Bruni's Big Adventure

Once upon a Time

Ever since Elsa introduced Bruni to snow, the Fire Spirit has been fascinated by it. So when Bruni sees everyone’s favorite snowman, Olaf, headed on an adventure through the Enchanted Forest, he can’t wait to follow him! Learn more >‎

From Village to Presidential Suite

My Life’s Journey

Dr. Joseph Jabbra

“How does one know one has lived a full life? This is a question that preoccupies all of us at one time or another, but at a simple level we can say, “through the evidence of our actions and our relationships with others.” The pages of this memoir bear witness to Dr. Jabbra’s achievements, from his successful terms as Provost at St. Mary’s and Loyola Marymount, to his crowning moment as President of LAU. But much of the magic of this book lies in its descriptions of his friendships and interactions throughout his life, from the early days in his family village of al-Firzul to his school experiences at Harissa and St. Joseph, and the eventual passage to the United States, armed with Arabic, French, Latin and Greek, but no English. Then on to his life in America and Canada, and the rich relationships he formed with so many in that extraordinary phenomenon that is the Lebanese diaspora. After seeing an early draft of this memoir, I urged Dr. Jabbra to relate the day-to-day experiences he had in running LAU in the semichaotic atmosphere that prevails even in the best of times in Lebanon. I knew how vivid some of these moments were, having shared many with him, and he has captured that time beautifully, although I wish he had included a particularly hairy moment he and I once had, from which we were fortunate to emerge unscathed.” Philip Stoltzfus, Chairman, LAU Board of Trustees September 2021 My tamed ego was my friend and not my enemy, my wise advisor but not my dictator. Forgiveness, instead of retaliation, was my motto. Integrity and the highest ethical standards defeated, hands down, my detractors at the governing boards of any institution I served. My leveling with people, working together with them, and my honesty were invincible weapons and very difficult to resist or defeat. The realization on the part of the three university families I served, in Canada, the United States, and Lebanon, that I had a unique combination of genuine caring for people and a will of steel to defend the institution I was working for against any abuse, won me the people’s respect, not their fear, their genuine affection and trust. And this is something that I will cherish for the rest of my life. My transformative tenures at SMU, LMU, and LAU were strengthened by their remarkable families. They believed in the mission of their respective universities, they pulled ranks together, and together they transformed them from ordinary colleges to major forces in higher education, and they did it with indomitable drive, exemplary grace, unique pride, and contagious passion.” Dr Joseph Jabbra, From Village to Presidential Suite: My Life’s Journey, 2022, pg 687, In Conclusions and Lessons learned, Beirut, Hachette Antoine. Learn more >‎

Luca A summer to remember

The Sweeties Collection

Disney

From the depths of the ocean, all the way to Portorosso, join Luca in his amazing journey where he will make new friends and win some challenges! Learn more >‎

Spidey and his amazing friends Meet the Spidey Team

The Sweeties Collection

Marvel

Join forces with your favorite web-slinging heroes—Spider-Man, Ghost-Spider, and Miles Morales—to keep their neighborhood safe. Learn more >‎

Antonio's Amazing Gift

Once Upon a time

Disney

A special day for the Madrigals… It is Antonio’s Gift Day! What will be his super strength? Join Antonio in his magical journey and meet his new friends! Learn more >‎

Who's Who Marvel Universe A Spider World

Once Upon a time

Marvel

The Marvel Universe is full of so many amazing heroes and villains! How do you keep track? Join Spider Man inside this book where you can get to know all about his friends and enemies! Learn more >‎

Beirut Guilty Pleasures

كيف ما كنت بحبك

Zaven Kouyoumdjian

زافين قيومجيان إعلامي لبناني. معدّ ومقدّم ومنتج برامج تلفزيونيّة. ماجستير في الإعلام. أستاذ جامعي. إصداراته: «لبنان فلبنان» (2003)، «شاهد على المجتمع» (2013)، «أسعد الله مساءكم: مئة لحظة صنعت التلفزيون في لبنان» (2015)، «لبنان على الشاشة» (2016). Zaven Kouyoumdjian A Lebanese television personality. Talk show host and producer. Master’s degree in Media Studies. University instructor. Publications: Lebanon Shot Twice (2003), Witness on Society (2013), Good Afternoon: The Greatest 100 moments of Lebanese Television (2015), Lebanon on Screen (2016). Learn more >‎

Si j'avais un cèdre

Caroline Torbey

« Si j'avais un Cèdre » est une utopie bilingue (FR/AR) illustrée. C'est un livre tout public sur le Liban et son emblème : le Cèdre. Avec ses messages à portée universelle, tous inspirés de la jeunesse, il a pour but de renforcer le patriotisme, le sentiment d'appartenance et la fierté d'être libanais spécialement au vu de la situation critique actuelle. Il met en relief la beauté mais surtout, les valeurs, la chaleur et la richesse du Liban à travers un dialogue en prose. L'originalité de l'ouvrage réside dans la forme de son écriture et dans le choix de son personnage principal-androgyne, qui entretient une relation particulière avec un Cèdre. «لو كان عندي أرزَة» كتاب مصوَّرٌ باللّغتين العربيّة والفرنسيّة، قصّة خياليّة قصيرة لكافَّة الأعمار، محورها لبنان ورمزه: الأرزة. النصّ غنيّ برسائل مستوحاة من أفكار الشّباب وتساؤلاتهم، وهدفه في الجوهر تعزيز حسّ المواطنة والانتماء والافتخار بالهويّة اللّبنانيّة، رغم الأوضاع الحاليّة الصعبة. عبر حوار يجريه Çلبنانيّ صغيرÈ مع أرزته، تسلّط الكاتبة الضّوء على جمال لبنان، مركّزةً على قيمه، ودفئه، وغناه. يتميّز هذا العمل بأسلوب كتابته، وبشخصيّته الرّئيسة الّتي تُحاكي جميع القُرّاء وترتبط بالأرزة بعلاقةٍ فريدة. Caroline Torbey - De mère française et de père libanais, Caroline Torbey est une auteure francophone résidant à Beyrouth. Elle est lauréate du « Trophée des Français de l'Etranger » en 2018 pour sa trilogie intitulée « Dessine-moi un proverbe » et remporte le « Concours de la Nouvelle George Sand » en 2020 grâce à sa nouvelle « Refuge ». Elle publie « Eclat d'une vie » en 2021, un témoignage de vie romancé sur l'explosion du port de Beyrouth dont elle est victime. Elle a co-écrit plusieurs ouvrages et publie régulièrement dans la presse francophone de son pays. « Si j'avais un Cèdre » est son tout dernier ouvrage. Learn more >‎

This is Moon Girl

Once upon a Time

Keeping the neighborhood safe is a big job. It takes a Super Hero with a super-sized brain . . . and a ten-ton dinosaur sidekick! Learn more >‎