Middle Eastern History

Malala Yousafzai: Defender of Education for Girls by Kelly Spence

Courageous Malala Yousafzai survived an assassination attempt for advocating for the education of girls in her home country of Pakistan. This book describes her incredible story, including her advocacy work on behalf of women and girls on an...

Indian Culture by Anita Ganeri

An introduction to the culture of India to include religion, family life, art and architecture, performance art, and current trends.

India - the land (revised, ed. 3) by Bobbie Kalman

Updated facts and statistics highlight this new second revised edition of India the Land. Spectacular photographs feature India's varied geography from snow-covered mountaintops to tropical rainforests. Learn about India's major cities, its disputed...

India by Mason Crest

Change has been constant in India over the millennia, but some things have remained the same throughout that time. Early India was a collection of smaller kingdoms across its vast landscape. The effects of Hinduism began then and were deep and lasting,...

Israel by Adam M Garfinkle

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and communities of Israel.

Government and Law in the Early Islamic World by Trudee Romanek

looks at how early Islamic empires were governed. Fascinating topics explored include: the caliphs, or spiritual leaders; tolerance of other religions; non-Muslims paying taxes not to be in the Muslim army; sultans, palaces, and palace life; Sharia law;...

The Kurds by LeeAnne Gelletly

The Kurds are the world's largest ethnic group without a state of their own. Most live in the mountainous region historically known as Kurdistan; however, this region, which includes parts of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria, never existed as a political...

Israel - the culture (revised, ed. 2) by Debbie Smith

Israel is a land of faith, both for those who created it and for those who live there, and visit there. Israel the Culture examines how Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holidays and festivals are celebrated in Israel. New updated spreads on art and...

Kuwait by Hal Marcovits

Updated and revised titles that combine the Modern Middle East series and Growth and Influence of Islam in the Nations of Asia and Central Asia.

Iraq - the culture (revised, ed. 2) by April Fast

Know the culture of Iraq from Mesopotamian to modern as this war-torn country returns to its traditional ways, emerging from years of strife, oppression, and devastation. Read about the Babylonians and Sumerians, witness the birth of Islam, and then...

Afghanistan by Kim Whitehead

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and communities of Afghanistan.

Turkey by Bev Cline

Introduces Turkey, describing its geography and climate, industries, history, resources and wildlife, culture, politics, and sports.