islamic fundamentalism

Determined to follow the laws set down in the Qur'an, seventeen-year-old Nadia becomes involved in a violent revolutionary movement aimed at supporting Muslim rule in Syria and opposing the Western politics and materialism that increasingly affect her family.

Examines anti-American and anti-Israeli sentiment in Europe and the failure of European liberals to confront Islamic extremism in their own countries.

Explains what militant Islam is, stressing the difference between Islam the faith, and militant Islam, the ideology, looking at the similarities between militant Islam, fascism, and communism, following the rapid development of Islam in the U.S., and discussing the threat it may pose to America.

Traces the history of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan; discusses how the leaders of the movement interpret the principles of Islam; and examines the influence of the Taliban in the competition among Western countries and companies to build oil and gas pipelines in Asia.

Explores the history, purpose, and growth of radical Islam in recent years and who is responsible. Details deadly attacks by Islamic terrorists on the U.S. and countries around the world. Features full-color photographs, a chronology, a glossary, and sources of additional information.

Chronicles terrorist activity throughout the world in the late twentieth- and early twenty-first centuries, particularly the 9/11 attacks and response to them, emphasizing the causes and solutions.

A biography of Osama bin Laden that provides insight into his leadership skills, strategic abilities, and rhetorical skills, tracing his transformation from a peaceful Saudi dissident to a theologian, media manipulator, and paramilitary commander.

Chronicles the life of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, and describes how a poor student from a remote area of Southern Iran became the nation's leader in 1979, his Islamic philosophy, and other related topics.