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"Two of America's leading experts on violent extremism and terrorism explain the genesis, evolution, and implications of today's most barbaric jihadist army, Islamic State--and how we can fight it"--
Though terrorist groups are a fixture of contemporary politics and warfare, the world has never witnessed the degree of sheer brutality demonstrated by the group known as ISIS-- the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Its sadistic disregard for human...
2. Isis
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45th Parallel Press
Pub. Date:
2019
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IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
Lexile measure:
500L
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English
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Isis in the Gods and Goddesses of the Ancient World series explores the fascinating drama, love stories, and destruction in the myths surrounding the ancient Egyptian goddess of healing and royalty. Book includes history, myths, and a family tree. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information...
3. ISIS
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An authoritative introduction to ISIS, from a leading authority on jihadism The Islamic State has stunned the world with its savagery, destructiveness, and military and recruiting successes. What explains the rise of ISIS and what does it portend for the future of the Middle East? In this book, one of the world's leading authorities on political Islam and jihadism sheds new light on these questions as he provides a unique history of the rise and growth...
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Creating a sensation when it was first published in 1877, the first major work by the young Russian noblewoman who would found the Theosophical Society devoted 1200 pages to the mysteries of ancient and modern science and theology. This new edition abridged by Theosophical scholar Michael Gomes breathes fresh life into this classic of Western esoteric thinking. Stripped of its lengthy quotations from other writers and its repetitious commentary, Isis...
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"Terrorism expert Erick Stakelbeck pulls back the curtain on ISIS, the violent terrorist organization spreading death and hate in the Middle East. The rise of ISIS took the White House by complete surprise: President Obama called the group "JV," then was forced to reassess when ISIS began executing innocent American journalists. Now radicalized Americans and Europeans are joining ISIS' ranks. So who is ISIS? How powerful are they, and are they a threat...
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"How did a group of religious fanatics, clad in black pajamas and armed to the teeth, manage to carve out a violent, fundamentalist "Islamic state" in wide swaths of Syria and Iraq? How did the widely celebrated revolution against Syrian dictator Bashar Assad descend into a movement led by a psychopathically violent band of jihadists dedicated to the destruction of America? And just who are these brutal Islamic militants--many speaking unaccented...
7. Isis orb
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NoveList Series:
Xanth volume 40.
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Xanth volume 40
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English
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"In Xanth, everyone has a talent. But that doesn't mean everyone loves his talent, and no one understands that better than Hapless. Endowed with the ability to conjure any instrument he wants, Hapless could be an extraordinary musician if only he could play a tune that didn't fall ear-piercingly flat. His one desire is to find an instrument he can play--and maybe a girlfriend or three. But like music, women have never been his forte"--Amazon.com....
8. Isis
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Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date:
[2023]
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IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 0.5
Lexile measure:
690L
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English
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"Isis was the Egyptian goddess known for her magical healing powers. Isis explores the well-known goddess's backstory and how and why the ancient Egyptians worshipped her"--Amazon.com.
9. ISIS
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ABDO
Pub. Date:
2016
Lexile measure:
1140L
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English
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ISIS covers the history of the terrorist organization and what it stands for, how its leaders recruit more followers, and the importance of understanding the threat this organization poses for the rest of the world. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
10. ISIS
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eBookIt.com
Pub. Date:
2015
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English
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An action/comedy with astronauts taking off on one journey which turned into many adventures throughout the galaxies. This is the first book in a series about a wealthy family of the future. The Houston's adventure into space where they take on space pirates and many kinds of aliens. As technology advances, so do their ships until they pilot the most advanced ship in the universe. The risks, thrills and challenges of space exploration are many and...
11. ISIS
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Quinn Press
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
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ISIS, the novel portrays the true-to-life exploits of ISIS zealots who submit to a seventh-century Islamic sect that many Muslim scholars regard as a "cult." This book examines the frightening use of social media and propaganda to recruit young people of all nationalities, ethnicity, and socioeconomic strata into the ISIS cult, or to become undercover operatives. ISIS: Our Children at Risk, uses the stories of Fatima Baloch, a young woman of British...
12. ISIS
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Babelcube Inc
Pub. Date:
2016
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Spanish
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Este libro electrónico es un intento por entender a ISIS y los movimientos islámicos.
13. ISIS
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Lerner Publishing Group
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Lerner Publishing Group
Lexile measure:
1070L
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English
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The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS, emerged in the Middle East during the first decade of the 2000s. The group vows to wage violent jihad, or holy war, on those who do not adhere to its extremist interpretation of Islamic law. ISIS conquers territory and rules savagely. ISIS terrorists manipulate social media brilliantly, shocking viewers around the globe with brutal video footage. Government leaders and agencies all over the world are working...
14. Isis
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Shawn James
Pub. Date:
2011
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English
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In the aftermath of a horrible tragedy, Isis the long-lost daughter of Osiris has committed a heinous crime. Because she didn't receive guidance from her father, the elder gods show mercy on the young goddess by stripping her of her powers and imprisoning her on an uncharted island in the South Pacific.Osiris and Queen Isis reunite with his long-lost child to begin the difficult process of establishing a familial relationship. Hoping to guide Isis...
15. ISIS: a history
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Princeton University Press
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English
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The Islamic State has stunned the world with its savagery, destructiveness, and military and recruiting successes. What explains the rise of ISIS and what does it portend for the future of the Middle East? In this book, one of the world's leading authorities on political Islam and jihadism sheds new light on these questions as he provides a unique history of the rise and growth of ISIS. Moving beyond journalistic accounts, Fawaz Gerges provides an...
17. iSistema solar
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Publisher:
Blume
Pub. Date:
2014
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Spanish
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Explore the planets and beyond. Can we send humans to Mars? Is there life in the icy seas of Europa? The mysteries of the solar system come alive in realistic interactive animations! Just download the free app onto your mobile device and explore the book for an incredible virtual learning experience.
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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date:
2018
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English
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"In 2014, many people saw images of members of the Yazidi ethno-religious group on television. They sought refuge from Islamic State in Syria (ISIS) militants in the mountains of northern Iraq. Since then, the genocide against the Yazidi minority group has continued. This book will teach students about Iraq and the Yazidis, as well as the violence the Yazidis have faced at the hands of ISIS. As the war against ISIS and the global refugee crisis continue,...
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