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British reporter Rob Luttrell teams up with biological anthropologist Christine Meyer to investigate when an archaeologist who discovered a site in Turkish Kurdistan that may be the Garden of Eden is found impaled on a pole shortly after being cursed by locals upset with the dig.

Examines the costumes of Greece and Turkey at different eras throughout history, looking at what clothing and body adornment reveals about the culture and society of the countries, and includes color illustrations, a glossary, a time line, and resource lists.

Relates the life of the army hero who set up an opposition government against the sultan and brought Turkey into modern times.

Examines the life and leadership of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, elected as prime minister of Turkey in 2003, discussing the difficult path he followed to office, and the challenges he faces as head of a Muslim country embracing democracy.

A biography of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the first president of the new Turkish republic in 1923, discussing his accomplishments on behalf of Turkey, and looking at aspects of his personal life.

A biography of the author's mother, concentrating on her childhood in Turkey before the Turkish govennment deported its Armenian population.

Thirty-four Turkish folk tales about jinns and giants, padishahs and peasants, and beloved heroes such as Keloglan the bald boy.

Describes how the culture of Turkey is reflected in its many festivals, including Seker Bayrami, Kurban Bayrami, and the Kirkpinar wrestling competition.

Discusses the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Turkish government during WWI, the historical events that led to it, the aftermath and lack of response from the international community, and how the tragedy is viewed in the twenty-first century. Includes timeline and glossary.

Armenian Marta disguises herself as a Muslim to escape genocide in Turkey, and must now locate her sister and fianc? also who may have hidden their true identities.