Publications
Things I've made and put out into the world. The range reflects the fact that I've never been able to pick just one thing.
Software Products
2025 – present
FlashBrief
AI-powered personalized news podcast. Built on JavaScript/Node.js/AWS serverless. Developed and published by Fluency Learning Apps LLC.
2012
Ba'alty بقالتي ("My Shop")
An educational game for Egyptian children and teens, teaching small business and entrepreneurial skills. Funded by the Canadian government (CIDA). Led to a nationally televised youth competition.
Books
2020
15 Essential Skills of an Arabic Learner
A practical guide to maximizing Arabic language study, drawn from 30 years of personal experience as a learner.
Online Courses
2019
Modern Standard Arabic Absolute Beginner's Course
Udemy. For learners taking their first steps in MSA.
2017
Egyptian Arabic Absolute Beginner's Workshop
Udemy. A hands-on introduction to Egyptian Arabic.
Multimedia Courses (AUC Press)
CD-ROM. AUC Press. ISBN 978-9774249105
CD-ROM. AUC Press. ISBN 978-9774249082
CD-ROM. AUC Press. ISBN 978-9774249259