Know the culture of Iraq - from Mesopotamian to modern - as this war-torn country returns to its traditional ways, emerging from years of strife, oppression, and devastation. Read about the… More →

Discover Iraq in this newly-revised book - from the banks of the Tigris and Euphrates to hot and dry deserts and mountains. Learn more about the land that was home to the first cities and… More →

Meet the people of Iraq - the Arabs, the Kurds, the Bedouins, and the Armenians - in this newly-revised book. Learn about the diversity of their religion, languages, customs, and cuisine.… More →

By combining the Gaelic myths and Celtic folklore of ancient Ireland with modern day festivals and celebrations, Ireland the culture, presents the traditions and customs of old Ireland with… More →

Spectacular photographs capture Ireland's coastal cliffs, rugged mountains, and green glens. With a look at the Ireland of yesterday and today, traditional land-based economies are presented More →

Israel is a land of faith, both for those who created it and for those who live there, and visit there. Israel the Culture examines how Jewish, Christian, and Muslim holidays and festivals… More →

Israel the Land is a sensitive exploration of the land and people that make up modern Israel. More than 20 new color images portray the country and its changing boundaries. This revised… More →

Israel The people is a careful update that examines sensitive issues through the use of several new images. Readers are given an insight into who lives in the country of Israel and how,… More →

A rich connection between the people and art is at the core of the many traditions of Italy. Italy the culture explores the religious history of the country, the festivals, art, and… More →

The picturesque and varied environments of Italy are explored from the mountainous countrysides, fertile valleys, and Mediterranean islands to the sandy beaches of the Italian Riviera.… More →