Lands, peoples, and cultures series

Discusses China's renewed interest in culture in the final decades of the twentieth century, and looks at inventions, traditional arts, art and architecture, performingarts, cuisine, beliefs, symbols, the Chinese horoscope, festivals, remedies, and games and hobbies.

Explores how the history, climate, geography, ethnology, wars, and religion of Afghanistan have shaped the customs and practices of modern daily life in the mountains, deserts, and cities.

An introduction to the culture of South Africa that explores the beliefs, traditions, celebrations, foods, clothing, art, music, language, and literature of the country.

Describes the history and culture of the Iraqi people, covering such topics as the country's first settlements, the rule of Saddam Hussein, and the daily lives of schoolchildren.

Describes several aspects of Iraq's geography, including its rivers, mountains, plains, people, cities, crops, livestock, industry, and wildlife.

Describes several aspects of Iraqi culture, including religion, Muslim holidays, family celebrations, music, dance, theater, art, handicrafts, architecture, language, and literature.

Photographs and text discuss the people, history, social problems, and family life in India.

Photographs and text describe the geographical features of the land, its villages, cities, industries, transportation, and wildlife.

Photographs and text describe the diverse culture of India which combines ancient customs and incorporates new traditions for the people who live there.

Photographs and text describe the arts, treasures, theater, religions, festivals, traditional clothing, and special ceremonies of the Japanese.