Press Release

For immediate release

9:00 AM, May 4, 2008

 

 

"Field Guide to Jordan" Book Launch

 

Amman, Jordan, May 4, 2008: The "Field Guide to Jordan" is a comprehensive book with beautiful photographs and concise descriptions of Jordan's diverse wonders. The English edition of this book is now available in most bookstores in Jordan at the price of JD14.95. The Arabic edition of the same book will be available within two months.

 

This compact book is for locals and visitors alike to identify, learn about, and enjoy:

 

• Jordan's wildlife habitats, parks and reserves, canyons, and deserts;
• a large selection of Jordan's mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, fish, and plants;
• Jordan's rich archaeological treasures, including Petra, Jerash, desert castles, and prehistoric sites;
• Jordan's fascinating geological history, including the Great Rift Valley, volcanos, rocks, and much more.

 

For additional information on the "Field Guide to Jordan", visit: www.fieldguidetojordan.com

 

For downloadable book images, visit: www.fieldguidetojordan.com/press/

 

 

About "Field Guide to Jordan"

 

The "Field Guide to Jordan" is the result of three years of dedicated work by a group of mostly Jordanians with the objectives to:

 

• Showcase Jordan's little known treasures
• Raise awareness and appreciation for wildlife
• Highlight human impact and urgency of environmental issues

 

The book is written by Jarir Maani. Photographs and illustrations are by Habeeb Maani, Mohd Maani, Jarir Maani, Anees Maani, Karma Hijawi, Sulafa Maani, Gudrun Kroner, Aram Khlief, Nafila Maani, Leen Maani, Majd Hadad, Sari Maani, Sinan Maani, and others. Produced and published by Maani.us. Printed and bound by the National Press, Jordan. Distributed by Aramex, Jordan.

 

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