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Today Iraq is haunted by its legacy of hastily drawn borders in the aftermath of World War I and deteriorating relations with both its immediate neighbors and with the world.

Recipes from China includes a variety of recipes for each meal of the day and represents different regions of the country. Information on how to read a recipe, safety in the kitchen, and daily nutritional requirements are also included. Quick tips and variations as well as considerations for dietary restrictions round out each recipe.

This book encourages us to critically regard the ways in which ideologies of cultural heritage and civilisational legacies are transformed into tangible and visible things through archaeological scholarship. Through little-known histories of the practices, governance and scholarship of the archaeology of India, this book re-examines the manner in which the past is recalled and historicized. It guides us to think afresh of the histories of antiquarianism in South Asia, explore the impetus of col...

"Describes the life and times of the era known as ancient China. The readers' choices reveal the historical details of life during the Qin dynasty, life under Empress Wu Zhou, and life as a trader on the Silk Road"--Provided by publisher.

Through the inspirational stories of 50 famous and under-celebrated women from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka, South Asian girls will have a chance to dream about lives for themselves that radically differ from the limited narratives and stereotypes written for them by their culture, wider society and the mainstream media. Bringing together illustrious entertainers (Meera Syal, Jameela Jamil, Mindy Kaling), pioneering business leaders (Indra Nooyi, Anjali Sud, Ruch...

Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989. In Beijing on June 5, 1989, army tanks rolled down the city's main avenues in a show of government force. When a man suddenly and bravely stepped in front of the tanks, halting their progress, the image became an iconic symbol of protest.

Discover Vietnam, the easternmost nation on the Indochina Peninsula. Take note of Vietnam's economy, which in 2006 boasted the fastest growth rate in Southeast Asia. Learn about the legacy of the Vietnam War; and why America deployed large numbers of troops in South Vietnam between 1954 and 1973. Feel the heat of Vietnam's tropical monsoon climate, with humidity averaging 84% throughout the year. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/co...

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Origins series, Chinese New Year is illustrated with color photographs throughout. Readers will learn how a simple gathering of family and friends grew into a weeklong, worldwide festival."--