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Enemies of the Internet

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Not all governments support democracy. Does this mean youy should not visit them? Of course not, but you'll find a close correlation between how these 45 countries deal with the Internet and how they feel about human rights, business travellers and tourists.

In fact, about 45 countries filter and/or block the Internet by:

Romance and Adventure Books about Iraq and Iran

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Harun Al Rashid of the Tale of a Thousand and One Nights

Believe it or not there are other books about the Middle East besides the Iraq War, Iran's President, terrorists, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Here are two alternatives that can be easily read on a transatlantic or transpacific flight to put you in a better state of mind. They are also excellent gifts.