saudi arabia

The family of sixteen-year-old Nouf calls upon desert guide Nayir ash-Sharqi to investigate her disappearance; however, when her body is found in the desert and it is determined she died from drowning, Nayir teams up with lab worker Katya Hijazi to find out what really happened.

Presents background information on Islam and Saudi Arabia's history, and describes the leadership of five Saudi Arabian kings spanning the twentieth century.

Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of Saudi Arabia, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.

An introduction to Saudi Arabia that discusses the history, people, government, culture, and economy of the country and provides a time line, basic facts, a glossary, and a list of related Web sites.

Presents an overview of modern-day Saudi Arabia, providing information about the geography, natural resources, climate, plants, and animals of the country; and discussing the rise of urban centers and Islam, aspects of daily life, culture and political values, and other topics. Includes a chronology.

Describes Saudi Arabia's culture, geography, government, economy, foreign policy, and people, including the Bedouins.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Saudi Arabia.

The first wife and fourth son of the terrorist leader describe his extreme beliefs, from his disapproval of modern conveniences and his practice of exposing his sons to the desert without supplies to their shock at his role in the September 11 attacks.

The family of sixteen-year-old Nouf calls upon desert guide Nayir ash-Sharqi to investigate her disappearance; however, when her body is found in the desert and it is determined she died from drowning, Nayir teams up with lab worker Katya Hijazi to find out what really happened.

Examines the history of Saudi Arabia from its pre-Islamic origins to the early twenty-first century, shedding light on the politics, economy, and culture of the modern nation.