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The Ayatollah Begs to Differ

The Paradox of Modern Iran

by Hooman Majd ...

A Los Angeles Times and Economist Best Book of the Year • An intimate look at the paradoxical country of Iran from a uniquely qualified journalist • With a new preface“Perhaps the best book yet written on the contradictions of contemporary Iran.” —Los Angeles TimesThe grandson of an eminent ayatollah and the son of an Iranian diplomat, Hooman Majd offers perspective on Iran's comp... ... Read more

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A Los Angeles Times and Economist Best Book of the Year • An intimate look at the paradoxical country of Iran from a uniquely qualified journalist • With a new preface“Perhaps the best book yet written on the contradictions of contemporary Iran.” —Los Angeles TimesThe grandson of an eminent ayatollah and the son of an Iranian diplomat, Hooman Majd offers perspective on Iran's comp...
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The Ministry of Guidance Invites You to Not Stay

An American Family in Iran

by Hooman Majd ...

**Amid strained U.S.–Iran relations, Iranian-American writer Hooman Majd dared to bring his young family to Tehran for a year. In The Ministry of Guidance Invites You to Not Stay, he interweaves their domestic adventures with Iran’s political turbulence.“Majd is a keen and intelligent observer of political life in Iran, and his memoir resonates with nostalgia for the country of his birth.”—The New ... Read more

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**Amid strained U.S.–Iran relations, Iranian-American writer Hooman Majd dared to bring his young family to Tehran for a year. In The Ministry of Guidance Invites You to Not Stay, he interweaves their domestic adventures with Iran’s political turbulence.“Majd is a keen and intelligent observer of political life in Iran, and his memoir resonates with nostalgia for the country of his birth.”—The New
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Minister without Portfolio

Memoir of a Reluctant Exile

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The globe-spanning memoir of Hooman Majd—diplomat’s son, Island Records insider, and NBC News correspondent on Iran—who came of age between Tehran, London, and Washington, spent two decades in Chris Blackwell’s orbit alongside Bob Marley and U2, and has lived a life of belonging nowhere and everywhere at once.In many ways, Hooman Majd has led a charmed life: the son of a high-ranking diplomat in ... Read more

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The globe-spanning memoir of Hooman Majd—diplomat’s son, Island Records insider, and NBC News correspondent on Iran—who came of age between Tehran, London, and Washington, spent two decades in Chris Blackwell’s orbit alongside Bob Marley and U2, and has lived a life of belonging nowhere and everywhere at once.In many ways, Hooman Majd has led a charmed life: the son of a high-ranking diplomat in
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The Ayatollahs' Democracy

An Iranian Challenge

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"One of America's most astute revealers of Iranian culture and identity."-Reza Aslan, The AtlanticHailed as one of the year's best foreign policy books, Hooman Majd's latest offers dramatic perspective on a country with global ambitions, an elaborate political culture, and policies with enormous implications for world peace. Drawing on privileged access to the Iranian power elite, Majd "gives a ... Read more

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"One of America's most astute revealers of Iranian culture and identity."-Reza Aslan, The AtlanticHailed as one of the year's best foreign policy books, Hooman Majd's latest offers dramatic perspective on a country with global ambitions, an elaborate political culture, and policies with enormous implications for world peace. Drawing on privileged access to the Iranian power elite, Majd "gives a
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The Ministry of Guidance Invites You to Not Stay

An American Family in Iran

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It was an annus horribilis for Iran's Supreme Leader. The Green Movement had been crushed, but the regime was on edge, anxious lest democratic protests resurge. International sanctions were dragging down the economy while talk of war with the West grew. Hooman Majd was there for all of it. A new father at age fifty, he decided to take his blonde, blue-eyed Midwestern yoga instructor wife Karri and ... Read more

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It was an annus horribilis for Iran's Supreme Leader. The Green Movement had been crushed, but the regime was on edge, anxious lest democratic protests resurge. International sanctions were dragging down the economy while talk of war with the West grew. Hooman Majd was there for all of it. A new father at age fifty, he decided to take his blonde, blue-eyed Midwestern yoga instructor wife Karri and
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The Great Gatsby

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Elegant, enigmatic Jay Gatsby yearns for his old love, the beautiful Daisy. But she is married to the insensitive if hugely successful Tom Buchanan, who won’t let her go despite having a mistress himself. In their wealthy haven, these beguiling lives are brought together by the innocent and entranced narrator, Nick until their decadent deceits spill into violence and tragedy. Part morality tale, ... Read more

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Elegant, enigmatic Jay Gatsby yearns for his old love, the beautiful Daisy. But she is married to the insensitive if hugely successful Tom Buchanan, who won’t let her go despite having a mistress himself. In their wealthy haven, these beguiling lives are brought together by the innocent and entranced narrator, Nick until their decadent deceits spill into violence and tragedy. Part morality tale,
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The Dressmaker of Khair Khana

Five Sisters, One Remarkable Family, and the Woman Who Risked Everything to Keep Them Safe

by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon ...

"[A] fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban . . . a celebration of women . . . who support . . . loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts." — PeopleThe life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila was subsequently ... Read more

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"[A] fascinating window on Afghan life under the Taliban . . . a celebration of women . . . who support . . . loved ones with tenacity, inventiveness and sheer guts." — PeopleThe life Kamila Sidiqi had known changed overnight when the Taliban seized control of the city of Kabul. After receiving a teaching degree during the civil war—a rare achievement for any Afghan woman—Kamila was subsequently
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Inside the Kingdom

Kings, Clerics, Modernists, Terrorists, and the Struggle for Saudi Arabia

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"It's all here-Islam, the family tree, a sea of oil and money to match, palace intrigue...This is high drama and an epic tale."-Tom BrokawThough Saudi Arabia sits on one of the richest oil deposits in the world, it also produced fifteen of the nineteen 9/11 hijackers. In this immensely important book, journalist Robert Lacey draws on years of access to every circle of Saudi society giving readers ... Read more

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"It's all here-Islam, the family tree, a sea of oil and money to match, palace intrigue...This is high drama and an epic tale."-Tom BrokawThough Saudi Arabia sits on one of the richest oil deposits in the world, it also produced fifteen of the nineteen 9/11 hijackers. In this immensely important book, journalist Robert Lacey draws on years of access to every circle of Saudi society giving readers
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Canada and the Liberation of the Netherlands, May 1945

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Nazi Germany's invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940 marked the beginning of five years of terror for the Dutch people. They faced oppression and death with remarkable stoicism, but nothing could save them from the Hunger Winter of 1944-5, when more than 30,000 people died of starvation.In this time of unimaginable despair, Canada came to the rescue, playing the largest role in liberating the ... Read more

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Nazi Germany's invasion of the Netherlands in May 1940 marked the beginning of five years of terror for the Dutch people. They faced oppression and death with remarkable stoicism, but nothing could save them from the Hunger Winter of 1944-5, when more than 30,000 people died of starvation.In this time of unimaginable despair, Canada came to the rescue, playing the largest role in liberating the
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Islamic Exceptionalism

How the Struggle Over Islam Is Reshaping the World

by Shadi Hamid ...

In Islamic Exceptionalism, Brookings Institution scholar and acclaimed author Shadi Hamid offers a novel and provocative argument on how Islam is, in fact, "exceptional" in how it relates to politics, with profound implications for how we understand the future of the Middle East. Divides among citizens aren't just about power but are products of fundamental disagreements over the very nature and ... Read more

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In Islamic Exceptionalism, Brookings Institution scholar and acclaimed author Shadi Hamid offers a novel and provocative argument on how Islam is, in fact, "exceptional" in how it relates to politics, with profound implications for how we understand the future of the Middle East. Divides among citizens aren't just about power but are products of fundamental disagreements over the very nature and
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The No-Nonsense Guide to the United Nations

by Maggie Black ...

Series series No-Nonsense Guides
In the first book to distill the entire history of the United Nations into one accessible volume, Maggie Black explains how this complex organization works and explores its successes, failings, and current limitations. The book includes the creation of the UN and its early history, how it is structured, and whether it is well constituted in its functions. Black also considers possibilities for ... Read more

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In the first book to distill the entire history of the United Nations into one accessible volume, Maggie Black explains how this complex organization works and explores its successes, failings, and current limitations. The book includes the creation of the UN and its early history, how it is structured, and whether it is well constituted in its functions. Black also considers possibilities for
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OMENS AND SUPERSTITIONS OF SOUTHERN INDIA

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by Edgar Thurston, Aria Baxter ...

In 'Omens and Superstitions of Southern India' by Edgar Thurston, the author delves into the rich cultural tapestry of Southern India, exploring the fascinating world of superstitions and omens that have shaped the beliefs and practices of the people in the region. Thurston's meticulous research, coupled with his engaging narrative style, provides readers with a deep insight into the folklore and ... Read more

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In 'Omens and Superstitions of Southern India' by Edgar Thurston, the author delves into the rich cultural tapestry of Southern India, exploring the fascinating world of superstitions and omens that have shaped the beliefs and practices of the people in the region. Thurston's meticulous research, coupled with his engaging narrative style, provides readers with a deep insight into the folklore and
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