central asia

"Laila and Leily's wedding day arrives! But the marriage ceremony may be even more taxing for the girls than their search for a pair of grooms. Sitting still and silent as their guests celebrate and eat is a trial that will push the girls' patience to its limit, not to mention that of Sami and Sarm! As the twins finally make their vows and commit themselves to their husbands, the gravity of the moment finally sets in. Though they have dreamed of marriage for years, only now do they realize that everything in their lives is about to change..."--Dust jacket.

An illustrated atlas of Southwest and Central Asia, providing information on the countries, landforms, bodies of water, climate, plants, animals, population, people and customs, and other aspects of the region, and including a journey up Mount Everest.

Profiles the lives of Mughal rulers from 1206 through 1925, including Tumir, Shah Abbas the Great, Akbar the Great, and Shah Jahan. Includes 260 illustrations.

Describes the history, development, current status, and possible future of the four former Soviet republics which have strong ties to neighboring Muslim states.