Among the unsettling social shifts in the wake of 9/11 was a division here in the United States, often sadly along party lines, between those who believed every Muslim was a potential threat and those who believed no Muslim could do wrong. In a...

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An accessible and fresh biography boldly arguing that Muhammad's entrepreneurial mindset helped unleash the modern world “A beautifully written, immaculately researched meditation on the impact of the Prophet Muhammad on the modern world. I loved this book! -Reza Aslan, author of No God but...

An accessible, engaging and essential introduction to the British empire for readers aged 9+, by bestselling author of Empireland, Sathnam Sanghera.You've probably heard the word 'empire' before. Perhaps because of the Roman empire. Or maybe even the Star Wars films.But what about the British...

An Afghan woman's life expectancy is just 44 years, and her life cycle often begins and ends in disappointment: being born a girl and finally, having a daughter of her own. For some, disguising themselves as boys is the only way to get ahead....

An anthology of Appalachian crafts, culture, and wisdom of simple living.In 1966, an English teacher and students in Northeast Georgia founded a quarterly magazine, not only as a vehicle to learn the required English curriculum, but also to teach others about the customs, crafts,...

An apocalyptic novel for our times'and - Guardian'Horrifyingly resonant'and -and ObserverSuperbowl Sunday, 2022. A couple wait in their Manhattan apartment for their final dinner guests to arrive. The game is about it start. The missing guests' flight from Paris should have landed by now.Suddenly,...

An author you need to check out' - Harlan Coben'One of the best psychological thriller writers' - The SunSometimes bad things happen to good people, so good people have to do bad things . . .Twenty years after a baby is stolen from her...

An authoritative analysis of how Putin's Russia conquered the Crimea in 2014 using 'grey zone' warfare techniques, blending operations by anonymous special forces with cyber, sabotage, and propaganda.Russia's annexation of the Crimea in 2014 was an almost bloodless conquest, but a crucial operation for...

An authoritative and dramatic portrait set against a backdrop of the war-torn Greek empire draws on extensive research to cover such topics as Alexander's military prowess, premature death and inspiration to subsequent historical conquerors.

An authoritative, forthright and thought-provoking narrative that attempts to analyze why the Congress lost the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and also focuses on the fluctuating fortunes of the Bharatiya Janata Party and other political parties, besides dealing with crucial issues having a bearing on...

An award-winning foreign correspondent illuminates the flip-side of the Shia revival, the profound dislocation and destabilization of the Sunni Muslims and its impact on the politics and culture of the Middle East. Two million Sunni Muslims displaced or exiled by the conflict in Iraq...

AN ECONOMIST BOOK OF THE YEAR 'A gripping investigation of Israel's assassination policy' Sunday Times 'Remarkable' Observer 'Riveting' Daily Mail 'Compelling' John le Carre Winner of 2018 National Jewish Book Award From the very beginning of its statehood in 1948, the instinct to take...

An elegant introduction to Egon Schiele's career, this book untangles the mysteries and misunderstandings behind his genius. Egon Schiele left an enormous artistic legacy that is all the more powerful for the brevity of his career. Isabel Kuhl's lively text follows Schiele's trajectory from...

An eminent swiss metaphysician and scholar of oriental languages, titus burckhardt (1908-1984) devoted his life to the timeless and universal wisdom present in sufism, vedanta, taoism, platonism and the other great esoteric and sapiential traditions his book sacred art in east and west appeared...

An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology.Classical Mythology A-to-Zand is a comprehensive and engrossing guide to Greek and Roman mythology. Written by Annette Giesecke, PhD,...

An engaging and incisive investigation into the shadowy world of secret statecraft and covert action, by a leading expert on the topic.Today's world is in flux. Competition between the great powers is back on the agenda and governments around the world are turning to...

An engaging and racy story of the amazing Indian Rhino! Ugly yet enchanting, terrifying yet delicate, the Indian Rhinoceros is a magnificent animal. It is also in danger of being killed off for good. The Soul of the Rhino is a spirited account of...

An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged-and how to adapt to this new realityand Hybrid War, Grey Zone Warfare, Unrestricted War: today, traditional conflict-fought with guns, bombs, and drones-has become too expensive to wage, too unpopular at home,...

An engaging guide to the various ways in which war is now waged-and how to adapt to this new realityand “This brisk everyman's guide-straight-talking and free of jargon-is a useful tasting menu to a fast moving, constantly evolving set of problems. . . ....

An English PEN Award winning collection of personal testimony from participants in the Arab Spring As revolution swept through the Arab world in spring of 2011, much of the writing that reached the West came via analysts andacademics, experts and expats. We heard about...

An English translation of the Urdu title Sab Sai Bari Jang, the book is an honest, accurate, and concise account of the days of turmoil and struggle when President General Zia ul-Haq had enacted a series of draconian laws in order to suppress freedom...

An entertaining, informative, and elegantly designed guide that makes understanding punctuation marks and symbols simple and fun.A rollicking linguistic ride for fans ofand Eats, Shoots andamp; Leavesand andand Just My Type.What is the purpose of the comma - perhaps the most used symbol in...

An enthralling tale that ties together themes that are urgently relevant today: freedom of the press, the role of journalism, and the price of speaking truth to power' Sunny SinghHicky's Bengal Gazetteand is the story of India's first newspaper and its pivotal role in...

An epic and highly readable investigation into our very earliest ancestors, focusing on the land corridor thorough which humans passed from Africa to Europe and the evidence left behind of their lives and deaths, struggles and beliefs.This is not a book about archaeological sites....

An epic triple treat - stories from a civil servant, corporate captain and businessman Jagdish Khattar has had an astonishgly diverse career, a trained lawyer who became an IAS officer. He was an agent of change in Uttar Pradesh through his roles as district...

An essential gift for every history buff, this boldly illustrated book maps out the events that have shaped our world - from the dawn of human civilization to the present day.A comprehensive and accessible guide to the history of human civilisation,and World Historyand profiles...

An exceptional account.'and Prospect'Enlightening.'and SpectatorFor the first time in millennia we live without formal empires. But that doesn't mean we don't feel their presence rumbling through history.and The Great Imperial Hangoverand examines how the world's imperial legacies are still shaping the thorniest issues we...

An exceptional father-son storyand from the National Book Award-winning author ofand Between the World and Meand about the reality that tests us, the myths that sustain us, and the love that saves us.Paul Coates was an enigmatic god to his sons: a Vietnam vet...

An exciting new critical voice explores what it is that makes great art great through an illuminating analysis of the world's artistic masterpieces. From a carved mammoth tusk (ca. 40,000 BCE) to Bosch's Garden of Earthly Delights (1505-1510) to Duchamp's Fountain (1917), a remarkable...

An expansive journey through time and place'and - The Observer'An adventure'and - Edward Brooke-Hitching, author ofand The Phantom AtlasHow does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single working day?Why does remote Alaska have such a large airport?Where should we look for...

An explanation of the resilient achievements of India's secular democracy as well as its vulnerability and failures written by one of India's most distinguished journalists.and and and and

An explosive expose of America s lost prosperity from Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Charlie LeDuffand Back in his broken hometown, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charlie LeDuff searches the ruins of Detroit for clues to his family s troubled past. Having led us on the way...

An illuminating book for the interested citizen as well as for those making policy' HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON'An important, crystal-clear account of contemporary global geopolitics... Essential reading' PETER FRANKOPAN'An excellent short guide: concise, informed, and full of insight' SIR LAWRENCE FREEDMANWe have entered a new...

An illustrated historical tour of London's 13 great railway termini, on a clockwise circuit from Paddington to Victoria.London's railway termini are among the most recognisable and familiar landmarks in the city. Famed for their bustling platforms and architectural innovation, they comprise a fascinating mixture...

An immaculate political biography of Ruttie Jinnah by a Pakistani civil servant-cum-scholar Saad S. Khan, co-authored by former head of Jinnah Academy and his better half, Sara Khan. Painstakingly researched for over 12 years by personally visiting almost every conceivable place associated with Ruttie's...

An immersive reconstruction of the life of the most feared and powerful man of the sixteenth century, from the author ofand The Lion HouseIstanbul, 1538.and The greatest of the Ottoman Sultans is at the pinnacle of world power, while his family and future are...

An incisive account of Erdoğan's Turkey--from fledgling democracy to today's authoritarian rule

An incisive investigation of China's ideological development as it becomes an ever more aggressive player in regional and global diplomacy. For many years after Deng Xiaoping initiated the economic reforms that began in 1978 and led to its overtaking the USA as the world's...

An incisive, authoritative account of the West's failures in Afghanistan, from 9/11 to the fall of Kabuland In 1958, Richard Nixon described Afghanistan as “unconquerable. On 15 August 2021, he was proven right. After twenty years of intervention, US and NATO forces retreated, enabling...

An incredible story of courage, resilience and survival. 'I am a survivor. That comes with a survivor's obligation to represent one and half million Jewish children murdered by the Nazis. They cannot speak. So I must speak on their behalf.' Tova Friedman was one...

An indispensable volume'Vogue'As rabid admirers and collectors of contemporary art and photography we wholeheartedly recommend this passionate and joyous book. Without art the human soul is unfulfilled. This collection by Russell and Robert fully explains why.'Sir Elton John and David Furnish'Russell and Robert have...

An informed modern plan for post-2020 American foreign policy that avoids the opposing dangers of retrenchment and overextension"A masterful examination of past American grand strategy and foreign policies. A compelling, thoughtful, and thought-provoking proposal of a new grand strategy by one of America's foremost...

An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales'and OBSERVERStep into Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy in his most epic book...

An insider's account of Iran's people, its politics, and the threat of invasion -- This is the first book to explore the changes taking in place in Iran from the ground up. While the world keeps its eyes riveted on Iran's nuclear programme, the...

An insightful romp'GUARDIAN'A fast-moving train of a book'NEW YORK TIMES'Funny, startling . . . a must read'PETER POMERANTSEV, author ofand This Is Not Propaganda'Revelatory'FRANCIS FUKUYAMA, author ofand The Origins of Political OrderToday's defining celebrities have crafted public personae that walk the tightrope between authenticity...

An insightful, behind-the-scences portrait of the technology giant Apple Former Wall Street Journal technology reporter Yukari Iwatani Kane delves deep inside Apple in the two years since Steve Jobs's death, revealing the tensions and challenges CEO Tim Cook and his team face as they...

An inspiring story of a woman who did not give up in the worst of circumstances and created a successful life for herself.

INVISIBLE.They are the American government's most powerful asset, their very existence only known to a handful of individuals.INGENIOUS.An elite unit of deep-cover agents, turning the tide in the war on terror. That is, until they start being exposed, one by one.INFILTRATED.And now a hunt...

THE TIMESand BESTand HISTORY BOOK OF 2023A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FORand THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENTand ANDand FINANCIAL TIMESA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK |and AN INSTANT #2and SUNDAY TIMESand BESTSELLER'Humanity has transformed the Earth: Frankopan...