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An international bestseller, this intimate biography vividly brings to life the story of an exceptional and courageous woman, well ahead of her time, who lived through a remarkable period in Turkish history.

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Malileh Afnan's work appears 'as a relic of an older civilization or an archaeological excavation into the collective psyche. This retropsective of Maliheh's work coincides with an exhibition of her work at the Martin Gropius Bau Museum in Berlin, November 2009.

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An original, Marxist appraisal of cosmopolitanism, religion and politics, and Edward Said's Orientalism thesis. Will be seen as a key text for readers in political science, international relations, political economy, Marxist studies, and cultural studies.

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A story from Iran, which gives an account of one man's revolutionary journey, and seeks to serve as a warning against the dangers of extremism.

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New edition of bestselling novel from Egypt's foremost feminist and award-winning author, based on her own experience

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The thrilling story of Cairo's decadent nightlife in the early 20th century, told with women at the centre.

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Fascinating biography of one of the Middle East's greatest architects whose life story is intrinsically connected to that of Iraq.

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In this sequel to his landmark exploration of the Arab uprisings, The People Want, Gilbert Achcar assesses the present stage of the revolutionary process and its possible outcomes.

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A brave and exquisitely written dystopian fantasy from celebrated novelist Moris Farhi MBE. This good old-fashioned tale of good triumphing over evil is a must read for fans of Vladimir Nabokov (Ada or Ardor); Salman Rushdie (The Moor's Last Sigh); Gabriel Garcia Marquez (100 Years of Solitude)

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The first collection by a pioneering Palestinian artist Nabil Anani, published to coincide with the 70-year anniversary of the Nakba.

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The Middle East is a region where religion, culture and politics are intertwined. The region's political movements have become a salient feature of its modern history and continue to be the subject of debate and speculation. This collection of essays addresses these issues by providing an analysis of the region and country-by-country examples.

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From the events of his everyday life, Kashua brings forth a series of brilliant, caustic, wry, and earless reflections on social and cultural dynamics as experienced by someone who straddles two societies. Amusing and sincere, Native - a selection of his popular columns - is comprised of unrestrained, profoundly thoughtful personal dispatches.

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Since 1963 Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, has been split by a militarised border. In Tales from a Divided City, 35 writers from all sides of the Cyprus divide come together to write the past, present and future of their city.

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Presents a study of the alternatives confronting Iraq as it seeks to rebuild its oil industry while constructing a new political system. This work provides an assessment of Iraq's oil industry.

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Takes a look at the two wars - The Northern Oman or al-Jabal al-Akhdar War and Dhufar War - in the context of insurgency and counter-insurgency warfare. This work also surveys Oman's transition from a strictly traditional regime controlling only parts of the country to a modern, inclusive state, particularly in terms of security concerns.

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The Iranian artist Parastou Forouhar expresses her reaction to the perplexing situations in her homeland through a wide variety of techniques, from photography to digital drawings and multi-media installations.

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An evocative blend of travel writing, politics and literature, offers a window into the contemporary Palestinian literary scene.

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This collection of columns written for openDemocracy between 2004 and 2009 is proof of a subtle worldview that continues to generate questions: what is the relation between religion, nationalism and progress Is a new international order possible When is intervention a force for progress

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Explores the dynamism of the Gulf, reflected not just in high-rise buildings and booming stock markets, but also manifested in the realms of art, ideas and expression and their relationships with political authority.

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Following the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979, photographs of women uncovered were forbidden, resulting in the burning down of many photographers' studios. This work is a collection of pioneering photographs from the early twentieth century, which offers a window on the changing face of Iranian society during that period.

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The demise of the Soviet Union and the fall of communism has had a particular profound and traumatic effect on the Arab world and its intellectuals. This study covers a range of topical issues, with particular reference to the Arab countries.

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As Prime Minister of Lebanon for ten years, 1992-98 and 2000-04, Rafiq Hariri was credited for its rebirth after years of civil war. This book offers a perspective of the Hariri years, including a look at the economic reforms instituted under Hariri's leadership. It also provides information about such scandals as the al-Madina bank affair.

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A beautifully produced catalogue of the Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibition, it includes over 100 artworks by Rembrandt and other key Dutch artists, and texts by key curators in the field

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A beautifully produced catalogue of the Louvre Abu Dhabi exhibition, it includes over 100 artworks by Rembrandt and other key Dutch artists, and texts by key curators in the field.