Ending the US War in Afghanistan
A Primer
David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis

In this easy-to-read volume of FAQs, analysts Wildman and Bennis examine a wide range of key issues regarding the U.S. war in Afghanistan. What was the history of the U.S. in Afghanistan before September 11?  What role does NATO play in the Afghanistan war?  Do Afghans want the U.S. troops to stay in their country?  Who are the Taliban?  What is al-Qaeda? What are the steps needed to end the war?

 

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Let Freedom Reign
The Words of Nelson Mandela
edited and introduced by Henry Russell; foreword by André Brink

This collection marks the 20th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison and analyzes the linguistic features, content, and context of Mandela's speeches.

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Secret London (4th ed.)
Exploring the Hidden City, with Original Walks and Unusual Places to Visit
Andrew Duncan

New Edition, Just Published
“...offer[s] exceptionally clear maps, public transportation links..., places of interest along the way with interesting historical information and enough fascinating facts to keep the armchair traveller happy too. Highly recommended!”
—The Travel Society

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World Heritage Sites of Great Britain and Ireland
An Illustrated Guide to All 27 World Heritage Sites
Victoria Huxley and Geoffrey Smith

Just Published
“This is a wonderful book: as crystal clear as a mountain stream, as colorful as a rainbow and as packed full of fascinating historical detail as—a World Heritage site.  It is based on a real need: there is no other book yet in print that examines the twenty seven designated World Heritage sites in the British Isles."
—History Today

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Cairo, Luxor & Aswan (3rd ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Michael Haag

Discover three sides of Egypt: exuberant Cairo, with its Arabian Nights bazaars and breathtaking pyramids; Luxor, with its wealth of age-old temples and magnificent tombs; and timeless Aswan, gateway to Abu Simbel and other Nubian monuments. In this discerning guide renowned author Michael Haag takes you to the very heart of Egypt, allowing you to plan an unforgettable trip.

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Yucatan & Mayan Mexico (4th ed.)
(Cadogan Guides USA)
Nick Rider

Whatever first draws you to the Yucatàn peninsula of Mexico – be it ancient Mayan temples, white Caribbean beaches, vibrant handicrafts, elusive wildlife or fiery food – you’re sure to be delighted by its wealth of opportunities. This fascinating and definitive guide goes far beyond the tourist trail to provide a deep insight into this vibrant region.

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Kilimanjaro
A Photographic Journey to the Roof of Africa
Michel Moushabeck (text); Hiltrud Schulz (photography)

Just Published
"Blazing with photographs as radiant as the African sun, this superbly illustrated personal account of an odyssey to the ice-bound summit of the world's tallest free-standing mountain is as vastly rewarding and enriching as the journey itself...—Christopher P. Baker, author of "Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba"

 

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Yemen
Jewel of Arabia
Charles and Patricia Aithie

“Absolutely gorgeous” —Sandi Toksvig, BBC Radio 4

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Pure and Simple
Homemade Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
Vidhu Mittal

Just Published!
Winner Gourmand Cookbook Awards 2009 — Best Easy Recipes, 3rd Place
With step-by-step photographs for over 100 classic and contemporary vegetarian recipes, Pure and Simple makes preparing Indian food absolutely easy. Each recipe includes photographs so that you can check to make sure you are achieving the right result at each stage.

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Warm Bread and Honey Cake
Home Baking from Around the World
Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra; photography by Vanessa Courtier

Just Published!
Baking is one of life’s pleasures—few can resist the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, the warmth of spices, sticky cakes, or oozing pastries. All the recipes here are simple to follow and beautifully photographed, with any unusual techniques illustrated step-by-step for ease.

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Che Guevara
A Life
Nick Caistor

“At Last, at last, a biography of Che Guevara for grown-ups! Nick Caistor... has produced a study of a man who is all too often treated either as a plaster saint incapable of doing wrong or as some devil from the deepest pit of Marxism-Leninism. Caistor portrays him with sympathy and elegance...”
—Hugh O’Shaughnessy, journalist

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It's Easier to Reach Heaven than the End of the Street
A Jerusalem Memoir
Emma Williams; foreword by Brian Urquhart

“This intelligent, incisive account…and Williams’ cool analysis of the humanity and hypocrisy at the heart of the Israeli/Palestinian fighting is striking”
—The Times

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Geometry of God, The
Uzma Aslam Khan

Kirkus names Geometry of God one of the best books of 2009

"[F]uses the romantic, the spiritual and the political...the characters, the poetry and the philosophical questions she raises are rendered with a power and beauty that make this novel linger in the mind and heart."
—Kirkus, starred review

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Landscape with Dog
and Other Stories
Ersi Sotiropoulos; translated by Karen Emmerich

"Greek author Sotiropoulos...depicts the hollow, deceptive civility hidden within intimate relationships in this capably translated story collection featuring lovers, married couples, brothers and parents. Other stories showcase the author's dark, effective devices...Each story demonstrates compelling depth and breadth, and involves heavy emotional stakes"
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Almond Blossoms and Beyond
Mahmoud Darwish; translated by Mohammad Shaheen

“I can only hope that the day will soon come, especially in English, when Darwish’s night and dream, jasmine and almond blossoms are seen for what they are: the private lexicon of a singular and eternal, timeless voice in the history of human literature.”
—Fady Joudah

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Flawed Landscape
Poems 1987-2008
Sharif S. Elmusa

"These are an exile's poems, marked by loss but offered with a generous spirit. Through them, the landscape transforms-revealing, through Elmusa's vision, its difficult beauty. This is not grounds for despair, then. But ground to work from. That is hope, indeed."
-Melanie Carter, poet

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Pocket Timeline of Ancient Mexico
Penny Bateman

New!
A handy pocket-sized reference to the Aztec culture of ancient Mexico and the civilizations that preceded it

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Sugar Comes from Arabic
A Beginner’s Guide to Arabic Letters and Words
Barbara Whitesides

A user-friendly Arabic alphabet-and-culture book for complete beginners

"This is a charming, accessible book for all ages. It's informative, fun, and useful."
-- School Library Journal

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King Solomon and the Bee
adapted by Dalia Hardof Renberg; illustrated by Ruth Heller

“King Solomon was the wisest and smartest king of his days. Not only could the king speak every language in the world, he could also talk to the animals.”

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Kugel Valley Klezmer Band, The
Joan Betty Stuchner; illustrated by Richard Row

Now in paperback

Oh, how Shira loves the fiddle!
Every time the Kugel Valley Klezmer Band performs, ten-year-old Shira watches closely. Isaac, the best fiddle player this side of Nova Scotia, sees her watching, and gives her a toy fiddle.

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