middle east

Discusses the history of the Middle East wars, the development of the various armed forces and assesses the effectiveness of their organization and weaponry.

Presents a wide range of perspectives to provoke questions on the complex issues surrounding the Middle East.

A history of the Middle East with emphasis on the causes and events of the twentieth-century struggles between Jews and Arabs.

Describes how the superpowers of the East and West compete with each other by trying to influence nations and events in the Middle East.

With a question and answer format the author examines the rationalizations of terror and those who support Saddam Hussein and others.

Contains over four hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about topics related to the history and culture of the ancient Near East, presented in two columns, one containing text and the other with items that explain and enhance the text; and includes time lines, sidebars, cross-references, photographs, maps, and charts.

The further adventures of Vesper Holly and her faithful guardian Brinny as they travel to the remote country of Jedera where they brave many dangers trying to return a valuable book borrowed many years ago by Vesper's father.