africa, north

The Standard Deviants tour guides explore the geography and historical development of North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Africa and South Africa. They highlight key physical features, cities, demographics, cultures, cultural history and economy.

Provides an in-depth critical introduction to the short stories of Paul Bowles. Includes a detailed analyses of every significant story, biographical information, a chronology of the artist's life and works, and a representative selection of critical responses.

Provides in-depth analysis of the life, works, career, and critical importance of Paul Bowles.

Explores the geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa, including ecosystems, resources, people, water, and more.

Presents a comprehensive history of America's conflict with Barbary pirates who, during 1784 and 1785, conducted a series of raids on American shipping, thus interfering with U.S. trade endeavors in the Mediterranean.

Looks at sixteen countries in North and central Africa, covering the wildlife, landscapes, history, and culture.

"The countries of northern and eastern Africa have fought hard over the years to become independent countries. Because of this struggle, individual rights and freedoms as well as standards of living have suffered in many of these countries. The economies of these countries often dictate the social progress they have made. In some countries where urbanization has increased, access to safe drinking water and medical care have also increased, for example. Since some of the countries in northern and eastern Africa are considered the poorest in the world, many nonprofit and governmental agencies have partnered with their governments to assist them. Some programs help them obtain food; others assist with medical resources; while still others help to provide money to fund the building of much-needed infrastructure"--Amazon.com.

Explores the colonial history of North Africa by France to help explain the current conflict between Muslim radicals and the West.