middle east

Twelve essays present opposing viewpoints on the future of democracy in the Middle East, including whether it can succeed in Iraq, whether Islamic culture is compatible with it, whether women's rights are essential to it in the region, and other related topics.

Contains sixteen essays in which the authors examine issues related to the war on terrorism, discussing events leading up to the terrorist attack on the U.S. on September 11, 2001, the nature of the conflict, domestic antiterrorism efforts, and the next phase of the war.

Surveys the history of the Kurdish struggle for national autonomy or independence, with discussion of their culture, political infighting, and subjection to political repression and mass murder.

Presents biographical information on nine men who have been in leadership positions in the Middle Eastern countries.

News correspondent Wilborn Hampton relates his experiences covering two civil wars in the Middle East and discusses the important issues that have plagued the region for decades.

In 1302, two cousins of the nomadic Beni Khalid tribe who are betrothed become separated by political intrigue between warring tribes.

The further adventures of Vesper Holly and her faithful guardian Brinnie 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.

The further adventures of Vesper Holly and her faithful guardian Brinnie 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.

A selected history of the Middle East, focusing on the area around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, from prerecorded history to the early twentieth century.

Profiles twenty-four countries in northern and western Asia, describing the geography, climate, economy, industries, and agriculture of each, and providing color photos and maps.