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Preface	p. xiii
How This Book is Organized	p. xiv
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Charts	p. xvi
Books	p. xxi
Welcome to Cairo	p. 1
Skimming the Surface of Egypt and Cairo	p. 1
Basic Facts and Statistics	p. 1
Peoples and Cultures	p. 1
Religion	p. 2
Modern Government and Political Parties	p. 3
Economy	p. 3
Geography and Topography	p. 4
Egypt Past	p. 5
Egypt Present	p. 6
Egypt Future	p. 7
Cairo Today	p. 7
Practical Matters for all Visitors	p. 8
Climate--and Aesthetics	p. 8
Travel and Transport	p. 10
Getting Around Cairo and Environs	p. 13
Cairo for People with Physical Disabilities	p. 15
Navigating by Landmarks	p. 15
Getting out of Town	p. 15
Staying Healthy	p. 17
Basic Precautions	p. 17
Seafood and Alcohol	p. 18
Mosquitoes	p. 19
Common and Uncommon Afflictions	p. 19
Medical Care in Cairo	p. 19
Access and Beeper Access to Doctors	p. 20
Medical Fees and Insurance	p. 21
Emergency Care	p. 22
Plastic Surgery	p. 22
Best Hospitals and Clinics	p. 22
Brand Names for Common Drugs and Pharmaceuticals	p. 22
Money Matters	p. 23
Currency and Currency Exchange	p. 23
A Few Current Salary Samples	p. 24
Tips on Baksheesh	p. 24
Beggars	p. 25
Prices and Bargaining	p. 26
Miscellaneous Pointers on Money	p. 26
Banking in Cairo	p. 26
Crime in Cairo	p. 27
Terrorist Attacks	p. 28
Communications	p. 29
Mail Services	p. 29
Courier Services	p. 29
Telecommunications	p. 29
The World-Wide Web, Internet, and E-Mail	p. 32
Media	p. 34
Newspapers and Magazines	p. 34
Television and Radio	p. 35
Manners, Morals, and Customs	p. 36
Hospitality with a Capital H	p. 36
Egyptian Family Life	p. 37
Social Class and Mobility	p. 38
The Birds and the Bees	p. 38
Weddings and Funerals	p. 38
Holidays and Holiday Customs	p. 40
Yet More Holidays!	p. 42
How to Dress, Drink, and Comport Oneself in General	p. 42
Exceptions and Contradictions	p. 42
A Few Specific Dos and Don'ts	p. 43
Accommodations	p. 44
The Main Five-Star Hotels	p. 44
Other Choices around Town	p. 46
Food and Drink	p. 47
Egyptian Food	p. 47
More Restaurants and Cafes	p. 50
Sightseeing	p. 53
Pyramids	p. 53
The Camel Market	p. 54
Some Major and a Few Minor Museums	p. 55
Islamic Cairo	p. 57
The Cities of the Dead	p. 58
Green Cairo	p. 59
A Completely Arbitrary Compendium of Favorite Places	p. 60
Shopping	p. 61
The Major Suqs or Markets	p. 61
Other Shopping Streets and Areas	p. 62
Shopping Items	p. 62
Leisure and Learning in Cairo	p. 70
Cairo for Kids (of all Ages)	p. 70
Hobbies, Interests, Pastimes, and Self-Indulgence	p. 72
Alternative Medicine	p. 73
Archaeology	p. 73
Architecture	p. 73
Art Classes	p. 73
Aviation	p. 74
Backgammon	p. 74
Beauty Salons	p. 74
Birdwatching	p. 74
Bridge	p. 74
Car and Motorcycle Rallies and Motocross	p. 74
Classic Cars	p. 75
Church Activities	p. 75
Computer Courses	p. 75
Cooking Classes	p. 75
Counseling	p. 75
Creative Writing	p. 75
Cultural Centers	p. 76
Dancing	p. 76
Dieting	p. 76
Drama Groups	p. 76
Fashion Shows	p. 76
Flower Arranging	p. 76
Language Classes	p. 77
Libraries	p. 77
Music and Singing	p. 77
Meditation	p. 77
Needlework	p. 77
Photography	p. 77
Pottery	p. 78
Reflexology	p. 78
Women's Groups	p. 78
Volunteer Work	p. 78
Arts, Entertainment, and Night Life	p. 78
Art Galleries and the Arts in Cairo	p. 78
Balls	p. 79
Bars	p. 79
Belly-Dancing	p. 80
Cafes and Shisha	p. 80
Classical Music--Arabic and Western	p. 81
Cultural Centers	p. 81
Dance Performances (Ballet, Classical, Modern, Folk)	p. 81
Discotheques	p. 81
Felucca Rides	p. 81
Films and Film Festivals	p. 81
Jazz and Live Music	p. 82
Museums	p. 82
Nile Dinner Cruises	p. 83
Opera	p. 83
Theater	p. 83
Video	p. 83
Walking Tours	p. 83
Sports and Fitness	p. 84
Aerobics	p. 84
Badminton	p. 84
Baseball	p. 84
Basketball	p. 84
Belly-Dancing	p. 84
Boating (Sail and Motor)	p. 85
Bodybuilding and Weight Training	p. 85
Chess	p. 85
Croquet	p. 85
Cycling	p. 85
Darts	p. 85
Diving	p. 85
Fishing and Hunting	p. 86
Golf	p. 86
Health Clubs	p. 86
Horseback Riding	p. 86
Gymnastics	p. 87
Martial Arts	p. 87
Pool and Snooker	p. 87
Rowing	p. 87
Rugby	p. 87
Running	p. 87
Shooting	p. 88
Snorkeling and SCUBA	p. 88
Soccer aka Football	p. 88
Squash	p. 88
Swimming, Diving, and Water-skiing	p. 88
Tennis	p. 88
Walking	p. 89
Windsurfing	p. 89
Sporting and Country Clubs	p. 89
Living in Cairo	p. 91
Basic Decisions	p. 91
Pre-departure Chores and Choices	p. 91
Bring and Don't-Bring Lists	p. 92
The Shipping News in Cairo	p. 93
As Soon as You Arrive	p. 94
Housing Decisions	p. 94
Buying vs. Renting and What You Will Pay Each Way	p. 94
Old vs. New, Furnished vs. Unfurnished	p. 96
Choosing a Neighborhood	p. 97
What to Look For and What to Look Out For	p. 98
Lease Negotiations	p. 99
Finding a Local Mover	p. 100
Houseboat Living	p. 100
School Decisions	p. 100
Elementary and Secondary Schools	p. 102
Nursery Schools	p. 102
Cars in Cairo	p. 103
Where to Buy New Cars	p. 104
Used Cars	p. 104
Long-Term Rental	p. 104
Registration	p. 104
Insurance	p. 105
Licenses	p. 105
Fines	p. 105
Accidents	p. 105
Driving a Car	p. 105
Alternatives to Driving	p. 106
Household Help and Services	p. 107
Maintenance and Repairs	p. 107
Domestic Help	p. 107
Finding and Paying Household Help	p. 108
Building Services and Personnel	p. 109
Other Services and Cheap Thrills	p. 109
Making Your House a Home	p. 110
Air Conditioners	p. 110
Appliances	p. 110
Bathrooms	p. 110
Beds and Bedding	p. 111
Carpentry and Cabinets	p. 111
Christmas Trees and Ornaments	p. 111
Clothing	p. 112
Computers	p. 113
Designers and Decorators	p. 113
Fabrics	p. 113
Floor Coverings (Carpets)	p. 113
Flowers	p. 114
Furniture	p. 114
Gardens--Large and Small, Indoors and Out	p. 115
Garden Supplies, Shade, Furniture, and Decor	p. 117
Hardware	p. 118
Kitchens	p. 118
Lighting	p. 118
Mirrors and Windows	p. 118
Housekeeping	p. 119
Cleaning	p. 119
Food and Food Shopping	p. 120
Psychological Adjustments	p. 125
Shopping and Other Lists	p. 126
Food	p. 126
Beverages	p. 133
Clothing	p. 133
Colors	p. 134
Fabrics	p. 134
Very Important People	p. 135
Furnishings and Furniture	p. 135
Handy Household Terms and Items	p. 136
Cars and Car Trouble	p. 137
Work and Research in Cairo	p. 139
Changes in the Economic Climate	p. 139
Work Permits and Other Paperwork	p. 140
Taxation for Individuals and Businesses	p. 140
Tax on Your Shipment	p. 140
Individual Taxes	p. 141
Company Taxation	p. 141
Entrepreneurship: Starting Your Own Business	p. 141
Joint Stock Company (JSC)	p. 141
Limited Liability Company (LLC)	p. 142
Premises	p. 142
Privatization: The Current Climate	p. 143
Networking and Finding More Information	p. 144
Scholarly Research	p. 144
Teaching	p. 145
Working for Egyptian Companies	p. 146
Volunteer work	p. 147
Cairo Arabic: the Basics	p. 149
"From the Arabic..."	p. 149
Pronunciation and very Limited Grammar	p. 149
Consonants	p. 149
Vowels	p. 150
Minimalist's Grammar	p. 150
Vocabulary	p. 151
Courtesy	p. 151
Questions	p. 151
Urgencies and Emergencies	p. 151
Common Expressions	p. 152
Directions	p. 152
Places	p. 153
Money	p. 153
Family, Friends and Other People	p. 154
Time	p. 154
Personal Pronouns and Demonstrative Adjectives	p. 155
Adjectives	p. 155
Adverbs	p. 156
Prepositions	p. 156
Deterrents	p. 157
Directory	p. 159
Index	p. 209
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