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In-depth study of diverse Shi'a groups, from Iraq to Aghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon and Senegal, and their relations with Iran. Contributors include Olivier Roy, Alessandro Monsutti, Joseph Alagha, Kinda Chaib, Thierry Zarcone, Mara A. Leichtman, Pierre-Jean Luizard, Peter Harling and Mariam Abou Zahab.

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Written by Nasir al-Din al-Tusi (1201 - 1274), 'The Sultan's Sex Potions is part of a relatively small group of works devoted to aphrodisiacs, as well as sexual stimulants, sexual practices and positions. Written at the request of the ruler the work was intended to be used as a manual.

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Unique anthology celebrating British women writers from a Muslim heritage. Writers include literary heavyweights such as Adhaf Soueif, Leila Aboulela and Kamila Shamsie, as well as young emerging artists leading the way on the UK's spoken word scene. Extensive PR campaign planned for publication.

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Combining satire, legend, poetry, history and memoir, the linked stories of "This Other Salt" reveal an author at the height of his craft.

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Brings together some of the world's great chefs to share their favourite Turkish recipes. This cookbook includes classic Turkish recipes for falafel, kebabs and baklava, and also contains introductions to the famous wines, raki and coffee that complement these dishes.

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A collection of stories set in troubled times in Karachi, Lahore and London. War, partition and military rule form the backdrop for the anticipation and anxiety of changing homes and family life, and the hopes and failures of love and work.

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As the dust settled around the devastation of the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001, questions emerged surrounding the attacks and the motives behind them. This text examines the causes of what happened and provides a reasoned approach as to what the future may hold.

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Two Women in One tells the powerful story of a modern Middle Eastern woman's quest for emancipation and dignity.

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Drawing on an intimate knowledge of modern Arabic writing, the author brings together a mosaic of life as lived and portrayed by Arabs from Morocco to Iraq. These thirty stories tell of an old Moroccan peasant woman who kills snakes; an Iraqi soldier who returns home as a stranger after years as a prisoner-of-war; and more.

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An international best seller, Understanding the Qur'an Today offers a new perspective on one of the world's most influential texts and adds an invaluable contribution to the debate on Islam and modernity.

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Western governments see the Middle East only in terms of its impact on the West. But how do people in the Middle East view their own countries, governments and institutions This book analyses the views of Arabs living in the region and articulates the opportunities and challenges facing ordinary men and women.

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This multi-authored volume suggests solutions to Yemen's most pressing challenges as the country seeks to implement a far-reaching political and economic transition. Contributors provide innovative analysis that will be an invaluable resource for academics, journalists, development workers, diplomats, politicians, and students.

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Combining comment with research abounding in historical and cultural detail, this book tells how from the 16th to the 20th century "The Balkans" have been perceived by west European travellers, many of whom have seen it as part of Asia and sought accordingly to inform their contemporaries of its "exotic", "outlandish" and "primitive" ways.

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In this timely study, world renowned Middle Eastern and Western scholars and advisers provide expert analyses of the contemporary affairs of the MENA region and offer solutions for achieving peace, security and prosperity. Ideal for students and lecturers of Middle Eastern Studies, political sciences, Islamic studies and globalisation.

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This is the definitive, readable study by eminent expert Helen Lackner revealing the conflicts that threaten Yemen's very survival.

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The ancient Kurdish mountain people are considered one of the oldest ethnicities in the Middle East, and often derided as 'devil-worshippers'. This work presents a survey of Yezidi culture and documents the increasing demands of modernisation on one of the oldest ethnic minorities of the Middle East.Unique volume with 35 colour photographs.

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A brave and haunting novel about motherhood and resilience, set against the backdrop of Egyptian's revolution by Egypt's foremost feminist writer and activist

One of the world's foremost experts on Islam and Islamism, Kepel returned to the Middle East even as New York was still struggling with shock and dust. This book is a dispatch from history's most contentious region during a period of breaking news.