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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Nubs Nubs Brian Dennis Nubs, an Iraqi dog of war, never had a home or a person of his own. He was the leader of a pack of wild dogs living off the land and barely surviving. But Nubs's life changed when he met Marine Major… OL13764915W
Oracle of Compassion Oracle of Compassion Hope Bradford In this, the abridged version (sans appendices) of "The Living Word of Kuan Yin: The Teachings and Prophecies of the Goddess of Compassion and Mercy" is presented Kuan Yin’s eternal wisdom on the pow… OL15232487W
Obama's Wars Obama's Wars Bob Woodward Bob Woodward interviewed dozens of high-ranking government officials to compile this record of the discussions and thought processes behind President Obama's decision to increase the American presenc… OL15390550W
Iraq Iraq Mason, Paul Explores the conflicts between Iraq and its neighbours, as well as within the country, over religion and culture. OL15415134W
Iraq Iraq Lisa Owings "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Iraq"--Provided by publisher. OL15415175W
Saddam's bombmaker Saddam's bombmaker Khidhir Hamza,Khiḍr ʻAbd al-ʻAbbās Ḥamzah,Jeff Stein The author who spent twenty years developing Iraq's atomic weapon, recounts his life in Saddam Hussein's inner circle and his daring flight to the West. The book delves into the darkest corners of a … OL15456756W
Daily life in ancient and modern Baghdad Daily life in ancient and modern Baghdad Dawn Kotapish A historical exploration of events and daily life in Baghdad in both ancient and modern times. OL15967590W
The ragged edge The ragged edge Michael Zacchea Deployed to Iraq in March 2004 after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, US Marine Michael Zacchea thought he had landed a plum assignment. His team's mission was to build, train, and lead in combat the… OL20052829W
Home for Christmas Home for Christmas Andrew M. Greeley xv, 202 pages ; 17 cm OL21308885W
Zero Six Bravo Zero Six Bravo Damien Lewis In February 2003 60 elite operators from the SBS, with SAS and Delta Force embeds, were sent 1000km behind enemy lines to take the surrender of a 120,000-strong Iraqi army in a mission that seemed lu… OL21787898W
General Rahmini's Dilemna General Rahmini's Dilemna Benson Lee Grayson iii, 207 pages ; 23 cm OL24370714W
In the public interest In the public interest Gerald James 368p., [8]p. of plates : 20cm OL2550660W
No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor GySgt L. Christian Bussler (Ret.) 513 pages : 26 cm OL26133315W
Under the black flag Under the black flag Sami M. Moubayed The Islamic State movement (ISIS/IS) burst onto the world stage in 2014. From its heartland in Syria, where it arose from the chaos of the Syrian Revolt, the organisation has expanded in ideology and… OL26189679W
The Marsh Arabs The Marsh Arabs Wilfred Thesiger During the years he spent among the Marsh Arabs of southern Iraq-long before they were almost completely wiped out by Saddam Hussein-Wilfred Thesiger came to understand, admire, and share a way of li… OL2880103W
Retire the Colors Retire the Colors Ron Capps - Introduction Dario DiBattista - Editor xvii, 195 pages ; 21 cm OL31550754W
Saddam's secrets Saddam's secrets Georges Sada,Sada,Jim Nelson Black "One of Saddam Hussein's top military advisors, paints a picture of Hussein, his regime, and his country"--Provided by publisher. OL5841472W
Season of the Sandstorms Season of the Sandstorms Mary Pope Osborne,Marcela Brovelli,Sal Murdocca,Philippe Masson Jack and Annie travel back in time to a desert in the Middle East at the behest of Merlin who has given them a rhyme to help on their mission. There they meet a Bedouin tribe and learn about the way … OL81802W