If you've ever wanted to understand more about the Middle East, you'll love this show and this new Travelers’ Tales book: “Encounters with the Middle East: True Stories of People and Culture that Help You Understand the Region” (Travelers’ Tales, 2008). Join us for this panel discussion and live Q & A session with Co-Editors Nesreen Khashan and Jim Bowman and contributors to "Encounters with the Middle East" as they share their stories and experiences. To learn more: www.MiddleEastEncounters.com