middle east

Alphabetically-arranged profiles of Western Asian countries provide information on the history, economy, language, religion, lifestyle, food and drink, health, education, arts, politics, and culture of the peoples of each country, from Afghanistan to Armenia.

An account of the fundamentalist religious revolution in the Middle East since the overthrow of the Shah.

In their travels, three brothers find a magic spyglass, a flying carpet, and a magic apple, which they use to help save a sick princess.

Traces the career of Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, the man who has assumed to role of successor to Osama Bin Laden, head of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group.

A series of essays which analyze the causes of conflict in the Middle East, how peace might be achieved, and the role which the United States should play in this region.

Describes the experiences of soldiers in combat zones and how they try to readjust to life when they are brought back home and discusses the efforts of individuals who have rescued animals from war zones despite the risk of being arrested, kidnapped, or killed.