A Second Edition of Thomas Friedman's stunning book, the first edition of which won the American National Book Award.

Aims to capture the heart of the Palestinian experience in image.

Edward Said experienced both British and American imperialism as the old Arab order crumbled in the late forties and early fifties. This account of his early life reveals the influences that have formed his books, Orientalism and Culture and Imperialism .

Israel's conflict with the Palestinians, and with the Arab world at large, casts a long shadow over her history. This work explores with an uncompromising lens the reasons for Israel's long reliance on military power in the absence of a settlement. It is suitable for those interested in this fascinating and troubled region of the world.

Tells the definitive history of the Arab peoples from the seventh century, when the new religion of Islam began to spread from the Arabian Peninsula westwards, to the present day. For this edition, Malise Ruthven continues the history to include such recent events as the crisis in Iraq, the civil war in Algeria and the aftermath of September 11th.

The collected works of Edward Said on literary and cultural topics from over three decades. As the essay title shows, Said's own exile and the fate of the Palestinians have given form to the questions he has pursued.