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Offers an easy-to-understand, objective overview of the Koran, explaining the book's central themes and beliefs.

Traces the life and true nature of Osama bin Laden through interviews with over fifty people who have known bin Laden personally, including his brother-in-law, high school English teacher, and former members of al Qaeda.

Describes the lawlessness in Pakistan that resulted from the war, the area's role in global terrorism, and the Pakistani Taliban's links to Al Qaeda. Discusses how the Pakistani Taliban needs to be stopped in order for there to be peace. Based on interviews with intelligence sources, the government, and military officers, as well as firsthand experience.

Former prime minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto discusses the rise of Islamic radicalism, contending that autocratic rulers, manipulative religious leaders, and the Western world have threatened the chance of democracy in Pakistan.

A collection of photographs that reveal the budding friendship of two Israeli children, one Jewish and the other Palestinian, showing how they were able to overcome their differences and the longstanding conflicts of the region to share and play during their summer at Camp Peace. Includes a glossary, map, and list of additional resources for the reader.

Chronicles the various ways in which Muslims celebrate the Festival of Fast Breaking at the end of Ramadan.

Drawing on unprecedented access, a leading terrorism expert profiles six terrorists to offer an astonishing new portrait of our enemies as we have never seen them before. Ballen offers an informed, urgent, and clear assessment of the true nature of this threat to America, allowing for a reasoned and effective response.

Ten years after the September 11, 2001 attacks, where does al-Qaeda stand? This book argues that the once feared organization has degenerated into a marginal entity, kept alive largely by the massive and self-serving anti-terrorist bureaucracy it helped to spawn in Washington and elsewhere.

Presents basic information on the Muslim festival Id-Ui-Adha using simple text and color photographs.

A look at the Islamic faith and the ways that fundamentalists have used their faith to support violence against those who they see as enemies.