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Contains eleven essays in which the authors examine issues surrounding Islamic fundamentalism and how it relates to the Western world.

Explains why it is important for the Western world to understand who the jihadists are and what their mission is, and to realize that not all jihadists use violence and terrorism as a way spread their message.

Contains twenty articles and excerpts that provide a variety of perspectives on Islam and the Western world, discussing Islam's view of the West, the West's view of Islam, confrontation, jihad, and Islam in Europe.

A biography of Osama bin Laden that provides insight into his leadership skills, strategic abilities, and rhetorical skills, tracing his transformation from a peaceful Saudi dissident to a theologian, media manipulator, and paramilitary commander.

Chronicles terrorist activity throughout the world in the late twentieth- and early twenty-first centuries, particularly the 9/11 attacks and response to them, emphasizing the causes and solutions.

Explores the history, purpose, and growth of radical Islam in recent years and who is responsible.

Discusses the origins, philosophy, and most notorious attacks of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad terrorist group, including their present activities, possible plans, and counter-terrorism efforts directed against them.

A collection of twenty-five essays that debate various issues related to terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism, including American foreign policy, the war in Iraq, Quranic interpretation, and the proper attitude of Western governments toward Islamic militancy.

A look at the Islamic faith and the ways that fundamentalists have used their faith to support violence against those who they see as enemies.

Traces the life and true nature of Osama bin Laden through interviews with over fifty people who have known bin Laden personally, including his brother-in-law, high school English teacher, and former members of al Qaeda.

Examines a country with one of the largest Muslim populations located in Asia where Islamic extremism is a significant and growing concern.

On May 2, 2011, at 1:03 a.m. in Pakistan, a satellite uplink was sent from the town of Abbottabad crackling into the situation room of the White House in Washington, D.

Argues that President Jimmy Carter's failure to support the Shah of Iran led to the 1979 Khomeini-led revolution in that country and in turn strengthened militant Islamists, leading to the terrorist attacks and Middle East instability of the early twenty-first century.

Discusses how Islamic fundamentalist movements have affected the politics and culture of a number of countries around the world; includes information about the history and development of Islam.