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MIDDLE EAST RULES OF THUMB: Understanding the complexities of the Middle East A Handbook
Middle East Rules of Thumb is of interest to anyone who seeks a better understanding of the complexities of the Middle East–its history, politics, diplomacy, and culture. Through the 50 rules and their appendices, Professor Steven Carol offers a realistic historical perspective on this important region.
As has been pointed out by media monitors Middle East issues can become muddled and confusing, particularly since the mainstream media often commit biased omissions–leaving out important information that can help the public comprehend the entire picture. The reliable documented information presented in Middle East Rules of Thumb seeks to counteract these inaccuracies. Readers will gain insight when hearing or reading news or commentaries on these subjects.
Middle East Rules of Thumb is the product of many years of academic research. It will not be readily dated, unlike many other books in the field, because the underlying principles compiled here are immutable. It belongs in the “reference” category for anyone concerned with war and peace in the Middle East.
This book’s relevance to the current Middle-East crisis is based on hard, carefully researched, facts. This book should accompany any examination of information appearing in the media. News, editorials, and popular literature on this highly-controversial subject are often plagued by inaccurate information, or even disinformation. Anyone who wishes to understand the complex problems at hand, and especially those who wish to comment or write about them, will greatly benefit from this book. It will prevent them from making common and not so common mistakes for lack of adequate knowledge.
SAMPLE REVIEWS
“This book is required reading for all those who seek a true understanding of the Middle East conflict and its roots. Dr. Carol offers a necessary corrective to the prevailing opinion fostered among academics and media professional based on false information usually shaped by lies and Arabic propaganda. Dr. Carol cuts through political correctness and offers irrefutable facts in easy to read tables about the Middle East history and conflicts. This is the fastest and easiest historical book about the Middle East I have ever read. I strongly recommend it.”
Brigitte Gabriel
Author of They Must Be Stopped: Why We Must Defeat Radical Islam and How We Can Do It and Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America
Act for America, Dec. 29, 2008
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"Middle East Rules of Thumb is an appropriate title of an extraordinary book authored by historian Professor Steven Carol. This handbook clarifies the complexities of Arab-Islamic history during the past 1,400 years with an array of current facts comprehensible to students even at the high school level. Carol’s book should also be read, however, by college and university students so many of whom are misled by “politically correct” academics and journalists as well as by Arab propagandists.
This reader friendly volume provides much needed factual data about the Arab-Israeli conflict. It should be on the bookshelves of Hillel Houses and Jewish Community Centers, and it should be brought to the attention of all friends of Israel, so often in need of solid facts to defend the one and only Jewish homeland.”
Prof. Paul Eidelberg, President Foundation for Constitutional Democracy Jerusalem, Israel
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“I have just finished reading Dr. Steven Carol's book on the Middle East Middle East Rules of Thumb, my first impression is, where was this book 30 years ago. In 30 years of living in the Middle East I have been a constant student of my enemy, for to know my enemy is the first step towards my victory over my enemy. It is too bad that so many involved in the leadership of Israel have never really taken the time to learn who their enemy is and I include in this former Prime Ministers who are veterans of Israel's most elite unit. They learned the mechanics of how to fight the enemy, but never the insight to give Israel the victory that it needs. Dr. Carol's book however has value that goes well beyond the scope of the conflict involving Israel and our neighbors. This book should be required reading for every member of the United States military that will serve boots on the ground in the war on Islamic terrorism and even more important for members of the American intelligence agencies. Lastly every person with an interest in the current conflict be they Christian, Jews or as we have seen in the latest attacks in India, Hindu should read this book to help understand the war we are in and will be involved with for the next 100 years. The [Your] book is a master piece.”
Yoni Tidi, aka “Yoni the blogger” Middle East consultant as heard on the nationally syndicated Hugh Hewitt radio show
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Available in paperback direct from the author.
He will sign and dedicate the book to whomever you like.
Contact Dr. Carol at radioforum@aol.com
Hardcover copies are available from:
http://www.iuniverse.com/bookstore/BookstoreHome.aspx
or
Paperbound $25.00 postpaid
Hardcover $35.00 postpaid
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Encyclopedia of Days: Start the Day with History
By Steven Carol
Foreword by
Tom Horne
Arizona State Superintendent
of Public Instruction
Encyclopedia of Days uses daily events as a lens through which to view the wide panorama of history. A gigantic 724 pages, it includes over six thousand entries for every day of the year, designed to both fascinate and educate.
Within its pages, you can learn that Bjarni Herjulfson was the first European “discoverer” of record to locate North America, Paul Revere did not complete his famous ride, the Battle of Bunker Hill was never fought there, Francis Hopkinson–not Betsy Ross–designed our first flag, and the U.S. did not buy Florida.
It covers over 3,000 years of history and a huge number of subjects illustrating geography, politics, international relations, economics, social events and popular culture. It is an important reminder of human frailties and triumphs, lending insight and perspective into the complex modern world. Thoroughly indexed, it contains a bonus of twenty-one detailed appendices brimming with additional information.
While other compilations are mostly specialty works, dealing with a specific subject or time period, this work is far wider in scope, yet detailed in content.
Encyclopedia of Days is designed for the layperson, students, parents, especially those who might be home teaching, libraries, those in the media, and just about anyone interested in obtaining a quick reference guide to history. It can be used as a basis for a fun game, it can be used as a motivational tool in the business world to inspire employees and it can be used as a classroom motivation to start the day.
This is an exceedingly practical and accessible volume, an indispensable reference for anyone that seeks a deeper understanding of both American and World history. All told, Encyclopedia of Days is a fun way to recall history and to learn some aspects of history that will amaze you. As such this unique reference belongs in everyone’s home library. If you like history, you will LOVE this book. If, in the words of the classic Sam Cooke song you ¯“Don’t know much about history. . .”¯ you need this book! It makes an excellent gift.
Available in paperback direct from the author.
He will sign and dedicate the book to whomever you like.
Contact Dr. Carol at radioforum@aol.com for order form and details.
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It can also be ordered from
iUniverse at http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookstoreHome.aspx
Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/ENCYCLOPEDIA-DAYS-START-DAY-HISTORY/dp/0595482368/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1251411553&sr=1-1
Barnes & Noble at
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9780595482368
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CD - Featured speaker at American Citizens United, July 7, 2010
Topic: The so-called "Two State" solution; the state of the Middle East and U.S. policy
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CD - Featured guest on "Perspective Underground" - Chicago/Milwaukee: Post-election analysis-What an Obama presidency means for the Middle East."
November 8, 2008
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CD - Featured guest on the Tovia Singer Show, Israel National Radio: "Historian: Israel capitulating further on "red Lines" it said it would not cross."
August 21, 2008
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CD - Featured guest on the Tovia Singer Show, Israel National Radio: Historian: Israel Committing National Suicide"
January 15, 2008
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ØCD - Featured guest on "Public Impact - WPOS, Toledo, Ohio" - "Peace, peace, there is no peace" - Nov. 20, 2007
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ØCD - Featured guest on Israel National News - "Israel on the Chopping Block in the Annapolis "peace deal" - Nov. 27, 2007
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ØCD - Featured guest on Middle East Radio Forum"Ramifications of Annapolis for the future" - Dec. 2, 2007
Each CD disk $10 + 2.95 shipping and handling
SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: All three (Øabove) CDs for $27.00 + $3.95 shipping and handling
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SONGS Written and produced by Dr. Steve Carol
The Copper Star (for Centennial of Arizona Statehood)
Old Ironclad (for the Sesquicentennial of the Duel of Ironclads - USS Monitor vs. CSS Virginia)
American Mythbuster: Points out the myths and truth in United States History
Each music CD is $5.00 postpaid anywhere in the U.S.
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