The Encyclopedia of National Dress

According to this ad:

Greenwood Press would like to announce the launch of a new book series on ethnic dress from around the world. The Encyclopedia of National Dress will be published under the main editorial direction of Jill Condra. The book series aims to publish a comprehensive look at clothing and culture from around the world from an ethnic dress perspective.

 If interested in contributing to this encyclopedia, follow the instructions in the ad.

Mohammed (PBUH) in History, Thought, and Culture

ABC-CLIO is in the process of compiling a comprehensive two-volume Encyclopedia on the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his impact on world thought and culture. If interested in contributing to this publication, continue reading here for a list of desired topics and other relevant information. I hope those who are qualified to write about the Prophet's life will not pass up this unique opportunity to share their knowledge with a mostly Western readership.

Muslims in American Popular Culture

Greenwood Press will be publishing a three-volume reference set titled “Muslims in American Popular Culture,” which will be marketed mainly to university, public, and secondary school libraries.

This announcement contains a long list of potential topics for inclusion in the encyclopedia--everything from "veils and headscarves" to "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar."

Unfortunately, the deadline for submitting articles is super-close (September 30, 2010), so act quickly if you are interested. It may be worth asking for an extension if you have a good idea that should be included in what sounds like a very interesting set of books.

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Authors/Editors Needed for New Middle East Reference Books

ABC-CLIO seeks qualified author/editor to oversee development of forthcoming two-volume encyclopedia, Women in the Middle East. Prospective author/editors must hold a PhD in a relevant field of study and have a demonstrated expertise in both the Middle Eastern region and women's studies.

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ABC-CLIO also seeks qualified authors/editors for three forthcoming titles, Israel, Jordan, and The Gulf States: Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, all part of its new global studies series, The Middle East in Focus. Prospective authors must hold a PhD in a relevant field of study and specialize in the relevant country or countries.

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