Ebook: The Middle East For Dummies

Title; Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I : Getting Acquainted with the Middle East; Chapter 1: The Middle East's Relevance in the 21st Century; Making Sense of It All; Navigating Through the Book; Chapter 2: Charting a Map; Getting Acquainted with the Region; Identifying the Countries, the Land, and the Climate; Chapter 3: Middle Eastern Hospitality; Meeting the People; Welcoming You into Their Homes; Trying the Cuisine.;Demystifies the area's culture, politics, and religions. Explore Middle Eastern history from ancient to modern times Looking to better understand the Middle East? This plain-English guide explains the importance of the region, especially in light of recent events. You'll meet its people and their leaders, discover the differences and similarities between Arab and Western mindsets, and examine the wars and conflicts—including the Israeli-Palestinian turmoil—that led up to the current political situation. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top 10 lists * A dash of humor and fun.