baghdad

Presents the true story of the January 2007 surge into Iraq and President Bush's order to increase the number of American troops in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province.

May is an Iraqi and a tough-talking, hard-smoking lecturer teaching girls who study Jane Austen in Baghdad. Bee is a London mum of three, busy juggling work and family. They should have nothing in common, but when a simple e-mail brings them together, they discover a friendship that overcomes all their differences of culture, religion, and age.

The author recalls her fourteen-month experience as an emergency medical responder in Baghdad with the Italian Red Cross, and writes of the death and destruction as well as the efforts of many who attempt to bring peace to a war-torn country.

Presents the true story of the January 2007 surge into Iraq and President Bush's order to increase the number of American troops in order to provide security to Baghdad and Al Anbar Province.

The author shares her experiences with Arab culture, society, and everyday activities such as cooking.

Chronicles the history of the Baghdad Zoo from the coalition's invasion of Iraq in 2003 through 2006, addressing how the attack had destroyed the grounds and killed many animals and discussing how the efforts of zoo personnel, American soldiers, and conservationist Anthony Lawrence helped reestablish the park.

A photo-illustrated firsthand account of how United States soldiers and volunteers saved the animals of the Baghdad Zoo after the start of the Iraq War.