afghanistan

Examines the history of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan. Describes their rise to power, beliefs, and impact on Afghanistan and the region. Discusses how the Taliban has regained its strength in recent years and spread across Central Asia. Also explains why the Afghan people believe the United States is losing the war.

Examines the growth and influence of Islam in Afghanistan, discussing the key economic and political issues facing the country in the early twenty-first century, and including information on Afghanistan's geography, history, people, cities and communities, and foreign relations.

An introduction to the geography, history, culture, and people of Afghanistan, a mountainous country in south-central Asia.

Traces the history of Afghanistan from its origins through the twentieth century, highlighting the major events and conflicts that have marked the country and its people.

A counting book from one to ten that describes several aspects of Afghan culture, including the Blue Mosque, rug making, and kites.

Reviews the escalating actions of the United States in Afghanistan following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, discussing the use of airstrikes and other tactics designed to eliminate the Taliban and its leader, Osama bin Laden.

This book is an introduction to Afghanistan, including information on the country's geography, history, religion, government, and culture.

Examines the issues surrounding the war in Afghanistan and provides an overview of the topic.

Eighteen-year-old Phyllis Chesler, a Jewish-American girl from Brooklyn, fell in love with a wealthy college Afghan student in 1961. They married and went to Afghanistan where her American passport was taken away and she became the property of her husband's polygamous family. Despite the fact that she was trapped she managed to escape. This book is her memories of that time.

Kim Barker arrived in Kabul Afghanistan as a journalist who had only recently acquired a passport. As she learned more about Pakistan and Afghanistan her love for both countries grew, along with her fears for their future stability.