The authors examine the rise of Islam and history of the Middle East, examing the socio-political factors that helped enable the spread of its influence.

A review and analysis of Russia's relations with the new countries of Central Asia.

Manual is designed for students who want to learn about Russia along with learning Russian on the intermediate/advanced level (approximately 60-80 academic hours). The manual contains texts on various topics that cover different aspects of Russian life. Each chapter is independent from the others. This manual is intended for foreign students at an intermediate to advanced level, and for anyone...

The Space Race to Mars! The Red Planet has always fascinated mankind and has been the target for probes and the goals for manned spaceflight. Examines Soviet and American designs and plans - both realized and theoretical for manned and unmanned exploration.

Weekday feat: Blockade life 'in Leningrad in diaries, drawings, documents. A look at the historic and tragic Leningrad blockade from the 8th of September 1941 - 27 January 1944.