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Al-Jazeera, the independent, all-Arab television news network based in Qatar, emerged as ambassador to the Arab world in the events following September 11, 2001. Arabic for "the island," Al-Jazeera has "scooped" the western media conglomerates many times. With its exclusive access to Osama Bin Laden... More

"The best book so far on Hariri and his legacy."-Robert Fisk "Essential reading."-Fuad Siniora, prime minister of Lebanon On Valentine's Day 2005, self-made billionaire Rafiq Hariri, Lebanon's former prime minister, was assassinated in Beirut by a massive bomb that destroyed his motorcade. The Leban... More

These pocket-sized Essential Phrase Books present the phrases travelers need to know in a way that is concise, accessible, and easy to understand. They cover over 2,000 essential phrases (selected for frequency of use), a glossary of the 2,000 most needed words, and key phrases for dining, lodging, ... More

The objective of this book is to shed light on the background of the Al-Jazeera network, how it started, how it operates, and its implications for the future of news broadcasting in the Middle East and its struggle for public opinion in the Arab world.Al-Jazeera, the independent, all-Arab television... More

The increasing population densities of Asia, Africa and Oceania are in conflict with the ecosystem. A growing demand for food and fiber causes agriculture to rely heavily upon chemical fertilization, herbicides and pesticides. Rising industrial output creates higher contamination from cadmium, lead,... More

Written by a multidisciplinary group of scientists from around the globe Environmental Restoration of Metals-Contaminated Soils provides a summary of the current environmental remediation technology. Topics include: oPhysical-Chemical processes for in situ remediation by adding amendments for stabil... More