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Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Publishing | | | | World History/Politics/Current Affairs Ending the US War in Afghanistan
A PrimerDavid 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? more » Pakistan
Democracy, Terrorism, and the Building of a NationIftikhar Malik
 " Malik's impressive knowledge of the region makes this most complicated of countries easy to grasp."
—Publishers Weekly Pakistan and its fate are never out of the headlines. How did Pakistan reach this critical state? And what does the future hold in the face of such political and social upheaval?
more » World Travel A Traveller's History of Croatia
Benjamin Curtis
 George Bernard Shaw wrote that on the last day of Creation, "God desired to crown His work," and so fashioned the Croatian coastline "out of tears, stars, and breath." Anyone who has glimpsed that long, mountainous, island-studded coast would surely agree that its beauty is little short of divine. Croatia, quite simply, is blessed with some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet and in recent years has become a favorite tourist destination. more » World Travel/Cadogan Guides USA Illustrated Gift Books Unexpected New York
Sandy Miller; photography by Juliana Spear
 This well-written and sumptuously illustrated book is filled with surprises that add texture and richness to life in the Big Applemore » International Cookbooks Iraqi Cookbook, The
Lamees Ibrahim; photography by Terry McCormick
 "With the easygoing style of a casual home cook, Ibrahim describes her dishes and ingredients in an appealingly narrative manner, encouraging a relaxed approach to preparation while explaining the customs and rites of Iraqi eating. Fresh and simple ...a welcome addition for those interested in exploring an intriguing cuisine through its most authentic flavors."—Publishers Weeklymore » Turkish Cookbook, The
Regional Recipes and StoriesNur Ilkin and Sheilah Kaufman; photography by Juliana Spear
 Healthful and tantalizing, simple and delicious, Turkish cuisine is well on its way to becoming the next big trend in cooking as more and more attention is being paid to it as the original Mediterranean dietmore » Biographies & Memoirs Che Guevara
A LifeNick 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, journalistmore » World Fiction Swallow
Sefi Atta
 Just Published!"Tender, fierce, vivid and memorable—a bold, distinctive novel from a writer who doesn't compromise her integrity."
—Leila Aboulela, author of Minaret more » Touch
Adania Shibli; translated by Paula Haydar
 Just Published!"an exquisite, powerful novella that transports readers...Like a great volume of poetry, Shibli's first novel ...has rhythm and unexpected momentum, and cries for re-reading."
—Publishers Weekly, (starred review) more » Poetry 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 Joudahmore » Flawed Landscape
Poems 1987-2008Sharif 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, poetmore » Language & Reference Children's Picture Books 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.”more » 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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