iraq

Looks at the jihadist extremist militant group called ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).

The author turns her attention to the most tragic victims of the Iraq war- Iraqi children.the stories in this book are frank, harrowing and sometimes show surprising resilience, as these children try to survive the consequences of a war in which they played no part.

The author shares the story of her life growing up in Baghdad in the 1970s during the early days of Saddam Hussein's repressive regime, discussing how her family suffered after her father discovered wrongdoing by the Ba'ath party.

Johnny Walker--a nickname given by Navy SEALs--tells his story from the perspective of a native Iraqi who joined U.S. forces to help translate during the the 2003 invasion.

"Examines the inner workings and culture of this growing band of militants that continues to cause mayhem within parts of Iraq and Syria through a series of reports from the journalists and photographers of The Associated Press"--Back cover.

Fifteen-year-old Hadiya reflects on family, friendship, and community while she blogs from her home in the city of Mosul, Iraq; and details it is like to live in a military occupied country between 2004 and 2009. Includes a time line.

Describes the technological achievements of the ancient Mesopotamians.

"A...first-hand account of the terror and torture inflicted by ISIS on young Iraqi Yazidi women, and an inspiring personal story of bravery and resilience in theface of unspeakable horrors..."--Provided by publisher.

During the golden age of Muslim inventions, Ibn al-Haytham, discovered how we see - and set the stage for the method we now know as the scientific process.

"... traces how the strain of militant Islam behind ISIS first arose in a remote Jordanian prison and spread with the unwitting aid of two American presidents."--Provided by publisher.