afghan war, 2001-

Former CIA station chief in Islamabad and director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Robert Grenier describes events of the Afghan War.

The war in Afghanistan, a conflict that continues to rage on more than a decade after it began, has changed the lives of many families both in the country itself and in the many nations that have sent soldiers to fight there, including the United States and Canada. Readers of this notable volume will learn why this war began as well as its wide-reaching consequences. Photographs and other primary sources will further enlighten about the current conflict. This commendable text contains essential content for any classroom or library concerned with keeping readers informed about current events.

Thirteen-year-old Kaleb has always looked up to his older stepbrother, Luke, in snowboarding and everything else, so when Luke is wounded in Afghanistan Kaleb is devastated--and to honor his brother he is set on competing on the difficult slopestyle course.

An introduction to the history of the War in Afghanistan, discussing how it began, the rebuilding of Afghanistan, and other related topics.

"The War in Afghanistan recounts the United States' involvement in the war against terrorism, including incidents leading up to the war, and key events and people"--Back cover.

A decorated Navy SEAL offers stories from his years of combat experience in Afghanistan, discussing his theory of a man's Inner Dialogue. Offers advice for harnessing and controlling one's inner dialogue to keep one's cool on the battlefield, literally or metaphorically in life.

Chronicles the lives of three Afghans caught up in the United States' involvement with Afghanistan, including a Taliban commander, a U.S.-backed warlord, and a village housewife, and explores America's role in reviving and empowering the Taliban.

A memoir of a U.S. soldier who survived a bloody battle in Afghanistan and went on to fulfill a promise to his best friend to play college football after he returned home.

Navy SEAL Mike Ritland discusses how he started his own company to train working and protection dogs, and shares the inside story of the elite K9 warriors.