Your kid will love Alif Baa Arabic letters workbook! This is a fun easy and simple way to teach children Arabic Alphabet.About the workbook:one letter per page Trace, Learn, Write, Read, Color, and have fun.Your child will develop the motor control for writing well while also learning to recognize each letter.Beautiful coloring illustration for each letter to color and this will engage both children's right brain (creativity) and left brain (logic) skills.Come with a large print font which good for reading.helps kids of all ages to start learning letters of the alphabet and to improve their handwriting.This activity practice workbook is great for at-home learning so children can master their early learning skills.Great for Toddlers, Kindergarteners, home schooling, preschoolers, and beginners.Parents and teachers love it.Size 8.5"" x 11" suitable and convenient for kids.High-quality matte, come with the beautiful cover design. Read more

Anna Prouse, an Italian journalist, emergency medical responder, and born adventurer, arrived in Baghdad in June, 2003, just before her 33rd birthday, to work as a nurse at the Italian Red Cross Field Hospital. Fourteen months and another birthday later, she returned to Italy having seen an Iraq not reflected in the mainstream media. Violence and death were an ever-present worry: bullets, bombs, and rockets killed several of her friends. But what she writes about is the extraordinary human story of the Iraqi people, struggling with shortages and danger, but clinging to their brand-new aspirations for the future. Later in her stay, she worked in public affairs for the Coalition Provisional Authority, from which vantage point she portrays the foreign community inside The Green Zone as truly dedicated to the task of rebuilding a devastated country. Read more

Bob Stark had no plans after high school. With his brother locked away in the only maximum-security prison in Alaska, his mom working overtime at the local grocery store, and his bad habits getting worse, he saw no hope for the future. Until the Army recruiter came to school offering an escape. Bob envisioned romantic adventures in Italy, life-saving missions in Africa, and friendships built on tough times - he wanted to be an honorable, dependable, and brave man - all of the things he was not. He signed the papers, and five days after graduation was sent out.After basic training and airborne school, Bob is stationed in Italy where his eighteen-year-old dreams of travel and romance are cut short when his unit is ordered to parachute into Northern Iraq. He spends the next year in Iraq learning more than he could have ever imagined.Four and a half years later, after two deployments and a long list of life lessons, Bob leaves Fort Campbell, Kentucky on a road trip west with the hopes of falling in love with the country he fought for. Along the way, he reunites with family and friends - from his happy-go-lucky mother in Arizona who talks to her incarcerated husband on the phone whenever she is not at work, to his foul-mouthed grandmother in Idaho who wears one glove and drinks beer with ice all day long, until finally reuniting with his high school sweetheart in Las Vegas - Bob begins a new chapter of self-discovery and acceptance that just may allow him to be the man he always wanted to be. Warflower is a coming-of-age story about family traditions, brotherhood, and one boy's journey into manhood without a father to teach him. Read more

Farouk Al-Kasim has been called the "Iraqi who saved Norway from oil", and the "greatest value creator in Norway ever." (Financial Times). When he was 16 years old, he was sent to London to study geology. He met a girl from Norway, and they married. Under dramatic circumstances the family had to run away from Iraq, and Farouk became the key man in Norwegian oil administration. He has travelled worldwide to encourage other countries to secure oil and gas for the benefit of the country and its people. Read more

Ever since humans sketched primitive maps in the dirt, the quest to understand our surroundings has been fundamental to our survival. Studying geography revealed that the earth was round, showed our ancestors where to plant crops, and helped them appreciate the diversity of the planet. Today, the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, as a result of rising sea levels, deforestation, species extinction, rapid urbanization, and mass migration. Modern technologies have brought people from across the globe into contact with each other, with enormous political and cultural consequences. As a subject concerned with how people, environments, and places are organized and interconnected, geography provides a critical window into where things happen, why they happen where they do, and how geographical context influences environmental processes and human affairs.  These perspectives make the study of geography more relevant than ever, yet it remains little understood.In this engrossing book, Alexander B. Murphy explains why geography is so important to the current moment. Read more

This thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Iraq remains the only dedicated guide to this ancient land. Up-to-date travel information is included, plus all the necessary safety details. Ideal for both armchair and in-destination travel, it covers history, archaeology and culture, including iconic sites such as Babylon and Ur, the stunning architecture of the country's mosques, the natural beauty and wildlife of the Marshes and beautiful Iraqi handicrafts. New for this edition are more archaeological sites in the south, including Telloh and Charax Sparinou, Alexander the Great's port city. Muslim sites and festivals are covered, as is the influence of Shia Islam and the geo-politics of the region.The authors bring their considerable knowledge and understanding of Iraq to provide all the practical and background information needed for a successful trip. Advice on cultural awareness and religious sensitivity in the context of Iraqi history, along with where to get the latest information on which parts of the country you can still visit, make this an invaluable guide. Read more

Did you know that Iraq was home to the oldest known human civilization on Earth? Iraq used to be known as Mesopotamia, and many different ancient peoples lived there. Iraq is often referred to as the cradle of civilization because it was one of the first places on Earth where people began living in one place together. Today Iraq is home to about 27,499,638 people. The Iraqi people speak a variety of languages, such as Arabic, Kurdish, Turkoman, Assyrian, and Armenian. Iraq covers a whopping 168,754 square miles of land. The capital of Iraq is Baghdad and Iraq is dominated by two famous rivers: the Tigris and the Euphrates. In this geographical book, young readers will learn about daily life in Iraq, contemporary Iraqi culture, and the changes that Iraq is going through today. Iraq is ideal for readers from Grade 3 to Grade 7, and the book is part of the Exploring Countries set from Blastoff! Readers. There are 32 pages full of vibrant images and photographs, and knowledge for young minds to absorb and learn! Read more

Did you know that Iraq is often referred to as the "Land of Two Rivers"? This nickname stems from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, which have played a crucial role in the country's history, culture, and agriculture for thousands of years.If this topic interests you and your little one then get ready for some fun and giggles.It is hard to find the time to teach your child about the world around them. Luckily, in 50 Facts About Iraq, we've made it easy. Our book contains a diverse selection of the most interesting facts about Iraq that will provide your child with hours of bonding and exploring.What you will find in our book:High-quality illustrationsInteresting facts about Iraq This book also provides travel tips and places that are useful for your trip, and you will learn all about IraqPerfect for homeschooling, language development and for school holidaysSo what are you waiting for? Get your little kid a copy today! Read more

In this fiction/non-fiction blend, otherwise known as semi-fiction, author Nina Ng invites you for an intimate glimpse into her life through protagonist Lana. Her story sheds light on what it’s like to be a humanitarian nurse working in a war zone in Iraq and how difficult it is to cope upon returning home.Other significant themes include discovering one’s queer sexuality, surrendering to full-blown mania, and dealing with childhood trauma as an Asian American adult. When least expected, Lana falls in love with another woman for the very first time—in the midst of watching bombs go off in the distance. Read more

Double sided map features a road and travel map of Iraq, scale 1:1,200,000 on one side and a street plan of Baghdad 1:25,000 (including the International Zone, formerly Green Zone). The country map distinguishes roads ranging from highways to other categories. Main legend includes railways, airports, points of interest, water wells and oil wells.The city plan shows old city area, parks, walls, town gates, palaces, mosques, Khans, churches, monuments, museums, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bus stations, taxi stands, parking, petrol stations. Extensive place name index for each side. The map was updated in 2011 and reflects the realities of Iraq after the Iraqi Freedom operation. Read more

A powerful follow up to Rory Stewart's remarkable debut, "The Places In Between," which won the Royal Society of Literature Oondatje Award and the Spirit of Scotland Award and was shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award, the John Llewellyn Rhys Memorial Prize and the Scottish Book of the Year Prize.At the age of thirty, Rory was appointed coalition deputy Governor of two provinces in the Marsh region of southern Iraq. He kept a journal of his experiences struggling to control assassinations and tribal conflict, rebuild the region's infrastructure and establish a new Iraqi government before the hand over of power in June 2004. His time in the Marsh region culminated in a terrifying siege during which he and his team were under sustained attack by insurgents. Haunted by his previous work and travels in Asia, Rory brings a unique sensitivity and perspective to the daily interactions between Iraqis and the coalition and to the perils and even comedy of foreign occupation. His luminous, sharp edged prose reveals a different Iraq to the one familiar to us from print and broadcast journalism and provides a nuanced and sympathetic picture of individuals, both Iraqi and foreign, struggling to manage the collapse of a state. Read more

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Middle East is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Wonder at the mighty Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving ancient wonder; watch the sun set over the honeycombed magic of Petra; and explore tree-lined boulevards and exquisite blue-tiled mosques in Esfahan, Iran. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Middle East and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet's Middle East:Colour maps and images throughoutHighlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politicsCovers Egypt, Iraq, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, TurkeyThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Middle East is our most comprehensive guide to the region, and is designed to immerse you in the culture and help you discover the best sights and get off the beaten track.Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Jordan and Israel & the Palestinian Territories guides for a comprehensive look at all these countries have to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) Read more

Learn helpful Arabic vocabulary without being intimidated by its non-Roman script!Your desire to learn Arabic may be twarted by its script; how will you pick up the language if you can't understand its characters? Read and Speak Arabic for Beginners overcomes this obstacle by providing an accessible, entertaining program that will reinforce vocabulary as well as help you create basic structures. Each of the eight topics develop your communication skills in key areas, and your progress will be reinforced by tests and puzzles. The accompanying 55-minute audio CD contains all the key words and phrases for you to listen to and repeat. It also features entertaining listening activities and games for additional reinforcement.Two-color layout and photographs throughout to illustrate key vocabulary. Proven approach combines games, puzzles, flashcards, and audio to aid language. Clear explanations of how basic phrases are used for practical communication. Audio CD/MP3s for correct pronunciation provides speaking and listening practice and audio games; detachable flashcards allow language reinforcement. Topics include: What is your name?; Where are you from?; What is this?; Where is it?; What's it like?;How do I get there?;Who's this?; What do you do? Read more

A pocket 4x6 inch handbook, perfect for anyone with a curious mind who wants to learn about Flags & Countries of the world! This useful travel size book contains full color illustrations of over 200 flags from around the world. Suitable for all ages for school or home reference with a clear and simple full color layout.Designed with ease of use in mind, flags are listed alphabetically by continent and also indexed at the back of the book. It also includes details of Capital Cities, Population, Area, Currencies and the shape of each country. It would make a great gift for any adult or child who is interested in world geography and travel.For the 2023 update, as requested a worldwide ranking has also been incorporated for the Area and Population of each country. Country Names, Capital Cities, Areas and Currencies have been updated based on data available as of January 2023. Population is calculated using latest available estimate or latest available census data.It is a handy size (4 x 6”) suitable for school bags, backpacks, tote bags, desks and bookshelves.This handy reference contains:Flags of all independent countries of the world, listed alphabetically by continentUnofficial Flags of AntarcticaShapes of every countryFlags of all US StatesFlags of the four nations of the UK: England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandWorld Maps of North & South America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Oceania & AustraliaCapital Cities, Population, Area, Currencies for each countryPopulation, Area and Most Spoken Languages for each continent Read more

This folded road map of Iraq features shaded-relief and elevation tinting. Major and minor roads are depicted along with railways, distance in kilometers, state boundaries, oil and gas pipelines, airports, historical sites, points of interest, and natural features. Includes index of placenames and inset of Baghdad City Center. Legend in 5 languages: English, German, French, Russian, and Arabic. Scale is 1:1.75 million. Read more

Unlock the wonders of Iraq with the Iraq Travel Guide 2025, your essential resource for exploring one of the world’s most ancient and captivating destinations. From the cradle of civilization in Mesopotamia to the vibrant cities and sacred sites of modern Iraq, this guide offers everything you need to plan an unforgettable adventure.Discover breathtaking historical landmarks such as Babylon, Ur, and Hatra. Walk the spiritual paths of Najaf and Karbala, explore the rich cultural life of Baghdad and Erbil, and experience the stunning natural beauty of the Kurdish mountains and Mesopotamian marshes.Packed with practical travel tips, updated safety advice, visa requirements, accommodation recommendations, mobile connectivity options, and insider insights, this guide empowers you to travel smart and connect deeply with Iraq’s people, culture, and heritage.Whether you are a history lover, cultural explorer, or adventurous traveler, Iraq Travel Guide 2025 opens the door to a land of timeless treasures and warm hospitality. Let this guide be your trusted companion on a journey of discovery in the heart of the Middle East. Read more

Richard Fenning has spent three decades advising multinational companies on volatile geopolitics and severe security crises. He was CEO of the British firm Control Risks for 14 years. His career coincided with the glory years of globalization, the rise of China, the tumult of the Middle East wars, a new vicious form of terrorism, the transforming impact of digital technology, and America’s retreat from leadership. Offering him a rare insight into what happens when people and organizations come under enormous stress, it dispelled any illusions that the world is ordered, predictable, or fair. But amid the chaos and upheaval, he also found humanity and humor. In a whirlwind tour that takes us from the battlefields of Iraq to the back streets of Bogotà, from the steamy Niger delta to the chill of Putin’s Moscow, he looks back with wit and insight on the people and places he has got to know, while also offering some timely thoughts about the relationship between risk and danger in a terrifyingly changeable world. Read more

Marla Ruzicka was a free spirit, a savvy political operator, a wartime Erin Brockovich. Fiercely determined to improve the lives of the less fortunate, the twenty-something blonde was instrumental in convincing the U.S. government to pass historic legislation aiding civilian victims of war. Sweet Relief recounts Marla's journey from an idyllic childhood in a small California town, through Latin America and Africa, and finally to the war zones in Afghanistan and Iraq. Whether she was Rollerblading the halls of Congress to secure funds for civilians in Iraq or throwing parties for journalists in Kabul to raise awareness of her cause, no one who came within a hundred yards of Marla missed her. Her friendly smile and indefatigable pose were ubiquitous in Afghanistan and Iraq where Marla managed a door-to-door effort to identify war victims. While Marla worked tirelessly to care for others, in many ways she neglected herself. A diagnosed manic-depressive, Marla battled extreme emotional lows and an eating disorder. And although she brought love into the homes of the aggrieved, she often struggled to find a love of her own. Marla gave the invisible victims of war a voice and, in the process, helped to win them millions of dollars in unprecedented aid. Tragically, Marla was killed by a suicide bomber on Airport Road in Iraq in April 2005. Weeks later, the U.S. government named the program she fought so hard to establish The Marla Ruzicka Fund. Her life and legacy are an inspiring reminder that love and determination can conquer all. Read more

Whether you are a tourist, a business traveler or an expatriate, this book is an essential companion. The Arab World Handbook collects everything into one essential volume. Covering all the countries of the Arabian peninsula - Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Yemen - it contains advice on planning a visit and making a home in the Arab world. The book covers everything from basic language and pronunciation to etiquette, culture and business practice. There are sections on geography, history, government and the law, plus useful maps and country-by-country surveys. Read more