asia, central

Examines the land, people, and history of the Central Asian States, and discusses their state of affairs and place in the world at the beginning of the twenty-first century.

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.

Traces the history of Central Eurasia from ancient times to the early twenty-first century, discussing the rise and fall of the Central Eurasian empires, the economic, artistic, and scientific influence of the region, the invasions by Persians, Greeks, Arabs, Chinese, and others, and the internal and external dynamics of the area.

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.

Provides a general introduction to the geography and climate, and the history and movement of peoples in the Middle East, Western Asia, and Northern Africa, and features information on the government, modern history, cultural expression, daily life, and economy of individual countries, each with a statistical profile and chronology. Includes photographs and maps.

Explores the threat posed by the rise of militant Islamic fundamentalism in Central Asia, discussing how the five Central Asian republics adjacent to Afghanistan have become a key factor in international security.

Presents an informative guide to the Central Asian states of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, and examines a number of political, economic, and cultural issues effecting the region including nuclear and terrorist threats, education and religion, and more.

Presents regional essays, country reports, statistical summaries, and world press articles that provide information about Russia, the Eurasian Republics, and Central/Eastern Europe; and includes a glossary, a bibliography, and an index.

When her clan decides she should be married to another man and come to bring her home, Amir is forced to fight to retain the life that she has built with her husband and his people, who are equally determined that she should stay with them.

A young widow, Talas, opens her home to Mr. Smith, an English researcher studying in her town, but Talas' uncle wants Talas to marry his son and decides Mr. Smith must go, so he has the man arrested to get him out of the way.