The Middle East is a critically important area of our world. And, with its current prominence in international affairs, media images of the Middle East reach us on a daily basis. Much media coverage, however, is incomplete at best, failing to take account of either the complexities or the historical background of this pivotal region. For most of us, the real story of the Middle East remains untold. What made this crucial geopolitical area what it is today? What forces and factors underlie what we read in the news, and what drives the current challenges the Middle East both faces and poses?
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This book tells the story of the rise of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), New York State s largest union. Using first-hand accounts by rank-and-file teachers as well as leaders, Dennis Gaffney documents how teachers, once underpaid and hopelessly divided, finally organized, lifting themselves from the underclass to the middle class to become a formidable grassroots political force able to defeat and elect U.S. senators.
Written for busy people like you, The Week provides you with an effortless and enjoyable shortcut to keeping up with the most important news stories. Packed with provocative, often surprising perspectives, providing you complete understanding and insight into the week's most vital stories.
Dedicated solely to road cycling, Cyclist is a unique, bestselling magazine in a growing market.A celebration of adventure and exploration, plus the equipment that makes road cycling so special, Cyclist reveals the world’s best routes and takes readers behind the doors of the sport’s most iconic brands.Inside you’ll find performance advice from top experts, detailed reviews of the best road bikes and technology available in today’s market, plus exclusive access to some of the best professional teams on the planet.Cyclist also looks the part, mixing in-depth articles with breathtaking imagery from the sport’s best photographers.
Written for busy people like you, The Week provides you with an effortless and enjoyable shortcut to keeping up with the most important news stories. Packed with provocative, often surprising perspectives, providing you complete understanding and insight into the week's most vital stories.
