Books in Understanding Islam series

Since the hostage crisis in 1979–8, the U.S. has avoided high-level diplomacy with Iran. Recently, however, Iran’s huge oil and natural gas reserves, its proximity to Iraq, and its push to develop a nuclear energy program has made the country an important player not only in the Middle East but on the international stage as well. This series takes a closer look at Iran, its leaders, and its people. How will the country wield its newfound influence?

Throughout the world, millions of lives have been changed forever by the AIDS crisis. Since the first cases in the 1980s, scientists have been working to understand the deadly disease and combat its spread. In this book, you'll learn about the science behind the AIDS epidemic, from identification and treatment, to prevention and medical research. You'll read about the initial discovery of the first HIV/AIDS cases in 1981 as well as modern efforts to find better treatments and educate people about how AIDS spreads. Explore the stories of scientists working toward a vaccine, and find out what today's fight against AIDS looks like from a scientific perspective.