Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Methods of warfare Methods of warfare Jessica Sarah Gunderson "An examination of the weapons, tactics, and strategies used in the ongoing war against Islamic extremists, from guerilla combat and suicide bombings to high-tech weapons and new laws"--Provided by p… OL15444786W
The Oklahoma City bombing The Oklahoma City bombing Geraldine Giordano Provides information on the events leading up to the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building, the people responsible, the trial and sentence and the memorial. OL16052101W
Ideology and information Ideology and information Teresa Wimmer "An examination of the differences in religious and political beliefs between Western nations and Islamic extremists, as well as the ways in which information is shared and manipulated"--Provided by … OL16148823W
Important figures Important figures Teresa Wimmer "An examination of some of the most prominent people in the ongoing war against Islamic extremists, spotlighting such figures as George W. Bush, Osama bin Laden, and Saddam Hussein"--Provided by publ… OL16148824W
Terrorism Terrorism Matt Anniss Looks at the techniques authorities use to prevent terrorism, including surveillance, data analysis, biodetectors, and DNA evidence. OL17881599W
September 11, 2001 September 11, 2001 Wilborn Hampton Describes the September 11 attacks in the United States and presents several personal stories of tragedy told by New Yorkers who lived through the collapse of the World Trade Center. Includes a new … OL19949774W
12 things to know about terrorism 12 things to know about terrorism Matthew Mccabe Describes twelve aspect of terrorism, including the difficulty of defining it, its risks and effects, and different kinds of terrorists, and discusses the role of governments in causing, preventing, … OL20002112W
Terrorism and Security Terrorism and Security Nick Hunter Focuses on the newsworthy real issues that teens regularly face in their schools and communities. This title ties in with media and information literacy standards to compare media hype versus the rea… OL21975197W
The Beslan school siege and separatist terrorism The Beslan school siege and separatist terrorism Michael V. Uschan This book talks about what happened in the Beslan School Seige, a raid by the Islamic State that lasted for three days and ended in when the gym exploded, resulting in it becoming the worst school ma… OL39848W
Coping with terrorism Coping with terrorism Amy Sterling Casil Provides historical background about terrorism in the United States and elsewhere and discusses how to spot it, how to deal with it if it strikes, and how people can heal in the aftermath. OL5711446W
The Irish Republican Army The Irish Republican Army Susie Derkins Examines the historical origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and discusses its present activities and counter-terrorism efforts directed against it. OL5954450W
September 11 September 11 Alan Wachtel Examines the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001 by providing firsthand accounts from witnesses, first responders, and victims. OL8606666W