law enforcement, corporations, and non-profits for staff training. It is the perfect companion for the layperson. Students, teachers, travelers, employers, workers, and neighbors will benefit from this quick and clear introduction to the people and practices of the Arab and Muslim worlds. This 3rd edition has a new and extensively researched introduction to update it to current events"--
Muslims, Arabs, and Arab-Americans is based on Author Nawar Shora's time-tested seminar program that has reached law enforcement, the intelligence community, church groups, academic institutions, and private corporations for the past two decades.  His combinations of quick-witted humor and approachable simple methods to explain complex and often intimidating topics have made him a nationally recognized authority on Muslims, Arabs, and Arab-Americans. The book with its new title is the third edition of what was The Arab American Handbook and has been updated with additional information, anecdotes, and examples. This non-politicized book is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the people, culture, faiths, geography, and social and behavioral norms and mores of Muslim and Arab people.  The book will help everyone from novices on the topic, to experienced academics who are curious to achieve greater understanding of these cultures.  Shora's formula has remained the same for decades:  Communication + Understanding = Trust.  If we can truly understand one another, if we know how to effectively communicate, then real and genuine trust will bloom organically.  Once trust is achieved, anything is possible.