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ISIS has proved itself the greatest terrorist threat in the world today. The authors explain how these violent extremists evolved from a nearly defeated Iraqi insurgent group into a jihadi army of international volunteers who are spreading violence and mayhem across the globe.

The Islamic State has become one of the most popular and successful jihadist groups on the planet, surpassing even al-Qaeda. By being more ruthless, more messianic, and more devoted to empire-building than its competitors, ISIS has conquered a vast amount of land and amassed thousands of followers. ISIS combines two of the most powerful, yet contradictory, ideas in Islam--the return of the Islamic Empire and the end of the world--into a mission and a message that shapes its strategy and inspires its army of zealous fighters. Even if the Islamic State is defeated, jihadist terrorism will never be the same. Based almost entirely on primary sources in Arabic--including ancient religious texts and secret al-Qaeda and Islamic State letters that few outsiders have seen--this book explores how religious fervor, strategic calculation, and doomsday prophesy shaped the Islamic State's past and foreshadows its dark future.

An illustrated introduction to the Islamic feast of Ramadan for children.

Now that she is ten, Lailah is delighted that she can fast during the month of Ramadan like her family and her friends in Abu Dhabi, but finding a way to explain to her teacher and classmates in Atlanta is a challenge until she gets some good advice from the librarian, Mrs. Scrabble.

Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.

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

Full-color photographs, a detailed timeline, and excerpts from primary sources offer an in-depth look at the rise of modern terrorism, the rise of ISIS, its rise to power, and what is being done by nations around the world to stop its members from taking more lives.

Outlines the leadership structure, strategies, tactics, and recruitment methods of the Islamic terrorist group known as ISIS. Also addresses the lineage of the group, its ideological differences and rivalry with al-Qa'ida, and how its rapid growth has been facilitated by twentieth-first century technology.

Simple text and color photographs depict how Muslims celebrate the holiday of Ramadan. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.

"... 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.