Located in the heart of the Middle East, Iran was at the crossroads of several early societies and home to the powerful Persian Empire, one of history's most influential civilizations. This title looks into Iran's fascinating past, views its present-day people and places, and gazes into the country's possible future.

Tropical islands evoke images of sun, surf, and sand, palms swaying gently in the breeze, and happy, carefree people. Some of these stereotypical images hold true for Haiti, however, this French-speaking land has suffered repeated natural and human-caused hardships. This book explores the country both past and present.

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