Sindibad and the Time Machine

By Ghazi Mikdashi and Luis Peres

Sindibad, a seasoned explorer with a relentless thirst for knowledge, has sailed seas and navigated the stars in pursuit of adventure. Yet, nothing in his previous seven voyages could prepare him for the enigma looming on the horizon – a monstrous creature unlike anything he’s ever encountered.

When his ship meets a disastrous end, Sindibad finds himself plunged into the unknown depths, only to be swallowed whole by the very creature that intrigued him. But within this gargantuan beast, a greater surprise awaits: he’s not alone. Encountering an alien being, Sindibad realizes he’s on the cusp of his most extraordinary journey yet.

Having faced and overcome countless challenges before, Sindibad is no stranger to peril. But as he confronts the mysteries of futuristic creatures, extraterrestrial beings, and the twists of time travel, even he might be out of his depth. Dive into Sindibad’s eighth, and perhaps most incredible, adventure!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Release date: Mar 28, 2024
• ISBN: 9781035835584

Ghazi Mikdashi

Born in 1941, Ghazi Mikdashi received an architecture degree and pursued graduate studies in Islamic Architecture in Liege, Belgium. He has a PhD in arts and archaeology from the Lebanese University. He studied piano at the Institute of Arts in Beirut and classical music composition in Liege. His career includes teaching architecture at the Lebanese University, designing several award-winning architectural projects in Beirut, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Cairo, and Oman, and founding the Sanabel Group. He is a published author and musician. He currently resides in Beirut, Lebanon.

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Born in 1941, Ghazi Mikdashi received an architecture degree and pursued graduate studies in Islamic Architecture in Liege, Belgium. He has a PhD in arts and archaeology from the Lebanese University. He studied piano at the Institute of Arts in Beirut and classical music composition in Liege. His career includes teaching architecture at the Lebanese University, designing several award-winning architectural projects in Beirut, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Cairo, and Oman, and founding the Sanabel Group. He is a published author and musician. He currently resides in Beirut, Lebanon.

Copyright © Ghazi Mikdashi 2024

Illustrated by Luis Peres

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ISBN 9781035835577 (Audiobook)

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A special thank you to:

My wife, Leila, who transformed my original, loosely connected script-like notes into a meaningful grammatically proper and beautiful piece of Arabic literature.

To my son, Firas, who enriched my short story with so much interesting ideas and added depth to make it an enjoyable read.

This work would not have been possible without the assistance of:

Leila Al Kara, for helping me transform my ideas into written format.

Nasma Productions, LLC for the financial support.

Luis Peres for the amazing illustrations.

Tala Tabbara for the accurate translation service.

Firas Mikdashi for helping me throughout the process.

There are few pleasures greater than stepping onto new land and meeting new people after a long journey at sea. Sailing around the world and exploring new countries, cultures, and customs had been the greatest source of happiness for Sindibad. Though his adventures were perilous, and he faced many near-death experiences, he left each trial victorious and wiser. During his illuminating travels, he encountered animals, birds, and fish he had never seen before. The dangerous experiences were all worth it for they brought richness to his life.

Driven by his desire to explore new lands and the mysteries of the unknown, Sindibad crossed dark oceans beneath glittering skies. This adventure began as so many of his other adventures began. Sindibad found himself aboard his ship, dreaming of possibilities and wondering what novelties he might see and experience. Standing proudly at the helm of his ship, Sindibad gazed at the stars with shining eyes. He knew this adventure would be the greatest of them all.

The following day was slow and calm with no threats on the horizon and a playful breeze teasing the ship’s sails. As