of bibliographies and critical studies on the most important newspapers: Falastin, Mirat as-Sharq, al-Carmel and al-Akhbar (6 Volumes), and a critical study entitled "The Critical and Literary Trends in the Palestinian Literature", based on Falastin Newspaper. As a professor of translation at Bethlehem University since 1995, Shomali has published many articles on the Theory of Translation in international journals, as well as a textbook entitled An Introduction to Translation. He is a founder and active member in the Palestinian Translators' Society since 1990. Writings Shomali has written extensively on Bethlehem and cultural tourism: A Guide to Bethlehem and its Surroundings which was translated into German, Spanish, French and Italian. Bethlehem 2000: Twenty Centuries of History; a catalogue in Arabic, French and English for a photographic exhibition on Bethlehem. A book entitled Cultural Tourism in Palestine (MAS.1999). Tourism, Cultural and Development, the Case of Palestine (1995), a study in English for UNESCO. He was a major contributor in the preparation of an illustrated book The Nativity in Bethlehem & Umbria. He also prepared a Visitors' Guide to the Ministry of Tourism and A Tourist Guide to Palestine. He wrote also a policy paper entitled: Cultural Tourism in Palestine: Policy, Resources & Products. West Bank & Gaza. UNESCO. March 2004, and a textbook entitled: Cultural Heritage and Tourism, Bethlehem University, 2005. Genealogy database for the Shomali Family in Palestine and Diaspora, 2013. Other published books 1. The Arabic Typewriter. The Administrative Formation Center, Oran. 1970 2. Work Opportunities for the Graduates in the West Bank Universities, Jerusalem: Arab Thought Forum, 1981. 3. Introduction into Modern Linguistics, Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1982, Second Edition, 1986, Third Edition, 1993. 4. History of the La Sallian Institutions in the Middle East, Bethlehem University, 1984. 5. The Arabic Press in Palestine: Bibliography of Literary & Cultural Texts. "Falastin" Newspaper (1911-1967). Volume I: Alphabetical Bibliography. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1990 6. The Arabic Press in Palestine: Bibliography of Literary & Cultural Texts."Falastin" Newspaper (1911-1967). Volume II: Literary Genres. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1990. 7. Literary and Critical Trends in Modern Palestinian Literature. Jerusalem: Dar al-Awdah for Studies and Publication, 1990. 8. A Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. Jerusalem: Arab Studies Society, 1990, Second Edition 1996. 9. The Arabic Press in Palestine:"Falastin" Newspaper (1911- 1967). Volume III, Chronological Bibliography. Jerusalem: Jerusalem Research Center, 1992. 10. The Arabic Press in Palestine: Mir'at al-Sharq (Mirror of the East) 1919-