Listed on this page are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
Middle East and South Asia
Pop Culture in North Africa and the Middle East
Historical Dictionary of Iraq
National Geographic Atlas of the Middle East by 
Indigenous peoples and environmental issues: an encyclopedia
Native peoples of the world: an encyclopedia of groups, cultures, and contemporary issues
The Europa world year bookThis resources list the names of the main newspapers of each country. 3 volumes
