middle east

Anthony Shadid, a Lebanese American living in Oklahoma City and "New York Times" reporter who was kidnapped in Libya during its revolution, returns to Lebanon after his release and reflects on war, exile, rebirth, and home.

An exploration of United States foreign policy in the Middle East since the early twentieth century that discusses important debates, motivations, espionage, and other related topics and analyzes a number of significant events.

Examines the past, present, and future of all the countries in the Middle East, discussing their history and culture.

A collection of twelve controversial essays that debate issues associated with the United States' role in the Middle East, including U.S. intervention in Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan.

Presents an overview of the cuisines of the Near East, Middle East, and North Africa, and considers how geographic, cultural, and religious restrictions on food and drink play an important role in determining the eating habits of people there today. Includes an examination of the impact of globalization, colonialism, and modernization.

Author Bruce Feiler retraces Moses' steps in an attempt to reconnect himself to the Bible.

Chronicles the events that led the Germanic king Karl to become Charlemagne, the first emperor of Rome in over 400 years, how he became the most powerful man in the world, defender of the church, and broke down barriers between the peoples of Europe.

Contains twenty-eight essays in which various authors examine issues related to the Middle East, discussing the reasons why the Middle East is a conflict area, how conflict in the region affects the international community, how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can be resolved, and whether and/or how the U.S. should respond.

Traces the origins, spread, development, and modern practices of Islam.