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Ian Thewlis

    This author brings a wealth of experience from international academic settings and the Middle East oil industry to his fiction. His novels, including the first in a trilogy tracing the genesis of the War on Terror, draw on a deep understanding of events in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait during the first Gulf War, the emergence of al-Qaeda, and the invasion of Iraq. Now dedicating his time to fiction, he offers readers a compelling perspective on complex geopolitical realities.

    Contemporary Vietnam
    BMX Racing
    Arabian Night Patrol
    • 2019

      Arabian Night Patrol

      • 276 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Set in a desert oil camp during the Gulf War, this narrative explores the complex origins of the War on Terror. It delves into the geopolitical tensions and cultural clashes that emerged during this tumultuous period. The backdrop of Saudi Arabia's oil wealth and its strategic significance offers a unique perspective on the events that shaped modern conflict, highlighting the intertwining of local and global dynamics. Through vivid storytelling, the book examines the lasting impact of these historical moments on contemporary issues.

      Arabian Night Patrol
    • 2016

      Contemporary Vietnam

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in Vietnam. Key topics covered include Vietnam's success, in general, in maintaining high rates of growth in the face of inflation and the global financial crisis; continuing economic reforms; foreign trade and investment; battles against corruption; population growth; the Communist Party's determined maintainance of power; and Vietnam's response to public health problems such as AIDS, SARS and bird flu.

      Contemporary Vietnam
    • 2013

      BMX Racing

      • 143 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Suitable for those new to BMX racing or improving their racing performance, this title provides a practical and comprehensive resource for this sport. It guides the reader through all stages and levels of racing, from beginner and club to professional level.

      BMX Racing