Al Maqamat as an art shows great ability to describe certain concepts, it is a mixture of reality with imagination. Al Zamakhshari was a master of Arabic language. Other maqamat makers are Badi' al Zaman and Hamadhani and al Hariri. But here in this book, al Zamakhshari 47 Maqamah are covered. The book is part of the process of Ihya' al Turath al Arabi fil Mahjar through the Arab American Encyclopedia originated and financially supported by the author for the purpose of enhancing knowledge among Arab and Muslim first and second generations in Diaspora to feel proud of their culture..Good for Middle and high school grades. Dr. Hasan Yahya is an Arab American scholar, scientist and philosopher.He resides in Lansing, Michigan, and has four children and ten grandchildren