This lavish and informative book explores the great diversity and range of Islamic culture through one of the finest collections in the world. Published to coincide with the historic reopening of the galleries of the Metropolitan Museum's Islamic Art Department, it presents nearly three hundred mast[...]

This acclaimed novel is set during the Lebanese Civil War and offers a rare depiction of women s experiences amid this sprawling, region-defining conflict. In Alawiya Sobh s hands, the details of everyday life mix with female voices from across classes, sects, and generations to create an indelible [...]

Embark on a chilling journey inside one of the world's darkest and most dangerous places: Evin, the notorious Tehran prison. Here, prisoners are routinely tortured, abused, and violated. Executions are frequent and sudden. But for two women imprisoned for their Christian faith--Maryam Rostampour and[...]

A Remarkable True Story of Hope Amid the Horror of Tehrans Brutal Evin Prison.

Here is a companion for life that provides for each day of the year poetry filled with Rumi's wisdom and spiritual insight. The poems in this collection are selected on the basis of the poignancy of their
message and their relevance to life in the 21st Century. It is the only Rumi translation des[...]

Bursting with insightful and easily accessible information, this guide is full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. Organised by recognisable urban areas and resorts to make orientation easy, the compact format quickly locates the top must see and do at[...]

The bestselling "Diagnostic Imaging" series published by Amirsys now includes a comprehensive, easy-to-use reference book devoted to oncology, with nearly 3,000 incredible images, illustrations, and graphics. Written and edited by renowned experts in radiology, oncology, and body imaging, "Diagnosti[...]

Rumi, one of the most celebrated mystics of all time, chose poetry to communicate his deep spiritual experiences. His language, that of love in its purest form, speaks to us today as it did seven hundred years ago, surpassing time and bridging cultures.These poems, most of them translated into Engli[...]