Ayatollah Begs to Differ - The Paradox of Modern Iran (Majd Hooman)(Paperback / softback)

Ayatollah Begs to Differ - The Paradox of Modern Iran (Majd Hooman)(Paperback / softback)

Introduces readers to an Iran that few people see, meeting opium-smoking clerics, women cab drivers and sartorially challenged presidential officials, among others. This work reveals a country where both t-shirt wearing teenagers and religious martyrs express pride in their Persian origins, that is

Religious Statecraft: The Politics of Islam in Iran (Tabaar Mohammad Ayatollahi)(Paperback)

Since the 1979 revolution, scholars and policy makers alike have tended to see Iranian political actors as religiously driven--dedicated to overturning the international order in line with a theologically prescribed outlook. This provocative book argues that such views have the link between

King (Abdolah Kader)(Paperback / softback)

An extraordinary novel about the making of modern Iran - Kader Abdolah's The King, already a bestseller in Europe, is now published in English for the first

Revolution and Its Discontents: Political Thought and Reform in Iran (Sadeghi-Boroujerdi Eskandar)(Pevná vazba)

The death of the Islamic Republic's revolutionary patriarch, Ayatollah Khomeini, the bitter denouement of the Iran-Iraq War, and marginalisation of leading factions within the political elite, in tandem with the end of the Cold War, harboured immense intellectual and political repercussions for

Couchsurfing in Iran: Revealing a Hidden World (Orth Stephan)(Paperback)

A modern-day glimpse into the surprising reality of life in Iran. Iran: A destination that is seldom seen by westerners yet often misunderstood. A country that simultaneously enchants and enrages those who visit it. A place where leading a double life has become the norm. In Couchsurfing in Iran,

Iran: A Modern History (Amanat Abbas)(Paperback)

A masterfully researched and compelling history of Iran from 1501 to 2009 This history of modern Iran is not a survey in the conventional sense but an ambitious exploration of the story of a nation. It offers a revealing look at how events, people, and institutions are shaped by currents that

A Modern History of the Kurds (McDowall David)(Paperback)

The division of the Kurdish people among the modern nation states of Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran and their struggle for national rights continues to influence the politics of the Middle East. David McDowall's ground-breaking history of the Kurds from the 19th century to the present day documents

Mountains and Lowlands - Ancient Iran and Mesopotamia (Collins Paul)(Paperback / softback)

- Mountains and Lowlands is an engaging exploration of the history of ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) and Iran from 6000 BC-AD 650Ancient Mesopotamia and Iran are usually treated separately or as part of a much broader 'Ancient Near East'. However, the developments that lie at the root of our own

A History of Modern Iran (Abrahamian Ervand)(Paperback)

In a radical reappraisal of Iran's modern history, Ervand Abrahamian traces the country's traumatic journey from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, through the discovery of oil, imperial interventions, the rule of the Pahlavis, and the birth of the Islamic Republic. The first edition

Shah of Shahs (Kapuscinski Ryszard)(Paperback / softback)

Depicting the final years of the Shah in Iran, this book offers a meditation on the nature of revolution and the devastating results of fear. It describes the tyrannical monarch, who, despite his cruel oppression of the Iranian people, sees himself as the father of a nation, who can turn a backward

Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane (DiCamillo Kate)(Paperback / softback)

The Incredible Journey meets The Mouse and His Child, an enchanting tale that begs to be read

A Critical Introduction to Khomeini (Adib-Moghaddam Arshin)(Paperback)

As the architect of the Iranian Revolution of 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini remains one of the most inspirational and enigmatic figures of the twentieth century. The revolution placed Iran at the forefront of Middle East politics and of the Islamic revival. Twenty years after his death, Khomeini is

Wind in My Hair - My Fight for Freedom in Modern Iran (Alinejad Masih)(Paperback / softback)

This memoir is the extraordinary story of how one Iranian woman overcame enormous adversity to fight for what she truly believed and founded a major movement for women around the world with the simple removal of her

Together - The Rituals, Pleasures and Politics of Cooperation (Sennett Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Living with people who differ - racially, ethnically, religiously or economically - is one of the most urgent challenges facing civil society. This book argues that co-operation needs more than good will: it is a craft that requires skill. It explores the nature of co-operation, why it has become

Persian of Iran Today, Volume 2 (Shahsavari Anousha)(Paperback)

Persian of Iran Today: Volume 2 is the second of two introductory Persian language textbooks by Anousha Shahsavari and Blake Atwood. Its innovative multimedia curriculum draws on the latest trends in language pedagogy and interweaves grammar- and vocabulary-building exercises with narrative

Persian of Iran Today, Volume 1 (Shahsavari Anousha)(Paperback)

Persian of Iran Today: Volume 1 is the first of two introductory Persian language textbooks by Anousha Shahsavari and Blake Atwood. Its innovative multimedia curriculum draws on the latest trends in language pedagogy and interweaves grammar- and vocabulary-building exercises with narrative elements

Iran: What Everyone Needs to Know(r) (Axworthy Michael)(Paperback)

Since the beginning of recorded history, Iran/Persia has been one of the most important world civilizations. Iran remains a distinct civilization today despite its status as a major Islamic state with broad regional influence and its deep integration into the global economy through its vast energy

Memories (Ackoff Russell L.)(Paperback / softback)

From analyzing birth rates in India, to a fireside chat with the Queen of Iran, to introducing theme parks to the US, this book collects stories that lay bare the workings of a number of well-known businesses and other organizations - and the people who run

Iran Resurgent: The Rise and Rise of the Shia State (Abedin Mahan)(Paperback)

Iran has emerged from decades of isolation and struggle to become a leading, if not the pre-eminent, regional power. Iran projects its influence throughout the Middle East and parts of Central Asia. Moreover, Iranian diplomacy is active on the world stage, with long-term projects in Africa and

This is Lean - Resolving the Efficiency Paradox (Modig Niklas)(Paperback / softback)

Restless School (Blatchford Roy)(Paperback / softback)

What is the cocktail of successful schools and their leaders? They are restless. There is a paradox at their core: they are very secure in their systems, values and successes, yet simultaneously seeking to change and improve. These schools look inwards to secure wise development; they look outwards

Iran (Oleynik Maria)(Paperback)

This new, sixth edition of Bradt's Iran continues to provide the most detailed background, history and cultural information available when visiting this 'Jewel of Central Asia'. Thoroughly reviewed to provide all the latest information, including security and language, this new edition includes

Inside the Kingdom (Lacey Robert)(Paperback / softback)

Saudi Arabia is a country defined by paradox: it sits atop some of the richest oil deposits in the world, and yet the country's roiling disaffection produced sixteen of the nineteen 9/11

Children of the Jacaranda Tree (Delijani Sahar)(Paperback / softback)

Iran. Amidst one country's tragedy, three mothers are united by love. Includes reading group