Explore the Books of CIEL Global 

(Memoirs, Noir Fiction, Cultural Guides & More)

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A BITTERSWEET LIFE IN THE SUDAN & BEYOND
by Joseph S. Canaan

ISBN 978‑0989193221 
A compelling memoir published in 2013, available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle.  It's a journey across four continents — blending adventure, faith, and resilience — from scorpion-filled African deserts to narrow escapes in a sabotaged aircraft, and eventually immigration to the USA.

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VELVET & VENGEANCE: Revenge is a Velvet Noose
by Katja Solè​

A sleek noir thriller that walks the line between vengeance and desire.

Part 1 of a 7-book noir series. 

Now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7qEPf13

ISBN: 979-8291368831

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​​​Coming Soon -- Book 2 in the Velvet Series
CRIMSON & CONSEQUENCES . . .
by Katja Solè
Expected: [release 2025]

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RACKED & POURED: Spirits from the Shelf of Miles Up
by Alessandro Asante
A spirited journey through liquors, legacy, and love.  Now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/clLPE1w
ISBN: 979-8293726646

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Inspired by the handmade shelves of
MILES UP — where every spirit has a story.

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THAILAND WHISPERS: Haiku & Lens
by Eugenia Canaan & Selim Stamboulieh   
A contemplative journey across Thailand through poetic minimalism and evocative photography --
87 haiku paired with 87 images, arranged thematically to illuminate the country's sacred, whimsical,
and everyday moments.

Paperback ISBN: 979-82-962332-6-4

Now available on Amazon

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​PUZZLING THROUGH THAILAND: A Word Search Journey
by Eugenia Canaan & Selim Stamboulieh ​​
A travel-inspired collection of themed word searches paired with original photography from Thailand.
Each puzzle invites readers to explore culture, food, festivals, wildlife, and everyday life—complete with answer keys and photographic interludes.

Paperback ISBN: 979-82-096348-0-1

​Now available on Amazon

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PUZZLING THROUGH GREECE: A Word Search Journey
by Eugenia Canaan & Selim Stamboulieh ​​

This book invites you to wander through Greece in twenty word search puzzles, each woven together with sixty photographs and captions. Travel from Hydra’s cobbled lanes to Meteora’s monasteries, from Aegina’s seaside cafés to Arcadia’s timeless hills. More than puzzles, these pages capture stories, spirit, and the everyday beauty of a land where myth, memory, and modern life meet.

Paperback ISBN: 979-82-655-2419-5

Now available on Amazon 

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THE ART OF SMOKING: Mastering Smoke, Fire & Flavor Across Cultures

by Alessandro Asante

Photography by Selim Stamboulieh ​​

From Thai street stands to Greek terraces and the American South, Alessandro Asante explores the craft of cooking with fire. With photography by Selim Stamboulieh and reflective notes on regional sauces, this book celebrates patience, flavor, and the stories that rise with smoke.

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Available on Amazon

Paperback ISBN (KDP): 979-8-2712858-5-1

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Ingram Spark release November 10, 2025

Paperback ISBN (Bowker): 978-0-9891932-9-0

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