Presents illustrated overviews of the physical geography, history, population, culture, society, politics, and economy of Europe; discusses the region's future; and includes a chronology and a further reading list.
Explores topics and issues related to terrorism and security around the world, such as suicide bombers, political ideologies and their connection to terrorism, and militant Islam.
Discusses the challenges faced by different countries as the world economy changes and more nations embrace a free-market system, covering topics such as energy consumption; isolation versus accessibility; capitalism; piracy; technology; and protectionism.
Explores how globalization has created commonalities throughout the world, describing how cuisines, cultures, beliefs, and practices of different countries are influencing others, and examines debates over whether increased globalization is good or bad.
Describes the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of Greece, and includes color photographs, a chronology, and a further reading list.
An introduction geography, history, and culture of the world's ninth largest country which was formed in 1991 when Kazakhstan gained its independence with the fall of the USSR.
An illustrated overview of Croatia that describes its history, physical environment, people and culture, government and economy, regions and cities, and future, and also includes "Facts at a Glance," a time line, and a further-reading list.
